Colorist - Arlington Heights

Tricoci; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission opportunities

Healthcare benefits

Career growth

Job summary

Tricoci Salon | Spa is seeking colorists at all career stages to refine their craft, grow their book, and thrive in a luxury salon environment. You will join a team focused on guest-first service and advanced color work, with comprehensive, ongoing training and opportunities for advancement across Chicagoland locations.

The role emphasizes color theory, formulation skills, and a consultative guest experience, with flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Proven ability in color services and formulations.
• Strong communication with guests and team members.
• Ability to build guest relationships and tailor color results.

Responsibilities

• Refine color techniques and stay current with trends.
• Grow client book through personalized color consultations.
• Participate in structured training to strengthen color theory and formulation skills.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences and maintain salon standards.

Skills

Color work

Communication skills

Guest-focused mindset

Education

Active Illinois Cosmetology License

Job description

Join Tricoci Salon | Spa

Our team is growing, and we’re hiring Colorists at all stages of their career who are ready to refine their craft, grow their book, and thrive in a luxury salon environment.

Join Tricoci Salon | Spa

Our team is growing, and we’re hiring Colorists at all stages of their career who are ready to refine their craft, grow their book, and thrive in a luxury salon environment.

Why Tricoci

At Tricoci, you’ll step into a supportive, creative, and guest-focused culture built to elevate your technical skills and accelerate your career growth.

We offer:

• Paid, advanced onboarding and customized color-focused training based on your skill level
• Ongoing continuing education at no cost for license renewal
• Free professional development including social media and personal branding support
• Complimentary Bellami certification opportunity
• A clear path for advancement across 13 Chicagoland locations

Schedule & Availability

We’re looking for team members with flexibility to work approximately 4 days per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays during peak business hours.

This role requires full commitment to our structured training program, designed to strengthen your color theory, formulation skills, consultation approach, and guest experience. Training takes place during weekday daytime hours and is a critical part of onboarding and long‑term success at Tricoci.

Compensation & Benefits

• $15–$16.20/hour base pay plus commission opportunities exceeding 50%
• Commission on services, retail, and tenure rewards
• No backbar fees
• Employee discounts up to 90% on services and retail savings up to 50%
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and wellness benefits including EAP with 5 free sessions

What You’ll Need

• Active Illinois Cosmetology License
• Passion for color work and delivering customized guest results
• Strong communication skills and a guest‑first mindset
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods

Locations

Arlington Heights, Bloomingdale, Chicago, Crystal Lake, Deerfield, Geneva, Libertyville, Naperville, Oakbrook, Orland Park, Schaumburg, Skokie, Vernon Hills