Salon Assistant

J&CO HAIR STUDIO; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

J&CO HAIR STUDIO is seeking a Salon Assistant to welcome clients and support appointment flow. You will prepare stations, assist with hair and beauty services within training and local requirements, and help maintain a clean, organized salon environment.

Strong communication with clients and stylists ensures smooth visits. Previous beauty-industry experience is helpful; a cosmetology license may be required by local regulations.

Qualifications

• Proven customer service and communication skills.
• Experience in the beauty industry is helpful.
• Licensing in cosmetology or hair styling.
• Knowledge of sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Welcome clients, support appointment flow, and assist with client communication.
• Prepare tools and stations; follow sanitation procedures and applicable safety requirements.
• Support hair care and styling services, including coloring when qualified and permitted.
• Assist with product recommendations, upselling, and support team members.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Beauty industry experience

Education

Cosmetology license

Job description

Salon Assistant

Job Description

As a Salon Assistant, you'll help create a welcoming, organized salon experience while supporting stylists and clients throughout their appointments.

You'll prepare workstations, assist with hair and beauty services within your training and local requirements, and keep salon operations running smoothly. Your impact: By maintaining clean stations and communicating clearly with clients and stylists, you help the salon team deliver comfortable, well-coordinated visits.

Responsibilities

• Welcome clients, support appointment flow, and assist with client communication.
• Prepare tools and stations; follow sanitation procedures and applicable safety requirements.
• Support hair care and styling services, including coloring when qualified and permitted.
• Assist with product recommendations, upselling, and support team members.

Skills

• Strong customer service and communication skills; experience working in the beauty industry is helpful.
• License in cosmetology, hair styling, hair care, and hair coloring.
• Understanding of sanitation practices and readiness to follow salon procedures.
• Retail product sales experience is helpful but not required.