| Most hair stylists work from about 9:00 a.m., to 6:00 | | | | perming, and coloring hair, as well as performing scalp, |
| or even 7:00 p.m. The majority of your income will | | | | straightening and bleaching treatments. Some |
| come from days later in the week, beginning on | | | | hairstylists offer services such as wig consultations, |
| Wednesdays and increasing through Saturdays. Eager | | | | hair extensions, and more. Finding the right style for |
| hair stylists will also offer evening hours to | | | | each client is the biggest single factor in retaining and |
| accommodate a working clientele. The good news is | | | | earning customers. |
| that talented hair stylists keep busy throughout the | | | | Retail sales play an important role in a stylist's ability |
| day, which makes time go faster, and earns them a | | | | to generate income both for her and the salon she |
| great income. | | | | represents. Expect frequent visits from product |
| An organized stylist schedules his or her day | | | | representatives and be willing to test new products |
| according to the needs of the client and the salon. It | | | | so that your clients are always afforded the most |
| is essential to arrive at least 30 minutes earlier than | | | | current information on emerging techniques and |
| the first scheduled appointment to ensure the salon is | | | | fabulous products. |
| presentable, i.e., floors swept, towels cleaned, mirrors | | | | Other income will come from services performed, of |
| wiped down, tools sanitized, and even coffee | | | | course, and tips. Stylists who demonstrate excellent |
| prepared. | | | | customer service skills, who go above-and-beyond in |
| Performing these tasks early in the day, and | | | | consultation, and who express a genuine interest in |
| continuing throughout the day, will ensure the salon, | | | | the well-being and personal appearance of every |
| and its stylists, make a good first impression. | | | | client, will be rewarded with continued business, and |
| Hairdressers spend their days cutting, styling, | | | | lucrative tips. |