hairstylist

Education

• College / CEGEP

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Non-smoking

Work setting

• Urban area

Tasks

• Analyze hair and scalp condition
• Cut and trim hair according to client's instructions or preferences
• Provide other hair treatment, such as waving, straightening and tinting and also provide scalp conditioning massages
• Apply bleach, tints, dyes or rinses to colour, frost or streak hair
• Apply hair extensions
• Cut, trim, taper, curl, wave, perm and style hair
• Maintain and order supplies

Hair styling techniques

• Blow drying
• Iron waving / curling
• Extensions
• Roller setting

Hair colouring techniques

• Bleach
• Dyes / tints
• Frosting
• Streaking / highlights

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers