Barber Specific Skills

Shave and trim beards and mustaches; Provide other hair treatment, such as waving, straightening and tinting and also provide scalp conditioning massages; Cut and trim hair according to client's instructions or preferences

Hairstylist Specific Skills

Clean and style wigs and hair pieces; Suggest hair style compatible with client's physical features or determine style from client's instructions and preferences; Cut, trim, taper, curl, wave, perm and style hair; 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

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Client focus; Judgement; Reliability

Work Location Information Urban area

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Repetitive tasks; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Standing for extended periods

Work Site Environment Non-smoking

Security and Safety Criminal record check

Work Setting Barbershop or hairstyling salon/studio

Additional Skills

Shampoo customers' hair; Maintain and order supplies; Book appointments; Judge in competitions

Hair Styling Techniques Extensions; Twisting; Blow drying; Hair braiding

Hair Colouring Techniques Streaking/highlights; Dyes/tints

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificateor equivalent experience

Languages English