POSITION OVERVIEW
The Hair Stylist provides exceptional salon services to members and guests, including hair cutting, coloring, styling, and treatments for both men and women. This position is responsible for delivering high-quality services with professionalism, while maintaining cleanliness, safety, and outstanding client care in accordance with California State Board regulations and BIGHORN standards.
- ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Perform comprehensive salon services including shampooing, cutting, blow drying, coloring, and styling for men and women.
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Consult with clients regarding style preferences, facial features, and hair conditions to recommend appropriate services.
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Execute all styling techniques such as cutting, trimming, curling, setting, bleaching, dyeing, tinting, and applying hair/scalp treatments.
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Remain up to date on current trends in hair cutting, coloring, and styling.
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Ensure timely arrival for shifts and appointments, and complete services within the scheduled timeframe.
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Provide services independently while maintaining professionalism.
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Address client questions and concerns courteously and effectively.
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Maintain cleanliness and organization of salon workstations, tools, and equipment.
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Properly care for tools and manage inventory usage to support cost control.
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Educate clients on recommended services, products, and at-home hair care routines.
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Comply with all sanitation and sterilization standards as required by California law and spa policy.
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Actively promote spa services, retail products, memberships, and special promotions.
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Support retail goals through client education and recommendations.
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Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and continuing education as required.
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Assist with general spa operations as directed by management.
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Leadership – Maintain a positive, upbeat role, promote and exemplify company values, and represent departmental objectives.
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Teamwork – Foster teamwork and cooperation among co-workers.
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Safety – Follow established safety procedures and participate in safety training.
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Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty with competence and professionalism. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Education and/or Experience
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High school diploma or equivalent.
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Minimum two (2) years of professional experience as a hair stylist in a high-end salon, spa, or resort environment.
Required Technical / Other Skills and Abilities
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
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Excellent communication and customer service skills.
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High attention to detail and technical precision.
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Knowledge of current hair techniques and product trends.
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Ability to develop personalized service plans based on individual client needs.
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Basic computer proficiency for client scheduling and point-of-sale systems.
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Flexible schedule availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
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Positive attitude and strong commitment to team success and client satisfaction.
Required Licenses/Certifications
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Valid and current California State Cosmetology License (required).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands outlined in the attached “Physical Demands of Position” chart represent the requirements necessary to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. See attached for details.
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
This position has access to limited confidential information, including member contact information and service details. All such information is considered the property of BIGHORN and must be handled in accordance with company policies and privacy guidelines.
Job Title:
Hair Stylist
Date:
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How many hours are worked per day?
6-8
When completing this form, look at the job from a typical/average workday perspective.
Percentage Time Designation
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Occasionally 1-33%
Frequently 34-66%
Continuously 67-100%
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
Reach with hands and arms over shoulder
Reach with hand and arms over head
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
i.e., Position requires standing 1/3 of the time.
Does this job require that weight be lifted or force be exerted? If so, how much and how often?
Percentage Time Designation
WEIGHT
Occasionally 1-33%
Frequently 34%-66%
Continuously 67%-100%
i.e., Position requires lifting 1/3 of the time up to 10 pounds.
Does this job have any special vision requirements? Check all that apply.
Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
No special vision requirements
List specific job duties that require the physical demands selected above:
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Hair cutting, trimming, and styling
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Hair coloring, bleaching, dyeing, and tinting
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Shampooing and conditioning treatments
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Blow drying and heat styling
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Application of hair treatments and products
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Use of precision tools and chemical products
