A career in hairdressing

• Cutting, colouring, blow drying, tinting, perming, curling and styling client hair

• Maintaining the ambiance of the salon

• Answering phones

• Consulting clients

• Recruiting new clients

What does a typical day involve?

What are the working conditions like?

• Hairdressers typically work in hair salons, but may also find employment from home, department stores or provide a mobile service.

• Working hours may vary, and usually involve shift, weekend and night work.

What can you specialise in?

• Top-end colourists• Men’s barber• Women’s hairstylist• Hairstylist for weddings, entertainment

industry, fashion

• Creativity

• Flair for style, colour and beauty

• Enjoy helping people

• Good interpersonal skills

• Precision

What personal skills do you need?

How do you become a hairdresser?

• Certificate III in Hairdressing will give you a foundational knowledge

• Diploma of Salon Management if you want to run your own salon

• Apprenticeship or work experience

Learn more: http://www.aias.edu.au

Want to become a hairdresser?