WORKING IN NEW ZEALAND

Hairstylist

Cuts, styles, chemically reforms and colours hair, and treats hair and scalp conditions.

SKILL LEVEL:

The entry requirement for this occupation is an Australian Qualification Framework Certificate III or higher qualification.

TASKS INCLUDE:

• provides advice on hair care, beauty products and hairstyles
• provides treatments such as shampooing, colouring or scalp conditioning
• cuts, styles and straightens hair
• shaves and trims beards and moustaches
• arranges appointments and collects payments
• cleans work areas and instruments
• may provide services such as manicures, facials, eyelash and eyebrow tinting, make up, wax treatments and ear piercing
• may clean, colour, cut and style wigs and hairpieces