Also called: Cosmetologist, Hairdresser
Cuts, colors and styles hair and advises clients on how to care for it.
A typical day is eight to ten clients: a trim, a blowout, a kid's haircut, a color touch-up. Between appointments she sweeps, sanitizes tools, and rebooks clients. Many stylists also post their work online to attract new clients.
BLS figures; tips can add a lot. Booth or suite renters keep more but pay rent.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. State cosmetology license (about 1,000-1,600 training hours) and an exam.
Ways in: Trade school, Certification, Apprenticeship. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Cosmetology (trade school).
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). BLS combined projection for barbers, hairstylists and cosmetologists.
Low risk for 10 years. AI booking and try-on apps help; cutting, coloring and the client relationship stay human and demand holds.
Classes: Cosmetology CTE program, Art, Chemistry.
Official data: O*NET occupation 39-5012.
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