Hair and Beauty Salon Assistant

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

• 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.