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Barber

Barber

  • Transform looks and boost confidence with expert haircuts and styling.
  • Enhance personal style and self-expression through skilled grooming services.
  • Master the art of precision and creativity in a dynamic, hands-on career.
💰 Earn $35K-$38K
📚 Vocational Training

Overview

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

Scoop

Minimum Education

Vocational Training

Career Prospects

Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)

Training Time

1 to 2 years

Job Openings

9,100 in Total

Earnings

$35,970 Med. in CA

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Day-to-Day

  • Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments.
  • Drape and pin protective cloths around customers' shoulders.
  • Cut and trim hair according to clients' instructions or current hairstyles, using clippers, combs, hand-held blow driers, and scissors.
  • Question patrons regarding desired services and haircut styles.
  • Clean work stations and sweep floors.

Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

  • Influencing or leading others
  • Using data or completing tasks
  • Working with my hands

You are skilled in 💫

  • Monitoring
  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Coordination
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Management of Personnel Resources

You value 🙏

  • Job security
  • Accomplishing things
  • Working Conditions
  • Achievement
  • Relationships
  • Personal relationships

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