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A Stylist provides a range of hairdressing services at a hair salon. You might discuss hair care options with your clients and offer various cut, colour and styling treatments. Stylists might also provide specialist hair services and cater for special events like weddings or school formals.
Stylists should have excellent personal skills and be able to provide good customer service. It’s important that you can communicate well and understand your clients’ needs. Stylists should be up to date with current hair trends and have well developed styling skills. You’ll need to be organised and able to manage your time well.
There are 3 courses available for people who want to become a Stylist.
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The 10827NAT Diploma of Styling (Fashion, Image and Media) is a head start into a glamorous career as a fashion stylist. This nationally recognised diploma will teach you how to work with clients and recommend fashions, accessories, hair and beauty products according to their body shape and personality. In this fun course, not only will you learn how to dress models, style hair, and design make-up, you’ll also get the skills you need to set up and manage your own personal styling business. Sound fabulous? Enquire now for the full list of study modules and course enrolment opportunities near you..
Average duration: 12 months.
Get the skills you need to make your mark in the world of fashion with the 10871NAT Diploma of Fashion Styling. This nationally recognised diploma will give you the skills and confidence you need to style models and clients for business, social media, fashion editorial, TV and media. The course is hands-on and during your studies you’ll be planning and styling photo shoots, researching design trends, exploring the use of colour, and learning how to network like a boss. You’ll graduate ready for a fashion styling career position or consultancy. Enquire now for the full list of study units, fashion career outcomes, and the latest enrolment opportunities in your area..
Are you a qualified hairdresser and ready to level-up your cutting and colouring technique? Try the Certificate SHB40216 IV in Hairdressing. This nationally recognised training course is completed over 6 months and introduces the latest hairdressing trends (and techniques) in freehand clipping, chemical reformation, creative colouring and lightening. The course also covers makeup services, product sales, and salon leadership. Enquire now for the full list of study units and upcoming enrolment dates. .
Average duration: 6 months.
In Australia, a full time Stylist generally earns $1,340 per week ($69,680 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The number of people working in this industry has grown strongly in recent years. There are currently 73,300 people employed in this job role in Australia compared to 57,400 five years ago. Stylists may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
A Graduate Certificate in Hairdressing Creative Leadership is an ideal qualification if you’re interested in working as a Stylist. You’ll learn about current and future design trends, develop techniques for original hair designs and be able to produce innovative hairdressing concepts for special events.
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Here are some potential career pathways within hairdressing. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Hairdressing
Barber
$1,025 weekly pay
Salon Assistant
$850 weekly pay
Hairdresser
Salon Manager
$1,340 weekly pay
Stylist
Learn more about Stylist courses in your area.