Student Hair Stylist / Barber

Hair Cuttery Family of Brands•Lombard, IL

29d•$45 - $88•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Hair Stylist / Barber role is part of Hair Cuttery’s FuturePRO (Student to Work) Program, designed to help cosmetology students transition into professional salon careers. The program includes a 90-day mentorship with observation and hands-on guidance, new-hire classes in styling and color techniques with mannequin practice, specialized clipper-cutting and fading training, on-the-job coaching and feedback from experienced cosmetologists, and opportunities to integrate with the salon team. Training is personalized to the student’s needs. Students earn hourly compensation while learning in a salon environment. The role offers preparation for a licensed stylist career, including access to marketing support and walk-in guests after licensure, a performance-based pay path, and advancement through an eight-level career ladder and 12 price levels, with commission opportunities of up to 75%. Licensed stylists with strong guest loyalty are described as earning an average of $45 to $88 or more per hour, plus tips. In the salon, students support the guest experience and reception-area operations, follow a training plan developed with the Salon Leader, partner with a licensed professional on consultations for select guests, observe salon professionals and ask questions, and learn product knowledge, consultation skills, and clientele-building. Applicants must currently be enrolled in beauty school, be authorized to work in the United States, and be flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays. The employer does not provide sponsorship.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Support the guest experience by working in the reception area and assisting with actions that influence guest experience.
Participate in a training plan developed with the Salon Leader.
Partner with a licensed professional to perform consultations with 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.