Sometimes stylists braid hair. They also may color or perm a customer's hair. Some hairstylists fit hairpieces and do hair and scalp treatments. 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.