Barbers have licensed hair professionals that cut, color, shampoo, condition, and style hair of mostly male clientele. Barbers also shave, trim, and style facial hair, such as beards and mustaches, give hot wax and lather treatments and administer facial and scalp treatments.
Barber Duties
Welcome clients to the barber shop
Listen to client's requests and recommend hairstyles according to current male hairstyles trends and clients personal preference
Recognize hair problems and suggest appropriate treatments
Put protective cloths around clients' shoulders
Professional usage of tools as scissors, clippers, razors, combs, hairdryer
Wash, massage scalp, cut, trim, curl, color, or straighten and style hair using clippers, combs, scissors, and other equipment
Blow-dry hair and make a final styling
Apply lather and shave beards, mustaches, necks, and temple hair contours, using razors
Deliver hot towel service on the face to open pores
Shape up and trim mustaches and beards with scissors
Give client mirror to check color/cut
Provide skincare and nail treatments
Apply solutions to hair for therapeutic or styling purposes
Use cleansing or conditioning agents to client hair, scalp, or skin
Deliver face, neck, and scalp relaxing massages
Provide cosmetic advice for clients
Educate clients about the benefits of other barber shop services
Emphasize professional hair and beard products benefits and assist clients in the selection of retail products for their hair care needs
Consult clients and advise them of home hair and beard care needs
Form bonds with loyal customers and remember their hairstyle preferences
Maintains service quality by following standards of the barbershop
Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments
Maintain hygiene and cleanliness in the barbershop
Schedule clients or cancel appointments at the clients' request
Receive payment from customers for services
Record notes of work done, products used and fees charged after each visit
Perform administrative duties such as hiring and supervising personnel
Maintain the safety of clients by applying standards of the barbershop and legal regulations
Anticipate product inventories required for the next period