Hair Stylist - Cosmetologist

Options Salon & Spa; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay with incentives

Education assistance

Continuing education

Leadership opportunities

Flexible schedule

Uncapped commissions

Job summary

Options Salon & Spa in Cleveland, Ohio seeks a licensed Hair-Stylist-Cosmetologist who can cut, color, and style while delivering exceptional client care. You’ll join a respected team that rewards talent with a flexible schedule and uncapped earning potential.

You’ll consult with clients, recommend services, perform cutting, coloring, extensions, and chemical treatments, and educate clients on products to build lasting relationships.

Qualifications

• Licensed Ohio cosmetology professional with active license.
• Proven experience in cutting, coloring, and styling.
• Strong commitment to client care and service quality.
• Ability to stay current with industry trends and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients to understand goals and assess hair condition.
• Perform cutting, coloring, extensions, and chemical treatments.
• Maintain sanitation standards and professional appearance.
• Educate clients on products and long-term maintenance plans.
• Encourage rebooking and build a loyal client base.
• Stay ahead of trends through continuing education.

Skills

Licensed Ohio Cosmetology

Cutting

Coloring

Styling

Client care

Industry trends

Job description

Are you a licensed Hair-Stylist - Cosmetologist who has the technical skills, client-care mindset, and ambition to build a thriving career? Have you been searching for a salon where your talent is recognized, your schedule has flexibility, and your earning potential isn't capped?

If you're ready to join a respected salon with a loyal clientele, an award-winning reputation, and a culture that invests in its team, Options Salon & Spa in Cleveland, Ohio may be exactly what you've been looking for.

MORE THAN A JOB. A PLACE TO GROW

We believe talented stylists deserve an environment where they can flourish professionally and financially. That's why we offer a base pay structure with performance-based incentives and an earning potential of $50,000-$85,000+, with uncapped commissions allowing top performers to exceed the advertised range. You'll also enjoy:

• Prestigious, Award-Winning Reputation
• Loyal Client Base
• Flexible Schedule
• Growth Opportunities
• Continuing Education
• Education Assistance
• Continuing Education and Leadership Development
• Leadership Opportunities
• Company Parties
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability

Most importantly, you'll join a welcoming, professional team that values collaboration, creativity, and ongoing support. If you're looking for a salon that invests in your success, this is your opportunity to apply.

WHY COSMETOLOGY PROFESSIONALS CHOOSE US

Join Options Salon & Spa, a well-established beauty and wellness destination that has been serving the Cleveland area for more than 30 years. Known for its commitment to creativity, personalized service, and professional excellence, the salon offers a welcoming, team-oriented culture where employees are encouraged to grow their skills and thrive in their careers. You'll work alongside experienced industry professionals in an environment that values collaboration, continuous learning, and helping people feel confident and cared for. If you're passionate about beauty, wellness, and delivering exceptional experiences, Options Salon & Spa offers a rewarding place to build your future.

YOUR IMPACT STARTS THE MOMENT YOU STEP BEHIND THE CHAIR

Every day brings opportunities to transform not only hair, but confidence. You'll begin by consulting with clients to understand their goals, assess hair condition, and recommend services tailored to their needs. Throughout the day, you'll perform cutting, styling, coloring, extension services, and chemical treatments such as perms, relaxers, and keratin services while maintaining the highest standards of sanitation and professionalism. You'll educate clients on products, help build long-term maintenance plans, encourage rebooking, grow your client base, and stay ahead of industry trends through continuing education. Depending on your scope of practice, you'll also have opportunities to provide additional beauty services while helping create exceptional experiences that keep clients returning and referring others.

ARE YOU THE HAIR STYLIST WE'RE LOOKING FOR?

• Valid Ohio Cosmetology License
• Proven experience in cutting, coloring, and styling
• Strong passion for client care
• Commitment to staying current with industry trends

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years of behind-the-chair experience
• An existing portfolio or client book
• Advanced color expertise including balayage, lived-in color, corrective color, and blonding, specialty training in extensions, precision cutting, bridal styling, or texture services
• Strong retail and rebooking success
• Experience serving upscale clientele
• Advanced manufacturer certifications
• An active social media or portfolio presence
• Ongoing continuing education experience

FLEXIBILITY MEETS OPPORTUNITY

• Daytime hours beginning at 8:00 AM
• Evening availability required
• Weekend availability required
• Salon currently operates every other Saturday
• Additional service hours may be added as the salon expands availability
• Schedule flexibility designed to support both your income goals and business needs
• Management will work with the hired candidate to create a schedule that optimizes earnings while providing strong client coverage

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you're ready to join a respected salon where your skills are appreciated, your growth is encouraged, and your earning potential is unlimited, we want to meet you.