Barber Personal Service Workers
SaveWhat Does a Barber Do?
Barbers cut, trim, taper and style men's hair. They also remove facial hair by shaving the specific area. Barbers use tools such as scissors, clippers, razors and combs. They may offer additional services like shampooing, styling, coloring and performing scalp massages.
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Where Do I Start?
Barbering Techniques
The various techniques used for cutting and grooming male hairstyles and beards, such as shaping, graduating, and blending.
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These are common skills for this role. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box — use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Barber
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialBarbering Techniques knowledge
The various techniques used for cutting and grooming male hairstyles and beards, such as shaping, graduating, and blending.
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EssentialHair knowledge
Human hair, its composition and interaction with various chemicals, environment factors and health issues.
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EssentialHair Products knowledge
The qualities and applications of various styling products used on different types of hair, such as curling creams, hairspray, shampoos, and conditioners.
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EssentialListen Actively skill
Give 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 customers, …
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EssentialMaintain Customer Service skill
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EssentialMaintain Equipment skill
Regularly inspect and perform all required activities to maintain the equipment in functional order prior or after its use.
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EssentialProcess Payments skill
Accept 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 …
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EssentialPromote Yourself skill
Market one's own strengths in terms of skills and knowledge.
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EssentialShow Social Competences skill
Ability to interact effectively with other people.
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EssentialWork Ergonomically skill
Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.
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EssentialWork Safely With Chemicals skill
Take the necessary precautions for storing, using and disposing chemical products.
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EssentialAdvise On Hair Style skill
Make recommendations to customers about suitable hair styles, based on their preferences and your own professional judgment.
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EssentialStay Up-To-Date With Fashion Trends In Hair Style skill
Keep abreast of current and future fashion trends, especially in hair styles.
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EssentialStyle Hair skill
Style a person's hair using the appropriate techniques and products.
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EssentialTreat Facial Hair skill
Shape, trim or shave beards and moustaches, using scissors and razors.
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EssentialUse Equipment For Hair Care skill
Use tools to cut, trim or shave hair, such as scissors, clippers, razors and combs.
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Optional Skills (5 of 18 displayed)
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OptionalAdminister Appointments skill
Accept, schedule and cancel appointments.
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OptionalIssue Sales Invoices skill
Prepare the invoice of goods sold or services provided, containing individual prices, the total charge, and the terms. Complete order processing for orders received via telephone, fax and internet and …
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OptionalKeep Stock Records skill
Keep written records of the amount of stock in storage, incoming and outgoing products required for the proper operation of services, repairs and maintenance tasks.
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OptionalMaintain Professional Administration skill
File and organise professional administration documents comprehensively, keep customer records, fill in forms or log books and prepare documents about company-related matter.
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OptionalMaintain Relationship With Suppliers skill
Build a lasting and meaningful relationship with suppliers and service providers in order to establish a positive, profitable and enduring collaboration, co-operation and contract negotiation.
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OptionalMaintain Work Area Cleanliness skill
Keep the working area and equipment clean and orderly.
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OptionalManage A Small-To-Medium Business skill
Manage the organisational, financial and day-to-day operation of a small-to-medium enterprise.
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OptionalManage Schedule Of Tasks skill
Maintain an overview of all the incoming tasks in order to prioritise the tasks, plan their execution, and integrate new tasks as they present themselves.
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OptionalOrder Supplies skill
Command products from relevant suppliers to get convenient and profitable products to purchase.
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OptionalRecommend Cosmetics To Customers skill
Recommend and provide advice on cosmetic products based on the customer's personal preferences and needs and on the different product types and brands available.
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OptionalSupervise Staff skill
Oversee the selection, training, performance and motivation of staff.
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OptionalTrain Employees skill
Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving …
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OptionalApply Hair Cutting Techniques skill
Apply various techniques that can be used in the process of cutting a person's hair, such as layering, slicing and face framing. Give artists haircuts and shaves for stage performances.
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OptionalDye Hair skill
Dye hair using a special solution to change its colour.
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OptionalGive Massages skill
Provide clients with head, hand, neck, facial or full body massages.
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OptionalHelp Customers With Hair Problems skill
Offer 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.
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OptionalSell Hair Products skill
Sell various styling products used on different types of hair, such as curling creams, hairspray, shampoos and conditioners.
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OptionalWash Hair skill
Use 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 …
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