Kellie ross
Port Glasgow,Inverclyde
Summary
A highly skilled hair professional with extensive expertise in foil placement for highlights, corrective colour techniques, and creative colouring. Demonstrates a strong commitment to health and safety consciousness while staying up-to-date with industry standards. Proficient in men's barbering techniques, hair cutting techniques, and keratin treatment knowledge. Known for a creative vision and empathy, ensuring client satisfaction through personalised services. Experienced in business management and extension application, aiming to enhance salon operations and client experiences.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Hairstylist
Silk hair and beauty
Paisley, Renfrewshire
07.2025 - Current
- Improved salon efficiency with effective time management skills.
- Performed hair consultations to determine suitable styles and treatments for individual clients.
- Managed appointment schedules efficiently to accommodate maximum number of clients.
- Utilised advanced cutting techniques to deliver desired results.
- Created innovative hairstyles for special events.
- Trimmed, cut and shaped hair based on exact customer preferences.
- Trained junior stylists to create high-performing salon teams.
Senior hair stylist
The Edit salon
Adelaide Australia , South Australia
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Ensured precise colour matching of extensions to natural hair for seamless integration.
- Performed root touch-ups meticulously, providing seamless blend into existing colour.
- Kept up-to-date with latest trends in hair colouring techniques through continuous learning.
- Provided professional advice on aftercare procedures for maintaining hair colour longevity.
- Managed appointments and schedules to smooth workflow.
- Trimmed, cut and shaped hair based on exact customer preferences.
Senior hair stylist
Salt hair
Sydney Australia , new south whales
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Managed challenging customer situations effectively, restoring trust in our services and maintaining strong relationships.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve a harmonious working environment conducive to creativity and innovation.
- Executed creative updos for special events, earning commendations from satisfied clients.
- Performed removals or replacements whilst maintaining integrity of clients' natural tresses.
- Developed individualised treatment plans to address specific issues like damaged or thinning hair.
Senior hair stylist
Epic Hair Design
Brisbane Australia , Queensland
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Kept up-to-date with latest trends in hair colouring techniques through continuous learning.
- Regularly sanitised tools and equipment, promoting a clean working environment.
- Achieved client satisfaction by providing excellent hair colouring services.
- Improved customers' appearance with the application of different types of hair extensions.
Hairstylist
Snipz hair and beauty
Port Glasgow, Inverclyde
08.2017 - 05.2023
- Participated actively in staff training sessions, constantly improving own skill set.
- Educated clients on proper hair care routines, enhancing their overall experience.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing expert hairstyling advice.
- Developed loyal customer base through personalised service and attention to detail.colour
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail when applying complex balayage techniques.
- Contributed creatively to photo shoots, resulting in innovative visual content for salon marketing materials.
- Applied foil highlights using precision and care, achieving uniformity in the final look.
- Performed root touch-ups meticulously, providing seamless blend into existing colour.
Education
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Hairdressing
West College Scotland
Port Glasgow, Inverclyde 01.2014 - 06.2017
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Hair extensionist
Hair extension courses
Port Glasgow, Inverclyde 03.2020 - 03.2020
Skills
- Foil placement for highlights
- Corrective colour technique
- Health and safety consciousness
- Up-To-Date with industry standards
- Creative vision
- Colour application expertise
- Men'S barbering techniques
- Hair cutting techniques
- Empathy and understanding
- Keratin treatment knowledge
- Creative colouring
- Balayage techniques
- Business management
- Extension application
Websites
Timeline
Hairstylist
Silk hair and beauty
07.2025 - Current
Senior hair stylist
The Edit salon
05.2025 - 07.2025
Senior hair stylist
Salt hair
06.2024 - 05.2025
Senior hair stylist
Epic Hair Design
06.2023 - 06.2024
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Hair extensionist
Hair extension courses
03.2020 - 03.2020
Hairstylist
Snipz hair and beauty
08.2017 - 05.2023
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Hairdressing
West College Scotland
01.2014 - 06.2017
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