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

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Client focus; Dependability; Reliability

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Work Setting Barbershop or hairstyling salon/studio

Additional Skills Shampoo customers' hair

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 2 years to less than 3 years

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.) Hairstylist Trade Certification

Education Other trades certificate or diploma

Languages English