The Curly Hair Salon is New Haven's go-to destination for curl-specialist care, built on 18 years of curl expertise. We help women leave the chair not just looking their best, but knowing how to care for their curls at home. We're growing, with a second location opening in Hartford, CT this fall, and we're looking for a Salon Assistant to help us deliver an exceptional experience to every client who walks through our doors.
The Salon Assistant is the backbone of a smooth, welcoming salon experience. You'll work hand-in-hand with our stylists to prep, support, and elevate every client visit, while also making sure the salon runs like clockwork behind the scenes.
What You'll Do
- Shampoo, condition, and detangle client hair with care, following our curl-specific protocols
- Style and dry hair, including diffusing, based on stylist direction and curl type
- Greet and interact with clients warmly, helping them feel comfortable from check-in to check-out
- Assist stylists during services, including sectioning, product application, and tool prep
- Keep stations, tools, and the salon floor clean, sanitized, and fully stocked
- Manage laundry, towels, and capes to keep things running smoothly
- Support retail area upkeep and help clients find products for their at-home routine
- Assist with scheduling, client check-in/check-out, and other front-desk tasks as needed
- Learn and grow within our curl education system, with opportunities to build toward a stylist role
What We're Looking For
- A GENUINE love for curls, people, and hospitality
- Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player
- Comfortable on your feet in a fast-paced salon environment
- Prior salon, cosmetology school, or client-service experience preferred (not required)
- Cosmetology license or current enrollment required
- Coachable and willing to learn our curl-specific methods and systems
- Positive, professional attitude, especially during busy salon hours
TENTATIVE Schedule
Tuesday 9am-7pm
Wednesday 9am-3pm
Thursday 9am-7pm
Friday 9am-4pm
Saturday 8am-2pm
***** Please note! Training will be held in New Haven. Job will officially start in October in Hartford.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Experience:
- Hair Styling: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Cosmetology License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
