In-Salon Trainer

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An In-Salon Trainer in the Hair & Beauty Industry is a skilled educator responsible for mentoring, upskilling, and developing the technical abilities of salon professionals. They provide hands-on training in hairstyling, cutting, colouring, skincare, beauty treatments, and retail sales techniques, ensuring salon staff stay up to date with industry trends, advanced techniques, and new product innovations. By combining technical expertise, coaching skills, and a passion for education, in-salon trainers help elevate service standards and boost salon success.

ROSE BONASERA

Dermal Therapist.
Director, Elixer Skin Fitness

elixirskinfitness.com.au

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Rose Bonasera Dermal Therapist, Director Elixer Skin Fitness

Rose Bonasera is a leading dermal therapist with over 20 years experience in the professional skincare industry. Her experience ranges from educator, dermal therapist, working with a leading Sydney plastic surgeon to running her own award-winning skin clinic.

Rose is the Director Elixir Skin Fitness and is driven to achieving incredible and sustainable results for her clients. Elixir Skin Fitness was voted by Vogue Australia as South Australia’s Best Skin Health Clinic in 2018.

Rose has a special interest in inflammatory skin conditions, extrinsic and intrinsic ageing and the connection between the skin, gut and internal health. Rose’s goal is to educate her clients on how they can look after their skin with an integrative approach, creating customised skin treatment plans for each client’s unique story.

Rose enjoys working in partnership with male and female clients to achieve positive changes in the appearance of their skin, and as a result, also increasing their self-confidence.

Rose is results-driven and is passionate about working with some of the latest equipment devices available to achieve outstanding results for her clients. Rose also successfully runs Elixir Education Events every year for existing and new clients, inviting industry-based guest speakers to continue educating her clients on an integrative approach to skin health and the generation prevention culture.

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What Does an In-Salon Trainer Do?

An In-Salon Trainer delivers one-on-one coaching, group workshops, and live demonstrations within a salon or spa environment. They help junior stylists, beauty therapists, and salon professionals enhance their technical and customer service skills, ensuring high-quality client experiences.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct hands-on training sessions in hairdressing, beauty therapy, and customer service.
  • Mentor junior staff and apprentices, guiding them through technical skills development.
  • Teach advanced hair and beauty techniques, including precision cutting, creative colouring, skin treatments, and makeup artistry.
  • Demonstrate the latest industry trends and product innovations to keep staff up to date.
  • Assess staff competencies and provide feedback on skills improvement.
  • Train teams on salon retail sales techniques, boosting revenue through effective product recommendations.
  • Ensure compliance with workplace safety, hygiene, and industry regulations.
  • Work closely with salon managers and business owners to align training with business goals.
  • Stay updated with industry developments, new treatments, and emerging technologies.
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Work Environments:

In-Salon Trainers work in various beauty and hair industry settings, including:

Hair Salons & Barber Shops 
Training stylists in cutting, colouring, and hair treatments.

Beauty Clinics & Day Spas 
Teaching advanced skincare, facials, and body treatments.

Franchise & Multi-Salon Chains 
Standardising service quality across multiple locations.

Luxury & High-End Salons 
Educating teams on premium client experiences and services.

Brand Partnerships & Product Training 
Representing professional beauty brands and educating salons on product applications.

Freelance & Independent Training Roles 
Providing customised training services to various salons and spas.
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Skills & Qualifications

Skills required:

Advanced Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy Knowledge:
Strong skills in cutting, colouring, skincare, makeup, and treatments.

Coaching & Mentoring Skills:
Ability to train, support, and guide salon professionals at different skill levels.

Technical & Practical Expertise:
Demonstrating advanced techniques and industry trends effectively.

Communication & Presentation Skills:
Engaging and educating teams in an inspiring way.

Customer Service & Retail Training:
Helping staff improve consultation skills and product recommendations.

Organisational & Leadership Abilities:
Managing training schedules and skill assessments efficiently.

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Qualifications required:

While industry experience is essential, formal qualifications can enhance career opportunities:

Certificate III or IV in Hairdressing
(SHB30416 / SHB40216)  Essential for in-salon hairdressing trainers.

Diploma of Beauty Therapy
(SHB50121) Required for in-salon beauty therapy trainers.

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
(TAE40122) Required for those delivering accredited training.

Product & Brand-Specific Training Certifications
Provided by major hair and beauty brands.

Retail & Sales Training Courses
Beneficial for coaching teams in upselling and client consultations.

Career Growth & Opportunities

In-Salon Trainers can expand into:

Salon Education & Training Manager:
Leading training programmes for multi-salon businesses.

Brand Educator & Technical Representative:
Working with professional hair and beauty brands to provide national training.

RTO Trainer & Assessor:
Teaching accredited hairdressing and beauty courses at training academies.

Salon Owner or Business Consultant:
Coaching salon owners on business growth and staff development.

Social Media & Online Education Creator:
Developing digital tutorials, courses, and webinars for beauty professionals.

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With the growing need for high-quality salon training and skill development, an In-Salon Trainer in Hair & Beauty plays a vital role in upskilling professionals, improving salon performance, and shaping the future of the beauty industry.