How to become a shampoo assistant?

To become a shampoo assistant, also known as a salon assistant, you need a cosmetology license. Your duties involve working directly with clients, and anyone working with clients in a hair salon must be enrolled in or have graduated from cosmetology school. Some states allow apprenticeships with a certified salon program instead of school. On-the-job training teaches you responsibilities including how to drape, wash, and shampoo hair as well as mix color, greet patients, assist the hair stylist, and earn hands-on after-hours experience. Other qualifications include a positive and outgoing personality, attention to detail, and customer service skills.