Hairdresser
Provide various hair-related services such as cutting, styling and colouring.
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- What's it like to be a Hairdresser?
- How to become a Hairdresser
- Top skills and experience for Hairdressers
What's it like to be a Hairdresser?
Also called Hair Stylists or Beauticians, Hairdressers may be freelancers or employed in establishments that offer haircare services such as salons, spas, and hotels. They consult with clients to determine their needs, advise them on hair style and treatment options, and deliver end results in line with client’s preferences. To do this, Hairdressers should have extensive knowledge on their establishment’s services and products, and styling techniques including current trends.
Tasks and duties
- Greeting customers and ensuring their comfort.
- Identifying and meeting clients’ specifications on their preferred hair styles.
- Recommending cuts, styles, colours, treatments, and other hair procedures to customers.
- Shampooing and conditioning clients’ hair.
- Making sure work stations are tidy and that tools are sanitised during their shifts.
- Monitoring stock of tools and products.
- Persuading customers to buy the salon’s hair products.
- Keeping abreast of hair styling and hair product trends.
How to become a Hairdresser
Hairdressers use their creativity and problem-solving skills to come up with results that satisfy customers. To achieve this goal, they need hands-on training and the willingness to try new things.
- Hairdressers are not required to finish a specific educational level before working. However, education options include hairdressing courses that range in duration from weeks to months. These courses are typically professional certifications, and teach hairdressing basics such as cutting, colouring, and product knowledge. Longer courses may teach advanced knowledge like hair science and salon management.
- Consider being a member of the Malaysian Hairdressing Association (MHA). This national-level organisation seeks to protect hairdressers’ rights and develop the industry. MHA offers career and educational opportunities for Malaysian Hairdressers.
- If you want to gain practical experience, get an entry-level role like Junior Hairdresser. Here, you will be welcoming clients, and shampooing and conditioning their hair. After a few years, you may advance to Senior Hairdresser.
Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Hairdresser employers on Jobstreet are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Hair Cutting
Hairdressing
Manicures
Massage Techniques
Cash Register Operation
Reception
Hair Styling
Database Systems
Hygienic
Customer Service
Communication Skills
Autonomy
Organised
Willingness to Learn
Thoroughness
Source: Jobstreet job ads and Jobstreet Profile data
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