What skills does a hairdresser assistant need?

A hairdresser assistant needs 12 essential skills including hair colouring, hair, hair products, work ergonomically, treat scalp conditions. Core competencies include .

Will AI replace hairdresser assistant jobs?

The AI disruption score for hairdresser assistant is 30/100 (low risk). Some tasks may be automated but the role will evolve rather than disappear entirely.

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hairdresser assistant

Hairdresser assistants clean the hair of clients, apply hair conditioner and dying treatment in a beauty salon. They apply shampoo, rub scalp and rinse the hair. They may also do scalp treatment, bleaching, tinting, and massaging for their clients. Hairdresser assistants use specialized lotions, shampoos, conditioners, and other hair care equipment, according to their client's needs and preferences.

European Skills Framework

Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.

Essential (12)

hair colouringhair colouringThe theory and practice of colouring a hairstyle and various process steps and types such as bleaching, highlights, and balayage.hairhairHuman hair, its composition and interaction with various chemicals, environment factors and health issues.hair productshair productsThe qualities and applications of various styling products used on different types of hair, such as curling creams, hairspray, shampoos, and conditioners.work ergonomicallywork ergonomicallyApply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.treat scalp conditionstreat scalp conditionsUse specialised lotions, shampoos or equipment to treat scalp or hair problems such as hair loss, hair damage, dandruff or psoriasis.maintain equipmentmaintain equipmentRegularly inspect and perform all required activities to maintain the equipment in functional order prior or after its use.use equipment for hair careuse equipment for hair careUse tools to cut, trim or shave hair, such as scissors, clippers, razors and combs.wash hairwash hairUse shampoo to clean clients' hair and scalp, use hair conditioners to create volume or make hair more smooth and shiny and afterwards dry the hair with a blow dryer or a towel.identify customer's needsidentify customer's needsUse appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.maintain customer servicemaintain customer serviceKeep the highest possible customer service and make sure that the customer service is at all times performed in a professional way. Help customers or participants feel at ease and support special requ...work safely with chemicalswork safely with chemicalsTake the necessary precautions for storing, using and disposing chemical products.dye hairdye hairDye hair using a special solution to change its colour.

Optional (15)

communicate with customerscommunicate with customersRespond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.sell hair productssell hair productsSell various styling products used on different types of hair, such as curling creams, hairspray, shampoos and conditioners.order suppliesorder suppliesCommand products from relevant suppliers to get convenient and profitable products to purchase.greet guestsgreet guestsWelcome guests in a friendly manner in a certain place.give massagesgive massagesProvide clients with head, hand, neck, facial or full body massages.monitor stock levelmonitor stock levelEvaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered.maintain work area cleanlinessmaintain work area cleanlinessKeep the working area and equipment clean and orderly.advise on hair styleadvise on hair styleMake recommendations to customers about suitable hair styles, based on their preferences and your own professional judgment.provide directions to guestsprovide directions to guestsShow guests the way through buildings or on domains, to their seats or performance setting, helping them with any additional information so that they can reach the foreseen event destination.maintain professional administrationmaintain professional administrationFile and organise professional administration documents comprehensively, keep customer records, fill in forms or log books and prepare documents about company-related matter.recommend cosmetics to customersrecommend cosmetics to customersRecommend and provide advice on cosmetic products based on the customer's personal preferences and needs and on the different product types and brands available.listen activelylisten activelyGive attention to what other people say, patiently understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; able to listen carefully the needs of cus...help customers with hair problemshelp customers with hair problemsOffer solutions for or ways to deal with hair problems, such as gray hair, hair loss, hair damage or greasy hair, or scalp problems such as dandruff or psoriasis.process paymentsprocess paymentsAccept payments such as cash, credit cards and debit cards. Handle reimbursement in case of returns or administer vouchers and marketing instruments such as bonus cards or membership cards. Pay attent...stay up-to-date with hair style trendsstay up-to-date with hair style trendsKeep abreast of current and future fashion trends in hair styles.