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Hairdresser
Like to work as a hairdresser? Does the world of styling and colouring hair excite you.
Please read on to find out more.
Hairdressers cut, colour and shape their clients' hair to create the style they request. In some cases the hairdresser is asked for advice on styles and colours and this is an area that hairdressers need to feel confident.
It is usually expected of trainee hairdresser to begin their training by carrying out basic tasks such as:
- greeting customers
- shampooing hair
- making sure towels and supplies are ready for use
- keeping the salon clean and tidy
Once qualified the hairdressers job description changes and their work would include:
- discussing with the client how they want their hair done,
- giving advice and suggesting ideas for suitable styles
- shampooing and conditioning
- cutting and styling
- colouring, perming or straightening
- advising on minor hair and scalp problems
- making appointments and handling payments
- ordering materials
- making sure that hair products containing chemicals are used and stored correctly.
You could specialise in a particular client group or technique, for example, traditional men's barber shop services or African hairstyles such as pressing, braiding and plaiting.
Hairdresser training can be done full-time at College or part-time working as a trinee, learning on the job and attending college on specific days or after hours.
You could specialise in a particular client group or technique, for example, traditional men's barber shop services or Afro-Caribbean techniques such as pressing, braiding and plaiting.
Once you are qualified as a hairdresser, you could continue to gain qualifications in the use of more advanced colouring, perming, assessing and remedial techniques. Once you are working as a hairdresser, you would need to keep up to date with new trends, techniques and products. Manufacturers sometimes run short courses to introduce their hair-care products.
Useful Information
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Career Snapshot Hairdresser |
In Demand
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Qualification Required |
Work Outdoors |
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Maths Required |
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Science Required |
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This is a general guide - it is important to check admission requirements with the various training institutions first because entry requirements may vary.
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