Hairstylists is in the Personal and Commercial Services Career Cluster. Worker Characteristics Ability to coordinate the movement of eyes and hands Ability to make decisions and solve problems Ability to make precise cuts, as in making hair even on both sides of the face Ability to move the fingers accurately and quickly Ability to move the hands easily and skillfully Ability to see details, such as in a picture of a haircut Ability to see the difference between colors, such as when dying hair Ability to talk to people easily Ability to mentally imagine how a haircut should look Desire to serve the needs and wishes of others Willingness to do many different tasks Hairstylists should enjoy dealing with the public. They should be willing to follow customersinstructions. Since hairstyles are constantly changing, stylists must be aware of the latest fashions. Occasionally use fingers to examine the length or texture of hair Occasionally judge distances, such as between hair rollers Occasionally need to see the difference between colors Occasionally stoop, kneel, and crouch while cutting hair Work Setting Hairstylists work inside.
Salons usually are clean, pleasant, and well lighted.
Hairstylists are occasionally exposed to dampness while washing hair. The shops often are well ventilated to get rid of the chemicals used in perms and hair coloring. Stylists and cosmetologists must stand for long periods of time. They spend many hours a day with both hands at shoulder level. One of every three barbers and hairstylists works part time.