Barbers, Cosmetologists, and Other Personal Appearance Workers

Significant Points

Job opportunities generally should be good, but competition is expected for jobs and clients at higher paying salons; opportunities will be best for those licensed to provide a broad range of services.
A State license is required for barbers, cosmetologists, and most other personal appearance workers, with the exception of shampooers; qualifications vary by State.
About 48 percent of workers are self-employed; many also work flexible schedules.

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Area and Industry employment and wages
Barbers: (Area) (Industry)
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists: (Area) (Industry)
Makeup artists, theatrical and performance: (Area) (Industry)
Manicurists and pedicurists: (Area) (Industry)
Shampooers: (Area) (Industry)
Skin care specialists: (Area) (Industry)

Also see Barbers, cosmetologists, and other personal appearance workers in the 2004-05 Occupational Outlook Handbook
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See the Occupational Outlook Handbook in print.