Hair Stylist ,
I see people coming into my salon trying to feel better about themselves.
CAREER
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$29,670
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+10.9% (faster than the average)
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists Do
Provide beauty services, such as cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. May shampoo hair, apply makeup, dress wigs, remove hair, and provide nail and skincare services.
Other Job Titles Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists May Have
Cosmetologist, Hair Stylist, Hairdresser, Hairstylist
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
It changes all the time since I get to travel the world and work with many different artists. For shows, I usually go in to work at about 1 or 2PM to set up my room before things start at around 8 or 9PM. I do makeup before the show and touch-ups throughout and I also help with costumes. When I do music videos, I get to put together a team and work with the choreographers and director to talk about my vision. All of that is so exciting and I just really love the creative process.
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- 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.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Post-secondary certificate (79%)
Post-secondary certificate
High school diploma or equivalent
Majors Related to Career
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
Hair Stylist ,
Suggested Path
Bachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmet...
Home-Based Lash Tech
Suggested Path
Certification / License
Certified Lash Technician
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
Hair Stylist ,
Listen to people.
Be calm. You have to love what you do because you'll be working with a lot of different personalities and you need to respect everyone. It’s not an 8AM to 5PM job. You have to be mobile and open. Things may go wrong and things may be chaotic, but you just have to keep your calm in the chaos.
Getting Started
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High School Students
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