A hairdresser is a skilled professional who specialises in cutting, styling, and treating hair to enhance clients’ appearance and confidence. Working in salons, spas, or freelance settings, hairdressers create customised looks using precision cutting, colouring techniques, and modern styling methods. With a combination of creativity, technical expertise, and customer service, they help clients achieve their ideal hairstyles while maintaining healthy, beautiful hair.
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What Does a Hairdresser Do?
Hairdressers transform and maintain clients’ hair through cutting, colouring, and styling. They stay updated on trends, techniques, and hair care solutions to provide expert advice and high-quality services tailored to individual needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Consult with clients to understand their hair goals and provide personalised recommendations.
- Cut, trim, and shape hair using a variety of techniques suited to different hair types.
- Perform hair colouring, balayage, foiling, and bleaching treatments.
- Style hair using blow-drying, curling, straightening, and styling techniques.
- Offer specialised services such as keratin, scalp, and hair extensions.
- Advise clients on proper hair care, product selection, and maintenance routines.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of tools, workstations, and the salon environment.
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends, styling techniques, and product innovations.
Work Environments:
Hairdressers work in diverse settings, including:
Hairdressing salons:
Providing a range of hair services in a professional environment.
Luxury Spas & Resorts:
Offering premium hair care services to high-end clientele.
Freelance & Mobile Hairdressing:
Serving clients at home, weddings, or events.
Fashion & Editorial Work:
Styling models for fashion shows, photoshoots, and media productions.
Film & TV Industry:
Working behind the scenes to create character-specific hairstyles.
Education & Training:
Teaching aspiring hairdressers in beauty schools and academies.
Skills & Qualifications
Skills and qualifications required:
Certificate III in Hairdressing
(either through an apprenticeship or full-time training at a Registered Training Organisation.)
Strong technical skills in cutting, colouring, and styling.
Creativity and an eye for detail to achieve desired looks.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Understanding of hair types, scalp conditions, and treatment solutions.
Business and marketing knowledge for those looking to open their own salon.
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Career Growth & Opportunities
Hairdressers can expand their careers by specialising in areas such as:
Precision Cutting & Advanced Styling:
Mastering high-level cutting techniques for creative and structured looks.
Color Specialist:
Becoming an expert in colour correction, balayage, and advanced colouring techniques.
Bridal & Event Styling:
Focusing on upstyles, extensions, and long-lasting event hairstyles.
Salon Management & Business Ownership:
Running or managing a salon for greater autonomy and leadership.
Education & Training:
Teaching future hairdressers through academies or private mentorship.
Session Stylist for Fashion & Media:
Working with top brands, photographers, and celebrities in the fashion and entertainment industries.
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