Hair Stylist (Barber)
へあすたいりすと（りようし）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Barbers, Hairdressers, and Beauty Service Occupations
- Minor : Barbers
Summary
A specialized technical occupation that performs hair and beard cutting, shaving, and styling at barbershops, proposing optimal hair designs to customers.
Description
Hair Stylist (Barber) primarily targets men at barbershops, performing haircuts, shampoos, shaving, perms, coloring, hair sets, etc., and proposes hair designs matching customer preferences and trends. Handles customer service such as counseling and aftercare advice, hygiene management, tool disinfection, store operations, inventory control, and customer record creation and management. Leverages specialized techniques and extensive knowledge to provide cleanliness and reassurance while creating a comfortable space.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected with the expansion of the men's beauty market and aging society, with opportunities expanding through added value creation via service diversification and DX advancement.
Personality Traits
Able to Provide Meticulous Care / Creative / Excels in Communication Skills / Has a Drive for Improvement / Patient
Work Style
Freelance Dispatch / Go Independent / Part-time OK / Salon Employment / Shift
Career Path
Assistant → Stylist → Senior Stylist → Store Manager/Manager → Go Independent → School Instructor
Required Skills
Communication Skills (Counseling) / Cutting Technique / Hair Set / Hygiene Management / Shampoo Technique / Shaving Technique
Recommended Skills
Eyebrow Cutting Technique / Hair Care Product Knowledge / Head Spa / Perm Application / Trend Cutting Technique
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because subtle differences in cuts or lines directly impact customer satisfaction. |
| Communication Skills | To accurately elicit customer needs and conduct proposals and conversations. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is essential for proposing styles that suit customers. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to continuously learn new hairstyles and techniques. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because stamina is required for long hours of standing work and repetitive motions. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | This occupation does not require strong logical thinking skills. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Only simple calculations for sales management. |
Related Qualifications
- Barber License
Aliases
- Barber
- Barber Stylist
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