hairstylist

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

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

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Barbershop or hairstyling salon/studio

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Analyze hair and scalp condition
• Book appointments
• Cut and trim hair according to client's instructions or preferences
• Provide custom hair and scalp treatment
• Shampoo customers' hair
• Supervise apprentices/students in training
• 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
• Advise clients on hair colour, hairstyles, make-up, clothing and accessories

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Hairstylist Trade Certification
• Hairstyling Red Seal Certificate
• Hairstylist Licence

Experience and specialization

Hair styling techniques

• Blow drying
• Iron waving/curling
• Permanents
• Locking
• Spiking
• Roller setting

Hair colouring techniques

• Bleach
• Dyes/tints
• Frosting
• Streaking/highlights

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Commission
• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Variable or compressed work week