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; Excellent oral communication; Client focus; Dependability; Judgement; Reliability

Work Location Information

Urban area; Willing to relocate; Relocation costs not covered by employer

Ability to Supervise 1 to 2 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Work Site Environment Noisy

Work Setting Barbershop or hairstyling salon/studio

Additional Skills

Supervise other hair stylists and other staff; Supervise apprentices/students in training; Shampoo customers' hair; Perform receptionist duties; Maintain and order supplies; Book appointments; Judge in competitions

Hair Styling Techniques Iron waving/curling; Blow drying

Hair Colouring Techniques

Streaking/highlights; Bleach; Frosting; Dyes/tints

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificateor equivalent experience

Languages English