3. There are several steps you have to do to become a hairdresser that
will help you decide if you have what it takes to become a
hairdresser and what you have to do to become one.
First step decide whether you really want to become a
hairdresseror not and look into what the career involves
on a daily basis and what the long term goals can be on
a daily basis.
After high school go to a hairdressing school or a
program available, with the most popular being
certificate 3 in hairdressing from TAFE institution. TAFE
means getting knowledge and skills most needed for
specific jobs. TAFE is relevant, accessible and
affordable. TAFE gives you options: from vocational
graduate qualifications that comply with requirements of
industry; from tailored individual training packages that
improve the skills of working groups within
variousindustries. The 2012 TAFE and training course
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5. What types of things do hairdressers do?
As a qualified hairdresser you must discuss with the client
how they want their hair; giving advice and suggesting
ideas for suitable styles, hairdressers also shampoo and
condition their client’s hair. They would tell them what they
need to do or what products to use to fix the problem. They
also have to make sure that hair products that contain
chemical are stored correctly and the chemical won’t
damage their client’s hair or scalp and make sure that the
productis safe for them to use.
6. How much does a hairdresser
make?
In the hairdressing field, a trainee can earn around minimum
wage, it depends on your age. Fully trained hairdressers earn
up to 20,000 or more a year. At the top of the profession, a
hairdresser can earn 30,000 or more depending on employer
and location.
