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.

Analyze patrons' hair and other physical features to determine and recommend beauty treatment or suggest hair styles.
Apply water or setting, straightening or waving solutions to hair, and use curlers, rollers, hot combs and curling irons to press and curl hair.
Attach wigs or hairpieces to model heads and dress wigs and hairpieces according to instructions, samples, sketches or photographs.
Bleach, dye, or tint hair, using applicator or brush.
Comb, brush, and spray hair or wigs to set style.
Cut, trim and shape hair or hairpieces, based on customers' instructions, hair type, and facial features, using clippers, scissors, trimmers and razors.
Demonstrate and sell hair care products and cosmetics.
Develop new styles and techniques.
Shampoo, rinse, condition, and dry hair and scalp or hairpieces with water, liquid soap, or other solutions.
Shape eyebrows and remove facial hair, using depilatory cream, tweezers, electrolysis or wax.
Train or supervise other hairstylists, hairdressers, and assistants.
Update and maintain customer information records, such as beauty services provided.

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