Intermediate Hair Stylist

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Ballantynes is seeking an intermediate hair stylist for Solace Hair and Beauty in Christchurch, a full-time onsite role focused on hands on styling, building a client base, and a calm eco conscious salon that uses Kerastase and Redken with ongoing paid training. You’ll work with experienced stylists, may join photo shoots and fashion events, and benefit from a supportive team with no late nights. Ideal candidates have solid entry level salon skills in shampooing, conditioning, treatments, basic cutting and colour, plus unisex styling, customer service and sales. To apply, tailor your CV to show services, learning mindset, and NZ work eligibility; closing date 11 July 2026; full or part time options available.

Company Description

At Ballantynes, everything we do is about delivering an exceptional customer experience. That's why our people are everything to us! It's our people and the magic they perform, that brings those exceptional customer experiences to life.

Job Description

Solace Hair and Beauty is a stylish haven for customers to relax and enjoy the finest hair and beauty services from our very talented team of stylists and beauty therapists.

You will have the chance to work alongside qualified experienced stylists with the opportunity of growing a full clientele.

You will be an upcoming Stylist qualified in all aspects of hairdressing. Your time will be spent working hands on as a stylist, developing your clientele, and providing exceptional customer experiences. You need to be excited about learning new current trends and should take pride in making people feel and look fantastic. We believe that everyone has the right to look and feel fabulous and we value diversity. The environment is calm and tranquil even at our busiest times.

Solace Salon is an environmentally conscious salon that provides clients with exceptional service using high quality and industry competitive product ranges. Working with top-quality colour and product brands such as Kerastase and Redken, we do provide brand specific training as well having ongoing paid education. Having the flexibility to attend training sessions or events to expand your knowledge is a key for success.

We have a great staff culture with opportunities to upskill and become the best you can be. There are opportunities to assist on photo shoots and fashion events which are amazing events to be a part of and showcase your talent!

You will be working alongside a motivated, positive and supportive team and management who enjoy their work, sharing knowledge and the laughs are plentiful!

We are closed Sundays, Mondays and Public holidays, no late nights and are situated close to public transport links.

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes: - Entry level stylist who has gained foundational skills:

• Salon Tasks: Performing essential services like Shampooing, conditioning and treatments.
• Styling and Technical: Styling, basic cutting and colour application.
• Customer Service: Welcoming clients, maintaining personal presentation and offering refreshments
• Salon Support: Assisting senior stylists and keeping workstations clean
• Experience in unisex hairstyling
• Target and goal driven
• Experience in customer service
• Great retail knowledge and an ability to sell products 

Additional Information

To read more information about our team and services, follow this link to view our dedicated Solace page: https://www.ballantynes.co.nz/solace-hair-and-beauty

We are open to considering full or part time candidate, offering a competitive package with no late nights.

Applications close 11th July 2026.

Please note, we will be interviewing candidates during the application period so the role may close earlier than the end date.

Applicants must have current eligibility to work in New Zealand.