Payton Belcher
Austin,TX
Summary
Licensed hairstylist with structured associate and apprenticeship training, recognized twice for strong performance. Delivers color services, keratin treatments, and elevated guest experiences while supporting client retention through intentional consultations, home-care recommendations, and proactive rebooking.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Stylist
Harlow Beauty
Austin, TX
09.2025 - 09.2026
- Completed structured associate education program enhancing technical skills, guest experience, social media presence, and business foundations for client retention.
- Expanded technical expertise in lived-in blonding, gray coverage and blending, dimensional color, and keratin services.
- Delivered consultations and personalized guest experiences through service planning, product recommendations, and proactive rebooking strategies.
- Enhanced skills by participating in continuous education programs through cutting classes, monthly team training, and ongoing hands-on development behind the chair.
- Developed strong product knowledge across Eufora, Kerastase, and Innersense, and gained practical experience in client retention, retail, and salon systems.
- Recognized twice as MVBee of the Month (December 2025 and May 2026).
Apprentice to Salon Owner
JSP Hair & Color Design
Austin, TX
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Completed a year-long apprenticeship directly under the salon owner, building a strong foundation in salon operations, client relationships, and professional service standards.
- Supported established clientele while gaining hands-on experience in blonding services, consultations, and daily salon workflow to enhance client satisfaction.
- Built trusted relationships with established clientele and was entrusted to independently service salon guests during the owner's absence.
- Assisted with on-location bridal and wedding services throughout Austin, contributing to event preparation and guest styling while enhancing teamwork and time management skills.
- Developed extensive product and color knowledge across Wella, Kerastase, and Kevin.Murphy by collaborating with experienced independent stylists in a booth-rental environment.
Education
Cosmetology License -
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute
Austin, TX06-2024
Skills
- Color & Services: Blonding balayage Keratin Services Haircuts Blowouts & Styling
- Guest Experience: Client consultations
- Lived in blending
- Gray coverage
- Business Development: Clientele building
- Product & Color knowledge: Eufora products
- Dimensional color
- Event preparation
Timeline
Associate Stylist
Harlow Beauty
09.2025 - 09.2026
Apprentice to Salon Owner
JSP Hair & Color Design
08.2024 - 08.2025
Cosmetology License -
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute