What You'll Do

  • Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments.
  • Cut and trim hair according to clients' instructions or current hairstyles, using clippers, combs, hand-held blow driers, and scissors.
  • Drape and pin protective cloths around customers' shoulders.
  • Question patrons regarding desired services and haircut styles.
  • Clean work stations and sweep floors.
  • Record services provided on cashiers' tickets or receive payment from customers.
  • Order supplies.
  • Shape and trim beards and moustaches, using scissors.
  • Stay informed of the latest styles and hair care techniques.
  • Suggest treatments to alleviate hair problems.

Essential Skills

Active Listening 3.38/5
Speaking 3.12/5
Social Perceptiveness 3.12/5
Service Orientation 3.12/5
Judgment and Decision Making 3.0/5
Critical Thinking 2.88/5
Monitoring 2.88/5
Reading Comprehension 2.75/5
Time Management 2.62/5
Active Learning 2.5/5
Coordination 2.5/5
Persuasion 2.25/5

Career Fit Overview

Use this summary to sense whether the day to day rhythm and focus of this path line up with what energizes you.

Top passions

  • Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
  • Leader: Taking charge and moving ideas forward motivates you.

Common styles

Social Orientation, Dependability, Cooperation, Attention to Detail, Optimism

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Arm-Hand Steadiness 3.88/5
Oral Comprehension 3.62/5
Near Vision 3.62/5
Manual Dexterity 3.38/5
Finger Dexterity 3.38/5
Oral Expression 3.25/5
Speech Recognition 3.25/5
Selective Attention 3.12/5

Technologies & Tools

Appointment scheduling software Customer information databases Facebook Linux Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Windows Microsoft Word Point of sale POS payment software YouTube

Work Environment & Strengths

Common Strengths for This Career

  • Social Orientation (High importance: 4.51/5)
  • Dependability (High importance: 4.35/5)
  • Cooperation (High importance: 4.25/5)
  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.24/5)
  • Optimism (High importance: 4.02/5)

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How to Become One

This career typically requires vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some specialized training or certification may also be required.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

Barber Barber Shop Operator Barber Stylist Hair Cutter Licensed Barber Stylist Tonsorial Artist