How do they match: 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.

  • Administer therapeutic medication and advise patron to seek medical treatment for chronic or contagious scalp conditions.
  • Analyze patrons' hair and other physical features to determine and recommend beauty treatment or suggest hair styles.
  • Keep work stations clean and sanitize tools, such as scissors and combs.
  • Massage and treat scalp for hygienic and remedial purposes, using hands, fingers, or vibrating equipment.
  • Recommend and explain the use of cosmetics, lotions, and creams to soften and lubricate skin and enhance and restore natural appearance.

  • Treat nails by shaping, decorating, or augmenting.
  • Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
  • Clean facilities or work areas.
  • Supervise service workers.