inquiry presentation bds

1. Hairdressing Definition The hair and beauty industries are the most creative and people focused industries to work in. “It’s all about making people look and feel great.”

2. Skillsrequired You must have the desire and a genuine interest in hairdressing. An eye for detail, a keen interest in fashion and creativity. Being sociable and outgoing also helps as you will be meeting lots of different people. Honesty, reliability, punctuality, motivation and being well groomed are very important. You will also need at least three years secondary and/or tertiary education. A good level of mathematics, art, English and communication skills are important.

3. Qualifications National Certificate in Salon Support National Certificate in Professional Hairdressing National Certificate in Hairdressing (Advanced Cutting) National Certificate in Hairdressing (Advanced Colouring) National Certificate in Hairdressing (Management

4. Training 3 years on the job training (work in a salon full time and study 1 day a week at training provider) or 2 yrs full time study Then you will need to work in a salon for 1 year to build up a clientele before sitting your final exams.

5. Types of jobs Ladies hair stylist Barber Lecturer Sales rep Technicians Session work (platform stylist, stagework) Work all over the world Own or manage a salon Train future apprentices Work in films, TV, magazines or fashion shows Work on cruise ships or resorts

6. Contribution to society We make people look beautiful We give people an outlet to express themselves We keep peoples appearance clean and tidy

7. References My mum-Senior lecturer at school of hair and beauty, Manukau Institute of technology http://www.hito.org.nz/