What is a hairdresser? The right answer to this question will be given by any child: a specialist who cuts his hair and makes a variety of hairstyles. That's right, and who is a hairdresser? Despite the popularity of this profession, today not everyone can give it the correct description. Let's try to understand all the nuances of the barber working together.
Oldest profession
The fact that the care of the beauty of hair should be entrusted to specially trained people, mankind has been thinking since ancient times. It is believed that already in Ancient Egypt there were especially valuable slave hairdressers, whose services could only afford the richest and most respected people. The craft and all the secrets associated with it, according to legends, were passed down from generation to generation. The very word "hairdresser" appeared much later, in Germany. The Germans designated them masters who knew how to make wigs. What is curious, today in Germany this term is considered obsolete and is not used in everyday speech, but in our country it has taken root and has become the most popular name for the master barber.
Hairdresser or stylist: what are the differences?
Just a couple of decades ago, all hair specialists were divided into several categories, according to the gender and age of the clients. During the USSR, each hairdresser had at least two rooms: male and female, and sometimes a separate one was added to them - a children's room. Today, such a separation is forgotten, and every hairdresser should be universal: to be able to equally perform haircuts and hairstyles for clients of any age and gender. What services does a regular hairdresser offer? These are various haircuts, styling, creating hairstyles for special occasions, as well as hair coloring. All this should be able to do a universal hairdresser. What is the difference between a stylist? This specialist is not only versed in hair care products and can cut or style your hair. The competence of the stylist also includes helping the client with the transformation, the selection of new hairstyles. It is very good if, during the first meeting, a specialist can correctly assess the condition of the hair and advise caring procedures.
Hairdresser Education
Barbers are needed everywhere and always. For this reason, you can get a hairdresser education in almost any city. Most often, various colleges and other institutions of secondary special education offer this craft. Some universities in our country also offer to receive this specialty. The courses of hairdressers-stylists are also very popular. For the shortest possible time, students are invited to master the curriculum, which includes all the skills and theoretical knowledge necessary for subsequent work. Among the advantages of this training option, it is worth highlighting the possibility of choosing a convenient class schedule, the speed of training, and the ability to change a profession in a short time. Choosing courses of hairdressers-stylists, make sure that upon completion you will be given a diploma of the established form or will help in finding a job.
Useful qualities for a hairdresser-stylist
The success of the barber largely depends on the developed motor skills of the hands. It’s not without reason that ordinary visitors to hairdressing salons and beauty salons compare masters and look for “their own”, focusing on the ease of hand and other impressions of haircuts / styling. Communication skills for the hairdresser are also not in last place. No wonder people say that they often go to the hairdresser and therapist with the same goals. However, it is not difficult to explain the love of clients to talk with masters about everything in the world: haircuts and other hair treatments often take a lot of time. The stylist-hairdresser should be able to not only win over the client and talk with him, but also try to understand his visitor from inside and out and choose a really suitable image and style for him.
Appearance of a successful stylist
According to a famous proverb: "They are greeted by clothes, but escorted by the mind." And indeed, it is unlikely that anyone will want to seek beauty services from a person who looks untidy and unattractive. Hair stylist should look well-groomed and fashionable. The arrangement of the workplace deserves special attention. You can win over a client if you always maintain cleanliness in the workplace and perfect order. Use special organizers for tools and cosmetics. Do not forget to regularly process tools and carry out mini-cleaning after each client.
How much does a hair stylist earn?
Before you receive a specialty and consider the possibility of employment in the chosen field, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the average level of salaries for this profession. How much does a hairdresser earn? Moscow is the capital of our country, and accordingly, the level of salaries here is much higher than in other regions. The minimum monthly income of a hairdresser-stylist in this city is about 30 thousand rubles. In this case, the maximum salary can be several, and sometimes ten times more. The best hairdresser-stylist serves show business stars, politicians and other famous and rich people. An image and hair care specialist is required for every person. It is possible to achieve recognition and high salaries within the framework of this profession by constantly improving your skills, participating in professional trainings and competitions.
It's never too late to learn
You can get the profession of hairdresser-stylist at any age, having passed the relevant courses. Any specialist who already has this qualification can always improve his skill level. The most important thing is constant practice. In large cities, master classes are regularly held, and further education courses can be found. It will also be useful to get an education in one of the related specializations. For example, a stylist, hairdresser, makeup artist can offer his clients not only hair care services and help in choosing hairstyles, but also make up for any occasion. Accordingly, the more a specialist is able, the more he is in demand. As practice shows, getting a job as a hairdresser-stylist is not at all difficult. It is more difficult to get into a good salon or open your own. To do this, you need to really know your business, be able to find an approach to each client, follow the fashion and have an excellent sense of style. If you think that your calling is to give beauty to others, be sure to try yourself in this craft. Salons of hairdressers-hairdressers never remain without clients, and visitors have to register for good masters in a few days, and sometimes in a week.