Pressed Roots is the first silk blow-out bar specializing in textured hair. Combining certified textured hair expertise, nurturing care for hair health and true luxury hospitality touches, we aim to break down the barriers that have held women of color back from feeling their best. In our hands, a simple blow-out becomes an affordable mini-luxury that not only makes our clients feel uniquely beautiful, but will forever change the standards of the beauty industry.
Pressed Roots’ studio apprentices enjoy:
- Reserved stylist position once cosmetology license is obtained and stylist training is successfully passed and completed
- Continued education and professional development courses
- Career paths leading to management, training, and future franchise opportunities
- Hands-on, comprehensive training throughout the duration of the apprenticeship program
- Fun, fast-paced, family-like working environment
Responsibilities
- Take care of all types of textured hair care by performing the shampoo, condition, and other pre-blowout services
- Maintain salon cleanliness - sweeping, inventory, cleaning brushes, washing and folding towels, etc
- Ensure comfortability of clients while at the shampoo bowl
- Sell add-on services, retail products, and our VIP memberships
- Provide a luxury, customer experience through client interactions - we also serve mimosas and other beverages!
Qualifications
- A current or recent cosmetology student looking to learn about the beauty and care of textured hair
- Phase 5 of cosmetology school
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- A strong work ethic with a “go-getter” attitude
Essential Functions
- Ability to stand for extended periods (up to 9 hours).
- Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions, such as shampooing and assisting with styling.
- Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 15 pounds.
- Ability to reach overhead to perform styling & cleaning tasks.
- Ability to bend, stoop, and kneel to access styling tools, assist customers, and/or maintain Studio cleanliness.
Pressed Roots is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of this job. If you need accommodation to perform these duties, please let us know.
Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal, Contract
Pay: $10.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- Day shifts
- Evening shifts
- Weekend availability