In the hair stylist role, you will shampoo, blow-dry, cut, color, and style the customer's hair. You will be responsible for making the customer feel relaxed and pampered throughout the session. You must maintain extensive knowledge about current trends in haircuts and hair styling. Top Duties and Qualifications. A Hair Stylist, or Salon Hair Stylist, cuts and styles customers' hair. Their main duties include washing, coloring and cleaning hair, recommending and selling salon products and staying updated on ongoing hair styling trends.