Hair Professional – Level 2

In Short

This occupation is found in the hair and beauty sector. The work environment is always customer facing, can be varied in size, style and ambiance, from a small micro salon to a large high street premises.

The broad purpose of the occupation is to provide a range of hairdressing services that meet client requirements, that are based on a comprehensive consultation, applicable industry tests, whilst maintaining exceptional client care skills, safe working practices, meeting legal, industry and organisation standards, procedures and protocols.

A Hairdressing Professional is creative, passionate, and driven professionals who work without supervision. They provide a quality service, whilst working to the highest standards and continuously developing their personal and professional skills. A Hairdressing Professional works in the hairdressing industry, which is one of the largest, most trusted and fashion forward professions. They take ownership of their work and client lists, accept responsibility, are proactive, flexible and adaptable, plan their work and time, they aim for excellence by taking exceptional pride in their work and industry.

In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with a wide and diverse range of clients, the salon team, other associated hair and beauty professionals. They should also be able to promote themselves, their organisation, products and services using a variety of channels. An employee in this occupation will be responsible for demonstrating industry standards of professionalism, values, behaviours, communication skills, teamwork, retail and selling skills for clients. Completing a range of hairdressing services to create a variety of looks.

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