Hairdressing

The competition tasks are based on the requirements and criteria of ”Excellent” in the Vocational qualification in Hairdressing and Beauty Care, competence area of Barbering and Hairdressing and on the requirements of working life for a young employee. The qualification name is barber and/or hairdresser.

A barber and a hairdresser are required to provide a wide range of services related to the treatment of hair and beard. As well as customer service skills, a good product knowledge and considering the work safety and customer safety belong to the core competency of the profession. The entrepreneurship is emphasized, too.

The competition tasks are based on the qualification requirements and correspond to the skills, needed in the working life. The competition tasks can be utilised in a vocational skills demonstration.

The competition is individual.

Competence areas of Hairdressing

• selling and customer-oriented service in hair and beauty care field
• hair dressing services
• barber services
• festive and themed hairdo services
• hair dying
• hair texture services.

A successful competitor is also able to:

• manage the technical expertise and artistic skills in a hairdresser’s and a barber’s work
• plan and implement the tasks independently
• manage customer service
• sell and market products and services
• manage the theory, which gives directions to work
• consider the safety, hygiene and ergonomics of the work
• consider economic matters and sustainable development
• manage ethical and aesthetic matters in working.

• The Skill Steering Group will be appointed during autumn 2025.