Hair Stylist Personal Service Workers
SaveWhat Does a Hair Stylist Do?
Hair stylists wash, dry, cut and style the hair of singers and presenters and various types of actors, including stage, movie, tv and music video actors. They work together with the art director to design the look of every person. Hair stylists also dress wigs and hairpieces. They standby during these artistic activities to touch up the actors' hair or wigs.
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Hairdressing
The processes of washing, cutting, curling, and arranging hair.
These are common skills for this role, based on a European framework. Requirements vary between jobs, including in the UK. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box - use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Hair Stylist
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialHairdressing knowledge
The processes of washing, cutting, curling, and arranging hair.
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EssentialPersonal Directing Styles knowledge
Understand and analyse the behaviour of specific directors.
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EssentialAnalyse A Script skill
Break down a script by analysing the dramaturgy, form, themes and structure of a script. Conduct relevant research if necessary.
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EssentialAnalyse The Need For Technical Resources skill
Define and make a list of the required resources and equipment based on the technical needs of the production.
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EssentialConsult With Production Director skill
Consult with the director, producer and clients throughout the production and post-production process.
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EssentialFinish Project Within Budget skill
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EssentialFollow Directions Of The Artistic Director skill
Follow the instructions of the director while understanding his creative vision.
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EssentialFollow Work Schedule skill
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EssentialKeep Up With Trends skill
Monitor and follow new trends and developments in specific sectors.
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EssentialTranslate Artistic Concepts To Technical Designs skill
Cooperate with the artistic team in order to facilitate the transition from the creative vision and its artistic concepts to a technical design.
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EssentialWork Safely With Chemicals skill
Take the necessary precautions for storing, using and disposing chemical products.
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EssentialApply 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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EssentialDye Hair skill
Dye hair using a special solution to change its colour.
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EssentialEnsure Continuity In The Styling Of Artists skill
Ensure that artists are consistently styled during the production of a motion picture. Make sure that their look remains the same.
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EssentialPerform Quick Hair Changeovers skill
Quickly make changes to a performer's hairstyle during a performance.
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EssentialStyle Hair skill
Style a person's hair using the appropriate techniques and products.
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Optional Skills (5 of 15 displayed)
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OptionalLighting Techniques knowledge
The characteristics of techniques used to create atmospheres and effects on camera or on stage; the equipment required and appropriate setup to use.
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OptionalHistory Of Hair Styles knowledge
The various styles and techniques of doing hair throughout history.
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OptionalPhotography knowledge
Art and practice of creating aesthetically appealing images by recording light or electromagnetic radiation.
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OptionalAttend Rehearsals skill
Attend rehearsals in order to adapt sets, costumes, make-up, lighting, camera set up, etc.
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OptionalManage Consumables Stock skill
Manage and monitor consumables stock to ensure that the production demands and deadlines can be met at all times.
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OptionalManage Technical Resources Stock skill
Manage and monitor technical resources stock to ensure that production demands and deadlines can be met at all times.
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OptionalOrder Supplies skill
Command products from relevant suppliers to get convenient and profitable products to purchase.
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OptionalWork With The Director Of Photography skill
Work with the director of photography on the artistic and creative vision that needs to be followed during production of a movie or theatre production.
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OptionalCreate Wigs skill
Design and maintain wigs and hairpieces.
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OptionalDecide On Wig Making Process skill
Decide on what materials and techniques to use for performance wigs, and document the decision.
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OptionalDesign Hair Style skill
Design the styles of hair based on the preference of the customer or on the creative vision of the director.
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OptionalDraft Styling Schedule skill
Draft the schedule to indicate where, when, and how the actors should be styled.
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OptionalDye Wigs skill
Apply dyes to wigs to obtain the desired colour.
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OptionalMaintain Wigs skill
Organise, maintain and repair wigs and hairpieces.
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OptionalRepair Wigs skill
Maintain and repair damaged wigs for use in stage performances.
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