Kesha Hutcheson
Haleyville,AL
Summary
Friendly Cosmetologist with excellent time management and active listening skills. Offering innovative solutions to unique client needs and success at comprehensive body care . Skilled at selling products while personalizing client treatment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Master Cosmetologist
Wild Rootz Hair Salon
Haleyville, AL
11.2016 - 08.2024
- Provided expert hair cutting and styling services to diverse clientele.
- Consulted with clients to determine preferences and suitable styles.
- Utilized advanced coloring techniques to enhance client satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in the salon environment.
- Trained junior cosmetologists on best practices and new techniques.
- Recommended haircare products to clients based on individual needs.
- Managed appointments and schedules for optimal client flow.
- Participated in ongoing education to stay updated on trends and techniques.
- Assisted with basic bookkeeping, filing and maintaining clients' records.
- Recommended treatment and styling products to customers to meet current needs or resolve specific concerns.
- Collected payment from customers and scheduled next appointments.
- Met with new clients and provided successful hair consultations detailing expectations for color, style and cut.
- Washed, colored, cut and styled hair for high volume of clients daily.
- Fostered clean and sanitary work environment to protect customers and staff from infection.
- Introduced modern techniques to style and stay up to date with newest trends in hair, nails and makeup.
- Scheduled daily client appointments with necessary details and remembered customer preferences and special needs.
- Provided comprehensive hair treatments for various types of hair.
- Washed, conditioned, cut, and styled hair for many daily clients and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Applied makeup to achieve desired day-to-day and special event looks.
- Kept notes listing preferences and services provided to clients for quick reference.
- Evaluated client hair type, condition, and desired outcome to determine ideal services.
- Maintained relationships with long-term clients while successfully handling daily walk-in appointments.
- Inspected equipment regularly for safety purposes prior to use on any client.
- Kept updated records of services provided along with related costs charged to customers.
- Developed relationships with suppliers to ensure availability of quality products at competitive prices.
- Applied permanent waves, relaxers, texturizers and other chemical services to customer's hair.
- Advised clients on how they can maintain healthy looking skin through regular skincare regimens using natural ingredients whenever possible.
- Used curlers, rollers and curling irons to press and curl hair.
- Shaped eyebrows and removed facial hair using depilatory cream, tweezers or wax.
- Bleached, dyed or tinted hair using applicator or brush.
- Cut, trimmed and shaped hair or hairpieces using clippers and scissors.
- Shampooed, conditioned and dried hair and scalp or hairpieces.
- Combed, brushed and sprayed hair or wigs to set style.
- Shaved, trimmed and shaped beards and mustaches.
- Trained or supervised other hairstylists, hairdressers and assistants.
Education
Licensed Cosmetologist - Cosmetology
Jasper Beauty Academy
JASPER, AL 05.2004 - 02.2005
Winston County High Scool
Haleyville, ALSkills
- Supplier relationships
- Appointment management
- Trend awareness
- Customer service
- Record keeping
- Beauty tool sanitization
- Clear communication
- Salon management
- Product knowledge
- Sanitation maintenance
- Active listening
- Licensed cosmetologist
- Scheduling appointments
- Social media promotion
- Social skills
- Sales and upselling
- Relationship building
- Physical strength
Timeline
Master Cosmetologist
Wild Rootz Hair Salon
11.2016 - 08.2024
Licensed Cosmetologist - Cosmetology
Jasper Beauty Academy
05.2004 - 02.2005
Winston County High Scool