# 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. - Code: 39-5012.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 39-5012) - Family: [Personal Care & Service](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-39), one of its 34 occupations - Tasks: 22 tasks (15 core and 7 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/39-5012.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/39-5012.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Keep work stations clean and sanitize tools, such as scissors and combs. Core task · Task 635 · Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2016 2. Bleach, dye, or tint hair, using applicator or brush. Core task · Task 639 · Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2016 3. Cut, trim and shape hair or hairpieces, based on customers' instructions, hair type, and facial features, using clippers, scissors, trimmers and razors. Core task · Task 636 · Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2016 4. Schedule client appointments. Core task · Task 638 · Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2016 5. Update and maintain customer information records, such as beauty services provided. Core task · Task 640 · Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2016 6. Demonstrate and sell hair care products and cosmetics. Core task · Task 643 · Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2016 7. Analyze patrons' hair and other physical features to determine and recommend beauty treatment or suggest hair styles. Core task · Task 637 · Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2016 8. Shampoo, rinse, condition, and dry hair and scalp or hairpieces with water, liquid soap, or other solutions. Core task · Task 641 · Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2016 9. Operate cash registers to receive payments from patrons. Core task · Task 642 · Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2016 10. Order, display, and maintain supplies. Core task · Task 20899 · Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2016 11. Comb, brush, and spray hair or wigs to set style. Core task · Task 646 · Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2016 12. Develop new styles and techniques. Core task · Task 644 · Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2016 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 task · Task 645 · Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2016 14. Shape eyebrows and remove facial hair, using depilatory cream, tweezers, electrolysis or wax. Core task · Task 647 · Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2016 15. Shave, trim, and shape beards and moustaches. Core task · Task 650 · Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2016 16. Train or supervise other hairstylists, hairdressers, and assistants. Supplemental task · Task 651 · Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2016 17. Massage and treat scalp for hygienic and remedial purposes, using hands, fingers, or vibrating equipment. Supplemental task · Task 649 · Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2016 18. Administer therapeutic medication and advise patron to seek medical treatment for chronic or contagious scalp conditions. Supplemental task · Task 648 · Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2016 19. Recommend and explain the use of cosmetics, lotions, and creams to soften and lubricate skin and enhance and restore natural appearance. Supplemental task · Task 652 · Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2016 20. Clean, shape, and polish fingernails and toenails, using files and nail polish. Supplemental task · Task 654 · Rated by 66 people who do the job, July 2016 21. Give facials to patrons, using special compounds, such as lotions and creams. Supplemental task · Task 653 · Rated by 67 people who do the job, July 2016 22. Attach wigs or hairpieces to model heads and dress wigs and hairpieces according to instructions, samples, sketches or photographs. 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