Hairdresser and Hair Stylist Resume Sample

Here is a sample of hairdresser or hair stylist resume – Feel free to copy-paste and adapt it to build your resume to apply for the job you want. The following resume format can be also utilized for a beauty salon, hairstylist assistant, mobile hair stylist, celebrity hair stylist, as well as esthetician.

Background

Hairdressers use a variety of techniques to provide their clients with the desired color, texture and style. They work at salons and spas where they provide a range of other skin and hair related services such as wig fitting and hair extensions.

One of the major roles of a hairdresser is to cut and trim clients’ hair so that they fit their face structures properly. They confer with clients to determine what their hairdressing needs are. They also counsel clients on how they should groom their hair and also provide hair-styling tips that they can follow at home.

Job Duties of a Hairdresser/ Hair Stylists

Determine clients’ individual requirements by conferring with them in detail
Provide information to clients regarding the type of hair style and treatment suitable for them
Cut or trim hair using clippers and scissors
Provide bleaching, coloring, waving and straightening services
Perform blow-dry services
Shave and trim mustaches and beards
Shape, cut, adjust and curl wigs as required by clients
Operate cash registers
Perform limited reception duties
Sell salon or barber shop’s retail products
Provide advice to clients regarding hair products and care
Provide appropriate post-cutting guidelines
Ensure appropriate cleanliness of work areas
Maintain and sanitize hair cutting tools and salon instruments
Provide facials and manicures
Manage hair oiling and massage services
Provide demonstrations to trainees
Train newly hired hair stylists in a proactive manner
Maintain appointment calendars and customer databases

Hairdresser/ Hair Stylist Resume Example

FULL NAME
Street, City, State, Zip | Phone Email Address

PERSONAL SUMMARY

A capable Hair Stylist who is passionate about creating new and exciting looks that express her clients personal style. Mary has a current Cosmetology license and is committed to delivering an excellent experience to each and every one of her clients. With her present employer she is responsible for providing therapeutic hair and scalp treatments to both adults and children. She has extensive experience of shampooing, conditioning, cutting, coloring, chemical treating, braiding and massaging. Possessing extensive hair product knowledge and superb retail skills means that she is able to blend popular trends with fashion and the individual needs of her clients. Right now she is looking for a job that will give her a rewarding experience and allow her to provide an essential service to her clients.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Cutting
Styling
Coloring
Highlighting
Permanent Waves
Straightening
Up-dos
Communication
Customer Service

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE

Latest salon techniques
Responding to guest inquiries in a timely, friendly and effective manner
Maintaining records, inventories and supplies
Cleanliness of work area.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AAAS’S HAIR STYLIST January (2010 – present)

Responsible for providing effective hair and beauty solutions to meet the needs of customers.

DUTIES:

Providing hair services to guests using accepted techniques and materials.
Greeting customers as they enter the salon.
Talking to customers and getting a clear idea of what they want.
Checking a client’s scalp and hair for disorders such as sores, abrasions, or diseases which could affect their hair treatment.
Operating a cash register.
Cutting hair and beards using scissors and razors.
Ensuring an adequate supply of towels and sundry items.
Following customer instructions.
Performing hair treatment including cuts, colors, blow outs and up-dos.
Maintaining the appointments calendar.
Demonstrating hair care products to customers.
Updating customer records.
Charging for services and taking cash or credit card payments from customers.

EDUCATION

Central Birmingham University – Biology Degree (2003 – 2007)

***This is only the resume for Hairdresser/ Hair Stylist that we present to you to build it by yourself. Good luck and get the right job soon.

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