[Core] [67% incumbents] Keep work stations clean and sanitize tools, such as scissors and combs.
  DWAs: Clean facilities or work areas. | Clean tools or equipment.

[Core] [67% incumbents] Bleach, dye, or tint hair, using applicator or brush.
  DWAs: Apply solutions to hair for therapeutic or cosmetic purposes.

[Core] [67% incumbents] Cut, trim and shape hair or hairpieces, based on customers' instructions, hair type, and facial features, using clippers, scissors, trimmers and razors.
  DWAs: Groom wigs or hairpieces. | Trim client hair.

[Core] [67% incumbents] Schedule client appointments.
  DWAs: Schedule appointments.

[Core] [67% incumbents] Update and maintain customer information records, such as beauty services provided.
  DWAs: Maintain client information or service records.

[Core] [67% incumbents] Demonstrate and sell hair care products and cosmetics.
  DWAs: Sell products or services. | Promote products, services, or programs. | Demonstrate activity techniques or equipment use.

[Core] [67% incumbents] Analyze patrons' hair and other physical features to determine and recommend beauty treatment or suggest hair styles.
  DWAs: Assess skin or hair conditions.

[Core] [67% incumbents] Shampoo, rinse, condition, and dry hair and scalp or hairpieces with water, liquid soap, or other solutions.
  DWAs: Apply cleansing or conditioning agents to client hair, scalp, or skin. | Groom wigs or hairpieces.

[Core] [67% incumbents] Operate cash registers to receive payments from patrons.
  DWAs: Operate cash registers.

[Core] [67% incumbents] Order, display, and maintain supplies.
  DWAs: Set up merchandise displays. | Order materials, supplies, or equipment.

[Core] [67% incumbents] Develop new styles and techniques.
  DWAs: Design costumes or cosmetic effects for characters.

[Core] [67% incumbents] Apply water or setting, straightening or waving solutions to hair, and use curlers, rollers, hot combs and curling irons to press and curl hair.
  DWAs: Apply solutions to hair for therapeutic or cosmetic purposes.

[Core] [67% incumbents] Shape eyebrows and remove facial hair, using depilatory cream, tweezers, electrolysis or wax.
  DWAs: Trim client hair.

[Supplemental] [67% incumbents] Train or supervise other hairstylists, hairdressers, and assistants.
  DWAs: Train service staff. | Supervise service workers.

[Supplemental] [67% incumbents] Massage and treat scalp for hygienic and remedial purposes, using hands, fingers, or vibrating equipment.
  DWAs: Administer therapeutic massages.

[Supplemental] [67% incumbents] Administer therapeutic medication and advise patron to seek medical treatment for chronic or contagious scalp conditions.
  DWAs: Administer basic health care or medical treatments. | Provide medical or cosmetic advice for clients.

[Supplemental] [67% incumbents] Recommend and explain the use of cosmetics, lotions, and creams to soften and lubricate skin and enhance and restore natural appearance.
  DWAs: Provide medical or cosmetic advice for clients.

[Supplemental] [67% incumbents] Give facials to patrons, using special compounds, such as lotions and creams.
  DWAs: Apply cleansing or conditioning agents to client hair, scalp, or skin.

[Supplemental] [67% incumbents] Attach wigs or hairpieces to model heads and dress wigs and hairpieces according to instructions, samples, sketches or photographs.
  DWAs: Groom wigs or hairpieces.

[Core] [66% incumbents] Comb, brush, and spray hair or wigs to set style.
  DWAs: Groom wigs or hairpieces.

[Core] [66% incumbents] Shave, trim, and shape beards and moustaches.
  DWAs: Trim client hair.

[Supplemental] [66% incumbents] Clean, shape, and polish fingernails and toenails, using files and nail polish.
  DWAs: Treat nails by shaping, decorating, or augmenting.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:3.88 lvl:3.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.75 lvl:3.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Learning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Writing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.62 lvl:1.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.43 lvl:4.71) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Sales and Marketing (imp:3.67 lvl:3.89) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Administration and Management (imp:3.01 lvl:2.95) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Education and Training (imp:2.97 lvl:3.08) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  English Language (imp:2.87 lvl:1.86) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Chemistry (imp:2.79 lvl:2.79) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Administrative (imp:2.54 lvl:2.81) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.53 lvl:2.08) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.53 lvl:2.27) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Mathematics (imp:2.19 lvl:2.09) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Production and Processing (imp:2.15 lvl:1.90) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.09 lvl:2.28) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Law and Government (imp:2.01 lvl:1.51) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Psychology (imp:2.00 lvl:1.63) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.00 lvl:1.43) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Communications and Media (imp:1.93 lvl:1.47) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Mechanical (imp:1.87 lvl:1.11) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Transportation (imp:1.75 lvl:0.94) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.72 lvl:1.11) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Design (imp:1.64 lvl:0.81) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Biology (imp:1.61 lvl:1.11) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.42 lvl:0.75) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.36 lvl:0.62) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Food Production (imp:1.29) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Telecommunications (imp:1.29) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Foreign Language (imp:1.27 lvl:0.43) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Physics (imp:1.22) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Building and Construction (imp:1.18) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Fine Arts (imp:1.18 lvl:0.34) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.12) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.03) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  History and Archeology (imp:1.02) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Geography (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an

