Job Duties:
A senior hair stylist typically has a wide range of responsibilities, which can include: Providing recommendations on styles and products that will be most beneficial to clients based on their hair type, condition, and style desires. Maintaining inventory of supplies such as shampoo, conditioner, hair color, and other products used in salons
Applying chemical services such as coloring, relaxing, or straightening hair
Performing shampooing and conditioning services on clients to prepare hair for styling
Providing consultation services to clients regarding cut and color options based on their lifestyle needs and preferences
Cleaning workstations between appointments to ensure sanitation standards are met
Demonstrating proper shampooing, cutting, and styling techniques to clients
Educating clients about product use, hair care instructions, and maintenance of their style
Consulting with clients on style choices to meet their needs and preferences
Skills: Senior hair stylist need the following skills in order to be successful:
Creativity: Senior hair stylist use creativity to create unique looks for their clients. They use their creativity to find new ways to style hair and create new hairstyles. Senior hair stylist can also use their creativity to come up with new ideas for their client's hair, such as creating a new hairstyle or adding a new hair color.
Communication: Senior hair stylist must be able to communicate with clients to understand their needs and preferences. They must also be able to communicate with other stylists to ensure that they understand the client’s requests and that the client is satisfied with the results. Senior hair stylist should also be able to communicate with their managers to ensure that they understand the client’s needs and that the client is satisfied with the results.
Organization: Senior hair stylist should be able to organize their work space and schedule to ensure they meet their clients’ needs. This can include keeping track of client information, maintaining a calendar of appointments, and keeping their work area clean. Senior hair stylist should also be able to organize their work to ensure they complete all tasks in a timely manner.
Time management: Senior hair stylist often have multiple clients and appointments throughout the day. Having strong time management skills can help them prioritize their work and ensure they meet their clients’ needs. This can also help them ensure they complete all of their work in a timely manner.
Teamwork: Senior hair stylist often work with other salon staff, including other stylists, assistants and receptionists. They also work with clients, so it’s important for them to be able to work well with others. Senior hair stylist should be able to communicate with their colleagues and clients to ensure they understand each other’s needs.