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

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; 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; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Standing for extended periods

Work Setting Barbershop or hairstyling salon/studio

Additional Skills

Shampoo customers' hair; Perform receptionist duties; Book appointments

Hair Styling Techniques

Extensions; Twisting; Locking; Blow drying; Hair braiding

Hair Colouring Techniques Streaking/highlights; Bleach; Dyes/tints

Experience 1 to less than 7 months

Education Other trades certificate or diploma

Languages English