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How to become a Coiffeur

A successful Coiffeur showcases expertise in styling techniques, such as cutting, coloring, and chemically treating hair, offering exceptional client service, staying up-to-date with latest trends, and displaying creativity, precision, and excellent communication skills to continuously excel in their salon career.

Hard skills:

  1. Hair Cutting Techniques - Ability to provide precision and creative cuts to meet customer needs
  2. Hair Styling Knowledge - Understanding of contemporary styling techniques including blow drying, curling and straightening
  3. Colouring Knowledge - Knowledge of various hair colouring techniques such as highlights, lowlights, balayage, and ombre
  4. Haircare Advice - Ability to advise customers on haircare and product selection
  5. Chemical Treatments - Understanding of chemical treatments such as perms and relaxers
  6. Sanitation Practices - Awareness of safety and sanitation practices in the salon
  7. Customer Service - Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service
  8. Time Management - Ability to manage time efficiently to meet customer needs

Soft skills:

  1. Customer Service Orientation - Ability to listen to and understand customer needs and provide professional advice
  2. Time Management - Capacity to efficiently manage time and complete tasks within the required deadlines
  3. Empathy - Capability to understand and respond to the needs of customers
  4. Flexibility - Readiness to adjust to different customer needs and adapt to changing situations
  5. Communication - Proficiency in conveying information, ideas and feelings to customers in a clear and concise manner
  6. Attention to Detail - Careful examination of information to accurately complete tasks
  7. Creativity - Skill in developing new ideas and solutions to problems
  8. Salesmanship - Expertise in persuading customers to purchase products and services