Guineapig app is specific to helping hairdressers in learning find models, as well as exposing this opportunity to people who are willing to receive a free/discounted service for the purpose of training and learning.
Guineapig is an app that mediates the process of hairdressers in training to find appropriate models for their learning curriculum.
The features of this app are all designed to simplify the process of finding models for hairdressers in training, and to cover all areas of preference when creating and selecting profiles. You will be asked to provide your email address or to sign in using Facebook.
When creating a profile for a hairdresser you can select services your are providing, where your salon is located and your availability.
When creating a profile for a model you can select services you are interested in and how far you are willing to travel.
You can scroll through other profiles that are filtered according you your preferences in order to select the right person for you.
There are in app subscription options available for more profile exposure and premium features.
As a part of a hairdressers training, the salon has an obligation to train them in the art of the hairdressing trade. Generally they first start their learning on friends and family, and as they progress through learning different skills and grow in competency, they are required to find models (people with hair that suits their required training module).
The typical order of learning skills is in the order as follows:
- shampooing
- rinsing colour
- blow drying
- long hairdressing / up styling
- applying toners
- apply semis
- apply tints
- keratin / perming
- basic cutting (one length / long layers)
- mens cutting (short layers / scissor over comb)
- advanced cutting (bobs / graduation)
Each of these areas of skill has a training module that is to be completed both at a recognised training institution and within the salon of employment in order for the apprentice to acquire their trade certificate, and to be able to carry out specific tasks in their field of work to an acceptable standard.
It is common for haidressers to fail to find models for their training, let alone appropriate models specific for their current stage of learning. Like most industries, it is up to the individual in learning to prove themselves worthy before their employer / mentor invests valuable time into them. This often means there are limited resources for the apprentices, and their journey in acquiring skills to complete their trade can be extremely challenging in consequence. Guinea Pig is here to help make this easier.