Also called: Color Specialist, Balayage Artist
Specializes in hair color, from subtle highlights to vivid shades and color corrections.
Her first client wants to go from black to platinum, which takes five hours of careful lightening and toning. Afternoon is a quick gloss and a consultation where she uses swatches to plan a client's next three visits.
Top colorists in big cities charge $300+ per appointment.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 4 years after high school. Cosmetology license plus advanced color certification and years of practice.
Ways in: Trade school, Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Cosmetology (trade school).
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). Uses BLS hairstylist projection.
Low risk for 10 years. Apps preview colors virtually, but mixing formulas and fixing color on real hair is a skilled hands-on craft.
Classes: Chemistry, Art (color theory), Cosmetology CTE program.
Official data: O*NET occupation 39-5012.
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