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Overview
Barbers cut, trim, taper and style men’s hair and remove facial hair with tools such as scissors, clippers, razors and combs.
In job descriptions, look for barbering techniques, beard shaping, customer consultation, hairstyle advice, equipment cleaning, appointments, payments, stock records, hair products, colouring or scalp massage.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Barber work is practical, customer-facing and tool-based. The day can include consultation, cutting, tapering, beard shaping, shaving, shampooing, styling, cleaning tools, keeping appointments on time and taking payments.
Skills and specializations
Important skills include barbering techniques, hair and facial-hair care, safe razor use, clipper control, listening to customers, advising on style, maintaining equipment and keeping the work area clean.
Salary context
Salary comparison should consider appointment volume, service mix, chair rental or employment model, product sales, repeat clients, evening or weekend work, and responsibility for bookings, payments or stock.
Career paths
Development may move toward advanced cutting, beard design, colour services, shop ownership, training apprentices, supplier relationships, product sales or managing schedules and stock in a small business.
Good to know
Check whether the vacancy names beard services, wet shaving, clipper work, bookings, product sales, payments and cleaning routines. A clear advert states whether the work is barber-specific or broader hairdressing.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific pay data.
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Occupation group
hairdresser (5141.1)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/4e0c14d6-b170-40f1-bcdc-703c0b92109b |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 5141.1.1 |
| ISCO group | 5141 |
| Concept type | Occupation |