Analysis of Brushing Techniques for Quantitative Evaluation of Hairdresser’s Skills

In some developed countries, such as Japan, transferring the skills of skilled workers is a challenge. In particular, it is unclear how skilled technicians use tools skillfully. We focus on the skills of Japanese hairdressers with the aim of analyzing the skills of expert hairdressers and applying them to the efficient training of novice hairdressers. In this study, we focus on brushing, which is one of the most important beauty techniques in diagnosing hair quality and setting up the finishing process. The brushing skills of an expert hairdresser are carefully measured and compared with those of a beginner to analyze the characteristics of brushing skills.