Skincare Specialists
Did You Know:*
- Employment is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations.
- A state license is required for barbers, cosmetologists and most other personal appearance workers, although qualifications vary by state.
- About 44 percent of workers are self-employed; many also work flexible schedules.
Industry Areas
- Personal Care Services
- Offices of Physicians
- Traveler Accommodation
Day-to-Day Tasks*
- Sterilize equipment and clean work areas.
- Keep records of client needs and preferences and the services provided.
- Demonstrate how to clean and care for skin properly and recommend skin-care regimens.
Overall Kind of Work*
Barbers and cosmetologists focus on providing hair care services to enhance the appearance of customers. Other personal appearance workers, such as manicurists and pedicurists, shampooers and skin...
Work Environment*
Civilian
Many full-time barbers, cosmetologists and other personal appearance workers put in a 40-hour week, but longer hours are common, especially among self-employed workers. Work schedules may include ...
Workweek Breakdown
The hours worked per week by people currently pursuing this career.
- 15.05% (0-20 Hours)
- 19.54% (21-34 Hours)
- 10.53% (35-39 Hours)
- 42.51% (40 Hours)
- 4.55% (41-49 Hours)
- 7.81% (Over 50 Hours)
This data also pertains to Miscellaneous personal appearance workers (39-5090)
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Business Breakdown
The different sectors people in this career currently work in.
- 69.53% (Private For-Profit)
- 1.75% (Private Not For-Profit)
- 0.11% (State and Local Govt)
- 28.61% (Self-Employed)
This data also pertains to Miscellaneous Personal Appearance Workers