Salon assistant vs licensed cosmetologist

Differences between salon assistant and licensed cosmetologist duties and responsibilities

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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Licensed cosmetologist example responsibilities.

• Manage beautiful hairstyles with the use of flat irons, curling irons, blow dryers, and other hair products.
• Provide pedicure/manicure, skin care services, and dress wigs.
• Provide all services - hair stylist, nails, make-up, coloring services, blow-outs, and up-do's.
• Conduct DYI seminars on make-up application.
• Maintain hair tools and salon instruments for salon cleanliness and compliance with cosmetology regulations.
• Assist others hairstylist team members.
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