Hairstylist

Work site environment

• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Urban area
• On-site customer service
• Barbershop or hairstyling salon/studio
• Spa

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Analyze hair and scalp condition
• Book appointments
• Cut and trim hair according to client’s instructions or preferences
• Provide custom hair and scalp treatment
• Shampoo customers’ hair
• Provide other hair treatment, such as waving, straightening and tinting and also provide scalp conditioning massages
• Clean and style wigs and hair pieces
• Suggest hair style compatible with client’s physical features and preferences
• Provide hair weaving treatments for customers

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Hairstylist Trade Certification
• Hairstyling Red Seal Certificate
• Hairstylist Licence

Experience and specialization

Hair styling techniques

• Blow drying
• Hair braiding
• Twisting
• Locking
• Pin curls
• Roller setting

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Commission
• Gratuities

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week