Hair and Beauty Salon Assistants

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

Key values of workers in Hair and Beauty Salon Assistants

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Top skills required for workers in Hair and Beauty Salon Assistants

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Service Orientation

  Actively looking for ways to help people.

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Active Learning

  Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

• Judgment and Decision Making

  Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.