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Barbers - 39-5011.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Provide barbering services, such as cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Barber
  • Stylist
  • Master Barber
  • Barber Shop Operator

SOC Occupation Groups

Related Occupations

Tasks

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

Detailed Work Activities

  • advise clients or customers
  • clean rooms or work areas
  • collect payment
  • cut or permanently wave hair
  • determine customer needs
  • dress wigs
  • inventory stock to ensure adequate supplies
  • operate cleaning equipment
  • order or purchase supplies, materials, or equipment
  • provide customer service
  • receive customer orders
  • sell merchandise
  • shave facial hair
  • use barbering techniques
  • use hair, cosmetic, or nail care instruments
  • use health or sanitation standards

Military Crosswalk Titles

  • Barber (Navy - Enlisted)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

  • Barber

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Barber
  • Barber Apprentice