NATURAL HAIRCARE & BRAID STYLIST

SimpleeBeautiful; New York (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

SimpleeBEAUTIFUL CurlyTexturedBAR in Harlem is hiring an entry-level team member with a love for natural haircare, styling, and braiding. Recent graduates or those with 1–2 years in the salon/beauty industry are encouraged to apply.

Training is provided and weekend availability is preferred to support busy periods. This part‑time/full‑time position offers growth, with the owner and celebrity stylist leading training.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with braiding and cornrows: extensions, box braids, knotless braids, natural textured sets, twists, coiling, flat‑twist.
• Excellent shampoo skills.
• Blow‑dry for prepping braids, etc.

Responsibilities

• Consult with guests on 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
• Meet or exceed all individual sales and productivity goals.
• Attend all mandatory education 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 the salon dress code.
• Qualified candidates will be trained.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Impeccable customer service

Problem-solving and organization

Analytical and problem-solving

Positive, flexible, self-motivated

Weekend availability

Braiding and cornrows experience

Shampoo skills

Blow-dry for prepping braids

Education

Cosmetology license

High school diploma

Job description

The candidate for this position is a recent graduate or has 1 to 2 years of experience in the salon/beauty industry with a love for natural haircare, styling, and braiding. This is an entry-level position with growth opportunities. Qualified applicants are asked to provide a 3-minute self-video with an application, explaining their goals, skills, and expertise.

Looking for talented individuals to join our team at SimpleeBEAUTIFUL CurlyTexturedBAR located at 115 Edgecombe Avenue, Harlem. The ideal candidate will have a deep passion and love for natural haircare, styling, and braiding. The salon is owned by celebrity, textured architect, and author of the book, Textured Tresses, Diane Da Costa, and co‑founder of the Natural Hairstyle & Braid Coalition (NHBC). Salon training is provided.

Must be a trustworthy, committed, hardworking, and independent thinker.

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
• Experience with braiding and cornrows: extensions, box braids, knotless braids, natural textured sets, twists, coiling, flat‑twist.
• Excellent shampoo skills
• Blow‑dry for prepping braids, etc.

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
• Meet or exceed all individual sales and productivity goals.
• Attend all mandatory education 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 the 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.

Job Type: Part‑time / Full‑Time / Chair Rental

Intern: 3 months of attending a Natural Hairstyling Program in High School or a Natural Hair Style Academy.

Recent Graduate / Certification with dates for the license test.

Licensed Natural Hairstylist /Cosmetology License: 1 to 2 years or more experience (required)

Education: High school or equivalent plus (required) time / Chair

Job Types: Part‑time / Full‑time / Chair Rental

Salary: Minimum Wageto start for Interns and apprentice/assistants while training to become a commission or /salon rental

Commission‑based or chair rental is offered with experience