What Do You Call a Person Who Does Hair & Makeup?

by Forest Time

There are a variety of informal names for people who cut hair, including hairstylist, stylist, hairdresser and barber. It can be confusing which is which, and in some cases these terms are interchangeable. In the case of a person who both cuts hair and does makeup, a few different terms can be used.

Terms by Work Context

Most people who do hair and makeup work in salons and spas. These professionals usually go by the term cosmetologist. They can also be called beauticians or makeover artists, which are synonymous terms. However, these professionals also work outside of the beauty care industry. Those who do hair and makeup for actors and other performance artists are called makeup artists. Some even work in funeral homes, making sure that loved ones look presentable for open-casket funerals. These professionals are typically called funeral makeup artists, mortuary makeup artists or mortuary cosmetologists.

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