Barbers, sometimes called hairstylists or cosmetologists, cut and style hair and may perform other beauty services. Their primary responsibilities are to enhance the cosmetic appeal and health of their client’s hair. This might include hair cutting and coloring, fitting hairpieces and grooming and styling facial hair.
Un Barber debe ser capaz de cumplir con varias funciones y responsabilidades. Las siguientes son algunas funciones y responsabilidades que un Barber debe ser capaz de ejecutar:
- Assess hair and scalp health and recommend treatments and products
- Consult with clients and advise hairstyle and hair treatment options
- Cut and style hair to client’s specifications
- Use chemical solutions, hair dyes and hot styling tools
- Maintain salon sanitation and health standards, including cleaning and disinfecting workstations
- Trim and groom clients’ facial hair with combs, razors, scissors and clippers
- Process client payments
Un Barber competitivo tendrá ciertas habilidades y calificaciones, incluyendo:
- Time management skills to complete client services in an efficient and timely manner
- Technical knowledge and skill for hair to assist clients with a variety of hair types and needs
- Interpersonal skills to connect with clients, building long term relationships and client loyalty
- Aesthetic creativity to create unique styles tailored to client-specific visions
- Communication skills to listen and understand client requests, as well as discuss various options and decisions before, during and after services
- Customer service skills as necessary for performing transactions, scheduling appointments and following up with clients
- Physical abilities that allow them to stand for long periods and perform precise cuts
