Personal Services
IN THIS LESSON
Hair stylists are beauty service professionals who specialise…
…in the fashioning and treatment of hair.
Hair stylists are beauty service professionals who specialise in the fashioning and treatment of hair: responsibilities include preparing, cleaning, conditioning and cutting hair, offering hair care and hair styling consultations, colour techniques and hair styling products.
Hairstyle choices depend on a customer’s face shape and particular tastes: it is important to keep up to date with styling trends so that you can advise your client of new trends.
Knowing various makes of hair products and the use of different shampoos, conditioners and styling products is very important.
Be proficient in hair straightening and curling methods and the tools used for these.
It is important to communicate well with your clients and get to know their own preferences by asking pertinent questions.
Requirements
Start-up Capital: $200
Space required: A salon and wash basin facilities
Equipment: Various dryers, scissors etc
Specific skills: Cosmetology qualification in hair styling
Free online courses & information
www.gumtree.co.za/s-jobs/western-cape/hairdressing/v1c8l3100001q0p1
www.toscasalon.co.za/careers-at-tosca-salon/
www.za.talent.com/view?id=bec0f2264b6d