A licensed stylist who cuts, colors, and styles hair for clients of all ages.
What hairdressers do
Hairdressers consult with clients, shampoo and condition hair, cut and style, color, perm, and apply treatments. They sell retail products, manage bookings, and build a clientele through referrals and repeat visits. Senior stylists train assistants and may co-own salons.
Training path
US hairdressers complete a state-approved cosmetology program of 1,000 to 1,600 hours, then pass a state board licensing exam. Continuing education in color, cutting, and styling keeps stylists current. Many specialize in color, extensions, curls, or men’s grooming.
Settings
Hairdressers work in independent salons, chain salons, hotel and spa salons, high-end studios renting chairs to senior stylists, mobile and freelance services, and on photo shoots and film sets as part of hair and makeup teams.
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