Which activities appear in relevant job advertisements and how often? What is required in a hairdresser job?

Advertisements for a hairdresser job contain all the requirements that a company places on new employees for the vacancy. People looking for a job will find all the important information about the vacancy in the job advertisements, such as

the activities
the employer's requirements (previous education, professional experience, personal skills and characteristics)
the company

This information on the hairdresser job / hairdresser job varies from company to company. We have collected the information from relevant job advertisements from various job portals, looked at it and compiled it for you*:

Different job descriptions:

Hairdresser, hairdresser
Hairdresser
Hair Stylist
Hair Designer
Master Hairdresser/Master Hairdresser
Hairstylist
Hair therapist
Hair technician
Colorist
Salon Manager
Hairdressing assistant

Distribution of the individual tasks in a hairdressing job / hairdressing job:

Customer service and advice: Advice on hairstyles, hair colors and care products Creation of individual styling concepts	approx. 30% of the time
Haircuts and styling: Performing various cuts Application of blow-drying, curling and straightening techniques	approx. 25% of the time
Color and strand techniques: Coloring, tinting and application of highlighting techniques Knowledge in the application of various color products	approx. 15% of the time
Care and treatments: Hair and scalp analysis Application of care products and treatments such as keratin treatments	approx. 10% of the time
Sale of care products: Advice and sale of hair care products and styling tools	approx. 5% of the time
Appointment management and organization: Arrangement of customer appointments Maintenance of the customer database	approx. 10% of the time
Cleanliness and hygiene: Cleaning and disinfecting work equipment Compliance with hygiene guidelines	approx. 5% of the time

Requirements mentioned in job advertisements for a hairdresser job / hairdresser job

Professional requirements	Ideally completed training as a hairdresser with a federal certificate of competence (EFZ) Further training as a hairdresser with a federal certificate Several years of professional experience in the hairdressing sector
Specialist knowledge for hairdresser job / job hairdresser	Possibly further specialized training or courses (e.g. in color techniques, hair extensions, etc.) Experience in various techniques and treatments Comprehensive knowledge of haircuts, styling and color techniques Good knowledge of skin and hair care Mastery of common tools and appliances (e.g. scissors, combs, hairdryers, straighteners)
Personal characteristics	Strong communication skills Customer orientation and good manners Organizational talent for scheduling and work processes Creativity and an eye for aesthetics Good hand-eye coordination
Other Hairdresser Job / Job Hairdresser	Strong empathy and the ability to respond to the wishes and needs of customers An eye for aesthetics and the ability to create creative hairstyles and looks Physical fitness, as the job often involves standing up Structured way of working, even under time pressure or with a high volume of customers Adaptability to different working hours, customer requirements and trends Patience and perseverance: Ability to remain focused and patient even with complex or time-consuming tasks

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*The information listed here comes from an ad hoc study to provide a unique insight into the labor market and what is required in a hairdresser job.

Schools with training for a hairdresser job / hairdresser job