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"Job" Title: Independent Hairdresser (Chair Renter) at Need + Co.

Need + Co.

"Job" Type: Independent Contractor (Chair Rental)

About Us:

Need + Co. is a cooperative-style salon that offers individual beauty and wellness professionals the opportunity to operate their own businesses within a shared, vibrant space. As an independent hairdresser renting a chair at Need + Co., you will have the freedom to run your own business while benefiting from the support and amenities of our salon community.

"Job" Overview:

As an independent hairdresser renting a chair at Need + Co., you will be responsible for managing your own clientele, appointments, and business operations. This role requires excellent hairstyling skills, strong customer service abilities, and the ability to maintain a professional and organized workspace.

Key Responsibilities:
Daily Tasks:

- Greet clients warmly and provide exceptional customer service throughout their visit.
- Consult with clients to determine their hairstyling preferences and recommend suitable services.
- Perform haircuts, coloring, styling, and other hair services according to client requests.
- Maintain a clean and organized workstation, including sanitizing tools and equipment between clients.
- Maintain common areas
- Process client payments and manage appointment bookings using salon software or scheduling tools.
- Recommend retail hair care products to clients and assist with sales as needed.
- Engage in ongoing professional development to stay updated on the latest trends and techniques in hairstyling.

Weekly Tasks:

- Clean and organize your workstation and common areas within the salon.
- Stock up on necessary supplies, including hair care products, tools, and accessories.
- Review your appointment schedule for the week and confirm appointments with clients.
- Follow up with clients to gather feedback and address any concerns or issues.
- Participate in collaborative activities within the salon community.

Monthly Tasks:

- Evaluate your business performance and set goals for growth and improvement.
- Review and update your pricing and service menu as needed.
- Plan and schedule any continuing education or training opportunities to enhance your skills.
- Conduct a thorough inventory of your products and supplies and reorder as necessary.
- Promote special offers or events to attract new clients and retain existing ones.

Qualifications:

- Valid cosmetology license in the state of NY.
- Proven experience as a hairstylist, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work.
- Excellent hairstyling skills, including cutting, coloring, and styling techniques.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage your own business operations.
- Professional and friendly demeanor with a passion for the beauty industry.
- Knowledge of salon software or scheduling tools is preferred.
- Willingness to adhere to salon policies and maintain a clean and professional workspace.

Benefits:

- Monthly parking pass for personal use
- Validated parking for customers in a secured parking garage
- Tiered rent for start ups
- Flexible lease options
- True autonomy over booking, scheduling, and product usage
- First week free to allow time to settle in
- Cooperative-style salon space featuring networking events, industry-specific education, and a boutique showcasing thrifted and curated goods
- Freedom to set your own schedule and pricing.
- Access to a supportive salon community and amenities.
- Opportunity to grow your clientele and business within a vibrant salon environment and festivals/events held weekly + monthly right outside our windows
- Professional development opportunities and networking events.
- Competitive rental rates for chair space.
- Salon is open for walk-ins 2 Sundays a month this summer if you're building a clientele

How to Apply:

If you are a skilled and motivated hairstylist looking for the opportunity to run your own business within a supportive salon community, we would love to hear from you. Please send your resume and portfolio showcasing your work to [email protected] with the subject line "Hairdresser Chair Rental Application - [Your Name]".

Join us at Need + Co. and take the next step in your hairstyling career!

As a team, we have decided to open our doors back up Thursday December 17th. We are so grateful for your support, your love, and your patience with us as we have had to navigate through one of the most difficult times in business!

So, here’s what you need to know...

1- if you currently have an appointment scheduled, you’re good! We may need to call you to shift your timing a bit to accommodate 3 weeks into one... 👀

2- same precautions apply, please cancel your appointment if you’ve been around a covid-positive person, if you’ve traveled and haven’t had a negative test, if you’re feeling sick... you know the drill.

3- Please have patience with us as we call through our missed appointments and our waitlist. Things are tough right now, please only give our team love. We will not accept anything but love.

4- if you are looking to schedule an appointment you can do so online or by leaving a voicemail. Dom, Rachel, and Jordan are not accepting online bookings at this time, you must call or get on the waitlist to schedule with them.

5- thank you again! We are so grateful for you!

Happy Holidays to you and yours! *Stay safe*, eat too much food, and eat that extra slice of pie! This year had been a strange one, so be extra and eat all the pie!

Shop Local this season and give the gift of self-care + wellness.

Our Beauty Boxes range from $20 - $2000 depending on your gifting budget! We also have EVERY product we carry in-house online for your purchasing ease!

From skincare and at-home facials, to nails, to hair, barbering, and more, there's a custom curated gift JUST FOR YOU + YOURS. Each box includes full-size product, samples, tools, + small gifts that compliment your choices to make this gift the favorite this holiday season! *

They are custom built based off of your choices, beautifully packaged, wrapped, and ready for gifting! Pick up +
shipping options available!

https://www.needsalonroc.com/beautyboxes

*$20 boxes include sample size products with a small complimentary gift*

Have we talked about Toneé yet? A curl stylist at n e e d. & Mint. is one talented human! She has 5 years under her belt in this industry and moved here all the way from outside of Albany to join our team! She is taking care of Dom and Jordan’s overflow at the salon so if you’ve been wanting a curly cut for the first time, or you can’t get in with Dom, Rachel, or Jordan, you can trust Toneé with your curls! She has been studying with both Jordan and Dom, she’s like good good! Her hourly rate is $50. You can book online with her today! 585-504-3551

Welcome to the celebration of curls over the years! 2020 has made a wave happen over our industry (and of course this world) so we want to celebrate making it through this craziness! Here’s a cute image of two babes who got their hair done together —> adorbs 🥰 @ Need Salon and Spa