Austin Hairstylists and Cosmetologists Make Us Look Our Best!
Hairstylists and cosmetologists wash, cut, color, perm, and style customers' hair. Cosmetologists also apply makeup. Hairstylists greet customers when they enter the shop. They talk to customers about the style of haircut they want. They may look at pictures customers bring in or suggest new styles they learned at product shows. To begin, hairstylists drape a protective cloth around the customer's shoulders to catch the cut hair. They wash the customer's hair and may give scalp massages. In addition, they check the condition of the customer's hair and scalp. If they find a problem, stylists advise customers how to improve the health of their scalp.For contagious conditions, stylists advise customers to see a doctor.
Watch this video to learn how you can look like you just walked out of a salon...at home! Then, read on for more salon tips and advice.
Austin Money Savers Tip Local Cosmetology schools have student salons. If your brave enough to let a student do the work, you can get some really discounted prices. Sample prices: haircut- $5, manicure- $5, pedicure $15, highlighting- $45 to $60, waxing- $5, facials- $25.
Next, stylists cut customers' hair. They use combs, scissors, and razors while cutting hair. They also use clips, curling irons, and hairspray to style customers' hair. Sometimes stylists braid hair. They also may color or perm a customer's hair. When giving perms, hairstylists apply wave solution to hair and wind the hair on rollers. Depending on how customers want their hair colored, stylists apply the color solution to all their hair or just to select strands. Finally, hairstylists calculate the charges and accept payments from customers.
Cosmetologists provide all the services of hairstylists and more. For customers who want a makeover, cosmetologists begin by analyzing their hair and physical features. Based on their analysis, they recommend makeup and skin treatments. They may rub on facial treatments to clean and beautify the skin. Then cosmologists use special tools to remove unwanted hair from the skin by applying small electrical currents. One use of the tool is to help shape eyebrows. Once the customer's skin is clean, cosmetologists apply makeup and explain each step of the process. Cosmologists also clean, shape, and polish customers' fingernails and toenails. Some cosmetologists clean and style wigs and hair pieces.
Hairstylists and cosmetologists must keep their work areas clean. After each customer, they sweep the floor around the chair. They also wash the combs and any other tools used on customers. In addition, they make appointments and keep records of the products their customers use. For example, they record what hair colors customers use. Some workers sell hair products or makeup supplies. Those who own or manage salons order supplies, pay bills, keep records, and hire employees.
Hairstylist and cosmetologist jobs vary depending on the size and type of salon they work in. Some salons may only do hairstyles. Larger salons may hire manicurists to do nails only and leave the rest to cosmetologists.
Hairstylists and Cosmetologist typically perform these tasks on a regular basis:
Question customers about services, length, and style of haircut desired.
Drape and pin protective cloth around customers' shoulders.
Massage scalp, using hands and fingers.
Shampoo, rinse, and dry hair or hair pieces.
Advise customers to seek medical treatment for chronic or contagious scalp conditions.
Cut, trim, and shape hair or hair pieces, using scissors and razors.
Bleach, dye, or tint hair.
Apply setting or wave solution to hair and wind hair on rollers.
Comb, brush, and spray hair or wigs to set style.
Analyze customers' hair and other physical features and recommend makeup.
Shape eyebrows and remove facial hair, using wax or electrolysis.
Apply makeup and lotions to enhance appearance.
Clean, shape, and polish fingernails and toenails.
Sell lotions, conditioners, or other supplies.
Receive payment for services and products.
Clean work area and tools.
Order supplies, schedule work, and keep business records.
Update and maintain customer information records, such as hair color or permanent wave solution.
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Austin Money Savers Tip Local Cosmetology schools have student salons. If your brave enough to let a student do the work, you can get some really discounted prices. Sample prices: haircut- $5, manicure- $5, pedicure $15, highlighting- $45 to $60, waxing- $5, facials- $25.