* Around 700,000-800,000 hairdressers/hairstylists/cosmetologists.
It's difficult to give an exact number because:
* Data Collection Differences: Different organizations (Bureau of Labor Statistics, professional associations) collect data differently.
* Job Titles Overlap: The same person might be called a hairdresser, hairstylist, cosmetologist, or barber, depending on their specific skills and the establishment they work in.
* Self-Employment: Many hairdressers are self-employed, making it harder to track them.
For example, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) includes hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in a single category. However, the number of barbers is tracked separately.