Assisting in a Hair Salon - How to hire the best assistant ever! | Hairstylist Business Tips

[@teddythechichi]

I wish the music in the back ground was lower !

[@emily355]

Azadeh Rinadi me too

[@JamieDana]

Thanks for the feedback, we'll take that into account next time!

[@JamieDana]

Thanks for the feedback, we'll take that into account next time!

[@bethanynoellegriffin]

I am a new stylist and i assisted two girls in my salon through school and still assist them when I’m not with my own clients and let me tell you...you guys sound just like me and my bosses. Haha! Speaking as an assistant, the relationship you have with her is so valued. I can’t thank my bosses enough for the things they’ve taught and continue to teach me (even down to self employment taxes). Thank you for passing on your legacy! Now, it’ll be up to girls like your assistant and i to build upon that legacy, personalize it, and then pass it along one day too. 💕

[@JamieDana]

Awe I love that! Thanks for sharing that with me! I was blessed to have her as an assistant for as long as I did :)

[@elsykarina]

I love this. I wish that when I started out in a salon I felt I was growing & learning. I quit after a year and haven't bothered to look into it again. I sure do miss it but its honestly hard to find anyone in my area that wants to take the time to educate as well.

[@JamieDana]

Thanks so much for sharing Elsy! Education is such an important part in loving this career!

[@macolpitts4561]

Wow, she’s a dream assistant!

[@JamieDana]

She is pretty amazing ;)

[@madip8458]

I really enjoy your videos, and this is meant as respectful as possible, but for me personally, the music was so loud I couldn't really hear what you were saying and I really wanted to know what was being said!

[@JamieDana]

I'll keep that in mind! Thanks for watching!

[@EseAbigail]

I Love This! I'm literally just about to employ my first assistant and this has made me much more confident.

[@EseAbigail]

Had to Subscribe too :)

[@JamieDana]

Love that! I'm sure you are going to love it!

[@annacruise6897]

So helpful!! Thank you! The only little piece of info I was wondering about is what commission percentage you have your assistant at when she does her own clients?

[@mightymusic64]

I used to be an assistant and i think it’s wrong to not tip them out. We are doing your glosses base breaks and sometimes full blowdrys which you get all the commission and money for. When i would do a full blow dry for my boss and she made 25 dollars on the one blow dry that i did and then didn’t tip me out... that’s wrong. Even as assistants our paychecks and tips should reflect the amount of work we do

[@JamieDana]

jessica watts Thanks for your thoughts. I was an assistant too and remember that all too well. I do tip her out sometimes, but it wasn't something she expected. It was a bonus.This is what has worked for my business and for what I offer to my assistants.

[@CourtneyBStylisteducation]

She did give her a good bonus for Christmas as she said. And the education she’s learning essentially for free is priceless. Clearly she’s taking care of her assistants. I think it always depends on the situation 😊.

[@homeschool.pray.repeat]

Something to think about...your boss takes on more risk and expense, plus she’s expanding your knowledge and experience. I guarantee that $25 wasn’t full profit for her.

[@cutsbydrew]

im an assistant and i think that this is a unique situation, theres only one stylist in the salon who is paying someone an hourly rate. This stylist is their employer, if there were other stylists in the salon and the assistant did work for them then they should be tipping out the assistant since they arent paying them an hourly wage

[@josdamillio]

My thoughts are that your getting a paid “internship”. You get paid hourly plus tips. You’re getting paid to learn and in return you’re helping them and making them more money so they’re able to double book or move more quickly/effectively. Sadly I only got paid 7.25 an hour and there were no raises so she’s def making out!!! We all start at the bottom and make our way up, and it makes it that much more sweet when you get there😊

[@negin388]

Thank you so much for this video. I learned a lot. About the video itself, I wish there wasn't this much loud music in the background ♥️

[@CourtneyBStylisteducation]

I have been pondering on having an assistant. I have booth renters in my salon. Do you have her set up as an “employee” or do you 1099 her. I hope the question isn’t to personal. But starting with an employee makes me nervous with all the fees and all that you need to set up.

[@JamieDana]

She is an "employee" with a W-2!

[@anazumballbufeira]

So Lucky you are Ann!!!! Working with someone nice. And you Jamie beeing a wonderfull Boss!!! Not for all people. ❣️

[@JamieDana]

Thanks so much Ana!

[@beautifly3906]

THANK YOU FOR THIS INFORMATION! Now I feel a little bit more prepared for my interview day 🤭

[@JamieDana]

That makes me so happy to hear!

[@giovannibissoli1744]

I love this video! so much great informations :) I agree with the music being a little too loud but really great video :)

[@JamieDana]

Thank you so much! And yes, we're taking that into consideration for next time :)

[@cutieedancerr]

YEAAAA ANNIEEEEEE!!!💕💕💕

[@sunshine-bs2jx]

Jamie i work on my own but I'd love an assistant like this great girl . It's hard work sometimes alone

[@JamieDana]

You should consider hiring one!

[@brrynell02]

Hello, What was your assistant commission ratio? love your work and wealth of knowledge.

