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Hairdresser Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Friseur/in

Hairdresser is a recognized vocational training profession in the skilled crafts sector, lasting 3 years. During the training, you will learn everything about haircutting, styling, coloring, and comprehensive customer consultation. You will be able to implement individual customer wishes and consider current trends.

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What you do

  • Wash, care for, cut, and style hair
  • Advise customers on hairstyles, hair colors, and care products
  • Dye, tint, and highlight hair
  • Perform scalp and hair treatments
  • Schedule appointments and organize the salon
  • Sell hairdressing products and operate the cash register
  • Clean and disinfect workstation and equipment

Requirements

  • Good communication and consultation skills
  • Creativity and a sense of aesthetics
  • Manual dexterity and craftsmanship
  • Friendly, customer-oriented demeanor and good manners
  • Resilience (standing for long periods) and teamwork skills
  • Interest in fashion and hairstyle trends
  • Minimum secondary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss or Mittlere Reife)

Career prospects

  1. 1Specialization (e.g., as a colorist, barber)
  2. 2Further training to become a Master Hairdresser (Friseurmeister/in) and opening your own salon
  3. 3Position as a salon manager or branch manager
  4. 4Further training in cosmetics or as a make-up artist
  5. 5Working as a trainer or instructor in vocational schools or academies

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There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Hairdresser Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 700 to 1,100 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Hairdresser Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Hairdresser Ausbildung?

Good communication and consultation skills; Creativity and a sense of aesthetics; Manual dexterity and craftsmanship; Friendly, customer-oriented demeanor and good manners.

Where can I find open Hairdresser Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Hairdresser

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.