CAREER

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists

Overview

Salary Median (2023)

$34,970

Projected Job Growth (2023-2033)

+10.9% (faster than the average)

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

Beautician, Cosmetologist, Hair Dresser, Hair Stylist, Hairdresser, Hairstylist, Stylist

How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work

Makeup Artist

My days begin with stillness—yoga, prayer, and journaling—so I can show up grounded and full for my clients. Whether I’m doing makeup for a wedding, a photoshoot, or a corporate event, I tailor each look to meet their needs. While doing makeup, I strive to bring calm to high-pressure moments and joy to everyday ones. Because I'm a freelancer, I get to spend a lot of time with my family on days that I don't have a job booked.

Hair Stylist ,

I see people coming into my salon trying to feel better about themselves.


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.

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