Salon Assistant

Color Me Crazy Hair Studio; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Color Me Crazy Hair Studio in New York is seeking a motivated Salon Assistant to join our team. This entry-level position supports stylists with daily tasks to ensure smooth operations and exceptional client service in a fast-paced, professional salon environment.

As an assistant, you will greet clients, shampoo and prep for styling, assist with blow-drying and color application, and help maintain cleanliness and inventory.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current cosmetology license or enrollment in an accredited cosmetology school
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Energetic, reliable, and able to take direction well
• Passion for the beauty industry and a willingness to learn
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 25 lbs

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and ensure a welcoming, professional experience
• Shampoo, condition, and prepare clients for styling services
• Assist stylists with blow-drying, color application, foiling, and other services
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of salon stations, tools, and equipment
• Launder towels, capes, and other materials as needed
• Keep stock of hair care products and assist with inventory restocking
• Sweep and sanitize between clients to maintain salon cleanliness standards
• Provide general support for stylists and front desk as needed

Job description

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Job Description

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Salon Assistant to join our team.

This entry-level position is perfect for someone passionate about the beauty industry who is eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced, professional salon environment. The assistant will support stylists with daily tasks to ensure smooth operations and exceptional client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet clients and ensure a welcoming, professional experience
• Shampoo, condition, and prepare clients for styling services
• Assist stylists with blow-drying, color application, foiling, and other services
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of salon stations, tools, and equipment
• Launder towels, capes, and other materials as needed
• Keep stock of hair care products and assist with inventory restocking
• Sweep and sanitize between clients to maintain salon cleanliness standards
• Provide general support for stylists and front desk as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current cosmetology license or enrollment in an accredited cosmetology school
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Energetic, reliable, and able to take direction well
• Passion for the beauty industry and a willingness to learn
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 25 lbs