So you finally have that chance to go to your dream salon and you have the opportunity to assist/shadow 👏
You’re nervous, excited and feeling unsure of how to assist? 😮🤔
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I feel you! I have been there before and now I’m on the other side so I’d love to share my perspective!
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I love having interns come into the salon and to assist me. I am quite particular on how I like to be assisted. The last thing I need is when I’m super busy and swamped with my guests is a NEW STYLIST staring at me 😳 like a deer in headlights, OR asking way too many questions! Hairdressing is not rocket science and neither is assisting. Here are a few key points to pay close attention to when you are at your dream job when you are assisting a stylist.
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Pay close attention to detail of maybe how they’re treating the client their personality I think it’s important to mimic the personality of your stylist. If she is being very serious then you need to be on the same wavelength as her/him. Yes, we all have different personalities, but when we are working with the customer they always comes first. Most of the time an artist wants you to be more shadowing or in the background, not in front of the client taking over the conversation or their appointment.
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I believe asking the right questions are important, such as: what is your expectation. Understanding what that artist needs from you. Maybe they want you to hold foils or maybe they want you to wash their make up brushes. Maybe they want you to see what they do and then do just that for the next person such as shampooing and detangling somebody’s hair. Questions not relative to the service should be asked after client has left or at the end of the day.
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Pay close attention to the details to wow the salon. If something falls on the floor pick it up and throw it away. if there is there a towel that dirty throw it in the laundry. Take initiative and act as if you’ve been there for a while, bring your A game, dress to impress, put on a smile. The purpose of doing this internship/shadow is to learn, grow, and hopefully get your foot in the door so you can land your dream job 🙌
If you like this read and want to hear more on Assisting check out my podcast episode here