Assistant - Apprentice

Moodz Salon and Spa Acton; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay + tips

Education & masterclasses

Employee discounts

Career growth culture

Job summary

Moodz Day Spa & Salon in Acton, MA is offering an 18-month Assistant & Apprentice Program to guide soon-to-be or newly licensed cosmetology graduates toward a thriving, full-time Floor Stylist role.

The program provides structured development across hospitality, blowouts, technical cutting, color, and comprehensive client experience, with weekly masterclasses, live practice, and one-on-one mentorship to fast-track your career.

Qualifications

• Active or pending Massachusetts Cosmetology License.
• Eagerness to learn, refine skills, and take constructive feedback.
• High standard of personal presentation, punctuality, and guest communication.
• Proactive attitude to keep the salon floor running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Phase 1 (Months 1–3) — Hospitality & Scalp Wellness: Master guest hospitality, front desk operations, custom product pairing, and our signature luxury scalp massage rituals.
• Phase 2 (Months 4–6) — Blowout Mastery & Live Practice: Achieve full basin independence, refine round-brush and hot tool mechanics, host live clients in our weekly Blow Dry Bar.
• Phase 3 (Months 7–12) — Technical Execution: Assist senior stylists with foil placements and formulations; hands-on workshops in core cutting shapes and color.
• Phase 4 (Months 13–18) — Floor Readiness & Speed: Perfect multi-booking timing, full-service model appointments, master retail prescriptions, final Test-Out Showcase.

Skills

Cosmetology License

Hospitality

Communication

Punctuality

Team player

Job description

At Moodz Day Spa & Salon, we believe in investing in the future of beauty. For 35 years, our salon has been a premier destination for luxury beauty and wellness. Under new ownership, we are making a significant investment in the future of beauty. Our assistant program is not just a job, it is a clear, structured pathway for soon-to-be licensed and newly licensed cosmetology graduates to a thriving, full-time Floor Stylist.

Our 18-Month Assistant & Apprentice Program is designed to build your confidence, refine your technical mastery, and teach you the business skills needed to build a lucrative, long-term career.

Why Join Our Assistant Program?

Structured Technical Development: A clear 4-phase curriculum that guides you through foundational basin protocols, advanced blowout geometry, precision cutting, custom formulation, and specialty color techniques (balayage, color melting, glazing).

Monthly Team Masterclasses: Mandatory, paid monthly Monday education sessions led by senior team members and industry experts.

Live Supervised Client Experience: Build your speed and confidence behind the chair hosting our dedicated weekly Blow Dry Bar and regular model days.

One-on-One Mentorship: Direct shadowing and assisting with top-tier Senior and Master Stylists.

Career Fast-Track: Clear gateway benchmarks lead directly to a formal promotion and chair on our salon floor.

What You’ll Do (Program Overview)

Phase 1 (Months 1–3) — Hospitality & Scalp Wellness: Master guest hospitality, front desk operations, custom product pairing, and our signature luxury scalp massage rituals.

Phase 2 (Months 4–6) — Blowout Mastery & Live Practice: Achieve full basin independence, refine round-brush and hot tool mechanics, and host live clients in our weekly Blow Dry Bar.

Phase 3 (Months 7–12) — Technical Execution: Assist senior stylists with foil placements and formulations while completing hands‑on workshops in core cutting shapes (bobs, layers) and single-process color.

Phase 4 (Months 13–18) — Floor Readiness & Speed: Perfect multi-booking timing, perform full-service model appointments, master retail prescriptions, and showcase your skills in a final Test-Out Showcase.

Who We Are Looking For

• License: Active or pending Massachusetts Cosmetology License.

• Passion: Eagerness to learn, refine skills, and take constructive feedback.

• Professionalism: High standard of personal presentation, punctuality, and guest communication.

• Team Player: Proactive attitude toward keeping the salon floor running smoothly (station setup, inventory support, basin maintenance).

• Goal: A long‑term desire to build a thriving, loyal client base as a full‑time Stylist at Moodz.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive hourly pay plus tips from assisted services and Blow Dry Bar clients.

• All-expenses-paid ongoing education and masterclass workshops.

• Employee discounts on top-tier professional retail lines and salon/spa services.

• A supportive, team-oriented salon culture that prioritizes your career growth.