Also called: Front Desk Coordinator
Greets clients, books appointments, takes payments and sells hair products.
She answers calls and messages, checks in clients, juggles a double-booked stylist, and rings up shampoo sales. It is a great way to learn how a salon works from the inside.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma; on-the-job training.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing slowly (about 1% over 10 years). BLS projection for receptionists overall.
High risk for 10 years. AI phone agents and online booking already handle scheduling, reminders and payments, so far fewer front-desk hires are needed.
Age 16+. One way to start: Walk into local salons with a short résumé and ask about front-desk openings
Classes: Business, Computer applications, Spanish.
Official data: O*NET occupation 43-4171.
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