Afro & Curly Hair Specialist — Creative Stylist

Lush; Brighton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed base salary £28k

Employee discounts

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Birthday day off

Job summary

Lush HairLab in Brighton is hiring an Afro Hair Specialist to join our diverse team. This permanent part‑time role covers the full client journey from consultation to styling, with focus on Afro hair techniques and deep product knowledge.

You will build rapport with clients, educate on home care, and contribute to a welcoming, inclusive salon atmosphere while working 24, 32, or 40 hours per week. Competitive base salary plus generous perks awaits.

Qualifications

• Minimum SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Hairdressing or equivalent experience in the Industry.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with running a column, or able to demonstrate why you should be considered.
• To have an established local client base is beneficial, but not essential.
• Able to present up-to‑date skills and techniques.
• To have a developed high‑standard skill set in the Afro hairdressing sector, such as protective styling, blow‑outs and silk pressing, hair cutting on various lengths, able to welcome people who have extensions or weaves and offer great haircuts, washes and styling.
• Have an understanding of how to care for and maintain Locs
• To be excited to enhance natural Afro hair textures with the use of our specialist products
• Exceptional customer service skills, including careful communication and consultations.
• Organised and punctual approach to salon life.
• Professional and client‑focused.
• An open‑minded approach to receiving further training in the Lush HairLab way.
• Skills and experience in educating in your specialist field to the team are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Learn and provide Lush HairLab services; you will be performing the full client journey, including consultation, product choices, hair washing, cutting and styling.
• Collaborating with your clients by carving out their true hair identity. Building rapport, being inquisitive, asking questions and sharing your knowledge with them.
• Educate the client on what they need to create the style and effect at home
• Communication is key to a successful salon and team. As part of this role, you would be expected to contribute to and maintain this supportive working environment.
• Maintain standards of both personal and workspace presentation, cleanliness and hygiene
• Assist retail sales and have 5* consultations with clients and customers on the shop floor area when not with clients
• Support shops & attend events (internal and external) to promote new hair care product or service launches
• Using specialist skills and knowledge to support the Lush PR team in promoting the Lush HairLab
• Showcase a can‑do attitude and attention to detail
• The ability to share Lush’s buying stories, ethics and product knowledge throughout the customer journey
• Confident and decisive to ensure the client feels safe in expert hands
• Motivated and driven, with an open mind to our new approach to hairdressing.

Skills

Afro hairdressing

Customer service

Organised

Punctual

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Hairdressing

Job description

Lush HairLab in Brighton is hiring an Afro Hair Specialist to join our diverse team. This permanent part‑time role covers the full client journey from consultation to styling, with focus on Afro hair techniques and deep product knowledge.

You will build rapport with clients, educate on home care, and contribute to a welcoming, inclusive salon atmosphere while working 24, 32, or 40 hours per week. Competitive base salary plus generous perks awaits.