Cosmetologist, Hair Stylist, and Barber Job Description - Pay, Outlook, Skills, and Training Programs

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Cosmetologists, hair stylists, and barbers provide hair and appearance services by analyzing hair, scalp, and skin, discussing style options, performing shampooing, coloring and chemical treatments, and delivering cuts, drying, and styling. The page also details barber-specific duties for many male clients, plus related roles in esthetics and manicuring/pedicuring. Pay averages, job outlook growth rates, required Ohio training and licensing steps, and key skills such as creativity, dexterity, customer service, stamina, sanitation, and time management are summarized. It also lists local degree and degree-program pathways from partner schools.

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COSMETOLOGIST/HAIR STYLIST/BARBER JOB DESCRIPTION Cosmetologists, hair stylists, and barbers provide hair and other services to enhance clients’ appearance. They: • Analyze hair, scalp, and skin to recommend services or treatment • Discuss hairstyle options • Shampoo, lighten, and condition hair • Chemically alter hair texture • Cut, dry, and style hair • Trim facial hair • Clean and disinfect all tools and work areas Barbers shampoo, cut, and style hair, mostly for male customers. They also may fit hairpieces, provide facials, trim beards and mustaches, and offer facial and headshaving. Hairstylists and cosmetologists offer a wide range of hair services, including shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling. Some also clean and style wigs and hairpieces. They may provide facial and scalp treatments, makeup analysis, and skincare and nail services. Some recommend hair care or skincare products. PAY $35,420 per year on average ($17.03 per hour) as of May 2024 JOB OUTLOOK 7%(faster than average) from 2023-33 EDUCATION/TRAINING Must meet the required number of hours of coursework, take the state tests and receive a license to practice in Ohio. IMPORTANT SKILLS • Creativity in keeping up with latest trends • Customer-service skills along with a true desire to help people feel their best. • Dexterity to make precise movements • Listening skills for client satisfaction • Physical stamina to stand for long periods • Tidiness for sanitary work area • Time-management skills for scheduling and providing services WAYS TO SPECIALIZE Estheticians are skincare specialists. Their responsibilities include: • Evaluating clients’ skin conditions and appearance • Discussing available treatments and determining which products will improve clients’ skin quality • Removing unwanted hair, using wax, lasers, or other approved treatments • Cleaning the skin before applying makeup • Recommending skincare products • Advising clients on how to apply makeup and care for their skin • Referring clients to other skincare specialist, such as a dermatologist, as needed PAY $41,560 per year ($19.98 per hour) as of May 2024 JOB OUTLOOK 10%(much faster than average) from 2023 to 2033 Manicurists/Pedicurists clean, shape, and beautify fingernails and toenails. Responsibilities include: • Discussing nail treatments and services available • Removing clients' nail polish, • Cleaning, trimming, and filing nails • Softening calluses and removing rough skin • Massaging and moisturizing hands (for a manicure) and feet (for a pedicure) • Polish/buff nails • Applying or removing artificial nails and nail art • Advising on nail and skin care for hands and feet • Cleaning and disinfecting work area and tools PAY $34,660/year ($16.66/hour) as of May 2024 JOB OUTLOOK 12%(much faster than average) from 2023 to 2033 7700 Clocktower Dr., C-2048, Kirtland, OH [44094 | 440.525.7095 | admin@leaf-ohio.org | www.leaf-ohio.org](44094 | 440.525.7095 | admin@leaf-ohio.org | www.leaf-ohio.org) TRAINING & DEGREE PROGRAMS BROWN AVEDA INSTITUTE (Mentor & Strongsville) Offers a full curriculum with varying start dates of: • Cosmetology—46– to 50-week full-time program • Esthetics— Part-time; daytime (25 weeks) or evening (43 weeks) • Advanced manicuring— 22-week part-time program [www.brownaveda.com/](www.brownaveda.com/) CUYAHOGA VALLEY CAREER CENTER (Brecksville) • Cosmetology-1500 hour program • Esthetics-600 hours. [cvccworks.edu/adult-education/adult-education](cvccworks.edu/adult-education/adult-education)programs/cosmetology/ INNER STATE BEAUTY SCHOOL (Lyndhurst) Offers full and part time with varying start dates • Cosmetology-1500 hours • Esthetics– 600 hours • Manicuring– 200 hours [www.innerstatebeautyschool.com/](www.innerstatebeautyschool.com/) KERATIN BARBER SCHOOL (Cleveland) • Barber Program-1800 hours • Barber Program for licensed cosmet

FAQs

What core services do cosmetologists, hair stylists, and barbers provide?

They analyze hair, scalp, and skin, discuss hairstyle options, shampoo and condition hair, and perform cuts, drying, and styling. Many also perform chemical texture changes, trimming, and other appearance-enhancing services.

What are the listed pay averages and job outlooks for these roles?

The page provides average pay and growth outlooks, including cosmetology/hair service averages and separate figures for estheticians and manicurists/pedicurists. It also notes faster-than-average job outlook percentages for each category.

What education and training requirements are required to practice in Ohio?

Training must include the required coursework hours, completion of state tests, and obtaining a license to practice in Ohio.

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