Barbers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

Barbers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists typically perform the following tasks: • 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. • Demonstrate and sell hair care products and cosmetics. • Analyze patrons' hair and other physical features to determine and recommend beauty treatment or suggest hair styles. • 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. • Order, display, and maintain supplies. • Comb, brush, and spray hair or wigs to set style. • Develop new styles and techniques. • Apply water or setting, straightening or waving solutions to hair, and use curlers, rollers, hot combs and curling irons to press and curl hair. • Shape eyebrows and remove facial hair, using depilatory cream, tweezers, electrolysis or wax. • Shave, trim, and shape beards and moustaches. • Train or supervise other hairstylists, hairdressers, and assistants. • Massage and treat scalp for hygienic and remedial purposes, using hands, fingers, or vibrating equipment. • Administer therapeutic medication and advise patron to seek medical treatment for chronic or contagious scalp conditions. • Recommend and explain the use of cosmetics, lotions, and creams to soften and lubricate skin and enhance and restore natural appearance. • Clean, shape, and polish fingernails and toenails, using files and nail polish.