514-Hairdressers, beauticians and related workers

Job Title ( International classification ): 
Hairdressers, beauticians and related workers
ISCO Code: 
514
Job Description: 
Hairdressers, beauticians and related workers cut and dress hair, shave and trim beards, give beauty treatment, apply cosmetics and make-up and give other kinds of treatment to individuals in order to improve their appearance.
Tasks: 

Main Tasks include -

  • (a) discussing customers? requirements
  • (b) cutting and dressing hair
  • (c) shaving and trimming beards
  • (d) giving beauty treatment
  • and applying cosmetics and make up
  • (d) shaping and polishing finger- and toe-nails and treating minor ailments of the human foot
  • (e) attending clients taking baths and administering elementary massage.
Inclusions: 

Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit groups:

5141 Hairdressers
5142 Beauticians and related workers