Gypsy Gray

Apprentice Hairdresser

whitireia

Elsdon, Wellington

01.2023 - 12.2024

Greeted and welcomed clients in a professional manner.
Provided consultation services to customers regarding their hairstyle needs and expectations.
Performed hair styling, cutting, colouring and other treatments as requested by clients.
Assisted senior stylists with shampooing, conditioning, blow-drying and styling of hair.
Maintained cleanliness and hygiene in the salon at all times.
Cleaned tools such as scissors, combs and brushes after each client's visit.
Advised clients on home care products for their hair type.
Assisted senior hairdressers with reception duties such as booking appointments, handling payments.
Prepared dyes, tints or bleaches needed for colouring procedures according to instructions from a qualified hairdresser.
Attended training sessions conducted by senior staff members to update skillset.
Kept records of services provided including information about products used.
Explained how to use various hair care products correctly.
Helped maintain inventory levels of products required for daily operations.
Recommended new styles or trends based on customer requests.
Observed safety standards while working with chemicals like bleach or dye.
Stayed up-to-date with current fashion trends in order to offer advice on new looks.
Ensured that all equipment was properly sterilized between uses.
Organised workstations and ensured that they were well stocked with necessary supplies.
Provided friendly customer service throughout the entire appointment process.
Kept salon tidy and clean by sweeping away cut hair, washing dirty linens and emptying trash.
Created comfortable salon experiences for clients by offering drinks, snacks and chair adjustments throughout appointments.
Carried out simple hair treatments under supervision of qualified stylists to gain experience while establishing rapport with clientele.
Worked with senior stylists to create showcase hairpieces to gain professional salon experience and techniques.
Prepared bleach, toner and gloss with accurate measurements as requested by senior stylist.
Maintained stock of clean drying towels by washing and drying laundry during slow business hours.