Barber
Hair or
Beauty Salon
Manager
Trichologist
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Hairdressers cut, colour, shape, style, straighten,
perm with
chemical solutions and provide clients with hair and scalp treatments.
They talk to their clients about what they require and make suggestions
about styles that would suit a client’s face, lifestyle and personality.
When they have finished creating the hair
style, the hairdresser may also
suggest products such as shampoos, conditioners, gels, moose or wax products
that will help in maintaining the cut. They may also perform minor
administrative duties, such as taking bookings and payment for services.
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Cuts, styles, colours, straightens and
permanently
waves hair, and treats hair and scalp conditions.
Alternative names: Hair Stylist,
Hairstylist,
Knowledge, skills and attributes
Hair dressers need:
- a keen eye for detail
- good eye-hand co-ordination
- excellent people skills, with an ability to listen and follow instructions
- stamina to stand on your feet for long periods of time
- punctuality and reliability
- the ability to work under pressure and handle difficult clients
- good personal presentation and hygiene.
- good health with no skin allergies
- pleasant personality
- good communication skills
- patience
- some creative flair
- able and willing to follow instructions
Duties and Tasks
Hairdressers may perform the following tasks:
- talk to clients about their requirements
- cut hair using clippers, scissors or razors
- shampoo, condition and rinse hair
- provide services such as colouring, bleaching, applying treatment, permanent waving, straightening and tinting
- dry and style hair using brushes, combs, straightening irons and other equipment
- shave and trim beards and moustaches
- advise clients on hair care
- block (shape), clean, colour, adjust, curl and cut wigs and hairpieces
- attend hairdressing seminars and training in order to keep up to date with new products and techniques
- operate a cash register and computer
- perform reception duties such as answering telephone calls and making appointments
- sell retail products
- maintain client records
- clean the salon, work areas and equipment.
Hairdressers tend to work in hairdressing salons with other hairdressers, in beauty salons or in retail beauty stores with salons attached. Their work environment is frequently very busy and quite noisy. Some hairdressers choose to work solo, either from their own home, or visiting people at their homes. Hairdressers can also be employed to work on location, and film or television sets.
Hairdressers should be prepared to work on weekends and evenings. They spend a lot of time dealing with clients and the public. Since it is important for hairdressers to be up to date with new trends and styles, they may also attend extra training and seminars. Hairdressers may be employed in women's, men's or unisex salons. They spend most of the day on their feet and are usually required to work staggered shifts to fit in with salon business hours. They have a high level of public contact, so they need to be well presented.
In most salons, the senior hairdressers and the more advanced apprentices
cut and style hair. Apprentice hairdressers undertake routine tasks in the initial stages of employment, assisting senior hairdressers with preparing clients, shampooing, applying and removing simple hairdressing treatments, and sterilising and maintaining equipment. As apprentices gain experience they carry out more complex tasks under supervision.
Tools and technologies
Hairdressers use a wide array of tools and materials to style hair. They use scissors and razors to cut hair, and brushes, combs, clips, hairdryers, straightening irons, hair rollers and curling tongs to shape and style hair. Often, hairspray, wax, moose and gel is used to help the hair keep its shape.
Hairdressers care for hair with shampoos, conditioners and treatments. They use chemicals and dyes to temporarily or permanently colour, straighten or curl hair, which they mix and apply with brushes and other tools. Since they work with a lot of chemicals, they are often required to wear gloves and aprons. If hairdressers work freelance, they may require a car to visit clients. They also have to carry various cutting and styling tools. Education and training/entrance requirements
To become a qualified hairdresser, you usually have to complete an apprenticeship in hairdressing. The apprenticeship usually takes 36 months to complete.
You may improve your prospects of gaining an apprenticeship by completing a traineeship as a salon assistant. The traineeship usually takes 12 months to complete and is available as a school-based apprenticeship.
You may also improve your prospects of gaining an apprenticeship if you complete a Certificate II in Hairdressing offered at TAFE Colleges and other registered training organisations throughout Australia.
| Did You Know? That the longest hair in the world belongs to a Thai medicine man named Hoo Sateow? In 1998 it reached 5.15 metres! That is about the same length as a mini bus! |
| In 1929, if you purchased an "Air-Way Sanitary System" hair-dryer you also received an operator's manual outlining the many ways the system could be used around the house. Not only could you blow dry your hair, the manual boasted that the system could also be used for vacuming rugs, cleaning furniture, and ventilating rooms. |
Barbers provide barbering services, such as cutting, trimming,
shampooing, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves. Barbers
may also be known as hairdressers or hair stylists.
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Knowledge, skills and attributes
To become a barber, you would need:
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no allergies to hair products
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a pleasant personality
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good communication skills
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able to work under pressure
good hand-eye coordination -
patience
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some creative flair
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attention to detail
Duties and Tasks
As a barber, you would:
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cut and trim hair according to clients' instructions or current hairstyles, using clippers, combs, hand-held blow driers, and scissors
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drape and pin protective cloths around customers' shoulders
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question patrons regarding desired services and haircut styles
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clean work stations and sweep floors
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clean and sterilise scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments
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record services provided and receive payment from customers.
Working conditions
Many barbers work part time, and nearly half of
all barbers and hairdressers are self-employed.
Barbers and hairdressers work mostly in barbershops or
hairdressing salons. Physical stamina is important, because you
would be on your feet for most of your shift.
Barbers and hairdressers have a high level of public contact, so you
would need to be well presented.
Tools and technologies
Professional barber clippers
are crucial for good fade haircuts. The best hair clippers are
heavy-duty and durable, come with very sharp blades and a powerful
motor, are lightweight for all-day cutting, and offer an ergonomic
design that makes them easy to hold without straining your hands.
Barbers will also have to decide whether they want a corded or
cordless clipper.
The best electric hair trimmers are used for
shorter hair and finer, detailed work. The main difference between a
hair clipper and trimmer is blade size and length, which impacts
where the trimmer can fit and how short it cuts the hair.
A good trimmer can shave a hard part into a comb over, blend parts
of a bald fade into the skin, clean up the hairline and neck, and
groom and design beards.
Using a great edger is important to trimming a cool
line up or shape up. Also called a liner or detailer, barbers need
edge up clippers that can create razor-close, precise and super
sharp lines.
Barber shears or scissors can be used to cut hair
and trim beards. After clippers, professional hair cutting shears
are the most essential barber tool.
There are two different types of shears you’ll need – one for
cutting and another for thinning. Thinning shears are especially
useful for men with very thick hair.
The hair comb used by barbers is obviously
higher-quality and sturdier than the combs you’ll find available for
home-use. Professionals need both fine and wide-toothed combs to
control, cut, and style hair. For styling while blow drying hair,
barbers need combs made of anti-static and heat-resistant materials.
On the other hand, a fading comb requires teeth that go from short
to long.
The straight razor is a traditional barber shop
tool used to shave facial hair on the face and around the neckline.
For a classic gentleman’s barber shop experience, a straight razor,
old-school shaving cream, and aftershave lotion are necessary
supplies. Barbers will also want to invest in a razor strop to
sharpen, polish, and maintain a razor.
(Source:
Best Barber's Guide)
Keeping your barber tools clean and sanitary with
disinfectant supplies is a chief concern. To prevent
bacteria, disease and illness from spreading, any list of
professional barber shop supplies needs clipper blade cleaner spray,
powerful disinfectant, and sterilizing jars. You’ll want to
regularly disinfect and sterilize your barber shop equipment between
customers, throughout the day.
A professional hair dryer is a priority for salons,
hairdressers and barbershops alike. While not all barber shops offer
a full-range of hair cutting services, high-end barbers who want to
compete in hot markets like Sydney, Melbourne,
Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Darwin, & Hobart have
started to provide shampooing, conditioning, blow drying, and
styling for their upscale clients. To style hair properly, choose a
good hair dryer with multiple features and settings.
A barber chair needs to be functional yet
comfortable. As the most important piece of barber shop equipment, a
professional-quality chair should be well-designed, come with a
hydraulic pump, have thick padding, and match the decor of your
salon.
Barber shops can earn extra money by selling the best hair
products for men. By applying the most popular styling
products on guys after a stylish haircut, barbers are able to
showcase how a good hair gel, pomade, wax, clay or cream can create
a cool hairstyle. With a range of holds, shines, scents and
textures, it’s helpful to keep a few of the top men’s brands
stocked.
(Source:
Get a Razor)
Education and training/entrance requirements
To become a barber or hairdresser you usually have to complete an apprenticeship in hairdressing. Entry requirements may vary, but employers generally require junior secondary school certificate or equivalent. You can also become a hairdresser by completing a VET qualification in hairdressing.
Employment Opportunities
Overall employment of barbers and hairdressers is projected to
grow about as fast as the average for all occupations.
The need for barbers will stem primarily from an increasing
population, which will lead to greater demand for basic hair-care
services.
