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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

Also known as: Barber Stylist, Beautician, Beautician Apprentice, Beauty Advisor, Beauty Operator, Beauty Therapist, Colorist, Cosmetic Consultant, Cosmetician, Cosmetician Apprentice

Provide beauty services, such as shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. May apply makeup, dress wigs, perform hair removal, and provide nail and skin care services.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

High School Diploma21%
Some College79%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None26%
1-3 months10%
6 months - 1 year25%
1-2 years38%
2-4 years1%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None14%
Up to 1 month29%
1-3 months9%
3-6 months9%
6 months - 1 year17%
1-2 years13%
2-4 years9%

How AI Impacts Each Task

23 tasks analyzed

Keep work stations clean and sanitize tools, such as scissors and combs.

Bleach, dye, or tint hair, using applicator or brush.

Cut, trim and shape hair or hairpieces, based on customers' instructions, hair type and facial features, using clippers, scissors, trimmers and razors.

Schedule client appointments.

Update and maintain customer information records, such as beauty services provided.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

Attention to DetailSelf ControlCooperationDependabilityAdaptability/FlexibilityIndependenceIntegrityConcern for OthersAchievement/EffortInnovationSocial OrientationStress Tolerance

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$35,250

per year

Mean Wage

$43,460

per year

Employment

295K

workers

Wage Range

$24,580 - $70,220

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$24,580Median: $35,250$70,220
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