O*NET-SOC 39-5012.00

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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.8807/2016
Speaking2.A.1.d3.7507/2016
Service Orientation2.B.1.f3.6207/2016
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.3807/2016
Active Learning2.A.2.b3.2507/2016
Judgment and Decision Making2.B.4.e3.2507/2016

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Near Vision1.A.4.a.14.007/2016
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.8807/2016
Finger Dexterity1.A.2.a.33.8807/2016
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.23.8807/2016
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.7507/2016
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.33.7507/2016

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Keep work stations clean and sanitize tools, such as scissors and combs.Core6707/2016
Bleach, dye, or tint hair, using applicator or brush.Core6707/2016
Cut, trim and shape hair or hairpieces, based on customers' instructions, hair type, and facial features, using clippers, scissors, trimmers and razors.Core6707/2016
Schedule client appointments.Core6707/2016
Update and maintain customer information records, such as beauty services provided.Core6707/2016

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic5.4111/2023
Conventional3.9411/2023
Social3.7111/2023
Enterprising3.2511/2023
Artistic3.2311/2023
Investigative1.5311/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.