Professional Hairdressing and Barbering addresses the essential knowledge and skills of all core units of competency and the most highly subscribed electives of both the Certificate III in Hairdressing and the Certificate III in Barbering. This edition also includes a new chapter on Special Event and Session Styling. Combining practical skills, theory and professional attitudes, Professional Hairdressing and Barbering is packed with current photos and illustrations that are easy to understand, step-by-step demonstrations of techniques and styles, and offers a realistic approach to hairdressing that leaves a strong impression of what to expect from working in the industry.