Licensed Cosmetologist/Nail Tech (Algonquin IL)

Doist; Algonquin (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

10Beauty seeks a Brand Ambassador with a cosmetology or nail license to represent our first fully robotic manicure experience at Ulta Beauty locations. You will educate customers, guide hands-on demonstrations, and ensure a welcoming, professional presence at the in-store machines.

You’ll travel for a paid training period to our corporate office in Burlington, MA; weekend/holiday hours may apply. Equity and benefits are included for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Must hold cosmetology license or nail license.
• Experience working with nails.
• Licensed nail tech, licensed cosmetologist, or nail tech in training; punctual and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Become a product expert on the 10Beauty machine, nail pods, and the app.
• Manicure touch ups and fixes as needed.
• Proactively engage customers and demonstrate the product benefits.
• Provide hands-on demonstrations of the machine and its features.
• Answer questions, do basic troubleshooting for machine or app, offer quick demos.
• Encourage customers to try the machine and share feedback with the team.
• Maintain a professional, enthusiastic image aligned with the brand values.
• Ensure the display area is clean, organized, and inviting.

Skills

Cosmetology license

Nail tech experience

Job description

10Beauty is a robotics startup based in Burlington, MA. We have raised $70M from some of the leading venture and celebrity investors in the country to build the world’s first fully autonomous manicure machine. We have pre-sold our first 1,000 machines to some of the most iconic brands in America, including Ulta Beauty and Nordstrom. As of November 2025, we have launched our first robot at Ulta Beauty in Everett. We are a fast growing 50+ person organization with deep robotics experience. Come join the company who will put 'beauty robotics' on the map!

Introduction:

10Beauty is seeking a Brand Ambassador, who possesses either a cosmetology or nail tech license for our official launch at Ulta Beauty in Maywood, NJ. This person will be the face of our brand, stationed directly at our in-store machines to educate, assist, and inspire customers as they experience their first fully robotic manicure. This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of beauty tech, while connecting with consumers, and driving excitement for 10Beauty and the future of beauty!

What You'll Do:

• Become a product expert on the 10Beauty machine, our innovative nail pods, and the accompanying app
• Manicure touch ups and fixes may be required
• Proactively approach and engage customers, sharing the story of 10Beauty and the benefits of our products
• Provide compelling, hands-on demonstrations of the 10Beauty machine, showcasing its ease of use and unique features
• Answer customer questions, provide basic troubleshooting for the machine or app, and offer "nail touch-ups" or quick demonstrations to highlight the quality and convenience
• Encourage customers to try the machine!
• Maintain a professional, enthusiastic, and positive image that aligns with the 10Beauty brand values
• Listen to customer feedback and share insights with the 10Beauty team to help us continuously improve
• Ensure the machine and surrounding area are clean, organized, and inviting

What you have:

• Experience in cosmetology or most preferably nail related work
• Experience working with nails.
• Will consider a licensed nail tech, a licensed cosmetologist or a nail tech in training
• Punctual, dependable, and always ready to represent 10Beauty positively
• Ability to work retail hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed
• *This role will include a paid training period. Please note that the training period will involve some travel to our corporate office in Burlington, Massachusetts*

At 10Beauty, we consider a wide-range of factors when determining compensation, based on individual qualifications, skills, and experience.

Equity and benefits are included for all full-time employees.

Salary Range $30 — $35 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We appreciate diversity and welcome those who can bring fresh perspectives and skills to our team.

Thank you for considering 10Beauty!