Hair Designer (Barber)
へあでざいなー（りようし）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Barbers, Hairdressers, and Beauty Service Occupations
- Minor : Barbers
Summary
A service job that performs haircuts, shaving, styling, etc., and proposes and provides hair designs to customers.
Description
Hair designers (barbers) mainly use barbering techniques to care for hair and scalp, perform cuts, shaving, coloring, perms, and other treatments, and produce customers' overall appearance and image. They accurately grasp customer requests through communication and provide the optimal style by combining technical skills and design ability. There are various ways of working, such as in salon stores, visiting barber services, and men's grooming specialty stores.
Future Outlook
With the progress of an aging society, demand for visiting barber services is increasing. Salon experiences fused with beauty and the men's grooming market are also expanding, diversifying opportunities for barbers who hone their technical and customer service skills.
Personality Traits
Bright and sociable / Clean and neat / Creative / Excellent communication skills / Polite and courteous
Work Style
Chain store / Freelance / Independent practice / Salon work / Visiting
Career Path
Assistant → Stylist (Junior) → Stylist (Senior) → Top stylist → Chief · Store manager → Education trainer → Independent practice
Required Skills
Cutting technique / Hygiene management / Painting technique / Perm treatment / Shampoo head spa / Shaving technique / Styling blow technique
Recommended Skills
Communication skills (foreign languages) / Customer service manners / Fashion trend knowledge / Hair and scalp knowledge (dermatology)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because the finish greatly changes with detailed cuts and shaving. |
| Communication Skills | To accurately understand customer requests and increase satisfaction. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is essential to propose designs tailored to customers. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Long hours of standing work and fine handwork require physical strength. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical analysis is hardly required in treatments. |
Related Qualifications
- Barber license
Aliases
- Barber
- Barbershop
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