Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
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.
- Tasks
- 22 tasks15 core, 7 supplemental
- Family
- Personal Care & ServiceOne of its 34 occupations
- Code
- 39-5012.00SOC 2018: 39-5012
What the work is made of
15 core tasks and 7 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Keep work stations clean and sanitize tools, such as scissors and combs.Core taskTask 635Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 2. Bleach, dye, or tint hair, using applicator or brush.Core taskTask 639Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 3. Cut, trim and shape hair or hairpieces, based on customers' instructions, hair type, and facial features, using clippers, scissors, trimmers and razors.Core taskTask 636Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 4. Schedule client appointments.Core taskTask 638Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 5. Update and maintain customer information records, such as beauty services provided.Core taskTask 640Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 6. Demonstrate and sell hair care products and cosmetics.Core taskTask 643Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 7. Analyze patrons' hair and other physical features to determine and recommend beauty treatment or suggest hair styles.Core taskTask 637Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 8. Shampoo, rinse, condition, and dry hair and scalp or hairpieces with water, liquid soap, or other solutions.Core taskTask 641Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 9. Operate cash registers to receive payments from patrons.Core taskTask 642Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 10. Order, display, and maintain supplies.Core taskTask 20899Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 11. Comb, brush, and spray hair or wigs to set style.Core taskTask 646Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 12. Develop new styles and techniques.Core taskTask 644Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 13. Apply water or setting, straightening or waving solutions to hair, and use curlers, rollers, hot combs and curling irons to press and curl hair.Core taskTask 645Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 14. Shape eyebrows and remove facial hair, using depilatory cream, tweezers, electrolysis or wax.Core taskTask 647Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 15. Shave, trim, and shape beards and moustaches.Core taskTask 650Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 16. Train or supervise other hairstylists, hairdressers, and assistants.Supplemental taskTask 651Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 17. Massage and treat scalp for hygienic and remedial purposes, using hands, fingers, or vibrating equipment.Supplemental taskTask 649Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 18. Administer therapeutic medication and advise patron to seek medical treatment for chronic or contagious scalp conditions.Supplemental taskTask 648Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 19. Recommend and explain the use of cosmetics, lotions, and creams to soften and lubricate skin and enhance and restore natural appearance.Supplemental taskTask 652Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 20. Clean, shape, and polish fingernails and toenails, using files and nail polish.Supplemental taskTask 654Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 21. Give facials to patrons, using special compounds, such as lotions and creams.Supplemental taskTask 653Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2016
- Task 22. Attach wigs or hairpieces to model heads and dress wigs and hairpieces according to instructions, samples, sketches or photographs.Supplemental taskTask 656Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2016
Where this comes from
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How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 39-5012
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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