Skills & competences

Description

Hairdressers cut, style, colour, straighten and permanently wave hair, shave or trim facial hair and treat scalp conditions.
Tasks include -
(a) cutting, washing, tinting and waving hair;
(b) shaving or trimming beards and moustaches;
(c) giving scalp treatments;
(d) fitting wigs according to customers’ requirements;
(e) providing advice on hair care, beauty products and hairstyles;
(f) styling hair into dreadlocks and braids and adding hair extensions;
(g) arranging appointments and collecting payments;
(h) cleaning work areas and sanitizing instruments.
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Barber
- Hair care specialist
- Hairdresser
- Hairstylist