Job Description

Beautician

Beauticians are highly skilled service-oriented individuals who provide well-rounded cosmetic services to enhance customer appearance and boost their confidence. They may style hair, apply makeup, and provide hair removal and brow-enhancing treatments. They may also give guidance about proper hair and skin care.


Beauticians Supervisors are responsible for many aspects of personal care and they must be able to provide this care with understanding, knowledge and courtesy. The following beautician Supervisor job description provides further detail.

Position Description

Beauticians provide a wide range of services that include the care of the hair, skin and nails. A beautician's primary focus is on improving their client's outward appearance and helping them to feel better about themselves in general.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties of a Beautician Supervisor

Communicates with clients in order to provide the requested services. Discusses hair, skin and nail care methods with customers. Evaluate on client's face or skin condition and do apporiate recommendations Washes and conditions hair prior to cutting or styling. Cuts and styles hair. Colors hair. Applies solutions in the form of permanents and relaxers to hair as part of the styling process. Provides effective solutions for common issues concerning hair, scalp, nails and skin. Discusses various style options with clients. Sets appointments with clients and customers. Takes payments from clients and customers. Keeps work areas completely clean and sanitized. Restocks shelves and supplies. Keeps records of hair color and nail color used by each customer at past visits.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must have outstanding people skills in order to handle the specific needs of individual clients and customers. Should be highly creative and also have a firm understanding of tried-and-tested techniques that are still in use today. Must possess physical stamina and must have the manual dexterity required to wield scissors, razors and other implements. Must possess solid time-management and organizational skills as well as in-depth knowledge of various beauty products, their ingredients and how these ingredients can affect the clients. Must be able to present a calm and pleasant demeanor to clients in spite of any personal problems. Must be capable of tactfully and respectfully dealing with rude, difficult and unreasonable clients. Managing of all level of Employee's.

Education and Experience

Must have a diploma, Bachelor Degree or equivalent as well as a certificate confirming the completion of a cosmetology program. Hands-on training necessary as part of a certificate program as well as on-the-job training. * Must be licensed to in order to practice.