Job Descriptions

Works with hair, skin, nails, and makeup, but may focus chiefly on hair, including cut, shampoo, condition, style, and color Responsibilities include: Working with hair, such as cut, shampoo, style, and color, and using chemical solutions, such as bleaches and dyes. Using equipment, such as scissors, clippers, curlers, straighteners, and dryers. Caring for and selling wigs and hairpieces. Providing skin care treatments, such as scalp treatments, massages, and facials, and using a variety of lotions and creams. Shaping eyebrows and removing or trimming unwanted hair from the face. Giving demonstrations and advice on makeup use. Caring for nails, such as softening and trimming cuticles, shaping nails, and applying nail polish. Keeping your work area and equipment clean and sanitary. Performing business tasks, such as answering phones and making appointments. Developing new hairstyle, makeup application techniques, and other beauty treatment processes. Requirements are: A High School diploma or equivalent. A certification from a recognized cosmetology school. A state license.

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