Salon Apprentice Resume

Getting first-hand experience is necessary to establish yourself in the cosmetology industry. No doubt, you may have completed training from a beauty school. But it does not mean that you have become a stylist. To call yourself a stylist, hard-work, perseverance, patience, and a 5-year of apprenticeship are necessary.

Since you are new to the industry, the employers will not look at your experience. What they will be keen on is the kind of training you have received and skills you hold. Hence, these things must be highlighted in your resume. Further, ability to observe the stylist, follow instructions, and knowledge of latest cosmetic products should also be included.

If working in the beauty industry is what you aspire, draft an appealing salon apprentice resume.

Salon Apprentice Resume Example

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Nancy S. Mull
4954 Rhapsody Street
Gainesville, FL 32601
Phone: 352-395-2813
Email: nsmull@example.com

Career Objective:

To work under the supervision of a professional hairstylist as a salon apprentice and help in completing routine tasks and preparing clients for hairdressing treatments.

Summary of Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of the latest fashion, cosmetic products, and hairstyle
• Trained and experienced in washing, cutting, and coloring hair
• Presentable and carries a pleasing personality
• Possesses good health and stamina to stand and work for long hours
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Excellent observing and learning abilities
• Attentive and disciplined professional
• Well organized and holds social skills
• Skilled in styling hair according to the face shape
• Immense potential to learn and get recognized in the beauty industry

Work Experience:

Salon Apprentice
Alice Beauty Spa, Gainesville, FL
January 2012 - Present

• Greet customers and make them comfortable
• Make appointments on phones, and advice services
• Get involved in conversation on topics of client's interest
• Wash, cut and color hair as per the stylist's instructions
• Clean brushes and equipments
• Apply shampoo and perform blow drying
• Assist spa stylists in offering hairdressing treatments to clients
• Provide magazines to clients and play music on the player as per their choices
• Advise clients on wearing particular hairstyle reading their face shape
• Maintain a clean work environment for customer satisfaction

Salon Apprentice
Diana Beauty Parlor, Gainesville, FL
August 2010 to December 2011

• Cleaned, cut, adjusted and curled wigs and hairpieces
• Cut, trimmed, and styled hair
• Performed shampooing, bleaching and hair conditioning
• Sold retail products and treatments to clients after understanding their hair condition
• Operated computer, and cash register
• Handled front-office duties from greeting customers, answering telephones, and scheduling appointments
• Performed massage on head, face, hands and feet
• Prepared color treatments according to clients wishes
• Cleaned the parlor, washed color bowls, and fold towels
• Ordered retail products as required

Education:

• High School Diploma
  Lovely High School, Gainesville, FL
  2009
  
• Certification in Hairstyling and Treatment
  Linda's Beauty School, Gainesville, FL
  2010
  
• Licensed Cosmetologist
  Gainesville, FL

References:

On request.