Currently, the profession of hairdresser is very popular. The client, choosing a master, ultimately wants to get a result that will satisfy him in all respects. But not every hairdresser is able to perform work at a high level, so in this profession there are categories that allow you to achieve a higher level of professionalism. In this article we will analyze the categories and characteristics of this profession.
What is a discharge?
The main part of the inhabitants, planning to visit a hairdresser, does not think about his qualifications, but at the same time wants to get the desired result. Not every master can complete the task due to the fact that his level of professionalism is insufficient. In this case, you can go through additional training to achieve higher skill.
A discharge is a stage of professional experience of hairdressers corresponding to a certain level of requirements. Let's get acquainted with the existing bits in more detail.
Qualification Characteristics
After taking courses or after graduating from an educational institution with the teaching of hairdressing, newly graduated graduates receive a diploma testifying to the completion of courses with the 3rd category. Actually, this category indicates the level of skill of the specialist. Having 3 category, the hairdresser can carry out the following list of works:
- perform basic haircuts of a simple type, square, cascade and others;
- make updated haircuts based on 5 basic ones with the ability to improve and style if necessary;
- style hair using special forceps or create voluminous hairstyles with a hairdryer;
- dye hair, mainly using one color;
- highlight hair with a hat or foil;
- twist curls with curlers;
- curl curls using a chemical solution;
- create hairstyles, performing the usual braiding of braids, styling, curling curls.
Masters of 4 categories have advanced knowledge in the field of makeup. Such hairdressers can perform the following work:
- make topical haircuts (such as commercial, classic, square with a leg, etc.);
- dye hair in separate strands using foil;
- to simulate various types of haircuts;
- create themed hairstyles by decorating curls with flowers, ribbons and other similar accessories;
- style your hair using a hairdryer and using your hands.
Professionals with 5 categories can work in high-class beauty salons. Such masters are in tireless creative search and study of the most modern trends. They are able to perform unique haircuts. It will not be difficult for them to create a hairstyle for an event of the highest level.
The master of the highest category in hairdressing is a hairdresser-fashion designer. Professionals of this level work in eminent beauty salons. Such masters are virtuosos of hairdressing, who can create stunning masterpieces on their hair.
The title of fashion designer is awarded for achievements in hairdressing.
How to increase?
Any hairdresser knows how to cut hair. So, coping well with women's haircuts, men's or children's options may not work at all. In order to be able to professionally serve any category of customers, you will have to upgrade your qualifications. For this, there are training centers, after training in which each hairdresser is given a certain category.
To get 3rd grade, you need to graduate from a state educational institution: college or college. You can also study at a training center for hairdressers, licensed, where a private school diploma is issued. The term of study in these institutions is 1 year. Before entering such centers it is imperative to study the license to ensure that the information on the title page indicates the profession of a hairdresser.
As for grade 4, you can take courses in both public and private educational institutions. At these courses they will talk about methods of washing and massaging the head, types of hair styling, curling technology with chemical agents, types of hair coloring, methods of haircuts in a salon, and ethics in the professional field. To get the 4th category, you should study at least 240 hours and practice with the chair for an average of 1 year.
To rise from the 4th to the 5th category, it is required to practice at least two years and undergo training for 240 hours.
In addition to the ability to cut and do hairstyles, the hairdresser must be a creative person, pre-imagining the finished result. To do this, you will have to include all your imagination and do the work for the benefit of the client.
An important quality in this profession is the patience of the master, because some hairstyles require a long lead time and long standing.
Despite the complexity of the hairstyle, you should try to do your job quickly, of course, not at the expense of quality, after all, slow execution will affect the number of haircuts or styling done. Otherwise, instead of 5-7 hairstyles, it will be possible to have time to complete only 2-3, which will be financially unprofitable.
Also a good master must be able to calculate the time it takes to perform a particular servicein order to avoid delay in customer waiting. When it comes to servicing a bride or graduate, where everything is calculated by the minute, being late is unacceptable.
The hairdresser must have sociability, since to do the work it will be necessary to discuss with the client his wishes and suggestions or other interesting topics, because the more sociable the hairdresser will be, the more disposition he will earn for himself and in the future will acquire a large number of regular customers.
