Hairstylists are individuals who design hairstyles to adapt to their clients personality and or overall appearance. Hairstyling alone is merely the beginning, in a world of opportunity. With lots of dedication, some experience and the right personality and attitude a well trained hairstylist can have one of many lucrative careers, such as one or more of the following:

1. Beauty Salon Opportunities
   1. General Hairstylist
   2. Specialties
      1. Permanent Wave Technician
      2. Wig Stylist
      3. Hair Straightening Technician
      4. Hair Colorist
      5. Hair and Scalp Specialist
   3. Management
      1. Salon Owner
      2. Salon Manager or Supervisor
2. Educational Opportunities
   1. School Management
      1. Owner of Private School
      2. Director of Private School
      3. Supervisor or Dean
   2. Teaching – Guidance
      1. Teacher of Hairstyling
      2. Teacher of Related Subject
      3. Teacher of Specialties
      4. Guidance Counselor
      5. Trainer of Teachers
   3. Hairstylist Association
      1. Board Member
      2. Board Inspector
      3. Board Examiner
   4. Miscellaneous-Educational
      1. Educational Director for Manufacturing
      2. Guest Artist
3. Industry and Writing Opportunities
   1. Merchandising
      1. Buyer and Assistant Buyer
      2. Salesperson – Direct Seller
   2. Scientific and Manufacturing
      1. Manufacturer’s Representative
      2. Research – Assistant
      3. Trade Technician
   3. Writing
      1. Beauty Editor – Assistant
      2. Promotional Writer

To conclude, hairstyling is as exciting as it is profitable. It is representative of a profession with an immense amount of personal interaction that, for the right individual, should bring feelings of success fulfillment and financial independence.