What skills do I need to be a hairdresser?

What skills do I need to be a hairdresser?

Trevor Sorbie (Director) gives expert video advice on: What skills do I need to be a hairdresser?; Is it best to be trained at a college or a hair salon?; What makes a successful hairdresser? and more...

To be a hairdresser, you have to really enjoy communicating with people. I think you have to have people skills, I think you also have to be somewhat creative, because hairdressing is a very creative job, and I think you have to have a very good sense of fashion. These are the three most important skills you need to be a hairdresser.