1. Tell us why should we hire you as Beauty Parlor Cleaner?
Boy, that's a toughie, isn't it? It would be really easy to stammer through a stupid answer in an interview. What they are really asking you is "Why is it in our best interest to have you working for us?" So tell them. An interview is no place to be shy. Tell them How you will be an asset to the salon.
Because I have a strong work ethic, I'm great at time management, I understand the importance of superior customer service and I am willing to do everything I can to help the salon and myself grow.
2. Tell us who was the worst boss you ever had? Why?
OOOh, trick question again. Remember we don't want to bash former employers. The interviewer knows if you talk bad about someone to her, then you may talk bad about her one day.
So how do we handle this one?
You could say, "I've never had a really bad boss, but I have learned some things NOT to do." This way you are not directly pointing the finger while still acknowledging you are aware not everyone is a good manager.
3. Tell me how do you feel about selling Professional Product?
I know that professional product sales are vital to the life of the salon. Without product our clients (use the word "our" to plant the seed you are a part of her team) can't recreate the awesome looks we give them in the salon. Product sales also increase client retention. I prefer the "education" method rather than hard selling. I educate throughout the service, showing them how the products benefit their specific needs.
4. Tell us how do I pick the perfect red lipstick?
Women are always on the prowl for this. Choose cooler "true" red tones with a bit of blue if you have pink in your skin or are super fair-skinned. A warmer orange-red tone works best for olive-skinned women
Using highlighter. That's literally it.
When you scrape the bottom of a makeup palette or compact and grieve accordingly before getting your credit card out.
This is a cutting technique where hair is lifted and cut over the head to create extra body and volume., owner and lead stylist of SalonCapri. Essentially, the end result is a ton of exaggerated layers. Think: shaggy, rockstar cuts.
The literal French translation of 'gamine' is 'playful,' which is a fitting term to describe the "boyishly short and sassy hairstyle, who points to Audrey Hepburn's iconic style as a prime example. Gamine also includes the pixie cut, which involves shorn sides and back with longer layers on top.
A pigment deficiency frequently seen in middle-aged people of either sex. Close examination of greying hair confirms that it is an illusion caused by the presence of white hairs among a percentage of normal dark pigmented hairs.
The term used to describe getting a 'haircut' and having your new hairpiece styled for the first time when you first receive it. It involves a simple haircut and blending in of the hairpiece with your existing hair.
11. Tell us do you consider yourself a team player?
Being a team player in a salon is a strength. Everyone is there to make money, for themselves and for the salon. It takes a village. If you are highly self absorbed by nature start working on that issue. You will need help in a salon and you will be called upon to help others. So if this question is asked and you are NOT a team player, meaning you prefer to work alone, fake it.
I'm not saying lie to the interviewer but you need them to know you ARE a team player. Saying you prefer to work alone in a salon environment will disqualify you. So YES, you are a team player, and you will consciously work on it in the salon. Think of a time when you worked as a team on any project. Write it in your notebook with an example of how you helped the team, just in case you are asked for one. Your beauty career will mostly be a team sport.
12. Can you explain what are you passionate about?
Just keep it about salon life and on a professional level. Stay away from answers like, "I can't get enough of Kim," or "Oh I love Facebook."
Instead go with, "I love everything about color! I'm always on YouTube looking for fresh new looks and trying them on my friends."
She is thinking, "That's great. I need a new stylist that wants to become a master colorist. Money, money, money."
13. Explain me about your experience styling hair?
I went to school for cosmetology for 4 years and interned at one of the top salons in the NYC area. I have worked with clients privately for events and have gained 5 years experience in the salon I currently work with.
14. Can you tell me how do I get rid of wrinkles?
Makeup is magical. It can help conceal imperfections, but it's not the answer to every beauty issue. Being educated on the right skincare routine is important to maintain your skin. Great makeup starts with great skin, so make sure to stock up on moisturizers that contain retinol for anti aging and hyaluronic acid for intense moisture.
An overnight mask. In skin-care mecca Korea, masks are generally known as packs.
A method of cleansing skin popular in Korea. It involves using first an oil-based cleanser to dissolve oil-soluble makeup, like mascara, and then a foaming cleanser for a more thorough and effective overall cleanse-and is totally worth the time investment. Trust us.
17. What means graduated Hair (or Stacked Haircut)?
A graduated cut involves layers, which for the hairstylist, means cutting at an angle of less than 90 degree. Thanks to this technique, there is more control for stylists to shape the desired outline of a cut. "With this look, the layers stack closely on top of another, often adding a bit of needed bulk or weight to the style in specific areas," adds Penna.
Is not as visible and harder to treat. Lasers have limited effects on blonde hair because of its lack of pigment, and it is difficult to see against the skin.
The hair cuticles form a protective layer which covers the shaft of the hair. If your hair is coloured or bleached they can spread out, split or become bloated due to over processing.
20. Tell us why do you want to work for us? or Why do you want this job?
They are looking for your motivation here. Are you driven by your passion? OR...Are you looking for a place to just get a paycheck? If you love your work you would be an asset to the salon. If you are just trying to find a job anywhere there is no indication to a manager that you are a good fit on her team. Show them that your values, desires, passion and the direction you intend to take your beauty career are in line with the salon culture. For example, Paige is passionate about hairstyling and updo's. Her resume will state this. Going to work in a male grooming salon would not be a good fit for her and the salon manager would recognize that Paige probably wouldn't feel fulfillment only working on men. If she were to hire Paige she knows that Paige most likely won't stay long.
21. Can you tell us what was the worst job you ever had? Why?
This is similar to the other question about what you liked least. To use the example from the last question, go in the opposite direction of salon activities. Since you will be up and active all day you could choose a job you had where you had to sit all day. Or you could choose one that was boring and didn't engage your interest.
I once worked as a receptionist in a dental office. It was difficult for me to stay put all day because I am much happier in a fast paced environment.
22. Tell us who was the best boss you ever had? Why?
The answer you give will reflect the lens in which you see your management. She is wondering what you consider a good boss and if your views on management are something that will make her job easier or harder.
Think carefully. Don't choose the one that let the employees get away with anything!
Choose a boss that had positive qualities and provided strong leadership.
The dermal papilla is situated at the base of the hair follicle. The dermal papilla contains nerves and blood vessels which supply glucose for energy and amino acids to make keratin. A tiny bulge at the root of the hair believed to be one of the primary targets in permanent hair removal.
The combination of sweat and sebum that provides the skin's protective coating.
25. Tell us do you have any problems working weekends?
No.
You are now a professional stylist and starting your beauty career. You know good and well you now work on weekends. Don't even try it.
