Do you have that knack for hair? Are you the person who always does their friends' hair? When it’s special occasion time, are your friends asking you to do their hair? Maybe it's your hair that receives constant compliments from people. If these things are happening you’ve definitely got a knack for hair. If you love it, why not become it? Here’s a few tips on how to become a hairdresser and the rewards you’ll get from a hairdressing career.

Get Qualified

The best place to start is with the Certificate III in Hairdressing SHB20416. This is an entry-level qualification. Of all the qualifications needed to become a hairdresser in Australia the Cert III Hairdressing will teach you everything you need to know to become a qualified hairdresser. You can complete our Cert III hairdressing in 18 months and be job ready, earning award wage on graduation. There is also the option to complete as an apprentice over 3 years. As an apprentice you will work your way through different hairdressing and award pay levels over a longer time.

What are the Benefits of a Hairdressing Career?

1. Creative Expression

There are so many different trending cuts and colours every year. No two days of hairdressing are ever the same. As popular culture and fashion trends change you will continue to learn new skills, and this will continue throughout your whole career. You may take it a step further into the fashion world and the world of the Avant Garde. There are many professional hair competitions out there like the Australian Hair Industry Awards that give you the chance to really show off your creative flair.

2. Super Social

A knack for hair and a love of people is the perfect combination. You will work every day with people who will become regular clients. You will build relationships with long-term clients sometimes getting to know their whole family, celebrating births and special occasions. It is a well-known phenomenon that people will tell their hairdresser more than they would tell anyone else. Expect to build strong relationships with your clients, that can last through several generations.

3. Flexible Working

You have so many options when you become a qualified hairdresser. You can choose to work full-time or part-time in a salon 9am – 5pm with extended hours for late night trade and weekends. You might like more flexibility and decide to visit clients in their home as a mobile hairdresser or in your own home salon on an appointment basis only. Appointment basis allows you to juggle family commitments, including children and childcare. Perhaps you will choose to start your own small business and be your own boss.

4. Be Your Own Boss

If you have had business experience in the past you might be ready to graduate with your Cert III in Hairdressing and jump into your own salon. Many hairdressers spend some time working in a salon and gaining experience in the trade, customer service and the daily operations of a business. You will know when you are ready for the next challenge as you start to look for more responsibility or are assigned more responsibility. You can then develop your skills by completing the Diploma of Salon Management SHB50216. This qualification in management is a great option as you grow and develop personally through your career into a management or salon owner role.

Ready to take your knack for hair to the next level? Now you have an idea of how to become a qualified hairdresser. Get started! Enrol in the Certificate III in Hairdressing or Certificate III in Barbering at Demi International Now.