Standard Occupational Classification (SOC): Personal Appearance Workers

Personal appearance workers are individuals who provide services to enhance the appearance of clients, such as hair stylists, barbers, estheticians, and makeup artists. They typically work in salons, spas, or other personal appearance establishments, and their primary responsibilities include cutting, coloring, and styling hair, providing skin care treatments, and applying makeup.

In the healthcare industry, personal appearance workers may have a limited role. They may provide hair and grooming services to patients in hospitals or long-term care facilities, or may work in a specialized setting such as a hospital-based salon or spa. However, their main focus is on providing beauty and grooming services rather than medical care.

It is important to note that personal appearance workers are not healthcare professionals and therefore do not have the training or qualifications to provide medical care. They are not trained to recognize or treat medical conditions, and should not be relied upon to provide any type of medical advice or treatment.

Overall, personal appearance workers in healthcare may provide grooming and beauty services to patients in hospitals or long-term care facilities, but their role is limited and they are not considered healthcare professionals. They do not have the training or qualifications to provide medical care.