Color Bar Apprentice: Licensed Cosmetologist to Colorist

Socotra, Inc.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & FSA (FT)

Employee Assistance Program (FT and PT

Pre-tax Commuter (Parking & Transit) (

Life AD&D (FT)

Short & Long-term Disability (FT)

Accident Insurance (FT)

Critical Illness Hospital (FT)

Parental Leave (FT)

Team Member Discount

Job summary

Madison Reed Hair Color Bar seeks a Hair Color Bar Assistant who supports Licensed Colorists and the Shift Lead to deliver a seamless guest experience from arrival to departure. Learn services, assist colorists, and grow toward a Licensed Colorist role while promoting Madison Reed products and subscriptions.

The role offers base hourly pay, commissions, and tips; typical earnings range $26–$27 per hour at this location, with compensation depending on performance and time behind the chair.

Qualifications

• Active cosmetology license in the state you apply.
• Entry level experience in customer service or retail; beauty industry preferred.
• Strong communication and people skills in a fast-paced retail/salon.
• Comfortable operating POS systems.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed colorists and shift lead to deliver guest experience.
• Perform shampooing, conditioning, styling, and finish services per guest request.
• Assist in achieving sales goals including retail, services and memberships.
• Maintain cleanliness, merchandising, inventory, and asset security at the Hair Color Bar.
• Learn color theory and behind-the-chair skills for future promotion.

Skills

Fluent English

Customer service

POS systems

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Active cosmetology license

Tools

Point of Sale (POS)

Job description

Madison Reed Hair Color Bar seeks a Hair Color Bar Assistant who supports Licensed Colorists and the Shift Lead to deliver a seamless guest experience from arrival to departure. Learn services, assist colorists, and grow toward a Licensed Colorist role while promoting Madison Reed products and subscriptions.

The role offers base hourly pay, commissions, and tips; typical earnings range $26–$27 per hour at this location, with compensation depending on performance and time behind the chair.