What is a professional hairstylist?
Nature of the profession
A hairstylist is a professional who primarily works in fashion and production environments. They collaborate closely with designers, directors, and stylists to create hairstyles that precisely meet the aesthetic and technical needs of each project. Whether for a photo shoot, a film shoot, or a fashion event, the hairstylist must be able to create complex hairstyles, often under pressure.
Work environments
Our hairstylists are versatile and can work in various settings, each presenting specific challenges and requirements:
- Film studios: Creating hairstyles for actors, often requiring quick adjustments between takes.
- TV sets: Maintaining hairstyle continuity for shows and series.
- Fashion events: Preparing models for runway shows and photo shoots, often in very dynamic conditions and under tight deadlines.
- VIP events: Styling celebrities or executives before public events.
- Beauty events: Working for beauty brands, public animations, or product presentations.
- Public events: Preparing guests and personalities for galas, ceremonies, festivals, and sporting events.
- Professional events: Hair styling for conferences, corporate parties, product launches, and business meetings.
- Fashion Week: Hair styling for models, guests, and VIPs during fashion shows and related events, ensuring unique and impeccable looks.
- Photo shoots: Hair styling for advertising campaigns, editorials, catalogs, lookbooks, corporate portraits, and branding photos.
- Film and video shoots: Hair styling for short and feature films, corporate videos, as well as special effects requiring spectacular transformations.
- Private clients: Hair styling for weddings, private events at home, and personalized hair styling courses for custom looks tailored to every occasion.
Skills and qualities of a hairstylist
Technical skills
Our hairstylists possess advanced technical skills essential to meet the demands of each project:
- Hairstyling techniques: Mastery of cuts, hairstyles, and techniques for all hair types (straight, curly, frizzy, coily).
- High-fashion hairstyling: Creating unique and avant-garde styles for fashion shows.
- Hair styling: Collaborating with stylists and makeup artists to harmonize the overall appearance.
Personal qualities
Personal qualities are crucial for excelling as a hairstylist:
- Creativity: Ability to innovate and propose original styles tailored to specific requests.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to quickly adjust to changes and unforeseen events on set.
- Attention to detail: Precision and rigor to ensure impeccable results.
- Stress management: Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
Rates for a hairstylist
Constraints reminder
The profession of a hairstylist presents several constraints and challenges:
- Hours: Often irregular working hours, including early morning or late evening calls.
- Stress: Pressure to produce perfect results quickly.
- Physical demands: Demanding work requiring long hours standing and repetitive movements.
- Unpredictability of freelancing: Unpredictable nature of assignments and the need to manage inactive periods.
Rates
The rates for a hairstylist's services can vary based on several factors:
- Average rate: Generally, rates can range from €50 to €200 per hour, depending on the complexity and duration of the project.
- Variations by experience and sector: Hairstylists with a strong reputation or working on major projects may charge higher rates. Rates can also fluctuate depending on the sector and specific project requirements.
To book our hairstylist services or for additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our team is ready to bring its expertise and creativity to make your project a resounding success.
