| Occupation Title | HAIRDRESSER |
| ANZSCO Code | 391111 |
| Occupations in this Group | 391111 Hairdresser |
| Description | Cuts, styles, colours, straightens and permanently waves hair, and treats hair and scalp conditions. |
| Skill Level | 3 |
| Specialisation | Barber |
| Occupation List | Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) |
| Combined list of eligible skilled occupations for subclasses 457 and 186 | |
| Caveat | Excludes positions that do not require a minimum of two years relevant work experience. |
| Caveat Relevant ‘note’ no. in instrument | 1 |
| Tasks | -providing advice on hair care, beauty products and hairstyles |
| -shampooing hair and conditioning scalps | |
| -colouring, straightening and permanently waving hair with chemical solutions | |
| -cutting hair with scissors, clippers and razors | |
| -styling hair into dreadlocks and braids and adding hair extensions | |
| -shaving and trimming beards and moustaches | |
| -cleaning work areas and sanitising instruments | |
| -arranging appointments and collecting payments | |
| -may clean, colour, cut and style wigs and hairpieces | |
| Skills Assessment Authority | Trades Recognition Australia |
| Related Occupations | None |
| State Sponsorship Options | Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) Sponsorship |
| Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) Sponsorship | |
| English Requirements | Competent English (e.g. IELTS: at least 6 in each skill) |