Job roles in the hair and beauty sector * Hairdressing
Typical services of this industry include cutting, colouring, perming, styling and hair additions. Many people visit the same salon regularly so you’ll get to know their preferences but you’ll also meet new clients with their own individual requirements.
* Barbering
Barbershop services range from very traditional to highly contemporary cutting, styling and colouring as well as shaving and facial massage treatments. In recent years the industry has expanded with the rise in interest in male grooming.
* African type hairdressing
Typical services of this industry include relaxing and colouring as well as cutting, thermal Styling and hair additions. Some salons specialise in African type hair services, others have Individual stylists who are specially trained to work with African type hair.
* Beauty therapy
Treatments and services range from manicures, pedicures, massages and facials to epilation and lessons in make-up application. All skin types are treated. As well as working in a salon you might be involved in other areas from planning bridal make-up to working behind the scenes on a fashion show or photo shoot.
* Spa therapy
This industry covers spa treatments ranging from body wraps and head and body massage to dry and wet floatation and hot and cold stone therapy. Some clients will use spa therapies as treatment, others simply for rest and relaxation.
* Salon junior
Servicing clients with hair shampooing, customer service, shadowing senior stylists and colourists.
Taliesin: morguefile.com * Hair stylist
An effective hairstylist has the ability to create, develop and enhance their client's personal appearance. Hairstylists are vital to customers because of their training and expertise in creating or maintaining a hairstyle. Being a hairstylist isn't just about working in beauty; hairstylists also interact face-to-face with customers, simultaneously providing both customer service and personal service. * Make-up artist
A make-up artist ensures that models, performers and presenters have suitable make-up and hairstyles before they appear in front of cameras or an audience. This may be in a
