Description
Provide barbering services, such as cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair; trimming beards; or giving shaves.
- • Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments.
- • Cut and trim hair according to clients' instructions or current hairstyles, using clippers, combs, hand-held blow driers, and scissors.
- • Drape and pin protective cloths around customers' shoulders.
- • Question patrons regarding desired services and haircut styles.
- • Clean work stations and sweep floors.
- • Record services provided on cashiers' tickets or receive payment from customers.
- • Order supplies.
- • Shape and trim beards and moustaches, using scissors.
- • Stay informed of the latest styles and hair care techniques.
- • Suggest treatments to alleviate hair problems.
- • Shampoo hair.
- • Keep card files on clientele, recording notes of work done, products used and fees charged after each visit.
- • Perform clerical and administrative duties such as keeping records, paying bills, and hiring and supervising personnel.
- • Curl, color, or straighten hair, using special chemical solutions and equipment.
- • Apply lather and shave beards or neck and temple hair contours, using razors.
- • Recommend and sell lotions, tonics, or other cosmetic supplies.
- • Provide face, neck, and scalp massages.
- • Provide skin care and nail treatments.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
