Hairstylist
かみゆい
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Barbers, Hairdressers, and Beauty Service Occupations
- Minor : Hairdressers
Summary
A specialist profession that designs and performs hairstyles by providing haircuts, coloring, perms, sets, etc., according to customer requests.
Description
Hairstylists conduct counseling at salons or beauty parlors to understand customers' wishes, and design and perform hairstyles using a variety of techniques such as haircuts, hair coloring, perms, blow-drying, and hair sets. They require knowledge of agents that consider hair health and hygiene management, handle trend-incorporated style proposals, communication with customers, and aftercare advice.
Future Outlook
Demand for hair salons remains stable, with emphasis on customer attraction via online reservations and SNS. Demand is also increasing for highly specialized services such as those for the elderly or organic hair care, making the market value high for stylists who refine their technical and proposal skills.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Creative / Excels in communication skills / Has a sense of cleanliness / Patient
Work Style
Contract Work / Freelance / Salon Employment / Shift Work / Weekends and Holidays
Career Path
Assistant Stylist → Stylist → Top Stylist → Store Manager → Freelance / Independent
Required Skills
Hair Coloring (Technique) / Hair Cutting Technique / Hair Set / Hygiene Management / Perm Application / Shampoo & Blow-dry Technique
Recommended Skills
Color Coordination / Communication Skills (English) / Head Spa / Makeup Technique
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small cutting mistakes or uneven coloring affect the final result. |
| Communication Skills | To accurately understand customer requests and make proposals. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creative ability is required to propose and design diverse hairstyles. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Continuous learning is necessary to incorporate trends and new techniques. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required due to prolonged standing work and manual labor. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical analysis is almost unnecessary. |
Related Qualifications
- Beautician License
- Managing Beautician
Aliases
- Hair Coordinator
- Hairstylist
Related Jobs
- Barber
- Esthetician
- Hairstylist
- Makeup Artist