Cutting & Styling:
* Scissors:
* Shears: Used for cutting hair, come in various sizes and types (e.g., thinning shears, texturizing shears).
* Clippers: Electric tools for trimming hair short, used for fades and close cuts.
* Combs:
* Cutting combs: Wide-toothed for sectioning and guiding cuts.
* Tail combs: For parting hair and creating clean lines.
* Pick combs: For teasing, adding volume, and separating curls.
* Brushes:
* Round brushes: For blow drying and adding volume.
* Paddle brushes: For detangling and smoothing.
* Wide-tooth combs: For detangling wet hair.
* Hairdryer: For drying and styling hair.
* Styling products:
* Mousses: For adding volume and hold.
* Gels: For slicking back hair or creating texture.
* Sprays: For holding styles in place and adding shine.
* Waxes: For shaping and defining styles.
* Straightening iron: For straightening hair.
* Curling iron: For curling hair.
* Hot rollers: For adding curl and volume.
* Hair clips: For sectioning hair and holding styles in place.
* Hair ties: For securing ponytails and braids.
Coloring & Chemical Treatments:
* Color bowls: For mixing hair color.
* Color brushes: For applying hair color.
* Coloring capes: To protect clients' clothing.
* Gloves: To protect hands from color chemicals.
* Developer: A chemical that activates the hair color.
* Toner: For adding subtle color tones to hair.
* Bleaching powder: For lightening hair.
* Peroxide: For lifting hair color.
* Perming solutions: For creating curls or waves.
* Neutralizing solution: To stop the perming process.
* Hair relaxers: For straightening curly or coily hair.
Other Essentials:
* Barber's pole: A symbol of barbershops.
* Shampoo bowls: For shampooing clients' hair.
* Towels: For drying hair and wiping up spills.
* Salon chairs: For clients to sit in during services.
* Mirrors: For clients to see their hair during services.
* Sanitizing products: For cleaning tools and maintaining a hygienic workspace.
This is a general list. The specific tools used by a hairdresser may vary depending on their specialization and the types of services they offer.