5. THE IMPORTANCE OF TRAINING

The profession of hairdresser is a technical and artistic profession. To practice it, you will need to complete a course at a hairdressing school and obtain your diploma.
Subsequently, it is essential to continue training, because fashion is continually evolving.
Your client’s demands will also evolve according to trends, and you will need to know how to meet their expectations to gain their loyalty. Training for professional hairdressers can be offered by specialized training centers, hair product brands, academies, among others.

The benefits of professional training :

Stay informed : You will stay informed of current trends, new techniques, and also innovations in the hair products you will use in the salon.

Motivation : Attending trainings periodically is very motivating because it allows you to meet other hairdressers and share your experiences. You will increase your self-confidence because you will fully master the techniques requested by your clients.

Career success : Being well trained in new trends will boost your career. You will build loyalty among your clients and will be able to increase your clientele thanks to recommendations. The more knowledge you have, the more interesting job opportunities you will have.

Hair Salon Development : If you decide to own a hair salon, regular professional training for you or your employees will help improve your salon’s reputation. You will be able to offer innovative services that will allow you to differentiate yourself from the competition.

Activity : Confirm your professional orientation

As you may have seen, the profession of hairdresser offers multiple possible orientations. If you want to confirm your orientation, you can contact hairdressers to ask them the following questions :

– Why did you choose this profession ?
– What courses have you taken ?
– What is your favorite specialty ?
– In your opinion, what skills are required for each specialty ? – I want to be a hairdresser, what advice could you give me ?