A Day in the Life
You cut, colour, and style hair for clients in a salon or hotel setting, consulting on looks, applying chemical treatments, and building a loyal customer base that drives repeat business.
- Consult clients on desired hairstyles, colour goals, and scalp/hair health
- Shampoo, condition, and treat hair before cutting or colouring
- Cut and shape hair using scissors, clippers, and razors
- Apply hair colour, bleach, highlights, and toners with precision
- Perform chemical treatments — perms, relaxers, keratin straightening
- Style hair using blow-dryers, curling tongs, flat irons, and setting techniques
- Recommend retail products for home hair care
- Sanitise tools and workstations between clients per health regulations
Work Environment
INDOORTeam: SMALLUNIFORMRemote: NONE
Hair salon or hotel spa environment — bright lighting, styling chairs, chemical product smells, and a steady flow of clients. In Sri Lanka, hairdressers work in standalone salons, hotel beauty departments, and freelance. Urban salons in Colombo operate 10–12-hour days, six days a week; tip income is significant.
Skills Required
Technical Skills
Precision hair cutting techniques (scissor-over-comb, point cutting)Hair colouring — foiling, balayage, ombre, grey blendingChemical treatments — perming, relaxing, keratin treatmentBlow-drying and thermal stylingScalp treatments and trichology basics
Soft Skills
Active listening and client consultationAttention to detail and aesthetic senseTime management — managing back-to-back appointmentsPatience and empathy with nervous clientsSales skills for retail product recommendation
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