Scope of Profession - Barber

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 cutting, shaving and trimming of hair.

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 that barber branch of the designated trade of hairstylist: 

• cutting, shaving and trimming of hair; 
• using hand and power-operated equipment in respect of hair; 
• testing and analyzing the hair and scalp for treatment; 
• using hand manipulation in respect of scalp treatments; 
• 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 barber branch of the designated trade of hairstylist:

• cutting, shaving and trimming of hair;
• using hand and power‑operated equipment in respect of hair;
• testing and analyzing the hair and scalp for treatment;
• using hand manipulation in respect of scalp treatments.