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Hair Or Beauty Salon Assistant

ANZSCO 451812

Employed

1,400

Part-time share

89%

Female share

92%

Median age

19 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Hair or Beauty Salon Assistants assist Hairdressers or Beauty Therapists by performing routine tasks in hairdressing or beauty salons.

What they typically do

  • Discusses client needs, analyses skin characteristics and advises on suitable skin care, treatments and application of make-up.
  • Applies general cosmetic and corrective make-up.
  • Performs manicures and pedicures such as decorative nail art, application of artificial nails, nail repair, and other specialised hand and foot treatments.
  • Performs facial and body treatments such as massages.
  • Treats unwanted hair through waxing, bleaching, tinting, depilation and electrolysis.
  • Evaluates beauty therapy processes and products.
  • Receives bookings, arranges appointments and maintains client records.
  • Provides advice on and selling cosmetic products.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

VIC
28.5%
NSW
27.4%
QLD
20.1%
WA
11.2%
SA
6.1%
ACT
3.1%
TAS
2%
NT
0.9%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Hair Or Beauty Salon Assistant.