PLATFORM ARTIST

PLATFORM ARTIST

Cosmetologists who demonstrate

cosmetology services on a raised floor

(platform or stage) or they answer

questions from a podium at industry

tradeshows.

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PLATFORM ARTIST

Typically they specialize in a certain area

of cosmetology and are sponsored by a

proprietary company or brand and they

represent a certain product

(they are considered experts in the field).

WIG & EXTENSION SPECIALIST

WIG & EXTENSION

SPECIALIST

Provide different looks for customers by bonding, braiding, weaving, and sewing hair extensions into existing hair. They create texture, length, and additional color as well as enhancing the client’s appearance.

VISUAL MERCHANDIZER

VISUAL MERCHANDISER

Visual merchandisers develop floor plans

and three-dimensional presentations of

goods and services in order to maximize

sales. These include window areas,

interior point-of-sale displays, and special

promotions. They also promote services

such as travel and “home show” events.

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VISUAL MERCHANDISER

Visual merchandisers communicate with

department store managers, obtain props

and accessories for constructing displays,

dress mannequins and use appropriate

lighting, arrange ticketing and signage,

and clean up the display after the

promotion.

TATTOO ARTIST

TATTOO ARTIST

Tattoo artists design and create

lifelike images to be permanently

tattooed on a client’s body. They

consult with the client as to what

would look best on the skin and create

preview sketches before the final

design.

SKINCARE SPECIALIST

SKINCARE SPECIALIST

Skincare specialists provide skin care

treatments to the face and body to

enhance a client’s appearance. They

demonstrate how to clean and care for

skin properly and recommend regimens,

and select and apply cosmetic products

such as creams, lotions, and tonics.

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SKINCARE SPECIALIST

For serious skin problems,

skin care specialists are

responsible for referring

clients to seek medical

attention.

SHAMPOOER

SHAMPOOER

Shampooers massage, shampoo, and

condition customers’ hair and scalp

to clean them and remove excess oil.

They advise clients with chronic or

potentially harmful scalp conditions

to seek medical treatment.

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SHAMPOOER

Shampooers are able to

treat scalp conditions and

hair loss using special

lotions, shampoos, and

equipment.

COSMETOLOGY RESEARCHER

RESEARCHER

Researchers are responsible for

creating new products for the

cosmetology market. They work

with chemicals and require

extensive chemistry knowledge to

do their jobs.

REFLEXOLOGIST

REFLEXOLOGIST

Reflexologists are responsible for

stimulating reflexes by applying

pressure to reflex points on the hands

or feet. They keep track of clients’

medical histories and use this

information to determine whether

reflexology is right for the client.

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REFLEXOLOGIST

They apply pressure with the thumb

and fingers to treat the feet or hands

and demonstrate “at home”

techniques the client can perform

themselves.

PRODUCT DEMONSTRATOR

PRODUCT DEMONSTRATOR

Product demonstrators show how

products work and answer questions

about them. They are in charge of

creating public interest in buying

products, promote items to customers,

and try to convince retail stores to sell

and market products.

COSMETOLOGY MODEL

MODEL

Models are responsible for creating

public interest in buying cosmetics.

They provide customers with

information to make educated

choices about the products and

services available.

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MODEL

They use printed publications, live

modeling, and television to

advertise and promote products.

MASSAGE THERAPIST

MASSAGE THERAPIST

Massage therapists confer with clients about

medical histories, stress, and pain to

determine how massage will be most helpful.

They massage and knead muscles and soft

tissues to provide treatment for medical

conditions, injuries, or wellness

maintenance, and assess the clients’ tissue

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MASSAGE THERAPIST

They also develop treatment plans using

massage therapy and if needed, refer

clients to other types of therapists.

Massage therapists also consult with

other healthcare professionals to develop

treatment for clients.

MANICURIST

MANICURIST

Manicurists clean, shape, decorate, and

polish customers’ toenails and

fingernails. They are in charge of

advising clients on nail care and

products, assessing the condition of

clients’ hands and feet, and making

sure the work is done to the clients’

satisfaction.

MAKEUP ARTIST

MAKEUP ARTIST

Makeup artists apply makeup to

fashion and photographic models,

actors, and other performers involved

in stage, movies, and television. They

also apply makeup to clients for special

occasions, such as bridal parties.

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MAKEUP ARTIST

Makeup artists prepare the skin for

application and removal, demonstrate

products, and use makeup to produce

theatrical effects. They also design wigs,

facial hair, masks, and artificial body

parts for use on stage or in film.

FILM AND THEATER SPECIALIST

FILM AND THEATER HAIR

SPECIALIST

Film and theater hair specialists create

a variety of hairstyles ranging from the

historical to the overly extreme. They

research proper wigs and hairstyles for

characters and know how hair was

styled during a specific time period.

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FILM AND THEATER HAIR

SPECIALIST

They analyze scripts and note all events that

change characters’ appearance, such as time

periods, weather, injuries and sickness. They

must be able to duplicate styles exactly for

filming on different days. They must maintain

files of hairstyles of different nationalities,

historical periods, and interesting or unusual

looks.

