According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments. | 98% |
| Drape and pin protective cloths around customers' shoulders. | 98% |
| Cut and trim hair according to clients' instructions or current hairstyles, using clippers, combs, hand-held blow driers, and scissors. | 98% |
| Question patrons regarding desired services and haircut styles. | 96% |
| Clean work stations and sweep floors. | 94% |
| Measure, fit, and groom hairpieces. | 88% |
| Apply lather and shave beards or neck and temple hair contours, using razors. | 87% |
| Identify hair problems, using microscopes and testing devices, or by sending clients' hair samples out to independent laboratories for analysis. | 86% |
| Record services provided on cashiers' tickets or receive payment from customers. | 84% |
| Shape and trim beards and moustaches, using scissors. | 83% |
| Perform clerical and administrative duties such as keeping records, paying bills, and hiring and supervising personnel. | 82% |
| Stay informed of the latest styles and hair care techniques. | 75% |
| Suggest treatments to alleviate hair problems. | 74% |
| Order supplies. | 72% |
| Provide skin care and nail treatments. | 65% |
| Shampoo hair. | 65% |
| Keep card files on clientele, recording notes of work done, products used and fees charged after each visit. | 63% |
| Recommend and sell lotions, tonics, or other cosmetic supplies. | 62% |
| Curl, color, or straighten hair, using special chemical solutions and equipment. | 59% |
| Provide face, neck, and scalp massages. | 52% |
