Hair Dresser cum Nail Technician-Kileleshwa at Ital Global

About the Client:

Our client in a beauty and cosmetology industry is looking for a highly skilled, passionate, creative and experienced Hairdresser cum Nail Technician to provide various hairdressing services and nail care treatments to customers based on their needs, specifications, and preferences.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

Hair Dressing Duties:

• Consults with clients to fully understand desired service and final look requested; sets expectations for results and upkeep needed for particular treatments and styles.
• Shampoos, conditions, and dries hair, and applies other products to hair to aid in straightening, curling, or styling.
• Cuts, trims, and styles hair or hair pieces according to clients wishes.
• Waxes, bleaches, shapes, shaves, or trims facial hair.
• Colors, highlights, or perms hair according to clients wishes.
• Applies makeup according to clients’ wishes.
• Maintains clean, safe, and sanitized work areas.
• Responsible for weaving, relaxing and treating hair as per the needs of the clients.
• Offer professional advice to clients on appropriate, weaves, relaxers and styles.
• Build personal sales through clients.
• Offer the client advisory on after care products and how to use them at home.
• Research on new products and upcoming styles in the market.

Nail Technician Duties:

• Polish and apply designs, gel or acrylic nails.
• Paint fingernails and toenails.
• Clean and shape the ends of nails as well as push back cuticles.
• Recommend colors, rhinestones and designs based on each customer’s style and preferences.
• Removing previously applied nail polish from fingernails and toenails.
• Ensure that workstations are kept clean and orderly.
• Sterilize and sanitize all nail instruments and equipment before each use.
• Inform clients about additional services and offers (e.g. loyalty discounts, eyebrow waxing).
• Provide quality hand and foot massages.
• Evaluate the condition of clients’ nails and advise them on proper nail care and suitable nail care treatments.
• Recommend various nail designs and nail art (nail care treatment tips) to clients (e.g. how to strengthen nails and how to make manicures last longer).
• Up-sell treatments and beauty products, when appropriate.
• Ensure that nail and massage supplies are adequately stocked.

Key Qualifications

• Certification in Hairdressing and Nail Technology is a plus
• Proven work experience as a Hair Dresser and Nail Technician, Manicurist or similar role
• Expertise in basic and advanced nail techniques, including french manicures, airbrushing and gel manicures
• Gifted in the art of weaving and styling
• Be enthusiastic and passionate about hair dressing and new trends
• Knowledge of cosmetology trends
• The ability to concentrate for extended periods of time
• Detail-orientated and patient
• Excellent hand-eye coordination
• Understanding of sanitation and sterilization standards
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent customer service skills