Barber
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Barbers, Hairdressers, and Beauty Service Occupations
- Minor : Barbers
Summary
Barbers use barbering techniques such as haircuts, face shaves, and shampoos to groom customers' appearance and provide customer service as a professional occupation.
Description
Barbers assess customers' hair texture, head shape, and desired styles through counseling, and groom their appearance using techniques such as cutting, face shaving, shampooing, and massage. They are required to pay attention to hygiene, including the sanitation and disinfection of tools and cleaning of the salon. Additionally, proposing styles, selling hair care products, and building trust with customers are important. In addition to salon work, there are various work styles such as visiting barbering and independent opening.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to increasing needs for visiting barbering in an aging society and rising awareness of men's grooming, while responses to competitive risks such as automation and the spread of self-cuts are required.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Creative / Has a Sense of Cleanliness / Likes Customer Service / Patient
Work Style
Freelance / Independent Opening / Part-time / Salon Employment
Career Path
Assistant → Stylist → Store Manager → Salon Owner (Independent) → Education-Trainer
Required Skills
Communication Skills (Counseling) / Cutting Techniques / Hygiene Management / Shampoo-Massage Techniques / Shaving Techniques / Towel Work
Recommended Skills
Customer Service Manners / Hair Care Product Knowledge / Hairstyle Photography / SNS Promotion
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Essential for fine-tuning subtle differences in hair and beards. |
| Communication Skills | Essential for accurately understanding customer requests and making proposals. |
| Creativity & Ideation | To create and propose hairstyles suitable for customers. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Essential due to working standing for long periods. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Necessary for billing and inventory management, but high mathematical ability is not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Barber License
Aliases
- Barber
- Hairdresser
Related Jobs
- Beautician
- Esthetician
- Hairstylist