Hair Stylists, otherwise known as "mah hair cutter," are what I'd consider vital to our society. I think they should be paid the same as Doctors, and more than Psychiatrists.
"Why?" I can hear you asking already... Because they listen better than shrinks, and while a Dr. can't cure terminal disease, a hair stylist can sure make you feel better about yourself.
A recent interview with a student at the University about their hair stylist promoted this story: "Yeah, he told me that I 'didn't know what I wanted' when I was trying to explain how he should cut my hair." I tried to explain to my interviewee that his stylists was probably coming on to him, but his fragile mind just couldn't grasp the concept.