Wig maker (Pruikenmaker)
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A wig maker is a craftsman, who has specialized in selling and customizing wigs. In most cases, it is not the case that wig makers make wigs independently. Modern wigs are almost all made in the Philippines, Indonesia or in Thailand. Wigs are usually made from artificial fibers (synthetic hair), horse hair or from human hair. The term wig maker will therefore no longer be entirely correct in most cases, because most wigs are imported and are no longer made by yourself. A wig maker is generally an all-round craftsman, who can independently adjust and maintain wigs for customers. Whether a wig maker makes wigs himself can differ per wig maker, but in most cases this will not be the case. Wigs are used for a variety of reasons, and not just because people run out of hair themselves. Think, for example, of fashion, a new look or actors, who have to wear a wig for recordings. Why someone will wear a wig is otherwise personal. The work of a wig maker can be regarded as specialist work, which cannot be carried out by just anyone. Material knowledge, fits and different styles should be obvious words for a wig maker. The profession of wig maker is not very common, because it involves such specialist work. In most cases, a wig maker will work as an independent entrepreneur and have his own wig shop. As a wig maker, it is important that you can advise in a good way, because choosing and / or adjusting wigs is not very easy for most people. In other words, a wig maker must have a broad knowledge to be able to help people in the right way.
A wig maker must therefore be regarded as a creative craftsman or craftswoman, who specializes in assembling and building wigs. If a wig maker is only responsible for sales work, the designation sales associate applies. As described earlier, a wig shop can also sell imported wigs. Today's modern synthetic fiber wigs are almost indistinguishable from the real thing. They have the great advantage that they are much cheaper than wigs made from human hair. Other advantages of synthetic fiber wigs are that they are colorfast and dimensionally stable and hardly wear out. People can wear wigs for a variety of reasons, but generally people wear a wig because they are dissatisfied with their own hairstyle, or because someone has gone bald, for example due to chemotherapy. In certain cases it is possible to get the costs of a wig fully or partially reimbursed by the health insurer. A wig maker who deals with sick people works in creative care.
APPLICATION WIGS
Wigs have been around for a long time and today are not only worn by people, who are not satisfied with their own hairstyle. Think, for example, of theatre performances where actors wear a wig during a performance, or judges, who can still wear a white wig. But in general, most people will wear a wig, because it is necessary. In addition to wearing wigs, it is now possible to have hair implemented. This is very expensive and will not always produce the desired result.
PROFESSION WIG MAKER:
TRAINING TO BECOME A WIG MAKER
There are some training opportunities for the profession of wig maker. The most targeted training for a wig maker is the MBO all-round hairdresser course, where you will gain the necessary knowledge about hairstyles and hair care. In addition, aspiring hairdressers learn to work with exercise heads, which are also provided with a wig. Most wigs nowadays are imported and no longer made in-house. Another possible training could be the MBO all-round make-up course, which also has to do with wigs. Accounting is also important as an entrepreneur.
COMPANIES WHERE A WIG MAKER MAY WORK
In most cases, a wig maker will work as an entrepreneur within his own store. It is possible that a wig maker also works for theatre companies, which also regularly deal with wigs. This does not always have to be the case, because theatre companies can also use specialized make-up artists. Makeup artists can also generally make utensils, such as possibly a wig. In most cases, a wig maker will have to deal with private individuals.
COMPETENCES WIG MAKER
The most important competence of a wig maker is the professional knowledge of wigs. In addition, a wig maker must have knowledge of hair, hairstyles and design. Because a wig maker has to deal with different customers, it is important that you have good communication skills. Integrity can also be an important competence, because wearing a wig is not fun for everyone. If you work as an entrepreneur, you will also have to have a commercial attitude. Generally important words are trends, styling, craftsmanship, independence, consultation, quality, planning and organizing.
LABOUR MARKET PERSPECTIVE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AS A WIG MAKER
The job market perspective of a wig maker does not really apply, because most wig makers are employed as entrepreneurs. An entrepreneur will have to determine his own labour market perspective. The career opportunities of a wig maker should be seen in building a good name.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY WIG MAKER
Because we assume that you will work as an independent entrepreneur within your own wig shop, no further employment conditions apply, because as an independent entrepreneur you will of course determine these yourself. It is also not possible to issue a salary indication, because the income will depend heavily on your turnover and operating costs such as purchasing, rent and any personnel costs.
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