Beauty, Barbering & Personal Care
Career Catalog
Beauty, Barbering & Personal Care
Build practical, creative and client-service skills in beauty, grooming, wellness and personal care
These careers help people care for their appearance, express their style and feel comfortable and confident. You might cut or style hair, provide skin or nail services, apply makeup, fit hair-replacement systems, offer massage or spa services, teach future professionals, advise customers or operate a personal-care business. Licensing and permitted services vary by state.
How to explore this category
- Explore cosmetology, barbering, hair styling, natural hair care or wigs if hair, grooming and hands-on client service interest you
- Explore esthetics, nails, lashes, brows, electrology or makeup if detail, color and appearance-focused services appeal to you
- Explore massage or spa services if wellness, client comfort and a calm service environment fit your strengths
- Explore tattooing and body art if drawing, design, precision and strict infection-control practices interest you
- Explore product services, personal styling, management, teaching or entrepreneurship if you want to combine personal care with business or education
What is an apprenticeship
An apprenticeship is a paid job where you learn from experienced workers and take related classes. In a Registered Apprenticeship, training follows an approved plan and pay usually increases as skills grow. Not every career in this category uses apprenticeship, so ask the employer or program sponsor exactly how the training works and what credential it provides.
