Hair Stylist at Domeo Resources International (DRI)

Main Function

• The Hair Stylist will be responsible for providing premium, high-end hair care, styling, and treatment services to a diverse female clientele.
• The role requires exceptional technical expertise in managing, treating, and styling both local (Afro-textured, natural, relaxed) and foreign/international hair types (Caucasian, Asian, premium human hair extensions, and wigs).
• This position is heavily client-focused and quality-driven: ensuring that clients receive personalized, luxury care, while actively driving the salon's reputation, client retention, and retail product profitability.

Role Responsibilities
Hair Styling & Technical Execution:

• Provide expert styling services including, but not limited to, cutting, coloring, highlighting, balayage, chemical relaxing, texturizing, and heat styling.
• Demonstrate elite proficiency in handling local hair (protective styling, natural hair care, locking, and precision cutting for Afro-textured hair).
• Demonstrate elite proficiency in handling foreign/international hair (precision cutting, complex color chemistry, blowout techniques, and treatments for fine, straight, or wavy textures).
• Install, style, color, and maintain premium lace wigs, weaves, tape-ins, and other high-end hair extensions.

Client Consultation & Relationship Management:

• Conduct thorough hair and scalp consultations to recommend appropriate treatments, cuts, and styles based on the client's hair history and facial features.
• Build and sustain a loyal premium clientele through exceptional service delivery and interpersonal relations.
• Maintain detailed digital client profiles, tracking their hair preferences, chemical formulas used, and purchase history.
• Address and resolve any client dissatisfaction promptly and professionally.

Hair Health, Treatments & Chemical Safety:

• Diagnose hair and scalp conditions to recommend corrective treatments (e.g., keratin, protein, deep conditioning, and scalp therapies).
• Safely mix and apply chemical agents (dyes, bleaches, relaxers) strictly adhering to manufacturer instructions and safety protocols to prevent hair damage.
• Stay updated on global hair health trends, innovative techniques, and safety standards.

Revenue Generation & Retail Sales:

• Actively recommend and cross-sell premium salon retail products (shampoos, serums, conditioners) to clients for post-salon care.
• Meet and exceed monthly personal revenue targets for both hair services rendered and retail product sales.
• Promote salon packages, seasonal campaigns, and loyalty programs to clients.

Station Maintenance & Hygiene Compliance:

• Maintain a pristine, highly organized, and hygienic workstation at all times.
• Ensure all styling tools, brushes, shears, and electrical equipment are thoroughly sterilized before and after every use.
• Monitor product usage at the styling station to eliminate waste and report low stock to the inventory team or manager.

Experience / Qualification

• Diploma / Certification from a recognized hair academy, beauty school, or vocational institution is highly preferred.
• 5+ years of proven, hands-on experience working as a senior stylist in a high-end, luxury salon environment.
• Demonstrated portfolio showing elite proficiency in treating and styling both African/local hair textures and Western/foreign hair textures.
• Proven track record of advanced color formulation and high-end hair extension installations.
• Up-to-date knowledge of premium, international hair product brands (e.g., Olaplex, Kérastase, Mizani, Moroccanoil).

Competencies / Skills:

• Master-level expertise in diverse hair textures (types 1 to 4).
• Advanced hair coloring, bleaching, and color-correction techniques.
• Premium wig customization, ventilation, styling, and installation.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and consultative sales skills.
• Time-management skills to ensure appointments run smoothly without rushing service quality.

Behavioural Qualities / Other Competencies:

• Polished presentation, high personal grooming standards, and professional etiquette suitable for a luxury salon setting.
• Strong accountability, punctuality, and pride in work delivery.
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to converse comfortably with high-net-worth individuals and corporate expatriates.
• Calm, patient, and professional when handling demanding or high-profile clients.
• Artistic creativity with an eye for modern fashion, trends, and attention to detail.
• Receptive to feedback and committed to continuous learning and skill upgrade.