Student Hair Stylist / Barber

Hair Cuttery Family of Brands•Lockport, IL

30d•$45 - $88

About The Position

Hair Cuttery is hiring beauty school students for its FuturePRO (Student to Work) Program, which provides a pathway from cosmetology school into a professional salon career. The program includes a 90-day mentorship with observation and hands-on guidance, new-hire classes in styling and color techniques with mannequin practice, advanced technical training in clipper cutting and fading, on-the-job coaching and feedback from experienced cosmetologists, team integration, and individualized training support. Students earn hourly compensation while learning in a salon. The role is intended to prepare students for licensed work, where they can serve walk-in guests and pursue performance-based pay through an eight-level career ladder and 12 price levels, with commission opportunities of up to 75%. The posting says licensed stylists with strong guest loyalty average $45 to $88 or more per hour, plus tips. In the salon, students support the guest experience, follow a training plan developed with their Salon Leader, partner with a licensed professional on consultations for select guests, observe salon professionals and ask questions, and develop product knowledge, consultation skills, and clientele-building skills. Candidates must be currently enrolled in beauty school, have U.S. work authorization, and be flexible 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; visa sponsorship is not available.
Flexible availability for nights, weekends, and holidays.
Willingness to learn cutting, fading, and color techniques.

Responsibilities

Support the guest experience by working in the reception area and assisting with 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.
Learn professional product knowledge, consultation skills, and how to build a strong clientele.