Salon assistant

You support senior stylists and therapists in a hair or beauty salon — shampooing, setting up, mixing colour, keeping stations clean, and learning hands-on skills while earning an income.

• Shampoo and condition client hair before styling appointments
• Mix and prepare hair colour and bleach solutions under stylist direction
• Apply toner rinses and post-treatment conditioning treatments
• Maintain clean and organised styling stations throughout the day
• Sweep floors and launder salon towels and gowns
• Welcome clients, offer refreshments, and manage waiting area
• Answer phone calls and manage appointment scheduling
• Assist senior stylists with foiling, sectioning, and blow-drying

Hair salon environment with constant activity, product smells, and client interaction. For entry-level workers in Sri Lanka, salon assistant roles are the primary pathway into hairdressing without formal qualifications.