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Barbers and cosmetologists focus on providing hair care services to enhance the appearance of customers.

Median hourly wages in May 2008 for hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists, including tips and commission, were $11.13.

Many full-time barbers, cosmetologists, and other personal appearance workers put in a 40-hour week, but longer hours are common, especially among self-employed workers.

Barbers, cosmetologists, and other personal appearance workers held about 821,900 jobs in 2008.

All States require barbers, cosmetologists, and other personal appearance workers to be licensed, with the exceptions of shampooers.