Spa Hair Stylist/ Make up Artist

Pyramid Global Hospitality•La Quinta, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Spa Hair Stylist / Makeup Artist provides salon hair services and professional makeup application for resort guests, including guests preparing for weddings and special events. The stylist consults with each guest about their preferred look, hair texture, skin tone, and occasion, then coordinates services so the guest is ready on time. The role includes greeting guests, confirming booked services, discussing the desired look and timing, assessing hair, scalp, and skin condition, and delivering services offered on the spa menu. Hair services include shampooing, conditioning, blowouts, styling, and formal updos; cuts, color, or chemical services may be performed when assigned and within the stylist’s license and training. Makeup services are selected to suit each guest’s skin tone, undertone, skin type, and desired coverage. The stylist may conduct bridal and special-event trials, document agreed looks with the guest’s permission, and coordinate appointment timing with spa reception and fellow stylists. The role also requires careful use and sanitation of tools and products, protecting guest clothing, presenting and adjusting completed looks, providing maintenance guidance, resetting and restocking the station, maintaining service records, protecting guest privacy, and promptly communicating schedule changes or delays. The position involves extended periods of standing, reaching, and repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements. The work environment includes heated styling tools, hair products, cosmetics, and disinfectants. Schedules may include early mornings for weddings and events, as well as evenings, weekends, and holidays. The stylist must be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Current California license authorizing the salon services assigned to the position.
Demonstrated proficiency in professional hairstyling and makeup application.
Proficiency styling a range of hair textures, lengths, and densities and matching makeup shades across skin tones and undertones.
Knowledge of hair and cosmetic products, sanitation practices, and safe use of salon tools and equipment.
Ability to translate a guest’s description or reference photo into a practical styling plan and explain what can be achieved within the appointment.
Attention to detail, steady hand control, and ability to coordinate hair and makeup services under event deadlines.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Previous salon, spa, or resort experience.
Experience with bridal styling, makeup trials, and wedding parties.

Responsibilities

Welcome guests, confirm booked services, discuss desired looks and reference photos, and agree on timing and price before beginning.
Ask about allergies, product sensitivities, and recent hair treatments; assess hair, scalp, and skin condition and adjust or postpone services when appropriate.
Provide spa-menu hair services, including shampooing, conditioning, blowouts, styling, and formal updos; perform cuts, color, or chemical services when assigned and within license and training.
Select and apply makeup appropriate to the guest’s skin tone, undertone, skin type, and desired coverage, and invite feedback so adjustments can be made.
Conduct bridal and special-event trials when scheduled and, with permission, document the agreed hairstyle, shades, and products for recreating the look.
Coordinate appointment order and finish times with spa reception and fellow stylists.
Protect guest clothing and use hair tools, heated equipment, and cosmetic products carefully.
Follow hand hygiene and sanitation procedures, clean brushes between guests, disinfect reusable implements as appropriate, and use disposable applicators to prevent cross-contamination.
Present the finished look, make agreed adjustments, and explain how to maintain the hairstyle or refresh makeup.
Reset and restock the station between appointments.
Maintain accurate service records, protect guest privacy, and promptly notify spa reception of delays or changes affecting the guest’s schedule.