performance hairdresser
Performance hairdressers assist and support artists before, during and after the performance to ensure the hairdressing is in line with the artistic vision of the stage director and the artistic team. They maintain, check and repair wigs and assist with quick changes.
Also called: hair & wig stylist, event hair stylist, hair and wig stylist, hair artist, hair & wig artist, hair and wig artist
- 13
- essential skills
- 13
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 5141
- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- wig and hairpiece maker9 skills in common
- instrument technician8 skills in common
- make-up artist8 skills in common
- performance flying director8 skills in common
- performance video operator8 skills in common
- prop master/prop mistress8 skills in common
- puppet designer8 skills in common
- scenic painter8 skills in common
Essential skills
13- adapt to artists' creative demands
- apply hair cutting techniques
- hair
- maintain wigs
- meet deadlines
- perform quick hair changeovers
- prepare personal work environment
- safeguard artistic quality of performance
- translate artistic concepts to technical designs
- understand artistic concepts
- work ergonomically
- work safely with chemicals
- work with respect for own safety
Optional skills
13- advise client on technical possibilities
- create wigs
- decide on wig making process
- design make-up effects
- develop professional network
- document your own practice
- draw make-up sketches
- dye wigs
- keep personal administration
- manage consumables stock
- manage personal professional development
- prevent fire in a performance environment
- work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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