hair stylist
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.
Also called: hair & wig stylist, hair stylist & make up artist, hair and wig stylist, hair artist, hair & wig artist, hair and wig artist
- 16
- essential skills
- 14
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- make-up artist8 skills in common
- performance lighting director7 skills in common
- sound editor6 skills in common
- video and motion picture editor6 skills in common
- art director5 skills in common
- costume maker5 skills in common
- director of photography5 skills in common
- set builder5 skills in common
Essential skills
16- analyse a script
- analyse the need for technical resources
- apply hair cutting techniques
- consult with production director
- dye hair
- ensure continuous styling of artists
- familiarise with personal directing styles
- finish project within budget
- follow directions of the artistic director
- follow work schedule
- hairdressing
- keep up with trends
- perform quick hair changeovers
- style hair
- translate artistic concepts to technical designs
- work safely with chemicals
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