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 hair extensions; Apply bleach, tints, dyes or rinses to colour, frost or streak hair

Personal Suitability

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

Work Location Information Urban area

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods

Transportation/Travel Information Public transportation is available

Security and Safety Bondable; Criminal record check

Work Setting Barbershop or hairstyling salon/studio

Additional Skills

Shampoo customers' hair; Perform receptionist duties; Maintain and order supplies; Book appointments

Hair Styling Techniques

Permanents; Iron waving/curling; Extensions; Twisting; Locking; Relaxing; Spiking; Roller setting; Pin curls; Blow drying; Hair braiding

Hair Colouring Techniques

Streaking/highlights; Bleach; Frosting; Dyes/tints

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Hairstylist Licence; Hairstylist Trade Certification

Education Other trades certificate or diploma

Languages English