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Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Ability to Supervise

1 to 2 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment, Repetitive tasks, Manual dexterity, Attention to detail, Hand-eye co-ordination, Standing for extended periods

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills, Client focus, Reliability, Excellent oral communication, Team player, Flexibility, Dependability

Additional Skills

Shampoo customers' hair, Supervise other hair stylists and other staff, Perform receptionist duties

Barber Specific Skills

Cut and trim hair according to client's instructions or preferences, Shave and trim beards and mustaches, Provide other hair treatment, such as waving, straightening and tinting and also provide scalp conditioning massages

Hair Colouring Techniques

Bleach, Dyes/tints, Frosting, Streaking/highlights

Hair Styling Techniques

Blow drying, Iron waving/curling, Extensions, Roller setting

Work Setting

Barbershop or hairstyling salon/studio

Hairstylist Specific Skills

Clean and style wigs and hair pieces, Apply bleach, tints, dyes or rinses to colour, frost or streak hair, Suggest hair style compatible with client's physical features or determine style from client's instructions and preferences, Cut, trim, taper, curl, wave, perm and style hair, Apply hair extensions

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Barber Licence