Hairdresser Jobs That You Could Apply For

Have you always pictured yourself working as a hairdresser? If this is the career you want to make progress in, you might find it worthwhile to look through the range of hairdresser jobs you can get in South Africa today. This will give you a better idea of what you might be doing in the near future.

1 - Apprentice hairdresser

It is worth looking out for these positions as they provide a good entry into hairdressing. The idea is simple – you work in a salon while studying to qualify as a hairdresser. This means you not only get instruction in the theory you need, you also get practical on the job training. Many apprenticeships lead to a permanent hairdressing position with the salon you take the apprenticeship position at.

2 - Qualified hairdresser

If you see this vacancy advertised anywhere, you will know you must be fully qualified in order to apply. This is a good way of distinguishing between trainee positions and those that require a qualified hairdresser.

The job itself can vary in terms of earnings, so it is wise to check the details of any qualified hairdresser jobs you find. In some cases you will rent a chair in a salon and you’ll be required to find your own clients to fill your days. Sometimes this type of vacancy will ask for you to have your own client list before you apply.

In other cases you will receive a basic wage for working at a salon and then a commission on top. As you can see there is some variety in this profession so consider what type of job would suit you best and look for appropriate vacancies.

3 - Senior stylist

The word stylist is often interchangeable with hairdresser, but in some cases an advert will call for a senior stylist. This will require experience in the profession so it is a job you should aspire to further on in your career. Seniority comes with experience and depending on the salon you may also be required to support and assist younger members of staff. Some jobs will ask you to have an established clientele before you apply too.

4 - Self employed hairdresser

Working in a hairdresser’s is not the only route that is open to you once you learn how to cut hair. You may choose to become self employed, in which case you have two choices. You can either set up your own salon or you can become a hairdresser. The latter option would require you to have your own transport and to visit clients in their homes. This can be useful for those who don’t like or don’t want to travel, and you may also find you can take on many bridal hair bookings.

As you can see hairdressing holds many job opportunities for those who are qualified to take them. Hairdressing training are always quite easy to find, so no matter where you are in South Africa this could be the ideal career for you to pursue.