Senior Hair Stylist & Color Specialist

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Employee discounts on services and ret

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Hair Stylist & Color Specialist for our upscale salon in Pretoria. You will deliver expert cutting, styling, and advanced color services to a diverse clientele, including balayage, highlights, and color corrections.

You will lead client consultations, tailor color formulations to current trends, and mentor junior stylists while contributing to a creative and professional salon environment in a vibrant Beauty & Wellness setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional hair styling experience with advanced color specialization.
• Proficient in cutting, styling, and color techniques for diverse hair types.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating color work and styling capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert cutting, styling, and advanced color services (balayage, highlights, color corrections).
• Conduct thorough client consultations to understand hair goals and lifestyle.
• Develop creative color formulations tailored to client needs and trends.
• Mentor junior stylists and apprentices in styling and color techniques.
• Stay updated on trends and product innovations through education and online research.

Skills

Advanced color techniques

Haircutting & styling

Client consultations

Mentoring juniors

Balayage & highlights

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Hair Stylist & Color Specialist to join their high-end salon in Pretoria. This role demands exceptional skill in both cutting and advanced color techniques, coupled with a strong understanding of client consultation and personalized service. You will be responsible for providing top-tier hair services, mentoring junior stylists, and contributing to a creative and professional salon atmosphere. This position offers a unique opportunity to work within a reputable establishment, interact with a diverse clientele, and grow your career in the vibrant Beauty & Wellness sector, with elements of remote consultation and trend research.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert hair cutting, styling, and advanced color services, including balayage, highlights, and color corrections.
• Conduct thorough client consultations to understand their hair goals, lifestyle, and preferences, offering professional recommendations.
• Develop and execute creative hair color formulations tailored to individual client needs and current trends.
• Maintain a high standard of client care, ensuring a positive and relaxing salon experience.
• Mentor and train junior stylists and apprentices, sharing knowledge and best practices in styling and color techniques.
• Stay updated on the latest hair trends, techniques, and product innovations through continuous education and online research.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a hair stylist, with specialized expertise in advanced color techniques.
• Demonstrated proficiency in a wide range of cutting and styling methods for various hair types and textures.
• Strong portfolio showcasing creative color work and diverse styling capabilities.
• Excellent client consultation skills and the ability to build and maintain a loyal clientele.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying abreast of industry trends, including online research for remote collaboration.
• A passion for the Beauty & Wellness industry and a dedication to professional excellence in Pretoria.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with commission-based earnings on services and product sales.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Employee discounts on salon services and retail products.
• Opportunities for advanced training, workshops, and industry certifications.
• A creative, supportive, and professional salon environment.
• Potential for involvement in editorial photoshoots and styling events.