--- ABILITIES ---
  Near Vision (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:3.25) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:3.75 lvl:3.38) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Originality (imp:3.75 lvl:3.12) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.62 lvl:3.25) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Visualization (imp:3.50 lvl:3.62) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Written Expression (imp:2.88 lvl:2.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Time Sharing (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Control Precision (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.38 lvl:1.88) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Far Vision (imp:2.38 lvl:2.62) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Number Facility (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Stamina (imp:2.12 lvl:1.50) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Memorization (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Static Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Depth Perception (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.62 lvl:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.38 lvl:0.75) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Response Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:4.27 lvl:5.09) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:3.99 lvl:4.14) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.98 lvl:4.45) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:3.93 lvl:4.30) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.90 lvl:4.87) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.83 lvl:4.44) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.79 lvl:4.09) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.62 lvl:3.69) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Getting Information (imp:3.59 lvl:2.79) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.56 lvl:4.57) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.56 lvl:4.08) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.54 lvl:3.43) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.53 lvl:2.76) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.49 lvl:3.79) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.38 lvl:3.59) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.37 lvl:2.98) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.33 lvl:3.27) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.23 lvl:3.04) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.22 lvl:3.40) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.20 lvl:3.97) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.17 lvl:3.86) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.09 lvl:3.90) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.00 lvl:2.89) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.97 lvl:2.99) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.96 lvl:3.71) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Working with Computers (imp:2.95 lvl:2.56) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:2.77 lvl:2.35) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.76 lvl:2.52) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.67 lvl:2.68) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.65 lvl:2.35) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.60 lvl:2.51) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Processing Information (imp:2.56 lvl:2.29) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.50 lvl:2.54) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.48 lvl:2.24) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.40 lvl:2.31) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.37 lvl:2.29) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.36 lvl:2.15) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.34 lvl:2.30) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.30 lvl:2.38) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.20 lvl:1.61) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.06 lvl:1.58) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Social Orientation (imp:2.40) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Dependability (imp:2.14) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cooperation (imp:2.07) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.05) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Cooperation (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism (imp:1.98) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Empathy (imp:1.92) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Sincerity (imp:1.49) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Innovation (imp:1.47) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Self-Control (imp:1.47) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.32) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Initiative (imp:1.29) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability (imp:1.19) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.12) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.07) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:1.00) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity (imp:0.91) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.81) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Humility (imp:0.81) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Perseverance (imp:0.79) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.69) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.57) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Service Orientation (imp:3.62 lvl:3.25) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.25 lvl:2.50) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.50) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Persuasion (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Instructing (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Negotiation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.50 lvl:1.88) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Technology Design (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:1.62 lvl:1.00) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Programming (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 305,710
  annual_median    : $35,790
  annual_pct10     : $27,040
  annual_pct25     : $30,120
  annual_pct75     : $48,830
  annual_pct90     : $71,190
  annual_mean      : $43,960
  hourly_median    : $17.21

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Washington ($59,510)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($22,090)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.694x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (52 total) ---
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:  266,270  median: $  36,160
  Retail Trade                             emp:   31,950  median: $  30,870
  Information                              emp:    1,790  median: $ 118,930
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    1,500  median: $  39,780
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      970  median: $  33,180
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:      840  median: $  35,100
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:      740  median: $  65,600
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      240  median: $  38,110
  Educational Services                     emp:      240  median: $  38,130
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:      140  median: $  41,220

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (12 total) ---
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:  266,270  median: $  36,160
  Retail Trade                             emp:   31,950  median: $  30,870
  Information                              emp:    1,790  median: $ 118,930
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    1,500  median: $  39,780
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      970  median: $  33,180
  Accommodation and Food Services          emp:      840  median: $  35,100
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:      740  median: $  65,600
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      240  median: $  38,110
  Educational Services                     emp:      240  median: $  38,130
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:      140  median: $  41,220

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T22:12:58.193653Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Cosmetology (similarity: 0.3509)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmetology
  QID: Q2474068
  Extract: Cosmetology is the study and application of beauty treatment. Branches of specialty include hairstyling, skin care, cosmetics, manicures/pedicures, non-permanent hair removal such as waxing and sugaring, and permanent hair removal processes such as electrology and intense pulsed light (IPL).

