Hairstyling
From washing hair at Mama Bisi's to owning the most booked salon in Lagos.
- Starting base pay
- ₦7,400per full shift
- Top-level base pay
- ₦67,500per full shift
- Shift length
- 9 hours09:00–18:00
- Career skill
- Hustle6 scheduled days / week
The schedule & requirements
Work at Mama Bisi's Salon. The scheduled shift starts at 09:00 and lasts 9 hours.
No explicit entry skill requirement is listed for this career.
Plan your earnings →Salary progression
Base pay / full shift| LEVEL | TITLE | BASE PAY | PROGRESSION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salon Assistant | ₦7,400 | |
| 2 | Junior Stylist | ₦15,000 | |
| 3 | Braiding Pro | ₦26,500 | |
| 4 | Salon Manager | ₦40,300 | |
| 5 | Salon Boss | ₦67,500 |
Actual take-home pay can change with taxes, bonuses, qualifications and incomplete shifts.
Is this career worth it?
At the starting level, a full scheduled week of 6 shifts gives a gross base total of ₦44,400. Dividing full-shift base pay by 9 scheduled hours gives ₦822 per hour for comparison.
Use the same career level when comparing jobs. Entry requirements, shift length and travel can matter as much as top-level pay.
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Hairstyling in the Lagos Life game
This Hairstyling page concerns the career path. Read the figures with their labels, then use the comparisons below to understand the specific trade-offs surrounding Hairstyling. The examples use the listed values and clearly separate an illustration from a prediction about your save. The workplace is in Lagos. Game options can change, so use the current game to confirm a consequential choice. All money discussed here is in-game naira, and this unofficial wiki has no affiliation with the developer.
Hairstyling: Salon Assistant and the next pay step
Hairstyling lists Salon Assistant at career level 1, with base pay of ₦7,400 for a complete 9-hour shift. Dividing that amount by scheduled hours gives ₦822 per hour for comparison; it is not an hourly wage promise. A full scheduled week at this Hairstyling level produces a gross base estimate of ₦44,400. This is the first listed pay level, rather than the salary at the end of the career. Use this career level that matches your current role when estimating rent coverage, and leave tax, qualifications, bonuses and incomplete shifts outside the base-pay assumption.
Hairstyling: Junior Stylist and the next pay step
Hairstyling lists Junior Stylist at career level 2, with base pay of ₦15,000 for a complete 9-hour shift. Dividing that amount by scheduled hours gives ₦1,667 per hour for comparison; it is not an hourly wage promise. A full scheduled week at this Hairstyling level produces a gross base estimate of ₦90,000. The increase over Salon Assistant is ₦7,600 per complete shift. Use this career level that matches your current role when estimating rent coverage, and leave tax, qualifications, bonuses and incomplete shifts outside the base-pay assumption.
Hairstyling: Braiding Pro and the next pay step
Hairstyling lists Braiding Pro at career level 3, with base pay of ₦26,500 for a complete 9-hour shift. Dividing that amount by scheduled hours gives ₦2,944 per hour for comparison; it is not an hourly wage promise. A full scheduled week at this Hairstyling level produces a gross base estimate of ₦159,000. The increase over Junior Stylist is ₦11,500 per complete shift. Use this career level that matches your current role when estimating rent coverage, and leave tax, qualifications, bonuses and incomplete shifts outside the base-pay assumption.
Hairstyling: Salon Manager and the next pay step
Hairstyling lists Salon Manager at career level 4, with base pay of ₦40,300 for a complete 9-hour shift. Dividing that amount by scheduled hours gives ₦4,478 per hour for comparison; it is not an hourly wage promise. A full scheduled week at this Hairstyling level produces a gross base estimate of ₦241,800. The increase over Braiding Pro is ₦13,800 per complete shift. Use this career level that matches your current role when estimating rent coverage, and leave tax, qualifications, bonuses and incomplete shifts outside the base-pay assumption.
Hairstyling: Salon Boss and the next pay step
Hairstyling lists Salon Boss at career level 5, with base pay of ₦67,500 for a complete 9-hour shift. Dividing that amount by scheduled hours gives ₦7,500 per hour for comparison; it is not an hourly wage promise. A full scheduled week at this Hairstyling level produces a gross base estimate of ₦405,000. The increase over Salon Manager is ₦27,200 per complete shift. Use this career level that matches your current role when estimating rent coverage, and leave tax, qualifications, bonuses and incomplete shifts outside the base-pay assumption.
Hairstyling and Chef: level 1 pay
At career level 1, Hairstyling lists Salon Assistant at ₦7,400 per full shift, while Chef lists Dishwasher at ₦7,400. The difference between those full-shift figures is ₦0. With 6 scheduled workdays, Hairstyling gives a weekly base-pay estimate of ₦44,400; the equivalent Chef estimate is ₦44,400 across 6 workdays. These are comparable career levels, rather than a starting role compared with a final promotion. Consider the 9-hour this career shift alongside the 8-hour alternative before deciding whether the pay difference fits your routine.
Hairstyling and DJ: level 2 pay
At career level 2, Hairstyling lists Junior Stylist at ₦15,000 per full shift, while DJ lists Resident DJ at ₦16,500. The difference between those full-shift figures is ₦1,500. With 6 scheduled workdays, Hairstyling gives a weekly base-pay estimate of ₦90,000; the equivalent DJ estimate is ₦66,000 across 4 workdays. These are comparable career levels, rather than a starting role compared with a final promotion. Consider the 9-hour this career shift alongside the 5-hour alternative before deciding whether the pay difference fits your routine.