Hairstylist/cosmetologist vs salon assistant

Differences between hairstylist/cosmetologist and salon assistant duties and responsibilities

Hairstylist/cosmetologist example responsibilities.

• Manage beautiful hairstyles with the use of flat irons, curling irons, blow dryers, and other hair products.
• Work as a hairstylist, receptionist, sell retail and up sell services and products.
• Apply make-up, dress wigs, learn customer's needs, provide fingernail treatments, and maintain clean work area.
• Receive certification and start as hairstylist.
• Maintain hair tools and salon instruments for salon cleanliness and compliance with cosmetology regulations.
• Train and employ by Aveda, demonstrating the use of plant and flower sensory methodology.

Salon assistant example responsibilities.

• Maintain salon appearance ensuring cleanliness, organization and manage inventory of salon products.
• Color, bleach, perm and relax hair.
• Assist in blow drying clients hair by holding hair dryers and brushes in place.
• Maintain and style wigs and hair pieces for the production shows through grooming techniques.
• Assist clients with consultations on products, braids, lock maintenance and other desire styles.
• Assist in blow drying and styling activities by holding dryers and brushes and clips in place.
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