Hairstylist

Work setting

• Barbershop or hairstyling salon/studio
• Spa

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Book appointments
• Cut and trim hair according to client's instructions or preferences
• Shampoo customers' hair
• Provide other hair treatment, such as waving, straightening and tinting and also provide scalp conditioning massages
• 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
• 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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Barbering Trade Certification

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Reliability