[@roseannahiebert8859]

I would LOVE the assist for Jamie

[@jordanf5984]

@JamieDana * I so would love to work with you Jamie! It would be amazing to be your assistant for a while or even if my fellow friends who are stylist and myself learn more from you! Do you offer classes on the east coast any? I now own my own hair salon!!! :))) But, I would still love to work together & travel to help you teach and me train to teach also and assist!! lol Enjoy learning from you and all of your videos. Just want to say thank you so much for them! Can't wait til' the next one! And maybe you could have a video of how to start a hair/salon/life KZbin channel and what type of video editing you would suggest and also which salon program you use for client information and formulas? Do you have certain papers for them to sign? What do you think would be best. I am a solo artist so I am managing everything I do myself for now. I'm sure I'll need an assistant eventually bc it makes work life so much better, easier, and faster! Do you have any tips on making it easier or better for me? Also, do you have snapchat? Thank you jamie!!

[@JamieDana]

Thanks so much for reaching out Jordan! I'm not accepting any new assistants at this time and often don't travel for education. You can find all my upcoming events on my instagram. I don't have a snapchat. I'll keep that in mind for future videos. Thanks for watching!

[@kmalolua]

Thank you, that was helpful.

[@Freelybri]

I usually double book and take 3 hours to do 2 cuts and colors, how much timing do you think it cuts down to have the help? Do you have 2 mirrors with two blow dryers or 1 station?

[@leemolloy1112]

Hey! That’s the school I’m going to!

[@sydneyshepard5285]

Please make a video concerning inventory

[@JamieDana]

I'll definitely keep that in mind! Thanks for watching!

[@victoriawhittaker5553]

How long were you in the industry before you did booth rent and then opened you own salon?

[@JamieDana]

I was in the hair industry for about 2 years!

[@katlynbrady4598]

Did you guys ever do any separate training together?

[@JamieDana]

Yes we do!

[@thefoxtailbabe]

Jamie what is the name of the plant in the background? The tall one behind you. Thanks babe!

[@JamieDana]

That is a Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant, they're all the rage on Pinterest ;)

[@angelawhite7140]

I wish I had counted how many times Y'all say, "like." Very cute & thank you for the informative post always. I wish your assistant success as well as your continued success!

[@JamieDana]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@cherie316]

She does a lot. Sounds like she would be hard to replace

[@JamieDana]

Yes she is amazing!

[@YesItsLola]

I didn’t even notice the music until I read the comments lol, I guess when you’re really interested in what’s being said it doesn’t bother you.

[@JamieDana]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@jazminchew3620]

English is not my first language , so for me trying to understand what they are saying with the music makes it a bit harder, may be it it was less loud , like background instead of the same loud as their voice

[@deliahernandez7457]

The music it's to loud!!! 🤯

[@JamieDana]

Thanks for the feedback! I'll keep that in mind for future videos!

[@kaseywillis4321]

what do you do when she is sick or calls in sick?

[@JamieDana]

We make do! I'll call my clients and let them know we have to push back their timing a bit or reschedule.

[@maddy7893]

Wow school for only 9.5 months?! :o in iowa it takes at leasstttt 14 months aka 2,100 hrs. Thats crazy lol

[@madisonmcklintic7004]

Maddy Gilliam it only takes Missouri 1500 hours! We go about 9-5 Mon-Fri and it takes about 10 months.

[@maddy7893]

@@madisonmcklintic7004 oh wow!! I wish😅 it felt like it took me forever to graduate but i did it!

[@juliapfeiffer3562]

I think u r awesome Julie pfeiffer

[@JamieDana]

Thank you so much Julia!

[@ndodier]

Have you had experience with a salon assistant in a salon suite? I’m wanting to have an assistant but I’m in a single salon suite.

[@carmenlofton6204]

Background music is too loud and too much. Difficult trying to hear the conversation.

[@JamieDana]

Thanks for your feedback! I'll keep that in mind for future videos.

[@kaylacochran2792]

Love the info music was to loud.

[@JamieDana]

I'll keep that in mind for future videos. Thanks for the feedback!

[@lysettcuervo]

I dont think you should be tipping her but your clients should def. be tipping her seperately from you.

[@JamieDana]

Some of them do, it's completely up to the client, but a lot of them do!

[@Tocxbocalavz]

So I tip my assistant daily based on what they do. The clients also tip but I would not make the amount of money I make or get the amount of clients in that I do without the help of an assistant. The client hires you as the artist, not the Assisatant, it should not be expected for the client to tip them, it’s nice when they do but it’s not something I think should be expected.

[@Evolvebytaraandco]

The music is toooooo loud! Ugh.

[@JamieDana]

Thanks for your feedback! I'll keep that in mind for future videos.

[@jewelgardens2871]

Bad sound. the music and talking is at same volume. hard to hear.

[@JamieDana]

I'll keep that in mind for future videos! Thanks for watching.

[@TreeBug88]

Noise pollution

[@JamieDana]

Thanks for the feedback! I'll keep that in mind for my future videos.

[@kathleenkeller5375]

Music is unbearable

[@abraberkson1252]

The music is so annoying

[@JamieDana]

Thanks for the feedback. I'll keep that in mind!

[@HucciManeHuman]

Year and a half is long.