What is a hair salon manager and how to become one

Key steps to become a hair salon manager

1. Explore hair salon manager education requirements

   Most common hair salon manager degrees

   Associate

   31.3 %

   Bachelor's

   24.5 %

   High School Diploma

   23.6 %

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2. Start to develop specific hair salon manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Appointment Scheduling	20.31%
   Makeup	19.52%
   Customer Service	13.23%
   Cleanliness	9.39%
   Payroll	6.22%

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3. Complete relevant hair salon manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New hair salon managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a hair salon manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real hair salon manager resumes.

4. Research hair salon manager duties and responsibilities

   • Assist in managing financial aspects of the independent cosmetology business including price setting, monthly expense budgeting, and inventory.
   • Train new employess and enter them into the pos computer.
   • Facilitate safety training meetings and exercises using Microsoft PowerPoint to help employees understand the potential safety hazards in their work environment.
   • Possess a deep knowledge of Aveda products.

5. Apply for hair salon manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a hair salon manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams