Student Hair Stylist / Barber

Hair Cuttery Family of Brands•Newport News, VA

13d•$45 - $88•Onsite

About The Position

Hair Cuttery is hiring cosmetology students for its FuturePRO Student to Work Program, designed to help 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, mannequin practice, advanced clipper-cutting and fading classes, on-the-job training and feedback from experienced cosmetologists, and opportunities to connect with the salon team. Training is personalized to the student's needs. Students earn hourly compensation while learning in a friendly salon environment. After licensing, stylists can serve walk-in guests and progress through an eight-level career ladder and 12 price levels, with performance-based pay and commission of up to 75%. The posting notes that licensed stylists with strong guest loyalty average $45 to $88 or more per hour, plus tips, and that earnings of $100,000 or more per year may be within reach. The role supports salon operations and guest experience while developing the student's professional skills. Students work in the reception area, follow a training plan developed with the Salon Leader, partner with a licensed professional for consultations with select guests, observe salon professionals, and learn product knowledge, consultation skills, and clientele-building. Applicants must be currently enrolled in beauty school, authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays, and willing to learn cutting, fading, and color techniques.

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 the 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.