Salon Assistant

Locs of love LLC; Ferndale (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Locs of Love is seeking a dependable Salon Assistant in Ferndale, MI to support stylists and keep the salon running smoothly. This role offers hands-on experience and the potential to grow into a stylist position within Locs of Love.

The ideal candidate is hardworking, coachable, and professional, with a passion for natural hair. Compensation includes $15.00 per hour plus tips, and opportunities to learn Locs of Love standards and techniques.

Qualifications

• Interest in natural hair, locs, and the beauty industry.
• Willingness to learn, coachable and receptive to feedback.
• Dependable, punctual, and professional.
• Able to work in a fast-paced salon environment.

Responsibilities

• Shampooing and conditioning clients as assigned.
• Assisting stylists during services when needed.
• Providing excellent service while assisting clients, with the opportunity to receive tips.
• Sanitizing and disinfecting tools, equipment, shampoo bowls, and work areas.
• Sweeping and maintaining clean salon floors throughout the day.
• Keeping shampoo and styling areas clean and organized.
• Washing, folding, and maintaining towels and salon linens.
• Restocking products, supplies, towels, and sanitation materials.
• Preparing stations and supplies for upcoming clients.
• Assisting with salon opening and closing duties.
• Helping maintain the cleanliness of common areas, break areas, and restrooms.
• Supporting front desk and guest experience needs when necessary.
• Learning Locs of Love service standards, sanitation procedures, client experience expectations, and salon operations.
• Participating in training and professional development opportunities.
• Completing other salon support duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Punctuality

Professional appearance

Job description

Locs of Love Salon Assistant Ferndale, MI·Full time

Locs of Love is seeking a dependable, motivated Salon Assistant who is passionate about the beauty industry and interested in becoming a professional stylist. This is more than an assistant position. It is an opportunity to gain hands on salon experience, earn tips while assisting clients, learn Locs of Love standards and techniques, work alongside experienced stylists, and prepare for future growth into a stylist position within our company. The ideal candidate is hardworking, coachable, professional, and willing to assist wherever needed to keep the salon running efficiently while developing their skills and knowledge of the natural hair industry.

About Locs of Love

Locs of Love LLC is a premier hair salon that is dedicated to providing exceptional hair care services to its clients. We specialize in natural hair care, extensions, and protective styles for all hair types and textures. Our team of expert stylists has years of experience and is passionate about helping clients look and feel their best.

Description

Responsibilities

The Salon Assistant will support our stylists and salon operations by:

• Shampooing and conditioning clients as assigned
• Assisting stylists during services when needed
• Providing excellent service while assisting clients, with the opportunity to receive tips
• Sanitizing and disinfecting tools, equipment, shampoo bowls, and work areas
• Sweeping and maintaining clean salon floors throughout the day
• Keeping shampoo and styling areas clean and organized
• Washing, folding, and maintaining towels and salon linens
• Restocking products, supplies, towels, and sanitation materials
• Preparing stations and supplies for upcoming clients
• Assisting with salon opening and closing duties
• Helping maintain the cleanliness of common areas, break areas, and restrooms
• Supporting front desk and guest experience needs when necessary
• Learning Locs of Love service standards, sanitation procedures, client experience expectations, and salon operations
• Participating in training and professional development opportunities
• Completing other salon support duties as assigned.

Who We Are Looking For

• Have a genuine interest in becoming a stylist
• Be interested in natural hair, locs, and the professional beauty industry
• Be willing to learn and receive coaching and feedback
• Be dependable, punctual, and professional
• Have a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Be comfortable working in a fast paced salon environment
• Be willing to clean, organize, restock, and assist as part of the role
• Work well as part of a team
• Provide excellent customer service
• Maintain professional appearance and behavior

Previous salon experience is helpful but not required. We are looking for someone with the right attitude, work ethic, and desire to grow.

Locs of Love believes in developing talent from within. This position is designed for someone who wants to build a career in the beauty industry.

Salon Assistants will have the opportunity to gain real world salon experience, learn from professional stylists, develop technical and client service skills, and work toward advancement into a stylist position with Locs of Love as they meet the appropriate training, licensing, performance, and company requirements.

Compensation: $15.00 per hour + tips

If you are looking for an opportunity to get your foot in the door, earn while you learn, and build a career as a stylist, we would love to meet you.