Barber and Hair Stylist

Overview

Languages
English
Education
~ Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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.
Asset languages
~ Panjabi

Work setting
Urban area
Barbershop or hairstyling salon/studio
Responsibilities
Tasks
Advise clients on beauty care treatments
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
Shave and trim beards and mustaches
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
Apply bleach, tints, dyes or rinses to colour, frost or streak hair
Apply hair extensions
Clean and style wigs and hair pieces
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
Experience and specialization
Hair styling techniques
Blow drying
Hair braiding
Iron waving/curling
Permanents
Hair colouring techniques
Dyes/tints
Streaking/highlights
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Repetitive tasks
Manual dexterity
Attention to detail
Hand-eye co-ordination
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Standing for extended periods