Hair Stylist
へあすたいりすと
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Barbers, Hairdressers, and Beauty Service Occupations
- Minor : Hairdressers
Summary
A profession that proposes and performs haircuts, coloring, perms, styling, and other hairstyles according to customer requests.
Description
Hair stylists understand customers' preferences and lifestyles through counseling, and provide services such as haircuts, coloring, perms, treatments, and styling. Utilizing technical skills and communication abilities, they handle everything from design proposals to finishing touches, bringing out the customer's appeal. They continuously learn the latest hair trends and techniques, contributing to salon sales and repeat customer rates.
Future Outlook
While the beauty industry is expected to have stable demand, digitalization and the introduction of subscription-based services are advancing, making online reservation management and technical dissemination skills key to competitiveness.
Personality Traits
Bright and Sociable / Creative / Curious and Inquisitive / Polite and Attentive
Work Style
Beauty Related / Flex / Freelance / Salon Employment / Visiting
Career Path
Assistant → Stylist → Top Stylist → Chief/Store Manager → Independent/Salon Owner
Required Skills
Coloring Skills / Communication Skills (Customer Service) / Hair Cutting Skills / Perm Application / Styling Blow-dry Skills / Treatment Application
Recommended Skills
Basic Hair Makeup / Hair Care Product Knowledge / SNS Posting Skills / Trend Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Fine cuts and color unevenness greatly affect the finish. |
| Communication Skills | Necessary to build trust with customers and accurately understand their requests. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Required to propose designs that match trends and individuality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Required due to prolonged standing and continuous hand movements during treatments. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Judgment is primarily based on sensibility and experience rather than logical thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Does not frequently use numerical calculations. |
Related Qualifications
- Beautician License
Aliases
- Beautician
- Hair Designer
- Stylist
Related Jobs
- Barber
- Esthetician
- Hair Colorist
- Makeup Artist
- Nail Technician