6271.1 Hairstylists
Hairstylists cut and style hair and perform related services.
hair colour technician
hairdresser
hairdresser apprentice
hairstylist
hairstylist apprentice
wig stylist
IOS
374
VCHBLS
212211
L1,
H3,
D3,
D5
2+,
5,
6,
R
Main Characteristics
Occupations in this group are characterized by the following aptitudes, interests and worker functions as they relate to main duties:
- General learning and verbal ability to suggest hair styles compatible with clients' physical features and to determine styles from clients' instructions and preferences
- Form perception to observe detail in facial features and analyze hair and scalp conditions
- Motor co-ordination and finger dexterity to cut, trim, taper, curl, wave, perm and style hair
- Manual dexterity to apply bleach, tint, dye and rinses to colour, frost and streak hair; may shampoo and rinse hair
- Innovative interest in compiling information to provide basic treatment and advice on beauty care treatments for scalp and hair
- Objective interest in manipulating combs, scissors, clippers, brushes and other devices to cut and style hair
- Social interest in serving clients by cutting and styling hair and performing related services; may train and supervise other hairstylists, hairstylist apprentices and helpers
Vision
2Near vision
Colour Discrimination
1Relevant
Hearing
2Verbal interaction
Body Position
2Standing and/or walking
Limb Co-ordination
1Upper limb co-ordination
Strength
1Limited
Location
L1Regulated inside climate
H3Equipment, machinery, tools
D3Odours
D5Wetness
Education/Training
2+,
5,
6,
R
- Some secondary school education is required.
- Completion of a two- or three-year hairstyling apprenticeship program or completion of a college or other program in hairstyling combined with on-the-job training is usually required.
- Several years of experience may substitute for formal education or training.
- Employers may require applicants to provide a hairstyling demonstration before being hired.
- There are various provincial/territorial certification and licensing requirements for hairstylists, ranging from trade certification to licensing by a provincial/territorial association. Interprovincial trade certification (Red Seal) is also available for qualified hairstylists.
Barber shops
Hairstyling or hairdressing salons
Health care establishments
Self-employment
Theatre, film and television establishments
Vocational schools
Red Seal trade certification allows for interprovincial mobility.
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