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Job Description


	Provide beauty services, such as shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. May apply makeup, dress wigs, perform hair removal, and provide nail and skin care services.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

	Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Barbers, Hairdressers, and Cosmetologists

Barbers, hairdressers, and cosmetologists provide haircutting, hairstyling, and a range of other beauty services. Barbers, hairdressers, and cosmetologists work mostly in a barbershop or salon. Physical stamina is important, because they are on their feet for most of their shift. Many work full time, but part-time positions are also common. Nearly half were self-employed in 2014. All states require barbers, hairdressers, and cosmetologists to be licensed. To qualify for a license, candidates are required to graduate from a state-approved barber or cosmetology program and then pass a state exam for licensure. The median hourly wage for barbers, hairdressers, and cosmetologists was $11.40 in May 2015. Employment of barbers, hairdressers, and cosmetologists is projected to grow 10 percent from 2014 to 2024, faster than the average for all occupations. Most job openings will result from the need to replace workers who leave the occupation. Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for barbers, hairdressers, and cosmetologists. Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of barbers, hairdressers, and cosmetologists with similar occupations. Learn more about barbers, hairdressers, and cosmetologists by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Personal Care Services	317,060
General Merchandise Stores	40,380
Health and Personal Care Stores	9,380
Motion Picture and Video Industries	1,940
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries	1,330
Traveler Accommodation	1,310
Employment Services	910
Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)	810
Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly	670
Technical and Trade Schools	520

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Average Annual Salary	$30,190
Average Hourly Wage	$14.51
Total Employment	377,210

Employment by Gender

U.S. National Average.

	Women

	Men

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Interesting Fact

In the 18th and 19th century, hatmakers used poisionous chemicals including mercury in their work. As result, many developed pathological symptons -- an estimated 10% went insane. Hence the term "mad as a hatter" and Lewis Carroll's character, the Mad Hatter.

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