Hairdressers cut, style, colour, straighten and permanently wave hair, shave or trim facial hair and treat scalp conditions.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Hairdressers - from $1,421 to $3,481 per month - 2024.
- A Hairdressers typically earns between $1,421 and $2,542 gross per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between $1,532 and $2,955 per month for a working week of 40 hours.
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Tasks and duties
- Cutting, washing, tinting and waving hair
- Shaving or trimming beards and moustaches
- Giving scalp treatments
- Fitting wigs according to customers’ requirements
- Providing advice on hair care, beauty products and hairstyles
- Styling hair into dreadlocks and braids and adding hair extensions
- Arranging appointments and collecting payments
- Cleaning work areas and sanitizing instruments
