Nkeoma Luxury Salon is a full-service luxury salon in Somerset, NJ specializing in textured hair care and protective styling. We are one of the few salons in the region offering braiding and full salon services under one roof — in a professional, welcoming environment designed specifically for clients with textured and natural hair. We hire differently than most salons. Our team are W-2 employees — not booth renters. We invest in the people who work here, and we are looking for people who want to grow with us. The Salon Assistant is the heartbeat of the client experience. From the moment a client walks in to the moment they leave, you make sure they feel taken care of — and that every stylist has exactly what they need to do their best work. This is an ideal entry point for anyone interested in building a career in the beauty industry.
What You'll Do
Client Experience:
• Welcome every client warmly and ensure they are checked in correctly
• Keep the waiting area clean, stocked, and inviting at all times
• Communicate wait times proactively and offer refreshments
• Assist with checkout and rebooking when needed
Stylist Support:
• Shampoo and prep clients before stylist services
• Keep styling stations clean and stocked between clients
• Assist stylists with product retrieval, tool setup, and preparation
• Manage salon laundry — washing, folding, and restocking towels and capes
Operations:
• Open and close the salon following established procedures
• Monitor and restock retail and salon supplies; flag low inventory to management
• Maintain cleanliness of all areas including the styling floor, shampoo area, restroom, and break room
• Assist with receiving product orders and organizing storage
What We're Looking For
Required:
• Reliable and punctual — the team and clients depend on you showing up
• Warm, client-facing attitude — you make people feel welcome without being asked
• Organized and efficient in a fast-paced environment
• Team player — you notice what needs doing without waiting to be told
• Basic comfort with technology for client check-in and scheduling
Preferred:
• Prior experience in a salon, spa, or hospitality setting
• Interest in cosmetology or the beauty industry as a career path
• Familiarity with natural or textured hair
• Experience with Vagaro or similar booking platforms
Starting pay
From $15.50/hr (W-2, based on experience)
Why This Role Is Different
Most salons treat assistants as temporary help. We treat this role as the foundation of a career. You will work alongside licensed stylists serving a loyal, growing client base — in a professional environment that takes craft and experience seriously. If you bring the work ethic, we will help you build the skills.
How to Apply
Click Apply OR Send your resume to [email protected] with the subject line: Salon Assistant Application. In 2–3 sentences, tell us why you want to work in a salon environment and what you would bring to the Nkeoma team. No beauty industry experience required — attitude and reliability matter most.