Hairstylist

Overview
Languages
English

Education
No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
1 to less than 7 months

Work site environment
Non-smoking
Work setting
Urban area
Various locations
Barbershop or hairstyling salon/studio

Responsibilities:
Tasks:
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
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
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
Streaking/highlights

Additional information:
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability
Client focus
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Judgement
Reliability
Team player
Benefits

Learning/training paid by employer
Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
Team building opportunities