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A hairdresser's day is built around the appointment book. Each client starts with a short consultation at the mirror: what they want, how they style their hair at home, what has gone wrong with past colours.

Then comes the shampoo and scalp check, the cut, the colour or highlights, and the blow-dry, with the timing of each colour planned so that two or three clients can be in progress at once. Between appointments you mix colour to formula, note it on the client card, sweep, disinfect tools and fold towels. In France many salons belong to franchise networks with their own techniques and in-house training, while independent salons rely more on regulars. Saturdays are the busiest day, and Monday is often the day the salon is closed.

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[First name Last name]

Hairdresser | Cutting, Colour and Balayage | Women and Men

[City] · [phone] · [email]

Profile

Hairdresser with [x] years in franchise and independent salons, specialised in colour and balayage. Builds a loyal clientele through careful consultations and accurate colour records, trains apprentices on shampoo and blow-dry, and runs the salon on my own on the manager's day off.

Experience

Hairdresser, [Salon name], [City]

[month year] to present

  • Handled [x] clients a day across cuts, colour and blow-dries, with colour timings planned to run several services in parallel
  • Kept detailed colour cards for regular clients, so formulas could be repeated or adjusted by any stylist in the team
  • Corrected box-dye and uneven colour results after a strand test and an honest discussion of what was achievable in one session
  • Trained two apprentices on shampoo, scalp massage and blow-dry technique
  • Recommended aftercare products matched to each client's colour and hair type

Resume headlines

  • Hairdresser | Cutting, Colour and Balayage | Women and Men
  • Colour Technician | Highlights, Balayage and Colour Correction
  • Junior Hairdresser (CAP Métiers de la coiffure) | Shampoo, Blow-dry and Salon Support

Summaries for your profile

Entry level

Newly qualified hairdresser holding the CAP Métiers de la coiffure, trained in a busy salon during my apprenticeship. Confident with shampoo, scalp care, blow-dries and basic women's and men's cuts, and keen to progress in colour. Available on Saturdays and late evenings.

Experienced

Hairdresser with [x] years in franchise and independent salons, specialised in colour and balayage. Builds a loyal clientele through careful consultations and accurate colour records, trains apprentices on shampoo and blow-dry, and runs the salon on my own on the manager's day off.

Career change

Former [previous job] who retrained as a hairdresser through an adult CAP course. Brings a strong sense of client service, punctuality with a full appointment book and the patience to listen to what clients actually want before picking up the scissors.

Tips

  • Lead with your speciality (colour, men's cuts, curly hair, bridal styling), because salon managers hire to fill a gap in their team.
  • Name the franchise networks or training academies you have trained with: their techniques are known to French recruiters.
  • Add a link to an Instagram account or photo portfolio of before and after work you did yourself.
  • Say whether you have built your own clientele, since a hairdresser who brings regulars is valued in independent salons.
  • State your diploma in its French name (CAP, BP Coiffure) so it is recognised at a glance.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Listing every service without saying which ones you master on your own.
  • Posting photos of other people's work in your portfolio.
  • Forgetting to mention availability on Saturdays, the busiest day in most salons.
  • Using a heavily designed resume that is hard to read on a phone.

Working as a hairdresser in France

Search for coiffeur or coiffeuse, coiffeur mixte, coloriste or assistant coiffeur. The usual entry diploma is the CAP Métiers de la coiffure, often prepared through apprenticeship, followed by the BP Coiffure for experienced stylists. Working as an employee does not require a French diploma, but opening or managing a salon does: by law, each salon must be run or effectively supervised by someone holding the BP, the Brevet de maîtrise or an equivalent recognised qualification. Home hairdressing (coiffure à domicile) is common and often done as a self-employed micro-entrepreneur. Salons are usually closed on Monday and busiest on Saturday, and a trial service on a model is a standard part of hiring.

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Frequently asked questions

Should I put my portfolio on my hairdresser resume?

Yes, as a link or QR code near your name. Managers want to see your colour and cutting work, ideally with before and after photos taken in natural light. Keep the resume itself to one page of text and let the portfolio carry the visuals.

How do I show I am good at colour?

Be precise about the techniques: balayage, foil highlights, grey coverage, colour correction, toning. Mention the colour brands you have worked with and any technical training days. If you were the person the team called for difficult colour, say so in a bullet.

Is an apprenticeship worth listing in detail?

Yes. In French hairdressing most people train through apprenticeship, so recruiters look at where you trained and what you were allowed to do. Say which services you performed on clients, not only on training heads, and how long you stayed.

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