Skills and Tasks

Like any job in the world, being hairdresser one should have specific skills and task related to his job description that he or she must perform. 

The following are the skills any hairdresser should have: 

• good health with no skin allergies
• pleasant personality
• good communication skills
• able to work under pressure          
• good hand-eye coordination
• patience
• some creative flair
• attention to detail
• able and willing to follow instructions
• Hard-working

Now let's see the task that a hairdresser should do in order to be considered a good hairdresser.

The main tasks that must be performed by any hairdresser are ; consultation, washing hair, cutting and styling, perming and coloring hair.  

Other tasks are also considered important, let's have a look at them 

1.  talk to clients about their requirements
2. cut hair using clippers, scissors or razors
3. shampoo, condition and rinse hair
4. provide services such as bleaching, conditioning, permanent waving, straightening and tinting
5. dry and style hair using brushes, combs, straightening irons and other equipment
6. shave and trim beards and moustaches
7. advise clients on hair care
8. block (shape), clean, colour, adjust, curl and cut wigs and hairpieces
9. attend hairdressing seminars and training in order to keep up to date with new products and techniques
10. operate a cash register and computer
11. perform reception duties such as answering telephone calls and making appointments
12. sell retail products
13. maintain client records
14. clean the salon, work areas and equipment.

These skills and tasks apply to all kind of hairdressers whether for females, males, or children. 


EXAMPLE OF A BAD HAIRDRESSER :

using fire to cut one's hair isn't a good idea !!