Overview
Languages
English
Education
Other trades certificate or diploma
or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Work setting
Barbershop or hairstyling salon/studio
Responsibilities
Tasks
Book appointments
Cut and trim hair according to client’s instructions or preferences
Shampoo customers’ hair
Shave and trim beards and mustaches
Provide other hair treatment, such as waving, straightening and tinting and also provide scalp conditioning massages
Supervise other hair stylists and other staff
Supervise apprentices/students in training
Analyze hair and scalp condition and provide basic treatment or advice on beauty care treatments for scalp and hair
Apply bleach, tints, dyes or rinses to colour, frost or streak hair
Apply hair extensions
Clean and style wigs and hair pieces
Cut, trim, taper, curl, wave, perm and style hair
Suggest hair style compatible with client’s physical features or determine style from client’s instructions and preferences
Maintain and order supplies
Experience and specialization
Hair styling techniques
Blow drying
Iron waving/curling
Extensions
Hair colouring techniques
Bleach
Dyes/tints
Frosting
Streaking/highlights
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Repetitive tasks
Attention to detail
Hand-eye co-ordination
Standing for extended periods
Personal suitability
Client focus
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Judgement
Reliability
Team player