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

Cut, trim, taper, curl, wave, perm and style hair; Apply bleach, tints, dyes or rinses to colour, frost or streak hair

Personal Suitability

Flexibility; Team player; Client focus; Dependability

Work Location Information Urban area

Ability to Supervise 1 to 2 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Transportation/Travel Information Public transportation is available

Work Site Environment Noisy; Odours

Work Setting Barbershop or hairstyling salon/studio

Additional Skills

Shampoo customers' hair; Maintain and order supplies; Book appointments

Hair Styling Techniques Iron waving/curling; Spiking; Blow drying

Hair Colouring Techniques

Streaking/highlights; Bleach; Frosting; Dyes/tints

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Education No degree, certificate or diploma

Languages English