Salon assistant duties usually relate to preparing clients for the service: washing hair and giving scalp massages. They also assist in color application, help with administrative work, make sure the workstations are clean and tidy. Salon assistants have to be alert, tuned in, one step ahead of the stylist, taking care of the customer, and ready to provide help to the hair stylist.
Salon Assistant Duties
Welcome customers to the salon
Listen to client’s requests and is able to suggest products or services
Prepare clients for services
Shampoo client’s hair and give scalp massage when needed
Prepare the stylist’s stations
Make color mixes
Assist with blow-drying and styling when needed
Sweep floors in between services
Clean sinks and wipe down surfaces in between clients
Ensure clean towels and capes are at hand
Wash and put away laundry
Stock towels, retail areas, and back bar products
Assist with stock and inventory duties
Help with salon opening and closing procedures
Update clients on new services, retail products, or promotions
Keep service quality by following salons’ standards
Build lasting relationships with clients
Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments
Receive payment from customers for services
Support clients with bookings and cancellations
Update notes in client records
Send out salon promotional materials and newsletters