Hairdresser
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Barbers, Hairdressers, and Beauty Service Occupations
- Minor : Hairdressers
Summary
Hairdressers create hair designs tailored to customers' wishes through haircuts, coloring, perms, styling, etc. They are service professionals who support beauty and health while providing customer service and hair care suggestions.
Description
Hairdressers at beauty salons or hair salons are specialists who perform customers' hair cutting, coloring, perms, treatments, etc. They propose hair designs considering customers' preferences and hair quality, and realize ideal styles through treatments. They also provide basic techniques such as shampooing and blow-drying, advice on hair care products and styling agents, and support for maintaining beautiful hair. They handle a wide range of tasks including in-salon customer service, counseling, reservation management, and reception duties, and are required to improve customer satisfaction and secure repeat business. Participation in study sessions and seminars to learn the latest trends and techniques is also important.
Future Outlook
With the diversification of lifestyles and beauty consciousness, demand is stable or increasing. Advanced technology and service differentiation are required.
Personality Traits
Creative / Enjoys communication / Has a clean appearance / Polite and considerate
Work Style
Contract employee / Freelance / Full-time employee / Part-time / Shift
Career Path
Assistant → Stylist → Top stylist → Store manager → Independent practice
Required Skills
Coloring skills / Counseling skills / Customer service etiquette / Hair cutting skills / Perm procedures / Shampoo and blow-dry skills
Recommended Skills
Communication skills (English) / Head spa / Makeup knowledge / Treatment skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is required in detailed cuts and color applications. |
| Communication Skills | Essential for counseling with customers and understanding their requests. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Necessary for proposing hair designs and developing new styles. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves long hours of standing work and manual tasks. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because sensibility and communication are valued more than logical thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there are few tasks involving numerical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Hairdresser license
Aliases
- Hair stylist
Related Jobs
- Barber
- Esthetician
- Makeup artist
- Nail technician