Assistant Colorist in Training — Licensed Cosmetologist

madisonreedcolorbar; Laguna Niguel (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & FSA

Team Member Discount

401k Plans

Paid Vacation Time

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Madison Reed is seeking an Assistant Colorist to support Licensed Colorists and the Shift Lead, delivering a guest experience from arrival to departure. You will learn consultations, hair care products, shampooing, blowouts, and color services while working toward a promotion to a Licensed Colorist.

Compensation ranges from $28 to $30 per hour, plus commissions and tips. The role reports to the Manager and may be full or part-time based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Active cosmetology license in the state where applying.
• Entry-level experience in customer service or retail sales; salon/beauty industry preferred.
• Excellent communication and people skills in a fast-paced retail or salon environment.
• Comfortable operating point of sale systems.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Support Licensed Colorists and Shift Lead to provide a seamless guest experience.
• Assist in finishing services, shampooing, conditioning, styling, blowouts, and color add-ons per guest request.
• Help achieve monthly sales goals including retail, services, and memberships.
• Ensure the Hair Color Bar meets cleanliness, merchandising, inventory, and asset security standards.
• Adhere to Madison Reed policies, processes, and procedures.
• Drive revenue by increasing average service ticket and memberships, subscriptions, and home hair care.
• Participate in the training path to become a Licensed Colorist within 3–9 months.

Skills

Customer service

English fluency

Communication

Problem solving

Retail experience

Education

Cosmetology license (active)

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Madison Reed is seeking an Assistant Colorist to support Licensed Colorists and the Shift Lead, delivering a guest experience from arrival to departure. You will learn consultations, hair care products, shampooing, blowouts, and color services while working toward a promotion to a Licensed Colorist.

Compensation ranges from $28 to $30 per hour, plus commissions and tips. The role reports to the Manager and may be full or part-time based on business needs.