Experienced Hairstylist

Secret Grotto Salon is seeking an experienced, motivated, and passionate hairstylist to join our growing team.

We are looking for a stylist with at least 1 year of behind-the-chair experience
, a strong foundation in hair services, and a desire to continue developing their skills through education and mentorship.

We are interested in candidates with experience in some or all of the following areas:

• Hair color services and color theory
• Haircutting for long, medium, and short hair
• Modern, layered and textured haircuts, including butterfly cuts, shags, mullets, and other specialty cutting techniques
• Working with thick, dense, and textured hair
• Barbering and clipper techniques (preferred)
• Professional blowouts and styling
• Vivid and creative color services (preferred)
• Updos and special occasion styling
• Shampooing and scalp treatments
• Client consultations and personalized service

Candidates do not need to specialize in every service. We welcome stylists with different strengths and skill sets who are eager to learn and grow.

• Part-time position to start
• Opportunity for growth into a full-time position as clientele and business demand increase
• Flexible scheduling, Monday through Sunday
• Priority availability needed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Saturdays
• Looking for someone who is available to start as soon as possible

We are looking for someone interested in growing with our salon. As clientele builds and business needs increase, there may be an opportunity to transition into a full-time position.

Interested candidates must be prepared to provide:

• A current resume or summary of professional work experience.
• A portfolio showcasing previous hair work, including color, cutting, and styling when applicable.
• An Instagram or other professional social media profile showcasing their work. An existing social media presence is strongly preferred.
• A brief introduction about themselves, their experience, and the services they enjoy performing.

Our hiring process consists of two parts:

Part 1:
In-Person Interview

• An in-person meeting to discuss experience, professional background, skill set, availability, and career goals.
• An opportunity to learn more about Secret Grotto Salon, our team, and our expectations.

Part 2:
Practical Skills Assessment

• Candidates will be asked to provide a model for a haircut and styling demonstration.
• Applicants will have the opportunity to showcase their technical skills, creativity, consultation process, and overall approach to working with a client.
• We will evaluate haircutting technique, attention to detail, styling ability, and professionalism.

Our goal is to find someone who is not only technically skilled but also passionate about their craft, interested in continued education, and excited to grow with our salon.