Assistant Stylist

Take Two Salon; Red Bank (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Take Two Salon in Red Bank, NJ is seeking an Assistant Stylist to support senior stylists while gaining hands-on experience, advanced education, and mentorship. You will learn standards for client experience, consultations, retail, sanitation, and professionalism.

This role emphasizes initiative, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic as you learn and grow within the salon’s education program.

Qualifications

• Current cosmetology license or active enrollment/completion of an approved cosmetology program.
• Willingness to learn new techniques and receive coaching.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced salon.

Responsibilities

• Assist stylists with salon services as permitted by licensing and policy.
• Prepare clients and stations for haircuts, color, styling and treatments.
• Shampoo, condition, and perform treatments per stylist direction and salon standards.
• Assist with blow-drying, styling, color prep, foiling prep and other services when trained.
• Maintain clean, sanitized stations before, during, and after appointments.
• Greet clients professionally and contribute to a welcoming salon experience.
• Learn salon product lines and client recommendations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Proactive learning

Education

Cosmetology license or enrollment

Job description

The Assistant Stylist position is designed for an emerging beauty professional who wants hands‑on salon experience, advanced education, and mentorship while developing the technical and professional skills necessary to become a successful Hairstylist.

Assistant Stylists support senior stylists and the overall salon team while learning the salon’s standards for client experience, technical services, consultations, retail, sanitation, time management, and professionalism.

This role requires initiative, attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and a genuine desire to learn and grow.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist stylists with salon services as permitted by licensing requirements and salon policy.
• Prepare clients and stations for haircuts, color, extension, treatment, and styling appointments.
• Shampoo, condition, and perform treatments according to stylist direction and salon standards.
• Assist with blow-drying, styling, color preparation, application support, foiling preparation, and other services when appropriately trained and permitted.
• Prepare, organize, and clean tools, products, bowls, brushes, foils, towels, capes, and other service materials.
• Maintain clean and sanitized stations before, during, and after appointments.
• Help stylists remain on schedule by anticipating service needs and preparing for upcoming clients.
• Greet and interact with clients professionally and contribute to a welcoming salon experience.
• Observe consultations and learn how to identify client needs and recommend appropriate services and products.
• Learn salon product lines, including proper use, benefits, and client recommendations.
• Support salon laundry, sanitation, organization, restocking, and general cleanliness.
• Assist with inventory organization and notify appropriate team members when supplies are running low.
• Participate in salon education, model days, technical training, meetings, and coaching sessions.
• Practice haircutting, coloring, styling, finishing, consultation, and other technical skills as part of the salon’s education program.
• Accept feedback and coaching professionally and demonstrate improvement through continued practice.
• Develop professional time-management, communication, and client-service skills.
• Follow salon dress code, attendance, sanitation, safety, and professional conduct standards.
• Support the entire salon team rather than limiting assistance to one stylist unless specifically assigned otherwise.
• Help create a positive, organized, collaborative salon environment.

Qualifications

• Current cosmetology license or active enrollment in/completion of an approved cosmetology program, depending on applicable state licensing requirements and the duties assigned.
• Strong interest in building a long‑term career as a professional Hairstylist.
• Willingness and enthusiasm to learn new techniques and receive coaching.
• Excellent work ethic and ability to take initiative.
• Reliable, punctual, organized, and professional.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Positive, team‑oriented attitude.
• Ability to multitask and remain organized in a fast‑paced salon environment.
• Commitment to excellent customer service.
• Interest in continuing education, trends, products, and professional development.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform the physical requirements associated with salon work.