Hairstylist/cosmetologist vs stylist

The differences between hairstylist/cosmetologists and stylists can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a hairstylist/cosmetologist and a stylist. Additionally, a stylist has an average salary of $37,985, which is higher than the $36,770 average annual salary of a hairstylist/cosmetologist.

The top three skills for a hairstylist/cosmetologist include scheduling appointments, makeup and salon services. The most important skills for a stylist are good time management, POS, and data entry.

Hairstylist/cosmetologist vs stylist overview

	Hairstylist/Cosmetologist	Stylist
Yearly salary	$36,770	$37,985
Hourly rate	$17.68	$18.26
Growth rate	11%	11%
Number of jobs	43,193	49,296
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 33%	Bachelor's Degree, 40%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	2	2

Hairstylist/cosmetologist vs stylist salary

Hairstylist/cosmetologists and stylists have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Hairstylist/Cosmetologist	Stylist
Average salary	$36,770	$37,985
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $53,000	Between $27,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	San Francisco, CA	Denver, CO
Highest paying state	Washington	Washington
Best paying company	Soothe	Columbia International University
Best paying industry	Technology	Hospitality

Differences between hairstylist/cosmetologist and stylist education

There are a few differences between a hairstylist/cosmetologist and a stylist in terms of educational background:

	Hairstylist/Cosmetologist	Stylist
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 33%	Bachelor's Degree, 40%
Most common major	Cosmetology	Cosmetology
Most common college	-	-

Hairstylist/cosmetologist vs stylist demographics

Here are the differences between hairstylist/cosmetologists' and stylists' demographics:

	Hairstylist/Cosmetologist	Stylist
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 8.6% Female, 91.4%	Male, 13.6% Female, 86.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.6% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 16.0% Asian, 7.0% White, 60.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 10.9% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.9% Asian, 8.1% White, 59.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	12%	12%

Differences between hairstylist/cosmetologist and stylist duties and responsibilities

Hairstylist/cosmetologist example responsibilities.

Manage beautiful hairstyles with the use of flat irons, curling irons, blow dryers, and other hair products.
Work as a hairstylist, receptionist, sell retail and up sell services and products.
Apply make-up, dress wigs, learn customer's needs, provide fingernail treatments, and maintain clean work area.
Receive certification and start as hairstylist.
Maintain hair tools and salon instruments for salon cleanliness and compliance with cosmetology regulations.
Train and employ by Aveda, demonstrating the use of plant and flower sensory methodology.

Stylist example responsibilities.

Manage salon, payroll, purchasing and inventory utilizing corporate policies.
Manage cleaning up activities after hair care appointments by ensuring appropriate cleanliness and sterilization of cutting and trimming equipment.
Perform general receptionist tasks such as answering phones, using POS system, handling money transactions, and scheduling appointments.
Create personal``Lookbooks"for clients through social media.
Assist in marketing and social media via Instagram, Facebook and USD club meetings.
Contract great clips for service to hire temps on a temporary basis to assist shifts salons need.

Hairstylist/cosmetologist vs stylist skills

Common hairstylist/cosmetologist skills

Scheduling Appointments, 17%
Makeup, 12%
Salon Services, 8%
Cosmetology, 7%
Front Desk, 5%
Customer Service, 5%

Common stylist skills

Good Time Management, 14%
POS, 11%
Data Entry, 8%
Excellent Training, 8%
Safety Standards, 8%
Product Knowledge, 6%