Barber jobs in Finland
Barbers cut, trim, taper and style men's hair. They also remove facial hair by shaving the specific area. Barbers use tools such as scissors, clippers, razors and combs. They may offer additional services like shampooing, styling, coloring and performing scalp massages.
Barber – how much is the pay in Finland?
What the trade paid in 2024
| Median | 13.80 €/h |
|---|---|
| Bottom tenth | 10.56 €/h |
| Top tenth | 17.59 €/h |
| Employees | 2,502 |
Pay by sex, 2024
| Sex | Median | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 13.93 €/h | 2,103 |
| Men | 12.16 €/h | 399 |
Barber - Which skills are essential?
Style a person's hair using the appropriate techniques and products.
Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.
Regularly inspect and perform all required activities to maintain the equipment in functional order prior or after its use.
Make recommendations to customers about suitable hair styles, based on their preferences and your own professional judgment.
Use tools to cut, trim or shave hair, such as scissors, clippers, razors and combs.
Keep the highest possible customer service and make sure that the customer service is at all times performed in a professional way. Help customers or participants feel at ease and support special requirements.
Take the necessary precautions for storing, using and disposing chemical products.
The various techniques used for cutting and grooming male hairstyles and beards, such as shaping, graduating, and blending.
Market one's own strengths in terms of skills and knowledge.
Give attention to what other people say, patiently understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; able to listen carefully the needs of customers, clients, passengers, service users or others, and provide solutions accordingly.
Ability to interact effectively with other people.
Accept payments such as cash, credit cards and debit cards. Handle reimbursement in case of returns or administer vouchers and marketing instruments such as bonus cards or membership cards. Pay attention to safety and the protection of personal data.
Human hair, its composition and interaction with various chemicals, environment factors and health issues.
Shape, trim or shave beards and moustaches, using scissors and razors.
Keep abreast of current and future fashion trends, especially in hair styles.
The qualities and applications of various styling products used on different types of hair, such as curling creams, hairspray, shampoos, and conditioners.
Barber - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Maintain an overview of all the incoming tasks in order to prioritise the tasks, plan their execution, and integrate new tasks as they present themselves.
Sell various styling products used on different types of hair, such as curling creams, hairspray, shampoos and conditioners.
Command products from relevant suppliers to get convenient and profitable products to purchase.
Provide clients with head, hand, neck, facial or full body massages.
Manage the organisational, financial and day-to-day operation of a small-to-medium enterprise.
Build a lasting and meaningful relationship with suppliers and service providers in order to establish a positive, profitable and enduring collaboration, co-operation and contract negotiation.
Keep the working area and equipment clean and orderly.
Use shampoo to clean clients' hair and scalp, use hair conditioners to create volume or make hair more smooth and shiny and afterwards dry the hair with a blow dryer or a towel.
File and organise professional administration documents comprehensively, keep customer records, fill in forms or log books and prepare documents about company-related matter.
Accept, schedule and cancel appointments.
Oversee the selection, training, performance and motivation of staff.
Apply various techniques that can be used in the process of cutting a person's hair, such as layering, slicing and face framing. Give artists haircuts and shaves for stage performances.
Recommend and provide advice on cosmetic products based on the customer's personal preferences and needs and on the different product types and brands available.
Offer solutions for or ways to deal with hair problems, such as gray hair, hair loss, hair damage or greasy hair, or scalp problems such as dandruff or psoriasis.
Dye hair using a special solution to change its colour.
Prepare the invoice of goods sold or services provided, containing individual prices, the total charge, and the terms. Complete order processing for orders received via telephone, fax and internet and calculate the customer’s final bill.
Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving the performance of individuals and groups in organisational settings.
Keep written records of the amount of stock in storage, incoming and outgoing products required for the proper operation of services, repairs and maintenance tasks.