Iris Mendez
Fairview,NJ
Summary
Creative Hairstylist known for productive and efficient task completion. Specialize in precision cutting, color techniques, and styling innovation. Excel in time management, adaptability, and communication, ensuring exceptional client satisfaction with each interaction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Hair Stylist
Capricho's Hair Salon
Guttenberg, NJ
01.2019 - Current
- Haircutting and Styling Techniques.
- Balayage & Blend Technique
- Blowouts and updos.
- Hair coloring and highlighting.
- Hair Extensions.
- Perms & Relaxers
- Keratin Treatments.
- Salon Management and Business Skills.
- Client Consultation and Communication
- Organization and Multitasking.
- Sanitation and Safety Protocols
Hair Colorist
VIPKID
Guttenberg, NJ
01.2015 - 11.2019
- Consulted with clients regarding desired look and advised on suitable hair color options.
- Applied permanent, semi-permanent, and temporary hair colors using foils, balayage techniques, or all-over application methods.
- Mixed and blended hair color to create customized colors for clients.
- Formulated custom shades of hair color for each individual client.
- Prepared bleaches, tints, dyes, rinses, toners, and other chemical solutions according to standard formulas.
- Analyzed natural level of client's hair to determine appropriate dye strength and timing of application.
- Trimmed split ends before or after coloring process as needed.
- Kept records of products used and procedures followed during each service appointment.
- Educated clients on proper at-home care routines between salon visits.
- Cleaned up work area after each service was completed in accordance with safety standards.
- Assisted senior stylists with more complex coloring processes such as ombre and highlights.
- Recommended retail products that could be used at home to extend the life of their color treatment.
Hairstylist
Hair Quest
North Bergen, NJ
11.2011 - 11.2015
- Greeted customers, answered phones and booked appointments.
- Provided consultations to clients about their desired hairstyle and hair care needs.
- Applied highlights, lowlights or other coloring techniques.
- Performed chemical treatments such as perms and relaxers.
- Created updos for special occasions like weddings or proms.
- Assisted other stylists with busy periods in the salon.
- Recommended products to clients based on their individual needs.
- Upsold additional services when appropriate to increase sales volume.
- Attended trade shows and educational seminars to stay up-to-date on current trends in hairstyling.
- Demonstrated knowledge of health and safety regulations in the workplace.
Hairstylist
Scandalous Salon
West New York, NJ
10.2005 - 11.2015
- Greeted customers, answered phones and booked appointments.
- Shampooed, conditioned, cut, colored and styled hair according to client's instructions.
- Performed chemical treatments such as perms and relaxers.
- Applied highlights, lowlights or other coloring techniques.
- Educated clients on proper home hair care maintenance techniques.
- Assisted other stylists with busy periods in the salon.
- Maintained cleanliness of work station by sanitizing tools and equipment between uses.
- Collaborated with other beauty professionals on projects related to hairstyling.
- Organized scheduling of appointments throughout the day.
- Pre-booked future appointments to increase repeat business.
- Recommended treatment and styling products to customers to meet current needs or resolve specific concerns.
- Performed special hair treatments, scalp massages and updated styling techniques to modernize and streamline services.
- Mentored new staff to enhance personal growth and increase productivity.
Education
Master Classes / Coloring Techniques /Highlighting
Tony & Guy
Houston, TX06-2018
Cosmetology & Hairstyling
Total Image Beauty Academy
Union City, NJ07-2016
Associate of Arts - Cosmetology
Beauty School
Costa Rica08-2000
Skills
- Hair artistry professional
- Cosmetology principles knowledge
- Precision cutting
- Color principles
- Hair extensions
- Men and women haircuts
- Knowledge of color space theory
- Highlights and lowlights
- Scalp treatments
- Customer Consultation
- Innovative hairstyling techniques
- Color Corrections
- Styling Tools
- Appointment Coordination
- Salon treatments
- Outstanding client retention
- Customer buying trends
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Hair Stylist
Capricho's Hair Salon
01.2019 - Current
Hair Colorist
VIPKID
01.2015 - 11.2019
Hairstylist
Hair Quest
11.2011 - 11.2015
Hairstylist
Scandalous Salon
10.2005 - 11.2015
Master Classes / Coloring Techniques /Highlighting
Tony & Guy
Cosmetology & Hairstyling
Total Image Beauty Academy
Associate of Arts - Cosmetology
Beauty School
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