Full Time Hair Straightening Specialist

About Ren Salon

Ren Salon is a quiet boutique salon on Oxford Street, Paddington, specialising in considered hair work — from Russian hair extensions and colour to advanced smoothing and restoration treatments.

We don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach.

Every treatment begins with the hair in front of us: its history, condition, texture, and what the client actually wants from it. From there, we recommend the right protocol and create a clear plan for the result.

We're growing our treatment offering and are looking for an experienced Nanoplasty & Hair Smoothing Specialist to join Ren.

About the Role

This is a specialist position for someone confident working with advanced smoothing, straightening and restorative hair treatments.

You'll work with clients from consultation through to treatment and aftercare, helping them understand what their hair needs and recommending the most appropriate protocol.

Our treatment menu includes:

• Nanoplasty
• Nanoplasty for blonde and colour-treated hair
• Anti-frizz and smoothing treatments
• Hair restoration and repair protocols
• Deep conditioning and bond-building treatments

Appointments are intentionally unhurried, with some services running between two and a half and six hours, depending on the client's hair length, density, condition and treatment protocol.

This isn't a high-volume, rush-through-the-day role.

We're looking for someone who understands that the consultation and assessment are just as important as the treatment itself.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll be responsible for:

• Conducting thorough hair consultations
• Assessing hair history, condition and suitability for treatment
• Recommending the appropriate smoothing or restoration protocol
• Performing nanoplasty and advanced smoothing treatments
• Working confidently with blonde, coloured and chemically processed hair
• Managing treatment timing, processing and application carefully
• Providing clear aftercare advice and maintenance recommendations
• Creating a calm, comfortable experience for clients during longer appointments
• Maintaining a clean and professional treatment area
• Keeping accurate client notes and treatment history
• Supporting the growth of Ren's treatment offering
• Contributing to salon content and before-and-after transformations where appropriate

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is genuinely experienced in smoothing and hair transformation work.

You should be:

• Experienced with nanoplasty or similar professional straightening and smoothing systems
• Confident assessing hair condition before performing chemical treatments
• Comfortable working with blonde, coloured and previously processed hair
• Knowledgeable about processing times, product application and treatment suitability
• Able to recognise when a treatment should not be performed
• Confident explaining realistic outcomes and aftercare to clients
• Highly detail-oriented
• Calm and patient during long appointments
• Professional and confident in client consultations
• Comfortable working independently
• Passionate about healthy hair, not just the immediate result

Highly Regarded

Experience with any of the following will be highly regarded:

• Professional nanoplasty systems
• Blonde-safe or colour-safe smoothing treatments
• Keratin or anti-frizz treatments
• Hair botox or restorative treatments
• Bond-building and repair protocols
• Working with damaged or heavily processed hair
• Luxury salon environments
• Long-form client consultations
• Creating before-and-after hair content
• Building and maintaining a returning client base

Formal training or certification in nanoplasty or professional smoothing systems is highly regarded.

Why Join Ren Salon?

At Ren, we're building a salon around specialist work and exceptional client experiences.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Work in a premium boutique salon in Paddington
• Build and grow your own treatment clientele
• Work directly alongside the salon owner
• Be part of a growing specialist salon
• Work with carefully selected treatment protocols
• Have the time to deliver treatments properly, without rushing clients through appointments
• Be involved in shaping and growing Ren's smoothing and treatment offering
• Access opportunities for ongoing education and development
• Grow with the business as the salon expands

We value good work, good judgement and people who genuinely care about the condition of the hair they're working with.

The Ren Approach

At Ren, a client doesn't simply book a treatment and hope for the best.

We start with a conversation.

We look at their hair history, condition and goals. We decide what their hair can tolerate and what result is realistically achievable.

Then we recommend the right protocol.

Sometimes that means nanoplasty. Sometimes it means a softer smoothing treatment. Sometimes the hair needs restoration before any further chemistry.

We're looking for someone who understands that distinction.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Your resume
• A portfolio, Instagram or examples of your treatment work
• Any relevant nanoplasty or smoothing certifications
• A short introduction telling us about your experience with nanoplasty and hair smoothing treatments

We'd also love to know which professional treatment systems you have experience working with.

Employer Questions

I would suggest using these:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a qualified hairdresser?
• How many years' experience do you have performing professional hair smoothing or straightening treatments?
• Do you have professional experience performing nanoplasty treatments?
• Which nanoplasty, smoothing, keratin or hair treatment systems have you worked with?
• Do you have experience assessing hair suitability before performing chemical treatments?
• Do you have experience working with blonde, coloured or chemically processed hair?
• Do you hold any relevant certifications or training in nanoplasty or professional smoothing treatments?
• Please provide a link to your Instagram, portfolio or examples of your treatment work.
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?

Pay: $75,000.00 – $80,000.00 per hour

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person