Hairstylists and Barbers
Job description
These individuals cut and style hair. They also sell hair products. They are self-employed or work in:
- Hair salons and barber shops
- Health care facilities
- Theatres
- Film or television studios
Environment
- Controlled ambient temperature
- Equipment, machinery, tools
- Odours
- Humidity
Main tasks
- Suggest or determine hairstyles according to client instructions and preferences.
- Wash and rinse hair, as required.
- Perm and set hair.
- Decolorize, dye, and highlight hair.
- Analyze hair and scalp and give or recommend treatments.
- Lay, clean, and style wigs, hairpieces, and extensions.
- Schedule appointments and order supplies, as required.
- Act as a judge, as required, in contests.
- Cut and trim hair according to customer’s instructions and preferences.
- Shave and trim beards and moustaches, as required.
Advancement and mobility
- Qualified Hairstylists receive a Red Seal endorsement upon successful completion of the Interprovincial Examination.
Hourly wage
The hourly wage is calculated by averaging wages from 2020 to 2022.- Minimum
- $15.25
- Median
- $16.00
- Maximum
- $25.00
Job prospects for 2022-2026
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Job prospects for 2022-2026
Job prospects
All of Québec
Good
All of Québec
Non available
Total jobs for 2021
All of Québec
22,000
All of Québec
na
Gender distribution
All of Québec
Not available.
- 86% Female
- 14% Male
Not available.
- 86% Female
- 14% Male
Job types
All of Québec
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
Yearly wage on 2015
All of Québec
$18,000
All of Québec
Other characteristics
All of Québec
- Non traditional for men
- None
All of Québec
- Non traditional for men
- None
Sectors of activity
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 8196% of jobs
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NAICS 44, 451% of jobs
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NAICS 621, 622, 6231% of jobs
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NAICS 5413, 54140% of jobs
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NAICS 510% of jobs
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Others2% of jobs
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 8196% of jobs
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NAICS 44, 451% of jobs
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NAICS 621, 622, 6231% of jobs
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NAICS 5413, 54140% of jobs
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NAICS 510% of jobs
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Others2% of jobs