  Title: Hairdresser (similarity: 0.3860)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hairdresser
  QID: Q55187
  Extract: A hairdresser is a person whose occupation is to cut or style hair in order to change or maintain a person's image. This is achieved using a combination of hair coloring, haircutting, and hair texturing techniques. A hairdresser may also be referred to as a 'barber' or 'hairstylist'.

  Title: List of hairdressers (similarity: 0.3636)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_hairdressers
  QID: Q6621991
  Extract: This is a list of notable hairdressers. "Hairdresser" is a term referring to anyone whose occupation is to cut or style hair in order to change or maintain a person's image. This is achieved using a combination of hair coloring, haircutting, and hair texturing techniques. Most hairdressers are profe

  Title: One Big Beautiful Bill Act (similarity: 0.2500)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Big_Beautiful_Bill_Act
  QID: Q134500668
  Extract: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) or the Big Beautiful Bill, is a U.S. federal statute passed by the 119th United States Congress containing tax and spending policies that form the core of President Donald Trump's second-term agenda. The bill was signed into law by Trump on July 4, 2025. Althou

  Title: Leo Passage (similarity: 0.1404)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leo_Passage
  QID: Q28467606
  Extract: Leonardus Johannes Hubertus "Leo" Passage was a Dutch-born American hairstylist, educator, innovator and philanthropist. He was the founder and CEO of Pivot Point International, a global hair and beauty education company he established in Chicago, Illinois in 1962.

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data including detailed task lists, skills, abilities, and work activities. BLS wage data provides current market intelligence, and education distribution clearly shows typical entry requirements.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T21:31:42.000372+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,584
tokens_output        : 4,257
cost_usd             : $0.046094
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found, with closest matches being 'Hairdresser' and 'Cosmetology' providing relevant but not comprehensive coverage of the full occupation scope. The occupation encompasses broader beauty services beyond basic hair cutting and styling covered in typical hairdresser articles.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists are licensed beauty professionals who provide comprehensive hair care and styling services including cutting, coloring, chemical treatments, and scalp care. These professionals combine technical skills with artistic creativity to enhance clients' appearance while building lasting customer relationships. They work primarily in salons, spas, and barbershops, requiring both manual dexterity and strong interpersonal communication abilities.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day begins with sanitizing work stations and tools to maintain health standards. Professionals consult with clients to analyze hair type and facial features, recommending appropriate treatments or styles based on individual needs. They perform various services including shampooing, cutting, coloring, chemical treatments like bleaching or perming, and styling using professional tools. Between appointments, they schedule future bookings, maintain detailed client records, and demonstrate or sell hair care products. The day also involves managing cash transactions, ordering supplies, and maintaining an organized, welcoming workspace.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this field possess strong social orientation and communication skills, as demonstrated by the high importance of active listening and speaking abilities. They have excellent manual dexterity and arm-hand steadiness for precise cutting and styling work, combined with near vision capabilities for detailed work. Successful professionals demonstrate high dependability and attention to detail, essential for maintaining client safety and satisfaction. Creative individuals who enjoy thinking artistically while solving problems thrive, as they must adapt techniques to suit different hair types and client preferences while staying current with beauty trends.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry requires completion of a state-approved cosmetology program, with 79% of professionals holding post-secondary certificates in cosmetology or related beauty services. Programs typically cover hair cutting techniques, chemical processes, sanitation, and business practices. Most states require 1,000-2,000 hours of training and passage of both written and practical licensing examinations. High school graduates can enter directly into cosmetology school, though some basic education in chemistry and customer service is beneficial.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career progression often leads to salon ownership, education, or specialization in areas like color correction or bridal styling. Experienced professionals may advance to spa management roles, become platform artists for beauty companies, or open their own establishments. Some transition into related fields such as makeup artistry for theatrical performance, fashion consulting, or beauty product sales and education. The transferable skills in customer service and sales also open opportunities in retail management or beauty industry corporate roles.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The field employs 305,710 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $35,790 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, ranging from $27,040 to $71,190 for the 10th to 90th percentiles. Geographic wage variation is significant, with Washington state leading at $59,510 annually compared to Puerto Rico at $22,090, representing a 2.69x difference. Employment is heavily concentrated in the Other Services sector (266,270 workers) followed by Retail Trade (31,950). The profession offers flexibility with opportunities for part-time work, booth rental arrangements, and entrepreneurship through salon ownership.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
This occupation faces low automation risk due to its reliance on creative thinking, manual dexterity, and personalized client interaction. The work activities requiring direct public interaction, establishing relationships, and creative problem-solving are difficult to automate. While scheduling and payment processing may become more automated, the core services of cutting, styling, and color application require human judgment, artistic vision, and the ability to adapt techniques based on individual client needs and preferences.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Barbers (39-5011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share identical top skills in active listening, speaking, and critical thinking with similar importance ratings.
    data: Active Listening (imp:3.9)
    data: Speaking (imp:3.8)
    data: Customer and Personal Service knowledge
  [riasec_cluster] Skincare Specialists (39-5094.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both occupations fall within the realistic-social RIASEC pattern with high service orientation and manual dexterity requirements.
    data: RIASEC R:5.40, S:3.72
    data: Service Orientation (imp:3.6)
    data: Manual Dexterity (imp:3.9)
  [transferable_skill] Retail Salespersons (41-2031.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles emphasize selling products, customer service, and maintaining client relationships as core work activities.
    data: Selling or Influencing Others (imp:4.0)
    data: Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.4)
    data: Sales and Marketing knowledge
  [job_zone] Manicurists and Pedicurists (39-5092.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both occupations require Job Zone 3 preparation with similar post-secondary certificate education requirements.
    data: Job Zone 3
    data: Post-Secondary Certificate 79%
    data: Near Vision (imp:4.0)
    data: Finger Dexterity requirements
  [task_similarity] Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance (39-5091.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles involve analyzing client features, applying cosmetic treatments, and using artistic skills for appearance enhancement.
    data: Originality (imp:3.8)
    data: Thinking Creatively (imp:3.8)
    data: Facial feature analysis tasks

