Licensed Master Cosmetologist / Stylist

Hair Cuttery Family of Brands•Mchenry, IL
•$45 - $88

About The Position

Hair Cuttery is seeking experienced, licensed cosmetologists or stylists with advanced technical skills and a loyal clientele. The role is designed for professionals who can work confidently with minimal guidance and provide services such as precision cuts, advanced color, and texture services. Stylists who are still developing toward this level are encouraged to apply to the separate Stylist role. Compensation is performance-based and may include service and retail commissions and tips. The posting says top stylists earn $45 per hour to $88+ per hour, and that $100,000+ in annual pay is within reach. Stylists may keep or exceed their current prices. Hair Cuttery supplies products and back-bar materials at no charge and promotes guest traffic through social, local, and in-salon promotions. Tips are paid at the end of each day. The position offers full-time or part-time hours and flexible scheduling. Hair Cuttery Family of Brands has more than 500 salons. Open positions are listed in Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Applicants must hold a valid state-specific cosmetology or barber license and be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available. The employee must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

  • Hold a valid state-specific cosmetology or barber license.
  • Be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
  • Have strong technical skills in precision cuts, fades, color services, and personalized consultations.
  • Have experience with advanced techniques such as highlights, balayage, texture services, and finishing.
  • Demonstrate professionalism, confidence, and the ability to thrive with minimal guidance.

Nice To Haves

  • A loyal book of business generating $1,300 or more per week is preferred and qualifies the stylist for higher commissions.

Responsibilities

  • Provide advanced hair services, including precision cuts, fades, color services, highlights, balayage, texture services, and finishing.
  • Conduct personalized consultations with guests.
  • Build and serve a clientele, including bringing an existing book of business where available.
  • Work professionally and confidently with minimal guidance.
  • Grow earnings through service and retail commissions and tips.
  • Perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • PTO/vacation pay
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Recognition and rewards, including the BEST program and a top-performer celebration
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Free advanced education and access to the Expert Internal Training Team
  • Training with industry brands such as Redken
  • Hair products and back-bar supplies provided at no charge
  • Daily payout of tips
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