Student Hair Stylist / Barber

Hair Cuttery Family of Brands•Leesburg, VA

13d•$45 - $88

About The Position

Hair Cuttery is hiring cosmetology students for its FuturePRO (Student to Work) Program, designed to help students grow into professional hairstylists or barbers. The program includes a 90-day mentorship with observation and hands-on guidance, new-hire orientation covering styling and color techniques with mannequin practice, advanced training in clipper cutting and fading, on-the-job guidance and feedback from experienced cosmetologists, salon-team integration, and personalized training support. Students earn hourly compensation while learning. The role offers a path to licensed stylist work, including access to salon guests and performance-based pay. Once licensed, stylists can advance through an eight-level career ladder and 12 price levels, with commission of up to 75%. The posting states that licensed stylists with strong guest loyalty average $45 to $88+ per hour, plus tips. In the salon, students support the guest experience and reception area, 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 learn product knowledge, consultation skills, and clientele-building. The role requires flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays. U.S. work authorization is required; sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

Currently enrolled as a beauty school student and ready to transition into a professional career.
Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
Willingness to learn haircuts, fades, and color.

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.
Receive training in professional product knowledge, consultation skills, and building a clientele.
Participate in program training, including styling, color techniques, mannequin practice, clipper cutting, and fading.