Hairstylist job description template

Table 1: Position Identification

1. Position Summary

The Hairstylist cuts, colours and styles hair for the clients of [ORGANIZATION_NAME]. Each appointment starts with a consultation to find out what the client wants and whether it will work for their hair, and ends with the client knowing how to look after it at home. The Hairstylist also keeps their station and tools clean and disinfected, books and rebooks clients, recommends retail products, and helps build the salon's client list. The job is done well when clients are happy with the result, come back and rebook, services run on time, and no client is harmed by a chemical service.

2. Key Responsibilities

2.1 Cutting and styling (35% of time)

• Shampoo and condition hair and give scalp massages.
• Cut and shape hair for all hair types and textures with scissors, razors and clippers.
• Blow-dry, curl, straighten and style hair, including updos for events if the salon offers them.
• Show clients how to style their hair at home.

2.2 Colour and chemical services (20% of time)

• Apply permanent and semi-permanent colour, highlights, balayage, toners and colour corrections.
• Do perms, relaxers and smoothing treatments if the salon offers them.
• Do a patch test or strand test before a chemical service when the product instructions or salon policy call for one.
• Mix and apply products exactly as the manufacturer says, time them, and check the scalp and hair during processing.
• Record the formula, timing and result on the client card in [BOOKING_SYSTEM].

2.3 Consultation and client care (10% of time)

• Ask about the client's goals, hair history, past chemical services, allergies and scalp problems before starting.
• Look at the hair and scalp, and explain honestly what can be done in one visit and what it will cost.
• Refer clients with signs of a scalp condition to a doctor instead of treating it.
• Check in during and after the service, and fix any problem the client raises.

2.4 Bookings, retail and payment (15% of time)

• Book and rebook appointments in [BOOKING_SYSTEM], and confirm upcoming appointments.
• Recommend shampoos, conditioners and styling products that suit the client's hair.
• Take payment and process tips on [POS_SYSTEM] if assigned.

2.5 Cleaning, disinfecting and safety (10% of time)

• Clean and disinfect combs, brushes, clippers, scissors and capes between clients, following the salon's procedure and the product label.
• Throw out single-use items after each client, and wash towels and capes.
• Sweep hair after each client, and keep the station, sinks and shampoo area clean.
• Follow the public health rules for personal service settings that apply in [PROVINCE] and your area.
• Store, mix and dispose of colour, developer and other chemicals as the label and safety data sheet say, wearing [REQUIRED_PPE].

2.6 Building the business (5% of time)

• Take photos of finished work (with client consent) for the salon's social media.
• Hand out cards, ask for referrals, and take part in salon promotions.
• Keep skills current with product training, classes and trade shows.

2.7 Stock (5% of time)

• Tell [REPORTS_TO_TITLE] when colour, developer and other back-bar supplies are running low.
• Help unpack and shelve retail and back-bar orders.

3. Qualifications & Experience

Table 2: Qualifications Matrix

4. Competencies

Table 3: Core Competencies and Behavioural Indicators

5. Working Conditions & Performance Measures

5.1 Working Conditions and Physical Demands

The physical and environmental demands described below are those needed to do the main parts of this job. [ORGANIZATION_NAME] will accommodate employees with disabilities under human rights law, up to the point of undue hardship.

Table 4: Physical Demands and Working Environment

5.2 Performance Measures

Table 5: Performance Evaluation Matrix

5.3 Career Path

• Typical Prior Roles: Hairstyling Student, Apprentice Hairstylist, Salon Assistant, Shampoo Assistant.
• Typical Next Roles: Senior Stylist, Colour Specialist, Educator, Salon Manager, Salon Owner.

5.4 Acknowledgement and Sign-Off

This job description lists the main duties and qualifications for the Hairstylist position at [ORGANIZATION_NAME]. It is not a full list of every task. Duties and schedules may change with reasonable notice to meet the needs of the business.

By signing below, the employee confirms they have received and read this job description.

Employee Name (Printed)

Employee Signature

Date (DD-MMM-YYYY)

Manager / Supervisor Name (Printed)

Manager / Supervisor Signature

Date (DD-MMM-YYYY)

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