FASHION CONSULTANT

FASHION CONSULTANT

Fashion consultants host seminars on

smart, comfortable dressing for the office

environment. They can also be hired by

individuals who want to change their

overall style. Fashion consultants focus on

colors, styles, accessories, and hair and

makeup.

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FASHION CONSULTANT

They are responsible for being on top of the

latest trends in couture and figuring out

ways to make individuals looks more

affordable and less extreme. Some fashion

consultants also work for department

stores, retail chains, and even celebrities.

ESTHETICIAN

ESTHETICIAN

Estheticians give facial and other body

treatments using specialized products and

techniques. They are employed in beauty

salons, electrolysis studios, scalp treatment

and hair replacement clinics. They may

also work in cosmetic departments in stores

or pharmacies.

ELECTROLOGIST

ELECTROLOGIST

Electrologists help people improve

their physical appearances through

permanent removal of unwanted hair.

They use electrical energy to destroy

hairs’ regenerative cells and then

remove the treated hair from the skin.

COSMETOLOGY EDUCATOR

COSMETOLOGY

EDUCATOR

Educators are responsible for

providing knowledge and giving

demonstrations that help students

prepare for obtaining cosmetology

licenses. Educators are typically

licensed cosmetologists themselves.

DERMATOLOGIST

DERMATOLOGIST

Dermatologists are physicians who are

trained to evaluate and manage patients

with benign and malignant disorders of

the skin, hair, nails, and mucous

membranes. They can also manage

cosmetic disorders, such as hair loss,

scars, and skin changes due to age.

COSMETOLOGIST

COSMETOLOGIST

Cosmetologists shampoo, cut, and

style hair. They analyze hair to

determine its condition, wave or

straighten it, and are responsible for

maintaining wigs as well.

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COSMETOLOGIST

Cosmetologists also give manicures,

care for eyebrows and skin, provide

and apply makeup to the customer’s

preference, and give scalp and facial

treatments.

CRUISE HOSPITALITY SPECIALIST

CRUISE HOSPITALITY

SPECIALIST

Cruise hospitality specialists are in charge

of entertainment and recreation activities

for cruise ship passengers. They supervise

day-to-day operations of all areas involving

the passengers’ entertainment, including

lounges, restaurants, and customer service

areas.

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They also are required to help

passengers understand the locations of

safety devices and how to signal for

help. They organize large-scale events

and help make the cruise a pleasant

experience.

CRUISE HOSPITALITY

SPECIALIST

COSMETICIAN

COSMETICIAN

Cosmeticians work door-to-door or in

departments stores selling products.

They represent different brands at

makeup and skin-care counters. They

demonstrate products, either through

photographs and video or by applying

makeup directly to a customer.

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COSMETICIAN

They must become experts in the

supplies they sell and are

responsible for selling the products.

Cosmeticians must record all sales,

document services, and restock

supplies when they run low.

HAIR COLOR COLOR SPECIALIST

HAIR COLOR SPECIALIST

Hair Color Specialists work to enhance

moods, set tones, and accent natural

beauty. They work with clients to help

them pick out clothing, makeup, and

accessories to best accent the clients’

hair, eye, and skin colors.

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HAIR COLOR SPECIALIST

Hair Color Specialists can also work in interior

design, choosing colors for paint, wallpaper,

and artwork that match the client. They also

teach individuals and businesses how to use

certain colors to promote different moods, such

as using pleasing colors in hospitals and

waiting rooms.

BEAUTY THERAPIST

BEAUTY THERAPIST

Beauty therapists analyze skin conditions

through observation, questioning, and

equipment analysis. They determine

available treatments to re-balance skin

and enhance its appearance, use

appropriate products to sooth and relax

the body and mind, and increase oxygen

flow through massage techniques.

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BEAUTY THERAPIST

They remove toxins from the skin through

lymphatic drainage, enhance personal

appearance through beauty procedures, and

recommend appropriate concentrated

serums and products to maintain skin at its

optimum level.

BARBER

BARBER

Barbers are in charge of cleaning and

sterilizing instruments, cutting and

trimming hair according to clients’

instructions and current hairstyles, and

shaping and trimming beards and

mustaches.

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BARBER

They question clients about desired

services and styles, stay informed

of the latest trends and hair-care

techniques, and suggest treatments

to alleviate hair problems.

HAIR DRESSER

HAIR DRESSER

Hairdressers provide beauty services,

such as shampooing, cutting, coloring,

and styling hair, and massaging and

treating the scalp. They may also apply

makeup, dress wigs, perform hair

removal, and provide nail and skin care

services.

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HAIRDRESSER

Hairdressers are also in charge of

maintaining and updating customer

records, consulting with customers on

hair styles and treatments, developing

new styles and techniques, and

demonstrating and selling hair care

products.

AROMATHERAPIST

AROMATHERAPIST

Aromatherapists use essential oils to

improve clients’ physical and emotional

well-being. Aromatherapy is particularly

useful for stress-related problems and a

variety of chronic conditions.

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AROMATHERAPIST

Aromatherapists take a full medical

history of their clients, decide on oil

blends and mixes to apply via a partial or

full-body massage, give the client

aftercare instructions, and maintain client

records.