Yes, I am a hairstylist and I work at a chain salon. No, it 's not "hard labor" and yes, there are much tougher jobs out there. But if you 've never worked in a hair salon, then you don 't understand half of it. Everyday I am talked down to and treated badly by some jackass who thinks they 're better than me because I "just do hair". Being a hairstylist is mentally and emotionally exhausting. I could 've easily went to college and done something different w my life, something that makes a lot more money. But I didn 't because this is what I want to do! Not because I 'm unable or not smart enough. A good job doesn 't make you better than the next person. You can treat me badly, talk shit, do your worst, nothing you do is gonna make me