Job Description

AFRO HAIR STYLIST Create and maintain styles like braids, twists, locs, cornrows, Afros, Bantu knots, silk presses, and wash-and-go styles. Use protective styles that help retain hair length and minimize breakage.
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Hair Treatments: Provide treatments for dry scalp, dandruff, heat damage, and hair breakage. Recommend and apply deep conditioning, protein treatments, and oil therapies suited for Afro-textured hair.
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Cutting and Shaping: Trim natural hair, shape Afros, or sculpt locs while understanding hair shrinkage and curl patterns.
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Coloring Services: Apply hair dyes, tints, and highlights with methods safe for textured hair, using appropriate products that minimize damage.
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Client Consultation and Education

Client Assessment: Evaluate the condition of the client's scalp and hair to recommend appropriate styles or treatments.
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Education: Teach clients about maintaining healthy hair at home, including proper washing techniques, product use, and protective styling.
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Cultural Sensitivity: Respect and acknowledge the cultural significance of Afro hairstyles, educating clients when necessary on their heritage and maintenance.
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Product Knowledge and Use

Product Recommendations: Suggest products tailored to clients' specific hair porosity, density, and texture (e.g., sulfate-free shampoos, moisturizing creams).
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Product Application: Apply products effectively and safely, understanding how ingredients interact with natural hair.
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Business and Professionalism

Salon Maintenance: Keep tools sanitized and workstations clean to meet health and safety standards.
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Time Management: Schedule and manage appointments efficiently, often working with time-intensive styles.
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Customer Service: Create a welcoming, inclusive environment; listen to client needs and provide customized services.
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Continued Education: Stay updated with new trends, products, and techniques through training or certifications.
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Optional but Valuable

Hair Extension Installation: Apply wigs, weaves, clip-ins, and crochet extensions compatible with textured hair.
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Scalp Care: Provide scalp massages or treatments that promote blood circulation and hair growth.
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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 30,961.00 per year

Additional pay:

Loyalty bonus Tips
Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Every weekend Flexitime Weekend availability
Experience:

stylist: 5 years (preferred) Hairdressing: 5 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Hairdressing NVQ/SVQ Level 3 (preferred)
Work Location: In person