Barber/Hairstylist

Job requirements
Languages
English

Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Hairstylist Trade Certification

Experience
3 years to less than 5 years

Hair Colouring Techniques
Streaking/highlights; Bleach; Frosting; Dyes/tints

Hair Styling Techniques
Permanents; Iron waving/curling; Extensions; Twisting; Locking; Relaxing; Spiking; Roller setting; Pin curls; Blow drying; Hair braiding

Additional Skills
Supervise other hair stylists and other staff; Shampoo customers’ hair; Maintain and order supplies; Book appointments

Work Setting
Barbershop or hairstyling salon/studio

Security and Safety
Criminal record check

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Fast-paced environment; Repetitive tasks; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods

Ability to Supervise
3-4 people

Personal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Client focus; Dependability; Reliability

Hairstylist Specific Skills
Clean and style wigs and hair pieces; Suggest hair style compatible with client’s physical features or determine style from client’s instructions and preferences; Cut, trim, taper, curl, wave, perm and style hair; Analyze hair and scalp condition and provide basic treatment or advice on beauty care treatments for scalp and hair; Apply hair extensions; Apply bleach, tints, dyes or rinses to colour, frost or streak hair

Barber Specific Skills
Shave and trim beards and mustaches; Provide other hair treatment, such as waving, straightening and tinting and also provide scalp conditioning massages; Cut and trim hair according to client’s instructions or preferences