Questions and answers

What personality traits do you need to be a hairdresser?

What personality traits do you need to be a hairdresser?

While all stylists are unique and have many wonderful traits, there are five traits that most great stylists possess.

  1. A Knack for Listening. Being a good hairdresser means listening to your guests in more ways than one.
  2. Making Visions a Reality.
  3. Honesty.
  4. Technical Skills.
  5. Adaptability.

What are the skills of a hair stylist?

These 6 skills include creativity, customer service, listening skills, physical stamina, tidiness and time management. There are also two skills that are of vital importance for hair stylists to gain success, active listening and problem solving.

What is a person specification example?

The person specification Qualifications: these should be appropriate to the level of expertise required by the role. Examples might include: punctual; good team worker; proactive; flexible approach to change; customer-focussed; attention to detail; professional approach; enthusiasm for [aspects of role].

What is a hair stylist description?

A Hair Stylist, or Salon Hair Stylist, cuts and styles customers’ hair. Their main duties include washing, coloring and cleaning hair, recommending and selling salon products and staying updated on ongoing hair styling trends.

What makes a great hairdresser?

The challenge for hairdressers is to be confident enough to share an honest opinion of the client’s expectation to what is achievable, based on what you have to work with, whilst at the same time maintaining confidence and trust with each salon guest. Working as a team is another part of the apprentice set.

What does every hair stylist need?

To make things easy, we’ve come up with a list of 10 items that are absolutely essential for building the perfect hairdresser’s tool kit.

  • All-Purpose Shears.
  • Blending Shears.
  • Powerful Yet Lightweight Blow Dryer.
  • Curling Iron.
  • Razor.
  • Paddle Brush.
  • The Right Combs.
  • Sectioning Clips.

What do you write in a person specification?

Purpose. The person specification is a description of the qualifications, skills, experience, knowledge and other attributes (selection criteria) which a candidate must possess to perform the job duties.

What are the disadvantages of a person specification?

Disadvantages

  • It is a time-consuming process as it has to be very thorough and complete.
  • A job description is time-bound and changes with changing technology and changing knowledge & skill requirements.

What are some extra responsibilities of a hair stylist?

Conditions hair and scalp by applying treatments. Plans desired effect by studying facial features; examining potential styles; conferring with customer; making recommendations. Produces desired effect by arranging, shaping, curling, cutting, trimming, setting, bleaching, dyeing, and tinting hair.

What are the disadvantages of being a hairdresser?

Disadvantages of Working as a Barber

  • Hairdressers don’t make much money.
  • You may need a second job.
  • Old-age poverty may become a problem.
  • Barbers are replaceable rather easily.
  • Questionable future job prospects for hair stylists.
  • You will not learn many hard skills during your barber career.