Salon Assistant

Richard Nicholas Hair Studio; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly hands-on classes

1:1 mentoring

Team observation and growth

Job summary

Richard Nicholas Hair Studio in Philadelphia (Rittenhouse Square) is seeking a reliable salon assistant to support stylists with shampooing, client setup, and day-to-day operations. The role emphasizes punctuality, motivation, and a coachable, personable attitude within a collaborative learning environment.

We offer ongoing hands-on classes, step-by-step mentoring, and exposure to the full team and salon workflow as you develop toward potential on-the-floor opportunities.

Qualifications

• Punctual and reliable with a professional demeanor.
• Able to multi-task and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Curious and eager to learn all salon processes.
• Self-motivated team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist stylists by shampooing and prepping clients.
• Set clients up and help the day run smoothly for the team.
• Observe and participate in cutting/color classes as needed.
• Support overall salon operations and client experience.

Skills

Punctual

Multi-tasking

Curious

Self-motivated

Personable

Reliable

Job description

Salon Assistant at Richard Nicholas Hair Studio

Job Description

We are seeking a reliable, motivated, coachable, and personable salon assistant at Richard Nicholas Hair Studio in Rittenhouse Square.

We believe that our stylists offer unique styles, skill sets, and flows behind the chair; all are of equal value, but custom to each stylist. The individual and professional standard is what attracted us to join the 52 year long legacy of Richard Nicholas Hair Studio.

We have the perfect learning environment for our staff to collaborate with an inspiring hairdresser to help further develop themselves to potentially be on the floor working next to our talented cutters and stylists!

Expectations

• Punctual, multi-tasking, curious, self motivated, personable, and reliable.
• Would work exclusively with stylists to help shampoo, set clients up, and run the day smoother.

We Offer

• Weekly hands on cutting/color classes.
• Thorough step by step explanation and 1:1 mentoring.
• Opportunity to observe the full team and salon functionality.
• Infinite knowledge and open mindedness.

Please leave all egos at the door, can't wait to meet you!