Sally Beauty Sales Associate Interview Questions
& Process

I sent in my application online and got a call a few days later for an interview. It was a pretty straightforward interview. They just asked some basic questions about when I can work and what experience I have that's relevant to the sales associate role.

It’s a pretty simple interview process, they just hire anyone 18 and up. It would be good if you knew about hair products so you don’t get confused when talking to customers. Sometimes they might call you back for a second interview, or you might have to do an assessment to get the job. They do check your background but not a drug test.

First you meet with the manager, and a couple hours later you may get a call to schedule a second interview with the district manager. If you're not a people person or friendly, it's best to look elsewhere. Sometimes the manager will ask other employees about your conduct when you entered the store. Being nervous is fine, but coming off as snobby is not. My advice is to dress as if you already work there; it's an easy checkmark. You'll learn a lot about hair and beauty on the job. So far, they've been good at choosing cool co-workers (I've worked at two locations). If you don't have prior hair/beauty experience, focus on customer service on your resume or vice versa. They might ask if you've been in an environment where hard work was necessary (shipment days are a lot of work but manageable) and to describe how you've worked with people/customers. Don't forget volunteer work, as that counts too. All in all, you've done SOMETHING that could contribute to their corporation, so as long as you're friendly and word your resume to align with what they're looking for, you'll be fine.