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Overview
Hair removal technicians remove unwanted hair for clients using temporary methods such as waxing, threading or plucking and longer-lasting methods such as electrolysis, laser or intense pulsed light.
In job descriptions, look for skin assessment, hair removal techniques, equipment hygiene, client advice, appointment handling, payment processing, cosmetics sales and aftercare instructions.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
Hair removal technician work is close-contact cosmetic service. The day usually combines skin and hair assessment, chosen removal method, hygiene routines, client comfort and clear aftercare advice.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes waxing, threading, plucking, electrolysis, laser or intense pulsed light, skin types, equipment care, appointments, payments, customer records and explaining cosmetic products without overpromising results.
Salary context
Salary context depends on treatment range, equipment used, repeat clientele, appointment volume, sales duties, small-business responsibility, training of others and whether the role handles advanced light or electrolysis treatments.
Career paths
Development can move toward advanced hair removal, beauty therapy, salon coordination, small business ownership, product sales, staff training or specialist client consultation.
Good to know
Check whether adverts name methods, equipment, skin consultation, contraindication checks, hygiene, booking systems, payment handling, cosmetic retail and how follow-up after treatment is handled.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific pay data.
Where might this occupation occur?
This occupation may occur in several kinds of economic activity. Here are some examples and other occupations that may be found in the same areas.
Hairdressing and barber activities
This is one example. Other occupations in this activity include hairdresser assistant, hairdresser and barber.
Explore this activityThese examples offer an overview but do not show every economic activity where the occupation may occur.
About this information
The selection is based on how occupations are connected to economic activities in ESCO and NACE. Only a few examples are shown to make the information easier to use. The occupations were selected because they are close in occupation area and important skills. The examples are not a ranking. They do not show where most people work, where demand is highest, or which occupation is best suited to a particular person.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 2
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
39-5012.00
O*NET occupation is broader
The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
Open in O*NETSkincare Specialists
39-5094.00
O*NET occupation is broader
The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
Open in O*NETSource and method
These relationships come from the official European Commission O*NET–ESCO crosswalk.
Relationship direction: O*NET occupation to ESCO occupation.
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Economic activities linked to this occupation.
96.21Hairdressing and barber activities
Alternative labels
Occupation group
Beauticians and related workers (5142)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/72413d91-f212-4ad6-bf95-8b78a37c041a |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 5142.3 |
| ISCO group | 5142 |
| Concept type | Occupation |