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Overview
Hair stylists wash, dry, cut and style hair for singers, presenters and actors, working with the artistic director to create looks for stage, film, television or music video production.
In job descriptions, look for scripts, rehearsals, quick changeovers, wigs, hairpieces, hair cutting, dyeing, continuity, styling schedules, consumables stock and collaboration with directors or photography teams.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
Hair stylists in productions prepare looks for performers before filming, broadcast, stage work or music videos. They wash, dry, cut, style, prepare wigs and stay nearby for continuity and quick touch-ups.
Skills and specializations
Useful strengths include hair cutting, dyeing, wig creation, script analysis, rehearsal attendance, quick changeovers, styling schedules and following the artistic director. Continuity matters because hair must match the scene, shot or performance.
Salary context
Salary context depends on production type, schedule pressure, wig work, artistic responsibility, number of performers, continuity demands, consumables management and whether the role is project-based or attached to a production team. This guide does not provide salary amounts.
Career paths
Career paths can move toward lead hair stylist, wig specialist, make-up and hair coordination, production design support, fashion or photo shoots, touring productions or department management.
Good to know
Check whether vacancies mention theatre, film, television, music video, rehearsals, wigs, quick changes or continuity. This role is different from ordinary salon work because timing, direction and production look are central.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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Alternative labels
Occupation group
hairdresser (5141.1)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/82dea303-26e1-4bbc-a07c-cff3cac6b50e |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 5141.1.3 |
| ISCO group | 5141 |
| Concept type | Occupation |