Hairdresser Assistant
びようしあしすたんと
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that handles assistant tasks for hairdressers and supports salon operations.
Description
Hairdresser assistants, under the instructions of hairdressers, handle a wide range of support tasks including shampooing, assistance with color application, cleaning and disinfecting tools, replenishing towels and supplies, and salon cleaning. They also manage customer greetings, drink service, and client record keeping as part of customer service, playing a role in smooth salon operations. While gaining experience, they aim to obtain hairdresser qualifications, with a career path leading to becoming a stylist independently.
Future Outlook
The beauty industry is steadily maintaining demand for assistants due to technological innovations, diversification of hair care, and increasing international visitors. Diverse work styles such as independence and freelancing are expected to expand, and personnel with both technical skills and customer service abilities will continue to be in demand.
Personality Traits
Ambitious / Attentive / Cheerful Personality / Team-Oriented
Work Style
Career Path
Hairdresser Assistant → Hairdresser (Stylist) → Chief Assistant → Salon Manager → Freelance Hairdresser
Required Skills
Coloring Assistance / Communication Skills (Customer Service) / Inventory Management / Shampoo and Treatment Techniques / Tool Cleaning and Disinfection / Towel Work
Recommended Skills
Color Mixing / English Conversation (for International Visitors) / Haircutting / Makeup and Nail Basics / PC Operation (Reservation Management System) / SNS Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because flexibility is needed to handle sudden schedule changes and diverse tasks. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because attention to detail is required for tasks such as tool disinfection and color mixing. |
| Communication Skills | Because smooth communication with customers is necessary. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because a mindset of continuously learning new techniques and treatments is required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical strength is needed for long hours of standing work and carrying heavy towels. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because there are many situations involving collaboration with hairdressers and other staff. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there are few opportunities for creative thinking mainly in support tasks. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because complex calculations are few. |
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