Hairdressers (Hair Stylists) are skilled professionals who opt to give a certain specific style to the hair of the individuals. Once adopted by only a particular clan of society and looked down upon by rest, the profession of Hair Dressing or Hairstylist has suddenly attained a good respect for itself. Not only this, one should say that the sides have been flipped between the takers and the providers. Those who were looked down upon because of this profession and were not respected much in society, have acquired a position to choose the aspirants who are capable to adopt Hair Dressing as a profession. Although seems something unbelievable, the aspirants are tested for certain basic skills before imparting any kind of training in the profession. This all has happened because of the glamour attached to this profession and a lot of demand and importance of Hairdressers not only in the metropolitan cities of the country but also in overseas developed countries like Australia, New Zealand, etc. These overseas countries have a high demand for these professionals.
Thus to do this work one has to be really skillful in his work. While clients of high status, one needs to undergo extensive training in the finer points of the craft to succeed as a profession it is possible to acquire the basic skills needed to become a Hairdresser in a short period of time while working in association with some experienced Hairdresser. But to work in overseas countries and in metropolitan cities where one has to deal with tonal.
If there is a huge demand for Hairdressers, it is for highly skilled and professionally trained ones who are well equipped with sophisticated training as well as instruments. So to become a reputed Hairdresser, you'll need dexterity, good overall physical health, the ability to work on your feet for long periods of time, and enough technical knowledge to operate computerized equipment.
Becoming a Hairstylist is not an easy task as a lot of hard work and dedication are required. It is meant for those who can do their work with utmost sincerity and one hundred percent perfection. A little mistake or carelessness on their part can prove costly for their reputation. Like every other cherished profession, this is also providing a lot of opportunities for the younger generation for showcasing their talent and earning money. To discharge one's duties efficiently and effectively, a Hairstylist requires special training of nearly six to nine months.
Hairdresser Eligibility
Though there is no educational qualification for becoming Hairdresser yet if they want to become a professional, they should possess a degree/diploma. They should have passed their 10 or 10+2 class at least.
Hairdresser Required Skills
- The hairdresser should have good practical skills, creativity, customer service and 'people' skills, and an understanding and tactful approach.
- They should have an awareness of fashion, a willingness to learn new techniques and methods, and an awareness of health and safety issues.
- They should be able to provide services such as bleaching, conditioning, permanent waving, straightening, and tinting; dry and style hair using brushes, combs, straightening irons, and other equipment; shave and trim beards and mustaches.
- They should also be able to advise clients on hair care; attend hairdressing seminars and training in order to keep up to date with new products and techniques; operate a cash register and computer.
Institutes offering Courses for Hairdresser
- Lakme Training Academy, Mumbai
- VLCC Institute of Beauty and Nutrition, Faridabad
- International Polytechnic for Women, New Delhi
How to Become a Certified Hairdresser?
Aspiring candidates have to follow the given steps to become a Hairdresser-
Step 1
One can be a Hairdresser even by acquiring basic knowledge of Hair Dressing by being an assistant to an experienced Hairdresser. But a Hairdresser Career in this manner pertains little growth for such half learned Professionals, in the long run. Besides Professionals of this level, they cannot get good opportunities in the future because of their limited knowledge. The best and most appropriate way to enter this Profession is to first complete the basics, though not essential qualification i.e. 10+2 with good communication skills makes the gates of virtually every reputed institution providing Hairstyling Courses, wide open to become a Certified Hairdresser and that too with a lot of opportunities to climb the ladder afterward.
Step 2
After getting the basic qualification, join any of the reputed Training cum commercial Academy like the Academy of Hair Styling, Mumbai (Maharashtra) or Shahnaz Husain International Beauty Academy, New Delhi (Delhi) to name a couple to do this Diploma in Hair Dressing or Certificate course in Hair Dressing.
The course provides you with the expertise in:
- Shampoo and Scalp Treatment
- Braiding, Curling, Finger Waving & Sectioning of hair
- Knowledge about Trichology and the pH scale
- Roller setting of hair
- Hair-cutting techniques using clippers, razors, shears, etc
- Application of wigs and hair extensors and highly in demand in the recent year ie. Hair Colouring and perming along with Hair waving
Step 3
After getting this Certificate one can join a Saloon of repute or can also start his own business on a small scale.
Important: If one is seeking to build his/her career in some overseas country then he/she should be apt in the English language and must be able to clear the IELTS exam with specified bands.
Hairdresser Job Description
There are some of the main jobs of the hairdresser:
- Welcoming customers and identifying their preferences by asking pointed questions.
- Recommending hairstyles and haircuts according to customers' face shapes and tastes.
- Washing, rinsing, and drying the client's hair using appropriate shampoos and conditioners.
Hairdresser Career Prospects
Hairdressers can work with beauty parlors ranging from luxurious salons to five-star hotels. A beginner in this field can work under an experienced beautician to gain a tremendous amount of experience and keep in touch with new developments. After gaining the requisite experience, one may set up their own beauty salons or clinics.
Hairdresser Salary
Certified Hairdressers can expect to get up to Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 12,000 per month to start with. Little experience and knowledge can get anywhere near Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 25,000. And if one is capable to get a job in some overseas countries then he can earn as high as Rs. 1,00,000 per month and that is still not the limit for dedicated professionals. But all this depends upon one’s own ability and capacity to do work.
