4 Skills You Need to Work in a Salon

Have you always dreamed of becoming a professional cosmetologist or esthetician? Your beauty school education can prepare you for these career paths and give you the opportunity to work in a real salon. But you’ll also need the skillset that will lead you to career success. Discover the 4 skills you need to work in a salon:

1.       Communication

Whether you’re a hairdresser or esthetician, you must be able to communicate effectively with your coworkers and clients. The consultation is often the most important part of your client’s appointment. It’ll set the tone for the remainder of the visit. When you fully understand what your client wants, you’ll be able to deliver great results. Learn how to successfully communicate with your clients.

2.       Flexibility

Don’t stress about the things you can’t control. Clients will cancel on you at the last minute, or worse, won’t show up at all. You need to be flexible and willing to work around them. Be a team player in the workplace. Show your coworkers that you’re easy to work with and ready to offer a helping hand.

You can't make your salon clients feel special if you're disorganized and frazzled
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The salon environment can often be hectic, especially during prom and wedding seasons. A great hair stylist stays organized all year round! Write all your appointments down in a planner or save them in your phone calendar. Leave some buffer room in your schedule for lunch or in case one of your clients runs late. You want to make each and every client feel special and you can’t do that if you appear hurried and disorganized.

4.       Physical Stamina

Working in a salon often means long hours on your feet. Find comfortable shoes that will give your feet the support they need. Be sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day and stay away from too much caffeine that’ll cause you to crash. And the better overall shape you’re in the better you’ll be able to enthusiastically handle whatever the day throws at you!

At Salon Success Academy, we can help you develop the skills you need to be successful in the workplace. We have been educating and training top industry professionals for more than 50 years. We offer extensive, hands-on training in a variety of programs. With five convenient locations across California’s Inland Empire and day and evening options, you can follow your dream today! Call 877-987-4247 to learn more.

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