A hairdresser uses their training and skills to create a hairstyle that suits their customer’s requirements. Interpersonal skills are essential as employees are involved in customer service through every step of the process from booking an appointment to receiving payment
Tasks during the day can include washing, cutting and colouring hair and many salons increase their business by selling hair products. Many hairdressers may also be required to marketing these products to clients or take on additional beauty therapy roles such as manicures and hair removal
This job may also require managerial some basic admin work, such as arranging customer schedules and answering the phones. Employees need to be organised and maintain a clean environment for customers. Workspaces need to be tidy and disinfectant is used to clean reusable tools
Candidates should have a high school certificate and a GED certificate. Hairdressers have to have a license to practice and this is gained by passing a test which includes both practical and written modules. Employees usually work 40 hours per week, but hours are often flexible as schedules can vary based on customer demand. Salaries vary according to the employer and customer demand, but an average salary is £16, 000. Most hairdressers are expected to come to a job with their own hairdressing tools.