- Keep work stations clean and sanitize tools, such as scissors and combs.
- Bleach, dye, or tint hair, using applicator or brush.
- Cut, trim and shape hair or hairpieces, based on customers' instructions, hair type, and facial features, using clippers, scissors, trimmers and razors.
- Schedule client appointments.
- Update and maintain customer information
Hairdresser | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Hairdressers cut, colour and shape clients' hair to create the look they want.
Hairdressers typically work around 37 to 40 hours per week.
As a Hairdresser you will typically work evenings / weekends.
This occupation tends to be:
- Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
- Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations
| Average salary |
| 18,347 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Hairdresser
Big gender gap
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22,041 GBP
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17,431 GBP
Average salary for part-time Hairdresser
Average salary for full-time Hairdresser
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9,953 GBP
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9,874 GBP
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10,600 GBP
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18,347 GBP
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17,431 GBP
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22,041 GBP
Salary over time for Hairdresser
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14,787 GBP
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14,731 GBP
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15,219 GBP
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15,414 GBP
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16,233 GBP
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17,609 GBP
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18,347 GBP
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15,829 GBP
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18,290 GBP
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Future outlook for Hairdressers
Balanced outlook
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Balanced outlook
3% yearly wage growth (on average)
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Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Hairdresser and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
Things to highlight for your Hairdresser interview
Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
