Hairdresser

A hairdresser's job is to organise hair into a particular style or "look". They can cut hair, add colour to it or texture it. A hairdresser may be female or male. Qualified staff are usually called "stylists", who are supported by assistants. Most hairdressing businesses are unisex, that is, they serve both sexes, and have both sexes on their staff.

Male hairdressers who simply cut men's hair (and do not serve females) are often called barbers.

Qualifications for hairdressing usually mean a college course, or an apprenticeship under a senior stylist. Some aspects of the job are quite technical (such as hair dying) and require careful teaching.

 Hairdresser vs. Barber: Key Differences 
A distinction is often made between hairdressers and barbers.
HairdresserBarberWorks with all gendersTraditionally serves menProvides color servicesTypically focuses on cuttingPerforms chemical treatmentsRarely performs chemical processingWorks in salonsWorks in barbershops
In many regions, barbering is licensed separately. Barbers often specialize in:

 Clipper fades
 Beard shaping
 Straight razor shaving

However, modern salons are largely unisex and integrate both disciplines.