Hairdresser and barber, Kaikuti makawe
Also known as
- Hair stylist, men's hairdresser, women's hairdresser, assistant hairdresser, hair colour technician, hair braider, hair cutter
Hairdressers cut, style and colour hair, and barbers shave and trim hair, moustaches and beards.
Duration
2:00 mins
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$24 to $32
Most common
$41
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax

Hairdressers and barbers
- usually work regular business hours but may work evenings and weekends
- usually work in hair salons or barbershops
- need to be creative, methodical and communicate well
Tasks
- clean facilities or work areas
- clean tools or equipment
- apply solutions to hair for therapeutic or cosmetic purposes
- groom wigs or hairpieces
- trim client hair
- schedule appointments
- maintain client information or service records
- sell products or services
- promote products, services, or programmes
- demonstrate activity techniques or equipment use
Practical
Social
Enterprising
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually learn on the job to become a hairdresser or barber and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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