What You'll Do

  • Keep work stations clean and sanitize tools, such as scissors and combs.
  • Cut, trim and shape hair or hairpieces, based on customers' instructions, hair type, and facial features, using clippers, scissors, trimmers and razors.
  • Analyze patrons' hair and other physical features to determine and recommend beauty treatment or suggest hair styles.
  • Schedule client appointments.
  • Bleach, dye, or tint hair, using applicator or brush.
  • Update and maintain customer information records, such as beauty services provided.
  • Shampoo, rinse, condition, and dry hair and scalp or hairpieces with water, liquid soap, or other solutions.
  • Operate cash registers to receive payments from patrons.
  • Demonstrate and sell hair care products and cosmetics.
  • Develop new styles and techniques.

Essential Skills

Active Listening 3.88/5
Speaking 3.75/5
Service Orientation 3.62/5
Critical Thinking 3.38/5
Active Learning 3.25/5
Judgment and Decision Making 3.25/5
Social Perceptiveness 3.12/5
Reading Comprehension 3.0/5
Monitoring 3.0/5
Complex Problem Solving 3.0/5
Time Management 3.0/5
Writing 2.88/5

Career Fit Overview

Use this summary to sense whether the day to day rhythm and focus of this path line up with what energizes you.

Top passions

  • Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
  • Helper: Supporting people and making a difference matters to you.

Common styles

Attention to Detail, Self-Control, Cooperation, Dependability, Adaptability/Flexibility

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Near Vision 4.0/5
Arm-Hand Steadiness 3.88/5
Manual Dexterity 3.88/5
Finger Dexterity 3.88/5
Oral Comprehension 3.75/5
Oral Expression 3.75/5
Originality 3.75/5
Speech Recognition 3.62/5

Technologies & Tools

Apple iOS Appointment scheduling software Customer information databases Facebook Intuit QuickBooks Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Word Sale processing software YouTube

Work Environment & Style

Common Styles for This Career

  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.47/5)
  • Self-Control (High importance: 4.45/5)
  • Cooperation (High importance: 4.4/5)
  • Dependability (High importance: 4.38/5)
  • Adaptability/Flexibility (High importance: 4.22/5)

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How to Become One

This career typically requires vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some specialized training or certification may also be required.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

Beautician Beauty Advisor Beauty Operator Beauty Specialist Beauty Therapist Colorist Cosmetic Consultant Cosmetician Cosmetologist Electrologist Electrolysis Needle Operator Electrolysis Operator Electrolysist Event Stylist Funeral Home Makeup Artist Hair and Makeup Designer Hair Colorist Hair Cutter Hair Designer Hair Dresser Hair Specialist Hair Stylist Haircutter Hairdresser Hairpiece Stylist Hairstylist Home Stylist Hypertrichologist Image Consultant Licensed Cosmetologist Licensed Hair Stylist Men's Custom Hair Piece Consultant Mortuary Beautician Salon Customer Experience Specialist Salon Designer Salon Stylist Stylist Trichologist Wax Specialist Wedding Makeup Artist Wig Dresser Wig Stylist