Salon Assistant

BeYOUtiful Salon; North Arlington (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

BeYOUtiful Salon in North Arlington, NJ is seeking a motivated Salon Assistant eager to grow into a hairstylist. Licensed cosmetologists or students with a valid permit are welcome.

You will support stylists, prep stations, shampoo clients, welcome guests, manage bookings, and help maintain a clean, organized salon while capturing content.

This is a hands-on role with education and career development, requiring reliability and a positive team attitude.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid New Jersey cosmetology license or be actively enrolled in cosmetology school with a permit.
• Must manage a professional beauty-focused social media account and share work regularly.
• Shows genuine passion for beauty and desire to grow in the industry.
• Reliable, punctual, and professional with strong customer service skills.
• Positive team attitude and willingness to help with daily salon duties.

Responsibilities

• Support stylists during color, balayage, haircut, styling, and makeup appointments.
• Prepare stations, tools, and supplies before services.
• Shampoo clients and assist with services as permitted and supervised.
• Welcome clients, offer refreshments, and assist with booking and checkout.
• Keep the salon clean, sanitized, organized, and stocked.
• Assist with laundry, inventory, opening/closing tasks.
• Help capture before-and-after photos and salon content.
• Participate in training and apply feedback.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Professionalism

Customer service

Education

Active New Jersey cosmetology license

Cosmetology school enrollment with permit

Job description

Salon Assistant at BeYOUtiful Salon

Job Description

BeYOUtiful Salon is looking for a motivated, dependable assistant who is passionate about the beauty industry and eager to grow into a successful hairstylist. We're seeking someone who takes initiative, welcomes feedback, and is committed to education and career development.

Licensed cosmetologists and cosmetology students are welcome! Students must be actively enrolled in cosmetology school and hold the appropriate valid permit. Assigned services will depend on credentials, training, and required supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support stylists during color, balayage, haircut, styling, and makeup appointments.
• Prepare stations, tools, and supplies before services.
• Shampoo clients and assist with services as permitted, trained, and supervised.
• Welcome clients, offer refreshments, and support appointment booking, checkout, and rebooking.
• Keep the salon clean, sanitized, organized, and stocked.
• Complete laundry, inventory support, and opening and closing tasks.
• Help capture before-and-after photos, videos, and salon content.
• Participate actively in training and apply feedback.

Requirements

• An active New Jersey cosmetology license, or current cosmetology school enrollment with the appropriate valid permit.
• Must have and actively manage your own professional beauty-focused social media account. Consistently create and share your work, document your growth, and collaborate with @beyoutiful.salon while following salon policies and client consent requirements.
• A genuine passion for beauty and a clear desire to grow in the industry.
• Reliability, punctuality, professionalism, and strong customer service skills.
• A positive team attitude and willingness to help with all daily salon responsibilities.