A Day in the Life
You operate your own hairdressing business from a home studio or by renting a chair in an existing salon — managing your own clients, pricing, products, and marketing while delivering professional hair services.
- Book and confirm appointments via social media or WhatsApp
- Set up home studio or prepare rented chair for the day's clients
- Perform consultations, colour analysis, and service recommendations
- Execute haircuts, colour treatments, highlights, and chemical services
- Style hair for bridal or event clients as booking warrants
- Handle payment collection and issue receipts or invoices
- Restock colour, product supplies, and salon consumables
- Post before/after content on Instagram to attract new bookings
Work Environment
HOME BASEDTeam: SOLOSMART CASUALRemote: NONE
Home studio or chair rental arrangement. Home studios are common in Sri Lanka for self-employed hairdressers — a dedicated room with a professional chair, backwash unit, and mirrors. Chair rental (booth rental) is an emerging arrangement in Colombo's salon industry.
Skills Required
Technical Skills
Full hairdressing service range — cutting, colouring, chemical treatments, stylingSocial media marketing and content creationBasic financial management — invoicing, expense trackingClient record keepingEquipment maintenance and sanitation
Soft Skills
Entrepreneurial self-motivationClient relationship and retention skillsPricing confidence and negotiationCreative trend awarenessReliability and punctuality
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