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Hairdresser
Hairdressers cut, style, colour, straighten and permanently
wave hair with chemical solutions, and provide clients with
hair and scalp treatments.
In most salons, the senior hairdressers or apprentices who
are in the later stages of their apprenticeships cut and style
hair. Apprentice hairdressers do routine chores in the initial
stages, assisting senior hairdressers with hairdressing
operations, which may include client preparation, shampooing,
application and removal of simple hairdressing treatments, and
sterilisation and maintenance of equipment. As apprentices
gain experience they carry out more complex tasks under
supervision.
Hairdressers may perform the following tasks:
- talk to clients about their requirements
- cut hair using clippers, scissors or razors
- shampoo, condition and rinse hair
- provide services such as bleaching, conditioning,
permanent waving, straightening and tinting
- dry and style hair using brushes, combs, rollers and
other equipment
- shave and trim beards and moustaches
- advise clients on hair care
- block, clean, colour, adjust, curl and cut wigs and
hairpieces
- attend hairdressing seminars in order to keep up to date
with new products and techniques
- operate a cash register and computer
- perform reception duties such as answering telephone
calls and making appointments
- sell retail products
- write up client record cards
- clean the salon, work areas and equipment.
Hairdressers may be employed in women's, men's or unisex
salons. They spend most of the day on their feet and are
usually required to work staggered shifts to fit in with salon
business hours. They have a high level of public contact, so
need to be well-presented with good communication skills.
Required Skills - Hairdresser
- good health with no skin allergies
- pleasant personality
- good communication skills
- able to work under pressure
- good hand-eye coordination
- patience
- some creative flair
- attention to detail
- able and willing to follow instructions
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