Hairstylist

Job Description & Requirements

provide clients with a full range of hair and scalp treatments

. A hairstylist must also build and maintain a loyal clientele through positive relationships and professional conduct.A hairstylist's responsibilities involve a blend of artistic skill, technical expertise, and strong customer service to

Core hair services

Consultation:
Discuss clients' needs and preferences to recommend suitable styles, cuts, and color, and provide advice on hair health and maintenance.

Washing and conditioning:
Prepare clients' hair for treatments and styling by shampooing and applying conditioning treatments.

Cutting and trimming:
Execute a variety of cutting techniques, including trims, layers, and texturizing, for both male and female clients. Barbers may also shave and trim beards and moustaches.

Coloring:
Apply a range of chemical color services, such as highlights, ombre, balayage, bleaching, and tinting.

Chemical treatments:
Perform chemical services like perms, relaxing, and straightening.

Styling:
Style hair for everyday looks and special occasions, such as weddings, using techniques like blow-drying, curling, straightening, braids, and updos.

Hair extensions and wigs:
Apply and style hair extensions, weaves, hairpieces, and wigs as requested.

Hair and scalp health:
Analyze the condition of hair and scalp to recommend and perform appropriate treatments.

Client and business operations

Client relations:
Build and maintain strong, ongoing relationships with clients to encourage repeat visits and grow your client base.

Customer service:
Provide excellent customer service, including warmly greeting clients and addressing any concerns in a professional and empathetic manner.

Sales:
Advise and sell retail hair care products to clients to help them maintain healthy hair at home.

Appointments:
Manage and keep track of client appointments to ensure efficient scheduling and minimize wait times.

Payments:
Process client payments for services rendered.

Record-keeping:
Maintain client records, including treatment history and product purchases, for personalized service.