Moving from mannequin heads to real-live talking heads can be a massive transition, and serving as a salon assistant can help make the transition a smooth one. So, why should you consider being a salon assistant and how can assisting help your career? Read on to find out.
Besides trying to impress the owner, it’s important to choose a salon that has a culture that aligns with who you are. Often, we spend more time at work than at home, so it’s important you choose a “work home” where you feel comfortable, where you feel supported, and where you feel like you have opportunity to grow and learn. These questions will arm you with answers to help make your decision.
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When Kathy Oliver was working on her master’s degree, she decided to write her thesis on the JCPenney organization. “I learned this is a multi-billion-dollar business,” she laughs, “and I wondered what part of that pie could be for me?"
The 117-year-old retailer launches its one-of-a-kind brand-defining store in Hurst, TX, as a direct result of customer insights. And as a chain, JCPenney looks to add 1,000+ new stylists to its family of beauty professionals.
Connie Holmes has done it all—stylist, salon owner, manager, educator, platform artist, artistic director. But sometimes the unexpected happens.
When Melissa Wendt moved to a new city, she needed job security and a fresh start for herself and her two kids. She found all of that and more at The Salon by InStyle inside JCPenney.
When Aneesha Nichols started her career, JCPenney was the place to be. There, she built a clientele and realized her dream of becoming a platform artist. Today, she’s the manager of the Salon by InStyle in Langhorne, PA and proud to be a member of the JCPenney family.
Christine Butcher was looking for the benefits of employment and the freedom of being a solo artist. At the Salon by InStyle, she found both!
Alyson Reck wanted a salon that understands her family is a priority and she found that at The Salon By InStyle.
