Hairstylist Research Paper

Cierra Jackson
1/8/14
3rd Period
Rough Draft 3

Hairstylists

“Hairstyles is the final tip-off whether or not a woman really knows herself.”(Hubert de Givenchy). Hairstyles come in all shapes and sizes. They can be short or long. Over the years, hairstyling has played a major part of the female and male culture. Beauty has also played a major role in ones culture today. Over time, new hairstyles have been invented. The media can play a big role in different hairstyles promoting the new looks on celebrities or models hair. Hairstyles worn today, starting form the colored Mohawks all the way to the long trendy hair, are related to those dated back in the ancient time. Today hairstyles form that time have became more popular. In different civilizations,

A hairstylists median pay is is $27,530.00 per year.(“Bureau of Labor Statistics”) Beauticians have insurances that assure them from malpractice/ injuries occurring from products, etc. “Life insurance is a personal choice.” says Mrs. Douglas. Mrs. Douglas stated that “Beauticians can invest in 401k as a personal investment. 401K is a retirement savings plan. It allows one to save some money of their check to be taken out. Social Security is also another benefit. Beauticians can also benefit by claiming products and equipment. Most hairstylists that are self-employed tend to miss out on paid vacations. Paid vacations depends on the

They have scheduling flexibility.(“Learning Path”) Many work nights and weekends to accommodate clients.(“Learning Path”) To be a hairstylist you must have many active skills. Hairstyling is a job or career choice that requires comprehension, originality, visualization, inspirational ideas and self-confidence. Hairstylists must be able to work under high-levels of stress and know how to multi-task. They must be able to deal with different situations, such as the different personalities of people.(Encyclopedia) Additionally, A hairstylist must be tolerant and patient with all clients and be able to work independently and with other. They must be able to stand on their feet for many hours. Most employers look for the ones who have the stamina to work the required hours.(“Learning Path”) All applicants must be dressed appropriately and have good hygiene. Some qualities a hairstylist must have are creativity and customer service skills. Additionally, one must have listening skills and time-management skills. Time-management skills is a very important skill to have when styling hair because hairstylist have to be able to finish the clients hair in a certain amount of time to do another clients hair. Hairstylist must have the willingness to try new hairstyles on clients.(“Bureau of Labor Statistics”) Hairstylists must know how to properly manage