Cosmetologist Job Descriptions

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Cosmetologist Job Description

A cosmetologist is a beauty industry worker that provides their clients with hair, nail, and makeup services. Cosmetologists are trained to perform a wide variety of beauty services, including hair waxing, facials, laser hair removal, and styling and cutting hair. Some cosmetologists even offer massage therapy to their clients. Cosmetologists also perform tasks that need to be carried out in order for them to offer their clients high-quality beauty services. These include maintaining their tools, keeping them sanitary, and maintaining an inventory of hair and skin products. Cosmetologists also schedule appointments, process their clients’ payments, and instruct them on how to use various products.

To qualify for the role of a cosmetologist, a person needs to have specialized training, which can be done at beauty school. Other qualifications required for this role include excellent customer service skills, strong communication skills, and manual dexterity.

Cosmetologist Job Description Template

We’re searching for a skilled cosmetologist to join our expanding staff. In this position, it will be your responsibility to provide our clients with a wide variety of beauty services. These will include applying facials, styling hair, and doing manicures and pedicures, among other things. To do well in this role, you will need to be familiar with a wide variety of beauty techniques, tools, and products. For example, you should know enough about the beauty products that you use to teach your clients how to begin using them for themselves in the correct way.

This position will also require you to complete some administrative tasks in addition to your direct work with clients. These will involve keeping your tools and working area tidy and sanitary. You’ll also spend some time scheduling appointments and processing your clients’ payments.

If you think that you’re a good fit for this position, then we’d love to hear from you. Send us your resume to get started with the application process.

Cosmetologist Responsibilities:

  • Cut, shampoo, and style hair
  • Provide various skin care treatments, such as facials and scalp treatments
  • Provide manicures and pedicures to your clients
  • Apply makeup to your clients’ skin
  • Teach your clients who to use various beauty products, tools, and techniques on their own
  • Schedule appointments and process client payments
  • Keep your workstation sanitary and fully stocked with supplies

Cosmetologist Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Certification from a recognized beauty or cosmetology school
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to provide clients with many different beauty services
  • Professional attitude and appearance

Cosmetologist FAQ

What tasks does a cosmetologist complete?

A cosmetologist provides clients with various beauty services. They style hair, apply makeup, and perform manicures and pedicures. Cosmetologists also spend some time scheduling appointments, processing their clients’ payments, and cleaning their work area. A cosmetologist also needs to be able to teach their clients how to use various beauty products themselves.

What should I include in my cosmetologist help-wanted ads?

When creating your help-wanted ads, we recommend you follow a strategy that’s similar to the one we’ve used above. That means starting out with a few paragraphs that talk about the position in general terms. Then, create two lists that provide your applicants with a closer look at the responsibilities and requirements of your cosmetologist position.

Can I use your cosmetologist job description template?

Yes, you can use any of our job description templates in whatever ways you think are best. Our only piece of advice is to add to what we’ve written instead of copying it word-for-word. You need to make your help-wanted ads stand out from the others that your applicants may also be considering. 

Frequently Asked Questions about hiring a Cosmetologist

What is the best way to find and hire a Cosmetologist near me?
Online job boards are the best place to find qualified Cosmetologist applicants. Employers posting their Cosmetologist job on Indeed get about 12 applications from that board on average.
Which job boards should I post on to find Cosmetologist applicants?
You should post to multiple job boards at once. The most successful job postings for a Cosmetologist are on Indeed – but on average, employers post to 12 boards at the same time, using tools like Workstream. Publishing to multiple job boards at once helps you get your first applicant in 11 hours on average, which is shorter than the national average for Cosmetologist positions.
What's the best way to communicate with applicants looking for a Cosmetologist role?
SMS has 96% open rates which is higher than phone call or Email. Text to hire today!
Is it OK to text Cosmetologist job applicants?
Hourly paid workers, such as Cosmetologists are actually more engaged when texting about jobs. We have found that text messages are 180% better than email at getting an applicant's response. Have a look at Workstream, which automates the process of texting and uses a phone number specifically assigned to your job post so you don’t have to use your personal phone.
Can I use a different phone number to engage Cosmetologist applicants via text message?
Yes, tools such as Workstream provide custom phone numbers that allow employers to engage with applicants through their tool without having to use a personal or business cell phone.

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