CURLY TEXTURED ASSISTANT / TRAINEE

SimpleeBeautiful; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Simplee Beautiful Curly Textured Bar in Harlem seeks an assistant/hairstylist trainee with a cosmetology license and 3–5 years in beauty. The role offers hands-on training with the owner, Diane De Costa, and potential for permanent/part-time employment.

The position is part-time or full-time, requires English and US work authorization, and pays $15.00 to $18.00 per hour. Opportunities for growth and weekend shifts are available.

Qualifications

• Cosmetology license required and high school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 to 5 years experience in beauty industry preferred.
• Part-time/full-time position with training by owner.

Responsibilities

• Consult with guests on hair needs and recommend services and products.
• Greet guests and provide prompt, courteous service.
• Prescribe professional salon products using product sheets.
• Meet or exceed sales and productivity goals.
• Attend mandatory education events and workshops.
• Assist in store duties and maintain salon displays.
• Adhere to SimpleeBEAUTIFUL standards and dress code.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Braiding

Hair styling support

Shampoo skills

Color assistance

Attention to detail

Weekend availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Cosmetology license

Tools

Salon products knowledge

Salon equipment handling

Job description

Curly Textured Assistant / Hairstylist Trainee

This position is for the best candidate with 3 or more years experience, who is willing to work in Harlem for 2–4 months, as an assistant with the opportunity to train for a permanent/part-time position (main priority employment), as a CurlyTexytured Specialist/Hairstylist in the New York City location.

Must have 1 to 5 plus years of experience in the beauty industry.

Cosmetology license is a MUST, and must be at least a high school graduate. Looking for talented individuals to work with the owner at SimpleeBEAUTIFUL CurlyTexturedBAR in the new Harlem location. The ideal candidate will be the right-hand assistant or stylist trained by celebrity, curl architect and author of the book, Textured Tresses; Diane Da Costa. Must be a trustworthy, committed, hardworking independent thinker.

Assistant: The best candidate will is a recent graduate or have1 to 2 years experience in the salon/ beauty industry with a love for curly textured hair. This is an entry-level position with growth opportunities after 8 months plus work and training.

Desired Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Impeccable customer service skills
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Positive, flexible, self‑motivated, and energetic personality
• Must be able to work weekends
• Braiding/cornrowing for quick hair extension
• Excellent shampoo skills
• Color assistant
• Blowdry/ ceramic, flat iron

Responsibilities

• Consult with guests on their hair needs, recommending professional hair care services, products, and accessories.
• Acknowledge and greet all guests and offer friendly, prompt, and courteous service.
• Use product prescriptive sheets to prescribe professional salon products to salon guests.
• Meet or exceed all individual sales and productivity goals.
• Attend all mandatory educations events and workshops.
• Assist in store duties (e.g., filling salon retail displays and shelves.)
• Adhere to SimpleeBEAUTIFUL standards for guest service and cleanliness.
• Adhere to salon dress code.
• Qualified candidates will be trained.

This part‑time/full-time position will offer a chance to work with and train directly with the owner, celebrity stylist and author Diane De Costa.

Job Type: Part-time /full time

Experience: Stylist: at least 3 to 5 years (required)

Education: High school or equivalent plus (required)

License: Cosmetology (required)

Language: English (required)

Work authorization: United States (required)

Job Types: Part-time

Salary: $15.00 to $18.00 /hour

Simplee Beautiful Curly Textured Bar 115 Edgecombe Avenue New York, NY 10030 914.246.1692

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