Student Hair Stylist / Barber

Hair Cuttery Family of Brands•Downers Grove, IL

30d•$45 - $88•Onsite

About The Position

Hair Cuttery is hiring cosmetology students for its FuturePRO (Student to Work) Program, which is designed to help students transition into professional salon careers. The program includes a 90-day mentorship with observation and hands-on guidance, new-hire orientation covering styling and color techniques with mannequin practice, specialized technical training in clipper cutting and fading, on-the-job training and feedback from experienced cosmetologists, opportunities to integrate with the salon team, and personalized support. Students earn hourly compensation while learning in a friendly salon environment. Once licensed, stylists can access walk-in guests and advance through an eight-level career ladder and 12 price levels, with commission of up to 75%. The posting says licensed stylists with strong guest loyalty earn an average of $45 to $88 or more per hour, plus tips. In the salon, the student supports reception and the guest experience, follows a training plan developed with the Salon Leader, partners with a licensed professional on consultations for select guests, observes salon professionals and asks questions, and learns product knowledge, consultation skills, and clientele-building. The role requires current beauty-school enrollment, U.S. work authorization, and flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Currently enrolled as a beauty school student.
Authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
Flexible availability for nights, weekends, and holidays.
Willingness to learn cutting, fading, and color techniques.

Responsibilities

Support the reception area and actions that influence the guest experience.
Participate in a training plan developed with the Salon Leader.
Partner with a licensed professional to perform consultations on select guests.
Observe Salon Professionals at work and ask questions to develop skills.
Receive training in professional product knowledge, consultation skills, and building a clientele.
Participate in mentorship, orientation, technical training, and on-the-job learning.