Student Hair Stylist / Barber

Hair Cuttery Family of Brands•Mechanicsville, VA
•$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 a professional hairstylist or barber career. The program provides a 90-day mentorship, new-hire orientation, advanced technical training, on-the-job guidance from experienced cosmetologists, salon-team integration, and personalized support. Training covers styling, color techniques, mannequin practice, clipper cutting, and fading. Students earn hourly compensation while learning in a salon environment. The program prepares participants for future licensed work, including access to guests, performance-based pay, an eight-level career ladder, and 12 price levels with the potential to earn up to 75% commission. 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 learn product knowledge, consultation skills, and clientele development. Applicants must be currently enrolled in beauty school, authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, and willing to learn haircutting, fading, and color techniques. Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays is required.

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in beauty school.
  • Authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
  • Willingness to learn haircutting, fades, and color.
  • Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

  • Work in the reception area and support activities 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.
  • Learn professional product knowledge, consultation skills, and how to build a clientele.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plans.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • PTO and vacation pay.
  • Discounts on professional products and services.
  • Recognition opportunities and a top-performer celebration.
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