Scope of Profession - Hairstylist

In this section,

• “hair” means the hair on a human head and includes
  • beards,
  • mustaches,
  • wigs, and
  • hairpieces;
• “undertakings of the branch of the designated trade” means the following:
  • the cutting, shaving and trimming of hair;
  • the waving, curling and straightening of hair;
  • altering the natural colour of hair;
  • the styling of hair;
  • facial and scalp treatment and massage;
  • the servicing of wigs and hairpieces.

Undertakings and Activities

 When practicing or otherwise carrying out work in the undertakings of the branch of the designated trade, the following are activities within the hairstylist branch of the designated trade of hairstylist: 

• cutting, shaving and trimming of hair; 
• waving, curling and straightening of hair; 
• altering the natural colour of hair; 
• styling of hair; 
• performing facial and scalp treatment and massage; 
• servicing of wigs and hairpieces; 
• using hand and power-operated equipment in respect of hair; 
• using rinses, tints, bleaches, heat and chemicals in respect of hair; 
• testing and analyzing the hair and scalp for treatment; 
• using hand manipulation in respect of scalp treatments; 
• applying make-up; 
• cleansing and conditioning the hair and scalp.

Restricted Activities

The following activities, when performed within undertakings of the branch of the designated trade and by the specified classes of individuals, are restricted activities within the hairstylist branch of the designated trade of hairstylist:

• cutting, shaving and trimming of hair;
• waving, curling and straightening of hair;
• altering the natural colour of hair;
• styling of hair;
• performing facial and scalp treatment and massage;
• servicing of wigs and hairpieces;
• using hand and power‑operated equipment in respect of hair;
• using rinses, tints, bleaches, heat and chemicals in respect of hair;
• testing and analyzing the hair and scalp for treatment;
• using hand manipulation in respect of scalp treatments.