HAIRDRESSERS

The Hairdresser will work on principal and supporting Actors, using detailed continuity notes and consulting with Heads of Department (either the Make-up and Hair Designer, or the Chief Hairdresser). Primary duties and responsibilities will be to:

• Prepare performers' hair and scalp in advance, noting any allergies or sensitivities and reporting them to appropriately qualified personnel

• Use chemical solutions to administer hair and scalp treatments

• Wash, cut, blow-dry and style hair to create specific designs

• Repair, alter and dress wigs and hairpieces

• Oversee hair continuity during shoots, accompanying performers onto set and ensuring that continuity notes are maintained by taking length measurements and photographs

• Wash out products from, and condition, performers' hair

• Ensure that wigs are cleaned and prepared for further use

• May be required to assist with any subsequent publicity shots

Key qualifications and competencies include:

• Certification/ license in Cosmetology 

• At least 5 years’ experience in commercials, fashion or television 

• Experience in theatre or with wig makers is preferable

• Hairdressing skills including: cutting, waving, straightening, colouring, perming, setting, applying extensions, braiding, shaving 

• Experience altering, setting, dressing, and applying wigs and hairpieces 

• Understanding of hair plots within the scripts

• Knowledge of period hair styles and contemporary look

• Keen eye for detail to oversee continuity 

• Excellent organisational skills 

• Knowledge of the Health and Safety laws and procedures when dealing with different substances, materials, and scalp reactions 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.