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['hairdresser', 'hairstylist', 'cosmetologist', 'beauty operator', 'colorist', 'beautician', 'hair stylist', 'salon professional']
  exclude_keywords : ['barber', 'makeup artist', 'esthetician', 'nail technician', 'massage therapist']
  title_patterns   : ['Hair*', '*stylist', '*cosmetologist', 'Beauty*', '*colorist']
  common_variations: ['hairdresser', 'hair dresser', 'hair stylist', 'hairstylist', 'cosmetologist', 'beauty specialist', 'salon stylist', 'hair artist']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'hair', 'equipment', 'techniques', 'principles', 'services', 'client', 'includes', 'control', 'objects', 'beauty', 'materials', 'ideas', 'problems', 'needs', 'activities', 'body', 'orientation', 'tools']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01495  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     38  0.01353  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
hair                       34  0.01210  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:32%  wikipedia:26%  dwas:24%
equipment                  27  0.00961  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:85%  dwas:11%  onet_tasks:4%
techniques                 17  0.00605  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:59%  inference:18%  wikipedia:12%
principles                 16  0.00570  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
services                   15  0.00534  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:40%  inference:40%  dwas:13%
client                     12  0.00427  dwas                 dwas:50%  inference:42%  onet_tasks:8%
includes                   12  0.00427  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    12  0.00427  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00427  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
beauty                     11  0.00392  inference            inference:64%  onet_tasks:18%  wikipedia:18%
materials                  11  0.00392  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  dwas:9%
ideas                      11  0.00392  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problems                   10  0.00356  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
needs                      10  0.00356  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:20%
activities                 10  0.00356  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
body                       10  0.00356  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                10  0.00356  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
tools                       9  0.00320  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  inference:22%  onet_tasks:11%
products                    9  0.00320  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  dwas:22%  onet_tasks:11%
standards                   9  0.00320  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
management                  9  0.00320  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
resources                   9  0.00320  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00320  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
hairpieces                  8  0.00285  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:50%  dwas:50%
customer                    8  0.00285  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:38%  onet_tasks:12%
care                        8  0.00285  inference            inference:38%  onet_dimensions:25%  onet_tasks:12%
problem                     8  0.00285  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
monitoring                  8  0.00285  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performance                 8  0.00285  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
procedures                  8  0.00285  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00285  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
providing                   8  0.00285  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
human                       8  0.00285  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
production                  8  0.00285  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
events                      8  0.00285  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
hand                        8  0.00285  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
actions                     8  0.00285  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                  8  0.00285  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%