Barbers and hairstylists do many of the same tasks. For more information about Barbers, see that CIS occupation. Most people think that cosmetologists just give manicures and provide makeup analysis. However, they are also trained to cut and style hair. Officially, cosmetologists provide all the services of barbers, except that they do not shave men.
Hairstylists keep their work area clean by sweeping up hair and soaking their combs.
They make appointments and keep records of the products their customers use. For example, they record what hair color a customer uses. Some sell hair products or makeup supplies. Hairstylists who own or manage a shop order supplies, pay bills, keep records, and hire employees. Hairstylists is in the Personal and Commercial Services Career Cluster.