By: Marlana Presznyak

1. Being a Hair Dresser! By: Marlana Presznyak

2. What do they do? • Hairdressers study the new client's face, hair and scalp. They determine whether it is thick and heavy or whether it needs a perm for more body. • When a change of color is desired, the hair is tinted or highlighted. • The hair is cut to the agreed length and form, curled and died. • The hair is then blow-dried and combed to create a specific style or look.

3. Workingconditions: • 8 hours a day 5-6 days a week - full time. Clothing required? Hours expected to work? • You usually have to wear black, if working for someone. • If you work for yourself you can wear whatever you want! Other info: • You work indoors. • There are a few risks of injuries, such as cutting yourself with scissors or getting chemicals like bleach on yourself while bleaching hair.

4. Salary! • Hairdressers usually make 10-20 dollars an hour if working for someone. • If you own your own business you make whatever you charge someone for an appointment. • Hairdressers make around $25 000-$40 000 a year full time.  $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

5. Future Outlook: • Competition is high when wanting to be a hairdresser in this economy. But people are always going to need hairdressers no matter what! If I can’t find someone to work for or a company, I can always open my own salon!

6. Education: • You can call the National Apprenticeships Helpline and an Apprenticeship. • This can vary from 1-5 years. • It is dependent on the contract you have drawn up with your employer and on your own ability. • It’s usually $5000-$10,000 a year. • You can also go to University, you usually need grade 10 math, and you obviously need to be graduated. 

7. Why I’m interested in this career: • I’m interested in this career because it’s something I’ve always wanted to do. I’m very into style, and hair and all of that stuff, and I love styling and cutting hair. I cut my sisters hair all the time, and I’m getting better at it! I have tons of fun doing it, and I enjoy it a lot. 