Hair and makeup staff (non-beautician)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
An occupation that involves setting hairstyles and applying makeup at diverse sites such as films, TV, stage performances, and bridal events. Handles hair and makeup tasks without a beautician qualification.
Description
Hair and makeup staff perform hairstyling and makeup according to clients' requests at specialized photo shoots, bridal events, stages, and similar sites. They handle hair and makeup duties without a beautician license, including fitting wigs and extensions, preparing cosmetics and tools, and coordinating with on-site outfits and lighting. Through communication with clients, they elicit the ideal image and apply various techniques to complete the look. Work sites often involve tight schedules, requiring long hours of standing work and flexible responses.
Future Outlook
With the spread of SNS and video streaming, demand for hair and makeup is on the rise. Specialized skills and trend knowledge are in demand across diversifying work sites.
Personality Traits
Creative / Excellent communication skills / Patient / Polite and courteous / Sensitive to aesthetics and trends
Work Style
Bridal salon / Event dispatch / Freelance / Studio photo shoots
Career Path
Assistant hair and makeup → Hair and makeup staff → Hair and makeup leader → Freelance hair and makeup → Hair and makeup school instructor
Required Skills
Hairstyling / Hygiene management / Makeup techniques / Product knowledge (cosmetics) / Wig and extension fitting techniques
Recommended Skills
Beautician license / Color theory / English conversation / Skincare knowledge / Special makeup
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because incomplete details affect the overall quality. |
| Communication Skills | To accurately understand clients' requests and share images. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Essential for creating unique styling in response to diverse requests. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to continuously learn new trends and techniques. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is required to endure long hours of standing and extended work times. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because sensibility and creativity are valued more than logical thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because almost no mathematical processing is required. |
Aliases
- Hair and makeup assistant
- Hair and makeup staff
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