Hair Designer (Wig Manufacturing)
へあでざいなー（かつらせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Professional Occupations in Legal, Business, Cultural and Artistic Fields
- Middle : Designers
- Minor : Other Designers
Summary
Specialized profession handling design, engineering, manufacturing, and adjustment of wigs. Selects materials, implants hair bundles, and styles according to customer needs and uses.
Description
Hair Designer (Wig Manufacturing) is a specialized profession responsible for designing, engineering, manufacturing, and finishing wigs using human hair or synthetic fibers. Selects materials, forms scalp cores, implants hair bundles, performs coloring, cutting, and styling adjustments consistently according to the customer's head shape, preferences, and uses (medical, fashion, stage, etc.). Requires manual hair implantation techniques and detailed finishing, demanding high creativity and precise manual dexterity. After completion, checks fit and durability, provides adjustments for donning and doffing, and maintenance advice. Career paths include custom-made orders, own brand, OEM manufacturing, and technical instructor.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to increasing demand for medical wigs from an aging population and expansion of entertainment and cosplay markets.
Personality Traits
Creative / Detail-oriented / Excellent communication skills / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Beauty Salon Attached / Freelance / OEM Manufacturing / Self-employed Individual Workshop / Workshop Employment
Career Path
Assistant → Junior Designer → Senior Hair Designer → Chief Designer → Technical Instructor and Consultant → Workshop Owner and Manager
Required Skills
Coloring Technique / Hair Implantation Technique / Material Knowledge / Scalp Core Forming Technique / Wig Design
Recommended Skills
Adobe Creative Suite / Communication Skills (Customer Service and Listening) / English (Procurement and Customer Support) / Hygiene Management Knowledge / Wig Manufacturing CAD
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because high precision is required for detailed hair implantation work and finishing. |
| Communication Skills | Because it is necessary to accurately understand customer requirements and communicate effectively. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because it is necessary to conceive diverse designs and create unique wigs. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there are few complex calculations. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it mainly involves fine manual work with little heavy labor. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because there is much individual work and collaborative teamwork is limited. |
Aliases
- Hair Wig Creator
- Hairpiece Designer
- Wig Designer
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