Stylist Job Islington Massachusetts USA,Beauty/Hair Styling

Position: - Stylist -
Location: Islington

Full-time and part-time available
Westwood, MA (Lambert's Plaza, 262 Providence Hwy)
July 2026 Grand Opening

Sharkey's Cuts for Kids — an award-winning children's (age 0-14) salon franchise with over 200 locations — is opening a brand-new salon in Westwood. We're hiring founding stylists to join our team for opening day.

We are local owners who believe in taking care of the people who take care of our clients. We respect your time, we understand the industry grind, and we are building a salon where stylists actually want to come to work. Smiles and a positive attitude are a must, and we treat all our team members like family!

Benefits:

Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
401(k)
Competitive salary
Employee discounts
Flexible schedule

Why this job is different:

Just kids' cuts. No chemicals, no color. Clean, fast haircuts in a salon built around making kids smile.
Fun environment. Themed chairs, Xboxes, streaming - the kind of place kids ask their parents to bring them back to.
Family-friendly hours. No late nights. Major holidays off.
Instant tips via Tippy. Tips hit your account the moment the client pays - individual, never pooled.
Supportive ownership. Local owners who actually want to hear what you have to say.

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive hourly base ($17-22) based on experience with guaranteed yearly raise
100% of tips, paid instantly via Tippy, not pooled
10% commission on all retail sales
401(k) retirement plan
7 days PTO/year (accrues from day 90, maximum increases over time)
MA Earned Sick Time from day 1
MA Paid Family & Medical Leave coverage
Paid cosmetology license renewal
Employee discount on retail products
Free haircuts for you and your immediate family

What you'll do:

Provide kids' haircuts in a fun, fast-paced environment
Make nervous kids laugh and anxious parents feel at ease
Keep your station clean and your tools ready
Recommend retail products when it makes sense
Be part of a team that genuinely enjoys working together

Requirements:

Genuine love for kids and high-energy family environments
Active Massachusetts cosmetology license. Aesthetician and nail licenses do not qualify.

We're interviewing on a rolling basis. Qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule a phone screen.

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