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Overview
Hairdresser assistants shampoo and rinse hair, massage the scalp, apply conditioners and may support colouring, bleaching, tinting and scalp treatments. The work uses salon products, towels, basins and hair-care equipment around direct client service.
In job descriptions, look for shampooing, hair products, colour preparation, scalp treatment, customer reception, appointment support, salon hygiene, equipment cleaning and ergonomic work at wash stations.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Hairdresser assistants work at wash stations and salon chairs, close to clients and hairdressers. The work supports hair washing, conditioning, colouring preparation, scalp treatments and a clean flow between appointments.
Skills and specializations
Useful strengths include washing hair, using hair-care equipment, identifying client needs, applying products carefully, keeping equipment clean, working ergonomically and giving calm customer service.
Salary context
Salary context depends on salon type, client volume, treatment range, appointment support, evening or weekend work, product responsibility and how much colour or scalp treatment support is included. This guide does not provide salary amounts.
Career paths
Career paths can move toward hairdresser training, colour assistant work, salon reception, product advising, bridal or event preparation, or a fuller stylist role after further practice.
Good to know
Check whether vacancies mention shampooing, colouring support, scalp care, customer reception, cleaning routines, product sales, appointment systems and supervision from qualified hairdressers.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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Occupation group
hairdresser (5141.1)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/55f6380c-7511-4c33-8fc4-c74f10f524fa |
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| ESCO code | 5141.1.2 |
| ISCO group | 5141 |
| Concept type | Occupation |