TS 12925

TS 12925 is a vocational standard that defines the hairdressing profession for women and the qualities expected from the person who performs it. It addresses the classification of the occupation, the minimum tools and equipment used in practice, the basic and professional characteristics expected at different levels, and the framework for measuring and evaluating those characteristics. In other words, it describes not only the service itself, but also the competence structure behind it.

How the profession is defined and classified

Hairdressing is a hands-on service field covering cutting, styling, maintaining and shaping hair. In women’s hairdressing, technical work is usually considered together with hair type, face shape, hygiene, client expectations and the cosmetic products used. This standard treats the occupation as a structured professional field with different levels of knowledge, skill and responsibility. In general technical terms, that distinction matters because basic care tasks and more advanced styling or finishing skills are not evaluated at the same competence level.

Tools, competence and evaluation

According to the scope of the standard, the minimum tools and equipment used in the profession are also identified. In everyday hairdressing practice, such equipment supports cutting, combing, drying, styling and general care operations; the choice of the right tools directly affects service quality, consistency and safe working practice. The standard also includes the measurement and evaluation of the basic and professional characteristics required for each class of practitioner. This provides a systematic way to consider theoretical knowledge, practical skill, work discipline, hygiene awareness and professional conduct.

TS 12925 helps establish a common professional language for women’s hairdressing within vocational education, employment and qualification systems. The referenced standards list includes sources related to electrical equipment, hand tools and safety signage, indicating that hairdressing is not only an aesthetic service but also a technical activity involving equipment and safety considerations.