Hairdresser in Sydney

The Hairdresser is responsible for providing professional hairdressing services to clients, including hair consultations, cutting, colouring, styling, hair treatments, straightening and smoothing services. The position requires a high standard of technical hairdressing skills, client consultation, product knowledge and salon hygiene.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Consult with clients to determine their desired hairstyle, colour, treatment and overall hair goals.
• Assess hair condition, previous colour and chemical history before commencing services.
• Provide professional advice regarding hair care, styling, treatments and suitable salon products.
• Shampoo, condition and prepare clients' hair for services.
• Perform haircuts using scissors, clippers, razors and other professional cutting tools.
• Perform hair colouring services including root colour, full head colour, highlights, foils, balayage, colour corrections, toning and colour refresh services.
• Apply professional chemical products for hair colouring, straightening, smoothing and permanent waving services where appropriate.
• Perform professional hair treatments including conditioning, reconstruction, smoothing and frizz-control treatments.
• Perform hair straightening and smoothing services, including nanoplasty and other salon-approved chemical hair treatments, where appropriately trained.
• Blow-dry and style hair using brushes, combs, dryers, straightening irons, curling irons and other professional styling equipment.
• Create hairstyles for everyday occasions, events, weddings and other special occasions.
• Provide hair extensions and other hair enhancement services where appropriately trained.
• Maintain accurate client consultation and service records.
• Recommend appropriate aftercare and professional hair products to clients.
• Maintain a clean, hygienic and organised workstation and properly sanitise tools and equipment.
• Follow salon health, safety, chemical handling and hygiene procedures.
• Assist with maintaining salon stock and informing management when products or supplies need replenishing.
• Manage client appointments and process payments when required.
• Provide professional customer service and maintain a high standard of client care.
• Participate in salon training, product education and ongoing professional development.
• Work collaboratively with other salon team members to maintain efficient salon operations.

Core Hairdressing Services:

• Cutting: Women's and men's haircuts, trims, shaping and restyling.
• Colour: Root touch-ups, global colour, highlights, foils, balayage, toning, colour corrections and colour maintenance.
• Treatments: Conditioning, reconstruction, repair, smoothing and other professional hair treatments.
• Styling: Blow-drying, straightening, curling, event styling and other professional hairstyling.
• Chemical Services: Professional straightening, smoothing and permanent waving services, subject to training and client suitability.

Performance Expectations:

The Hairdresser is expected to provide services safely and professionally, follow salon procedures, maintain hygiene standards, deliver quality client service and contribute to the efficient operation of the salon.

Required Skills and Experience:

• At least one year of practical work experience as a Hairdresser, including professional hair cutting, colouring, styling and other hairdressing services.
• Strong knowledge of hair colouring techniques, chemical treatments, hair care products and conditioning treatments.
• Ability to conduct professional client consultations, assess hair and scalp conditions, and recommend suitable hair services and treatments.
• Knowledge of salon hygiene, workplace health and safety requirements, and the safe handling and use of hairdressing chemicals and equipment.
• Good communication, interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to understand and meet clients’ needs.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a professional salon team.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of service and client satisfaction.