Hair Stylist Job Description:

Specializes in dressing hair according to latest style, period, or character portrayal, following instructions of patron, Make-Up Artist (amuse. & rec.; motion picture; radio-tv broad.), or script: Questions patron or reads instructions of Make-Up Artist (amuse. & rec.; motion picture; radio-tv broad.) or script to determine hairdressing requirements. Studies facial features of patron or performing artist and arranges, shapes, and trims hair to achieve desired effect, using fingers, combs, barber scissors, hair-waving solutions, hairpins, and other accessories. Dyes, tints, bleaches, or curls or waves hair as required. May create new style especially for patron. May clean and style wigs. May style hairpieces and be designated Hairpiece Stylist (fabrication, nec).