Salon Apprentice

Hair Salon Assistant at Hair+Co & Space Salon Job Description

Hair+Co and Space Salon are looking for a reliable, hardworking, organized Hair Salon Assistant to join our shared salon team. This is a hands-on role centered around assisting stylists, client care, cleanliness, inventory, and keeping the salon running efficiently.

This is also a mentorship opportunity for someone serious about developing their craft and building a long-term career behind the chair.

• Prepare stations, clients, tools, products, color, and formulas so stylists are ready for each service
• Shampoo, condition, apply treatments, perform single-process/root color, toners, and other non-foil color applications as directed
• Assist with combing, detangling, and blow-drying when needed
• Greet and prep clients, make coffee, tea and other beverages, and assist with check-in/check-out when needed
• Anticipate stylist and salon needs and take initiative throughout the day
• Maintain a clean, organized, fully stocked salon throughout the day, including sweeping, stations, shampoo areas, laundry, towels, garbage, and general housekeeping
• Receive deliveries, lift and move boxes, organize storage and inventory, and restock color, backbar, retail, and salon supplies

• NYS Cosmetology License preferred; cosmetology students welcome
• Salon assisting and color application experience preferred
• Reliable, punctual, detail-oriented, tidy, and comfortable with the physical and housekeeping demands of the position
• Comfortable working in a busy, team-oriented salon and interacting with clients
• Vish and Phorest systems experience is a plus
• Makeup artistry experience is a plus
• Bilingual is a plus

This is a minimum two-year assisting and mentorship position designed for those working toward a career behind the chair. Assistants receive hands-on guidance from experienced stylists and colorists while continuing to develop their technical and client-service skills.

Education and development include in-house classes, subsidized outside education through Davines and other industry programs, and opportunities to bring in models and practice your craft in the salon. After a minimum of two years assisting, qualified team members may be considered for advancement to a Junior Stylist position.

Candidates moving forward will be required to bring a model for a hands-on skills assessment to help us evaluate their current technical skill level. Must be available Thursday to Sunday.