Hairdresser apprentice
びようしみならい
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job where one performs assisting tasks such as shampooing and coloring under the guidance of hairdressers in beauty salons, acquiring skills towards obtaining a hairdresser qualification.
Description
Hairdresser apprentices, under the instructions of hairdressers in beauty salons or hair salons, handle basic tasks such as shampooing, towel work, coloring assistance, and tool cleaning, while acquiring skills and customer service manners. During the apprenticeship period, they combine learning at beauty schools or workshops with on-site experience to aim for obtaining the national hairdresser license.
Future Outlook
In the beauty industry, job openings are expected to remain stable due to the opening of new salons and increasing demand for hair care. Acquiring specialized skills and improving customer service abilities will be key differentiators.
Personality Traits
Cheerful personality / Eager to learn / Patient / Polite and courteous / Team-oriented
Work Style
Apprenticeship period / Full-time / Salon work / Shift / Vocational training
Career Path
Hairdresser apprentice → Junior stylist → Stylist → Chief/top stylist → Store manager → Area manager
Required Skills
Coloring assistance / Communication skills (customer service) / Shampoo and massage techniques / Tool cleaning and disinfection / Towel work / Treatment preparation and cleanup
Recommended Skills
Cleaning / Color theory knowledge / Customer service manners / Cut assistance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accuracy is required in color mixing and procedure steps. |
| Communication Skills | Because it is necessary to smoothly communicate with customers to understand their requests. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to acquire diverse skills and knowledge in a short period. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of standing work and manual labor, requiring physical stamina. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because tasks are progressed in cooperation with stylists and other staff. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because manual skills are more important than specialized logical thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there are few quantitative tasks. |
| Planning & Organization | Because tasks are based on instructions, the need for independent planning ability is low. |
| Problem Solving | Because troubleshooting is mainly handled by supervisors. |
Related Qualifications
- Hairdresser license
Aliases
- Beauty assistant
- Hairdresser assistant
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