barber - ethnic hair

Minimum Requirement

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work Setting

• Urban area
• Barbershop or hairstyling salon / studio

Tasks

• Cut and trim hair according to client's instructions or preferences
• Provide custom hair and scalp treatment
• Shampoo customers' hair
• Shave and trim beards and mustaches
• Provide other hair treatments, such as waving, straightening, and tinting; also provide scalp conditioning massages
• Supervise other hair stylists and staff
• Supervise apprentices/students in training
• Apply hair extensions
• Clean and style wigs and hair pieces
• Cut, trim, taper, curl, wave, perm, and style hair
• Suggest hairstyles compatible with client's physical features and preferences
• Maintain and order supplies

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Hair Styling Techniques

• Blow drying
• Iron waving/curling
• Permanents
• Extensions
• Twisting
• Locking
• Relaxing
• Spiking
• Pin curls

Hair Colouring Techniques

• Bleach
• Frosting

Specialization or Experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / Travel Information

• Own vehicle
• Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Hand-eye coordination
• Standing for extended periods

Personal Suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgment
• Reliability
• Team player

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years
• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes