hairdressing
The processes of washing, cutting, curling, and arranging hair.
Hair stylists wash, dry, cut and style the hair of singers and presenters and various types of actors, including stage, movie, tv and music video actors. They work together with the art director to design the look of every person. Hair stylists also dress wigs and hairpieces. They standby during these artistic activities to touch up the actors' hair or wigs.
Competences and skills
30 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
1 competenceEssential skills and competences 15 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
7 competencesanalyse a script
Break down a script by analysing the dramaturgy, form, themes and structure of a script. Conduct relevant research if necessary.
analyse the need for technical resources
Define and make a list of the required resources and equipment based on the technical needs of the production.
apply hair cutting techniques
Apply various techniques that can be used in the process of cutting a person's hair, such as layering, slicing and face framing. Give artists haircuts and shaves for stage performances.
consult with production director
Consult with the director, producer and clients throughout the production and post-production process.
familiarise with personal directing styles
Understand and analyse the behaviour of specific directors.
perform quick hair changeovers
Quickly make changes to a performer's hairstyle during a performance.
work safely with chemicals
Take the necessary precautions for storing, using and disposing chemical products.
Cross-sector
8 competencesdye hair
Dye hair using a special solution to change its colour.
ensure continuous styling of artists
Ensure that artists are consistently styled during the production of a motion picture. Make sure that their look remains the same.
finish project within budget
Make sure to stay within budget. Adapt work and materials to budget.
follow directions of the artistic director
Follow the instructions of the director while understanding his creative vision.
follow work schedule
Manage the sequence of activities in order to deliver completed work on agreed deadlines by following a work schedule.
keep up with trends
Monitor and follow new trends and developments in specific sectors.
style hair
Style a person's hair using the appropriate techniques and products.
translate artistic concepts to technical designs
Cooperate with the artistic team in order to facilitate the transition from the creative vision and its artistic concepts to a technical design.
Optional knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencehistory of hair styles
The various styles and techniques of doing hair throughout history.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
2 competenceslighting techniques
The characteristics of techniques used to create atmospheres and effects on camera or on stage; the equipment required and appropriate setup to use.
photography
Art and practice of creating aesthetically appealing images by recording light or electromagnetic radiation.
Optional skills and competences 11 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
6 competencescreate wigs
Design and maintain wigs and hairpieces.
decide on wig making process
Decide on what materials and techniques to use for performance wigs, and document the decision.
dye wigs
Apply dyes to wigs to obtain the desired colour.
maintain wigs
Organise, maintain and repair wigs and hairpieces. Use special shampoos, conditioners and combs. Store wigs in a safe environment.
manage technical resources stock
Manage and monitor technical resources stock to ensure that production demands and deadlines can be met at all times.
work with the director of photography
Work with the director of photography on the artistic and creative vision that needs to be followed during production of a movie or theatre production.
Cross-sector
5 competencesattend rehearsals
Attend rehearsals in order to adapt sets, costumes, make-up, lighting, camera set up, etc.
design hair style
Design the styles of hair based on the preference of the customer or on the creative vision of the director.
draft styling schedule
Draft the schedule to indicate where, when, and how the actors should be styled.
manage consumables stock
Manage and monitor consumables stock to ensure that the production demands and deadlines can be met at all times.
order supplies
Command products from relevant suppliers to get convenient and profitable products to purchase.