Art & stories · Helping people
What does a
hair stylist do?
Cuts, colours, and styles hair for customers.
A career guide for curious students · Grades 3–12
A day in the life
Talks to customers, cuts and styles hair, uses products safely, and keeps tools clean.
Skills to practise
Creativity, listening, steady hands.
How to explore this path
A salon training course, then practice.
Training, qualifications and professional rules vary by country. Check current local requirements with a teacher or careers counsellor.
School subjects & interests
Hair Stylist connects with Art. You may enjoy this work if you like creative, with people.
TRY A LITTLE OF THIS CAREER
A hands-on activity
Draw three hairstyles for a character in a story.
Ask an adult to help. Follow the safety notes in the activity. Print this activity or save it as a PDF in your chosen language. Downloadable PDF files are in English.
For younger explorers: a simpler explanation
What do they do?
Hair stylists cut and style hair so people feel good.
What helps?
Being creative, friendly, and a good listener.
Learning about the path
You take a salon course and practise.
Questions to explore next
- Which part of this work sounds most interesting to me?
- What did I enjoy when I tried the activity?
- What could I ask someone who works in this field?