How to Write a Hairstylist Resume

Being a hairstylist is an exciting career that involves creativity as well as artistic ability. A traditional resume format will not do you justice when detailing your achievements. The resume needs to reflect the talented ability and style that you possess.

• Detail all of your strengths. If you specialize in color and highlighting list that on your resume under strengths. Include all additional classes or training that you have taken in the area of color. Mention any awards that you have received in hair coloring at competitions or hair shows.


• Create a career profile. This should include the salons that you have worked in as well as how many years you have worked as a stylist. Make this section very creative using catchy words that describe your product knowledge and expertise, as well as customer service skills in dealing with your clientele.


• Include a career objective. This belongs at the top section of the resume and needs to be short and to the point. Use a one sentence phrase that ties into the field of cosmetology. Attempt to grab the attention of the salon manager with your phrase. Examples include: "To educate and beautify" or "Grooming toward greatness."


• Talk about your experience and knowledge. Include this in the background section of your resume. List the cosmetology school that you attended along with your date of graduation. If you received any special recognition, such as student stylist of the month, list that as well. Be sure to also include any additional courses that you have taken to advance your knowledge since graduation.  


• List several references. These can include former salon managers as well as clients that you have had for years.