Hair and Beauty Salon Assistants

Hair or Beauty Salon Assistants assist Hairdressers or Beauty Therapists by performing routine tasks in hairdressing or beauty salons.

What the job involves

• Discusses client needs, analyses skin characteristics and advises on suitable skin care, treatments and application of make-up

• Applies general cosmetic and corrective make-up

• Performs manicures and pedicures such as decorative nail art, application of artificial nails, nail repair, and other specialised hand and foot treatments

• Performs facial and body treatments such as massages

• Treats unwanted hair through waxing, bleaching, tinting, depilation and electrolysis

• Evaluates beauty therapy processes and products

• Receives bookings, arranges appointments and maintains client records

• Provides advice on and selling cosmetic products