What skills do you need to be a hairstylist?

The Bureau of Labor Statistics also cites the knowledge and skills a stylist will need to succeed. These skills include creativity, customer service, listening skills, physical endurance, order, and time management. We've added patience, self-confidence and the ability to sell salon products. The Bureau of Labor Statistics also cites 8 skills a stylist will need to succeed.

These 6 skills include creativity, customer service, listening skills, physical endurance, order, and time management. There are also two skills that are vitally important for stylists to succeed: active listening and problem solving. Courses can be taken part time or full time, and levels 1 and 2 cover the essential skills to become a qualified stylist. Level 3 of NVQ is about the skills needed to assume more senior management roles.

NVQ levels 2 and 3 in barbering are also available, covering men's hairdressing skills. Everyone, from the youngest stylist to me, needs to continue to develop their skills.