hairdresser

Overview

Languages

French

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Urban area
• Barbershop or hairstyling salon/studio

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Advise clients on beauty care treatments
• Book appointments
• Cut and trim hair according to client's instructions or preferences
• Provide custom hair and scalp treatment
• Shampoo customers' 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 and preferences
• Perform receptionist duties
• Maintain and order supplies

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Hairstylist Trade Certification
• Hairstylist Licence

Experience and specialization

Hair styling techniques

• Blow drying
• Hair braiding
• Iron waving/curling
• Permanents
• Extensions
• Relaxing
• Pin curls

Hair colouring techniques

• Bleach
• Streaking/highlights

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods