Barber (Visiting)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Barbers, Hairdressers, and Beauty Service Occupations
- Minor : Barbers
Summary
A specialist profession that visits customers' homes or facilities to provide barber services such as haircuts, shampoos, and shaves.
Description
Visiting Barber is an occupation that visits the homes or welfare facilities of customers, such as the elderly or those with physical disabilities who have difficulty going to stores, to provide barber services. Using portable barber/beauty equipment, shampoos, haircuts, shaves, hair sets, etc., are provided in limited spaces. Responses tailored to the customer's physical condition and requests are required, and hygiene management, time management, and route planning adapted to the environment of each visit site are also important. They may work in collaboration with welfare services or home care teams.
Future Outlook
Demand is increasing with the progress of an aging society. The visiting barber service market is expected to expand.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Good Listener / Physically Fit / Polite and Courteous
Work Style
Career Path
Store Barber → Visiting Barber Staff → Chief Barber → Independent Practice → School Lecturer
Required Skills
Hair Cutting Technique / Shampoo-Rinse Technique / Shaving Technique / Visiting Barber Hygiene Management
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills / Elderly Care Knowledge / Time Management / Welfare Service Collaboration
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because the environment differs at each visiting location. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because precision in hairstyles and shaving finishes is required. |
| Communication Skills | Because they perform treatments while conversing with customers. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of equipment carrying and prolonged standing work. |
| Planning & Organization | Because it is necessary to plan efficient visiting schedules and routes. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because mathematical analysis is not frequently used. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Mainly individual visits, with few team operations. |
Related Qualifications
- Barber License
Aliases
- Mobile Barber
- Visiting Barber
Related Jobs
- Barber
- Hairdresser (Visiting)
- Mobile Hairdresser