Cosmetologist

A cosmetologist provides hair, skin, and nail services — cutting and colouring hair, giving facials, doing makeup and manicures — working with clients one at a time to give them the look they want and keep the chemistry and hygiene right. The work is hands-on and social, part craft and part service, with a steady flow of people across the day.

They work in salons and spas, often renting a chair or running their own small business, and build a clientele over time. The role suits sociable, hands-on people who like making people look and feel good and can stay on their feet all day.