TS 12925

TS 12925 is a vocational standard that defines the hairdresser profession for women and the qualities expected from the person who performs it. It addresses how the occupation is classified at different levels, the minimum tools and equipment used in the profession, and how the basic and occupational characteristics of the practitioner are measured and evaluated.

What the profession covers

Hairdressing is a hands-on service occupation centered on cutting, shaping, maintaining and presenting hair. The title “hairdresser (for woman)” indicates that the standard is focused on women’s hairdressing services, while the underlying professional principles are the familiar ones of hygiene, client communication, manual skill and correct use of equipment. In general technical terms, a hairdresser’s work combines artistry with repeatable technique, since the final result depends both on appearance and on controlled execution.

Tools, equipment and assessment

According to the scope, the standard also identifies the minimum tools and equipment used in practice and the criteria for measuring and evaluating basic and occupational attributes. That means the document is not only about job title or job description; it also connects competence with practical readiness. In general hairdressing context, the relevant equipment may include hand tools and devices used for cutting, combing, drying, styling and care, selected according to the service being performed. The standard’s emphasis on assessment makes it useful for understanding what is expected from different occupational levels.

• Job definition and classification at different levels
• Minimum tools and equipment for practice
• Measurement and evaluation of basic and occupational attributes
• Focus on women’s hairdressing and hair-care services