Hairdressers and Cosmetologists provide beauty services, such as shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating the scalp. They may also apply makeup, dress wigs, perform hair removal, and provide nail and skin care services. State licensing is required.
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Entry Level:
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$8.38
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Range
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Median
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Experienced Level:
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$8.88 - $13.59
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$10.45
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Source: Employment Development Department, State of California. Almost all responding employers indicate that most Hairdressers work on a per service fee or on a commission basis only.
Average Weekly Hours:
Most (79%) Hairdressers and Cosmetologists work full time, 37 hours per week. Some (21%)
work part time, 19 hours per week.
Shifts:
Many Hairdressers and Cosmetologists work a regular day
shift. Some work evenings and weekends.
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Full-Time Employees
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Medical Insurance:
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Yes*
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36%
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Dental Insurance:
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Yes
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14%
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Vision Insurance:
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Yes
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7%
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Yes
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7%
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Disability:
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Yes
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7%
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Paid Sick Leave:
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Yes
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29%
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Paid Vacation:
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Yes
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36%
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Retirement Plan:
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Yes
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7%
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Child Care:
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No
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0%
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*Data on the percentages of medical insurance premium costs covered by employers is not available.
Other Employer Specified:
Bonuses, Tips.
EMPLOYER REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Almost all (86%) firms require a high school diploma. Some (14%) accept less than a high school diploma.
Training:
Many (54%) allow training to substitute for experience. All (100%) require Hairdressers and Cosmetologists to be licensed through the state Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Barbering and Cosmetology.
Experience:
Some (31%) firms prefer applicants with 6 months prior experience as a Hairdresser or Cosmetologist. Many accept prior experience in related occupations (with the hairdresser license), such as
Manicurist or Receptionist.
Skills rated "Very Important":
Possession of good color perception
Possession of good oral communication skills
Ability to follow oral instructions
Ability to work independently
Possession of good customer service skills
Ability to read and follow directions
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to stand continuously for 2 or more hours
Ability to keep hand and arm steady
Possession of good eye-hand coordination
Cleanliness
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances
EMPLOYMENT TRENDS
Supply and Demand: Recruitment Methods, Most Frequently
Used: Turnover: Size of 2006 Local Employment: Gender Representation: Older Worker Retirement: Where the Jobs Are: Employers' Employment Outlook: New
Job Growth Rate 2002 to 2012:25.4% projected growth is faster than the countywide average of 19.5%.
OTHER INFORMATION Career
Ladder/Promotional Opportunities: Promote to:Manager and Trainer.
Ex-Offender Employment: Alternate Job Titles:
Related Codes: Data Collection Date:
Job
market for
Hairdressers and Cosmetologists:
Employers report it "Moderately
Difficult" finding qualified, Experienced applicants, resulting in some competition for job seekers in their job search; and "Not Difficult" finding qualified, Inexperienced applicants, resulting in a very competitive job search for job seekers.
Employee Referrals, Newspapers, Word of Mouth, School Referrals, and Walk-Ins.
Moderate: 15% in the past 12 months.
Medium - between 2,027 and 4,054.
Local employer response indicates 88% female, 12% male.
No firms report that older worker retirements over the next 10 years will affect their workforce.
To address the effects of older worker retirements, employers of this occupation would: Do nothing, 86%; groom a replacement, 7%; replace with any qualified applicant, 7%.
Many (45%) firms report that older workers would face employment obstacles in this occupation: lack of available insurance programs, physical demands of standing on one's feet for long period of time, and long working hours.
Department Stores
Hair Salons and Boutiques
14 employers responded, providing data representing 71 employees for this occupation.
7 employers project employment to grow, and 7 expect it to remain stable over the next twelve months.
Promote from:Assistant and Receptionist.
Most (63%) responding employers would consider hiring an ex-offender. Of those: 100% would disqualify an ex-offender who committed a homicide; 80%, sex offenses; and
40%, assault/battery.
Barber, Stylist.
MOC - Not available.
Fall 2005.
