Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
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
Prior Experience Needed
Work experience required to enter this job
Training Provided After Hiring
How long it typically takes to learn on the job
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.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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
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