Full-service Stylist
Deliver comprehensive hair services with skill and creativity.
What Does a Full-service Stylist Do?
Discover what this career path involves
Full-service Salon Stylists provide complete hair services including cutting, coloring, styling, and treatments. Working in salon environments, they build clientele through quality work and excellent service. This foundation role offers pathways to specialization, senior stylist positions, or salon ownership.
Salary & Job Outlook
Financial rewards and career growth potential
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics - Hairdressers, Hairstylists
Skilled stylists remain in consistent demand. Those who build clientele and continue education advance to senior positions.
Work Environment
Where you could build your career
Full-service salons
Chain salon locations
Boutique hair studios
Salon suite rentals
Resort and hotel salons
Bridal styling locations
Expect diverse salon environments serving varied clientele.
A Day in the Life
A typical week as a Full-service Stylist
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Full-service stylists in salons handle everything from color to cuts to styling. Building a diverse skill set leads to a fuller appointment book and satisfied repeat clients.
Key Skills
Skills you'll develop and use in this career
All-around hair services
Custom color formulation
Styling and finishing
Client relationship building
Product recommendation
Social media presence
Requirements & Licensing
Your path to becoming licensed
["California cosmetology license", "Cutting, coloring, and styling proficiency", "Client consultation skills", "Salon experience", "Continuing education commitment", "Professional presentation"]
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Cosmetology Crossover to Barber Program
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