Assistant Stylist

House of Mieux is a modern, design-led salon that specializes in expert hair color, precision cutting, styling, and a highly personalized guest experience. The team blends strong technical skills with an editorial eye, thoughtful consultation, and a focus on creating looks that feel elevated, current, and distinctly individual. The salon culture is built around creativity, collaboration, and ongoing education, offering ambitious professionals the chance to grow, lead, and build meaningful careers.

House of Mieux is designed for stylists who want to continuously evolve their craft and help shape the future of the salon industry. The name “Mieux,” meaning “better,” reflects the company’s commitment to improving both the guest experience and the way the team works together.

The Assistant Stylist is full-time or part-time, on-site role based in Fairfield, NJ. This role is designed for someone serious about building a career behind the chair. Working alongside experienced stylists, the Assistant Stylist will gain hands‑on exposure to technical services, guest care, salon operations, and the standards required to grow into a successful stylist.

• Assist stylists throughout guest services to support a seamless, efficient experience
• Prepare and reset stations, tools, products, and materials between appointments
• Shampoo, condition, drape, and support guest comfort throughout services
• Assist with color, treatments, styling, and other technical services based on training, licensing, and demonstrated skill level
• Maintain clean, organized, and service‑ready styling, shampoo, color, and shared areas
• Support laundry, sanitation, restocking, and daily salon opening and closing procedures
• Participate in required salon education, training, demonstrations, and coaching
• Build foundational skills in styling, product knowledge, guest care, service timing, and salon procedures
• Communicate proactively with stylists and team members to support guest needs and salon flow
• Receive feedback professionally and take ownership of continued growth and development

• Passionate about building a long‑term career in the beauty industry
• Currently enrolled in cosmetology school, recently graduated, or appropriately licensed or permitted for role responsibilities
• Eager to learn and highly receptive to coaching and feedback
• Professional, polished, reliable, and comfortable interacting with guests
• Proactive, organized, and attentive to detail
• Able to work efficiently in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment
• Willing to support the operational responsibilities that keep a high‑performing salon running smoothly
• Motivated by education, growth, and the opportunity to develop behind the chair

Previous salon experience is preferred but not always required for the right candidate. A strong work ethic, professional attitude, willingness to learn, and genuine interest in developing a career behind the chair are essential.