Demand for advanced hair treatments has risen in recent years, a trend
that is expected to continue, and lead to demand for barbers and
hairdressers.
| Did You Know? During the middle ages barbers did more than cut hair and shave. They also dressed wounds and performed surgical operations and were referred to as barber-surgeons. In 1096 B.C. the barber-surgeons formed their first organization in France, and in the 14th century barbers and surgeons separated their professions. Thank goodness they did. In 1450, they made this separation official by stating that no one performing a surgery could practice barbering at that time, and vice-versa. However, barbers were still allowed to pull teeth. Then in 1745, a bill was passed that completely separated the two professions all together. The famous barber pole that we identify with the profession was used to represent that barbers that were once barber-surgeons. The red on the pole represents blood, the white for bandages, and the blue for veins. (Source: Mens Room Barber Shop)  |
Hair or beauty salon managers organise and
oversee the operations of hair or beauty salons located across
Australia. They perform hair or beauty treatments. Salon managers are
responsible for hiring and training staff, promoting high levels of
customer service, advertising their services, and ordering and selling
hair or beauty products. They perform administrative duties including
human resource
management, business planning and financial management, and processing
transactions. Salon managers communicate with a variety of people,
including staff, customers, sales representatives, industry experts and
technology professionals.
ANZSCO description: 142114: Organises and controls the
operations of a hairdressing
or beauty salon. Registration or licensing may be required.
Knowledge, skills and attributes
Hair or beauty salon managers need:
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- excellent organisational and time management skills
- strong leadership skills and the ability to create a team environment
- solid knowledge of hair or beauty treatments and products
- the ability to use industry-specific computer software
- the ability to work both independently and within a team.
(Source:
Beauty Schools Directory)
Duties and Tasks
- provide advice on hair care and hairstyles
- wash and condition hair
- colour and style hair with chemical solutions
- cut hair with scissors, clippers and razors
- style hair and add hair extensions
- shave clients' faces and trim beards and moustaches
- clean work areas and sanitise instruments
- arrange appointments and collect payments
- may clean, colour, cut and style wigs and hairpieces.
Working conditions
Hair salon managers tend work in hairdressing salons, while beauty
salon managers usually work in beauty salons or day spas.
Hair salon managers work with a team of stylists and beauty salon
managers work with beauty therapists. Salon managers need to stay
up-to-date with hair or beauty fashion styles and trends and may attend
trade shows to learn about new products, treatments or styles.
They may work either full time or part time, and usually work evenings
and/or weekends. Hair or beauty salon managers are often required to
work longer hours than the hair or beauty staff in their salon.
Tools and technologies
Hair or beauty salon managers use cash registers, computers and EFTPOS
machines. They may need to be familiar with data management programs.
They need to be highly familiar with the goods they sell. Some beauty
treatments involve contact with a person’s skin and reusable instruments
need to be cleaned sterilised using disinfectant or sterilising
machines. Some hair and beauty treatment products contain chemicals and
gloves and aprons are worn for protection.
Education and training/entrance requirements
To become a hair or salon manager you usually need to gain a
qualification in hairdressing or beauty therapy. You may improve your
employment prospects if you complete a formal qualification in
management or leadership.
Most employers will also require those working in hair or beauty salon
management roles to have extensive industry experience as well as using
leadership skills gained in a related occupation or industry.
The Diploma of Salon Management is available at registered training
organisations throughout Australia.
(Source:
Your Career)
Trichologists diagnose and treat human hair and scalp problems and
provide care for the general health of human hair.
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Knowledge, skills and attributes
- enjoy science
- enjoy contact with the public
- patient and tactful
(Source:
Daily Telegraph)
Duties and Tasks
Trichologists may perform the following tasks:
- discuss scalp problems with clients
- examine the scalp and identify the problem
- determine the cause of the problem and decide on appropriate therapy
- treat scalp problems such as dandruff, itchiness of the scalp, hair loss, baldness and excessive oiliness
- carry out a microscopic examination of the hair
- apply ointment or lotion to the scalp, massage or use electrotherapy machines and ultra-violet lamps
- prescribe nutritional supplements
- advise on the correct use of hair colouring, permanent waving and straightening products
- treat damage sustained by the hair or scalp (as a result of the misuse of hair colouring, for example)
- where necessary, refer clients to medical or paramedical practitioners
Education and training/entrance requirements
You can work as a trichologist without formal qualifications, but
employers usually require Year 12.
Some students undertake trichology studies after completing an
apprenticeship or VOC qualification in hairdressing.
The International Association of
Trichologists offers a course in trichology, which is delivered via
distance education.
Trichologists usually work in their own clinics or share a clinic with
medical doctors or paramedical specialists.
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