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Working as a Hairstylist
2/12/2015
Are you thinking about getting a job as a hairstylist? If you are, there are a few different things you need to know. Working as a stylist is a little different from other jobs because of how salons tend to work.
You’ll need to attend beauty school or some other type of training program, of course, so that you know exactly how to work on hair, how dyes and other chemicals work, and more. It’s not enough that you can pick up a pair of scissors and make someone’s hair look pretty good. You have to know many different techniques for styling hair and how to handle different types of hair.
Once you have this training, you’ll have two options: you can work for a salon chain or you can work for a local, private salon. Working for a chain is basically like working for any other employer. You’ll have a set schedule, and you’ll normally work full time (40 hours a week). You may be eligible for some kind of benefits package, including health insurance and paid vacation. You probably won’t have the chance to do much personalization to your area—in fact, you may not even use the same chair from day to day.
Working at a private salon is a bit different. You’ll often interview not for a job but for a space, which you will then have to pay rent on. Once you rent your area, you may be able use whatever products and such you want, and you can personalize the area. You’ll have complete control over your schedule, and you may even be able to set your own rates. The salon, in exchange for your rent, will often handle scheduling, cleanup, and other services. You’ll be self-employed, which means you won’t have paid time off or benefits. However, you’ll be able to control your work schedule, which is often a great trade off.
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