Licensed Cosmetologist/Nail Tech (West 76th St. NYC)

10Beauty; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Benefits package

Job summary

10Beauty is seeking a Licensed Cosmetologist/Nail Tech to represent our brand at Equinox on West 76th St in NYC. You will educate customers at our in-store machines, perform touch ups, and drive excitement for a fully robotic manicure experience.

You must be licensed in cosmetology or as a nail tech, be punctual, and capable of retail hours including weekends/holidays. Training includes travel to our Burlington, MA office.

Qualifications

• Experience in cosmetology or nail related work is required.
• Licensed cosmetologist or licensed nail tech preferred.
• Punctual, dependable, and positive representation of 10Beauty.

Responsibilities

• Become a product expert on the 10Beauty machine, nail pods, and app.
• Perform manicure touch ups and quick fixes as needed.
• Proactively engage customers and share 10Beauty story and benefits.
• Demonstrate machine use with clear, hands-on demos.
• Answer questions, troubleshoot machine or app basics.
• Encourage customers to try the machine and generate excitement.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting demo area.
• Gather customer feedback and relay insights to the team.

Skills

Cosmetology experience

Nail license

Customer-facing

Education

Cosmetology license

Job description

Licensed Cosmetologist/Nail Tech (West 76th St. NYC)

New York, New York, United States

10Beauty is a robotics startup based in Burlington, MA on a mission to forever change the beauty and wellness space. We have raised $70M from some of the leading venture and celebrity investors in the country to build the world’s first fully autonomous 5-step manicure machine. We have pre-sold our first 1,000 machines to some of the most iconic brands in America, including Ulta Beauty, Nordstrom, Equinox and Marriott.

As of November 2025, we launched our first robot at Ulta Beauty in Everett, MA and are continuing to scale across said brand locations above. We are a fast growing 60+ 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 with a cosmetology or nail technician license to help launch and represent our brand at Equinox on West 76th St. in New York City! This person will be the face of 10Beauty, 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 and wellness!

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
• Punctual, dependable, and always ready to represent 10Beauty positively
• Ability to work retail hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed

This role includes a paid one week training period. Please note that the training period will involve a week of 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. We appreciate diversity and welcome those who can bring fresh perspectives and skills to our team.

We are seeking nail techs to ideally work full-time (40 hours) matching a retail schedule. This includes days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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.