Career guide · Lagos
💈 Lagos Life Hairstyling Career
Salon Assistant pays ₦7,400 a shift (₦44,400 a week) and the ladder ends at Salon Boss on ₦67,500 a shift — ₦405,000 a week over 6 shifts. Salon Assistant needs no skill — you can apply on day one.
Pay verified against the game client (2026-10-11) · 21st of 37 career tracks by top weekly pay
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The ladder
Hairstyling Pay at Every Level
| Level | Title | Pay / shift | Pay / hour | Max / week | Skill needed | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salon Assistant | ₦7,400 | ₦822 | ₦44,400 | None | — | |
| Junior Stylist | ₦15,000 | ₦1,667 | ₦90,000 | Hustle 1 | +103% | |
| Braiding Pro | ₦26,500 | ₦2,944 | ₦159,000 | Hustle 3 | +77% | |
| Salon Manager | ₦40,300 | ₦4,478 | ₦241,800 | Hustle 5 | +52% | |
| Salon Boss | ₦67,500 | ₦7,500 | ₦405,000 | Hustle 7 | +67% |
Full-rate (grade IV) pay. Every level has four grades; a new hire starts one grade down at about 87% of these figures. The biggest single raise is the step to Junior Stylist (+103%).
The shift
Where and When You Work
Mama Bisi's Salon, Surulere, Lagos. Shifts run 9 AM–6 PM (9h) on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat (6/wk) — 1 day off a week.
The schedule is a ceiling. Work only 3 days and you take 3 paid shifts: ₦22,200 a week at level 1, ₦202,500 at level 5. Nothing is deducted for the days you skip.
Finish the shift. Leaving early cuts the pay and lateness drops the performance bar that gates your next grade. Exact shift rules →
Getting in, moving up
How to Get the Job and Get Promoted
Getting in. Salon Assistant needs no skill — you can apply on day one. Apply from the jobs list on your in-game phone. How to get a job, step by step →
Moving up. The skill gates are Hustle 1 for Junior Stylist, Hustle 3 for Braiding Pro, Hustle 5 for Salon Manager, Hustle 7 for Salon Boss. Inside a level, fill performance to 100% and work the required shifts to move up a grade. From level 3 up a promotion also needs Lagos Rep and days in the job, and level 5 ends with a board interview.
Training Hustle. The fastest activity is Buy & Resell Goods at Home (120 minutes, ₦800). Your shifts train it too, but slowly. All training options →
Is it worth it
How Hairstyling Compares
Against all 37 tracks. 22nd for starting pay, 21st for top weekly pay and 30th for top hourly rate. Among the 27 careers you can start with no skill, it is 12th for starting pay. Full rankings →
Same skill, other careers. Hustle also carries Refining (₦440,000), Civil Service (₦380,000), Trading (₦378,000), Creek Road Trading (₦378,000), Wuse Market Trading (₦378,000). Refining has the highest weekly ceiling of the Hustle careers.
Questions
Hairstyling FAQ
How much does the Hairstyling career pay in Lagos Life?
Salon Assistant pays ₦7,400 a shift (₦44,400 a week) and the ladder ends at Salon Boss on ₦67,500 a shift — ₦405,000 a week over 6 shifts. These are full-rate (grade IV) figures; a new hire starts one grade down at about 87%.
What skill do you need for Hairstyling in Lagos Life?
Salon Assistant needs no skill — you can apply on day one. After that the levels need Hustle 1, Hustle 3, Hustle 5, Hustle 7.
Where and when do you work as a Salon Assistant?
At Mama Bisi's Salon, Surulere in Lagos, 9 AM–6 PM (9h), Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat (6/wk). The schedule is a ceiling — skip a day and you simply miss that shift's pay.
Is Hairstyling your best move?
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