Natural Hair, Braiding & Loc Salon Assistant

Springfield, VA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableEntry LevelPart time

Posted 4 weeks ago

Job Summary

Support salon operations and client experiences by preparing clients, assisting with natural hair services, maintaining cleanliness, restocking supplies, and capturing client work for social media.

  • Client preparation and service support
  • Sanitation, housekeeping, and product restocking
  • Social media content capture and client service delivery

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Shampoo and condition clients
  • Prepare clients for services
  • Assist with natural hair, braiding, and loc services
  • Blow-dry and detangle hair
  • Wash, dry, fold, and organize salon towels, capes, and other laundry using the salon's onsite laundry facilities
  • Clean and sanitize the salon, workstations, shampoo area, and tools
  • Sweep floors and maintain a clean, organized, and professional salon environment
  • Empty trash and replace trash liners as needed
  • Restock salon products and supplies
  • Greet clients and provide excellent customer service

Requirements

  • Professional appearance and positive attitude
  • Dependable and punctual
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Willingness to learn and grow
  • Basic cornrowing and braiding skills

Preferred

  • Cosmetology student, recent graduate, or licensed cosmetologist preferred
  • Experience with textured natural hair is a plus
  • Having natural hair is a plus

Benefits

  • Paid hands-on training
  • One-on-one mentorship
  • Professional salon experience
  • Opportunity to specialize in textured natural hair, braids, and locs
  • Growth opportunities within Hair by Kida
  • Positive, supportive, and professional work environment