Hair Director
へあでぃれくたー
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Barbers, Hairdressers, and Beauty Service Occupations
- Minor : Hairdressers
Summary
A specialist who proposes and designs hairstyles based on customer requests and trends at salons and shooting sites, overseeing the team to carry out treatments.
Description
Hair Directors are professionals who handle total coordination of hairstyles at salons, advertising and magazine shoots, fashion shows, and similar sites. Through counseling with customers and clients, they develop design concepts aligned with trends and images, guiding and managing stylists using techniques such as cutting, coloring, and perming. They manage a wide range of tasks including team scheduling and training, adjustments for shoots and events, research on technical trends, and contribute to enhancing the salon's brand value.
Future Outlook
With the diversification of the beauty industry and media collaborations, the role of Hair Directors is expanding. Self-promotion using SNS and digital platforms is becoming important, and expertise as a trend leader is required. In addition to management and training functions in salons, opportunities for collaboration with brands and media are increasing, broadening career paths.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Creative / Has leadership / Personable / Sensitive to trends / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Business Trip Training / Event Handling / Freelance / Salon Work / Shoots
Career Path
Junior Stylist → Stylist → Senior Stylist → Hair Director → Salon Manager → Brand Director
Required Skills
Coloring Technique / Communication Skills (Customer Service) / Cutting Technique / Perm Treatment / Styling Blow Technique / Team Management
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (English) / Inventory Management / Makeup Fundamentals / Marketing Knowledge / Shooting Direction
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To pursue the texture and balance of details. |
| Communication Skills | Because smooth communication with customers and staff is necessary. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because it is necessary to create original hair designs based on trends. |
| Initiative & Leadership | To propose new styles and lead the team. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to continuously learn the latest trends and techniques. |
| Planning & Organization | To plan and adjust treatment schedules, team composition, etc. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because teamwork is necessary to create works as a team. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because sales management and inventory management are often delegated to specialized staff. |
Related Qualifications
- Hairdresser License
Related Jobs
- Hair Stylist
- Hairdresser
- Makeup Artist
- Salon Manager