Licensed Salon Hair Stylist

Hair Cuttery; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO/Vacation Pay

Free Advanced Education

Train with Redken

Flex Scheduling

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

401(k)

Recognition & Rewards

Job summary

Hair Cuttery in Chicago seeks licensed hair stylists to join our team where your talent translates into serious earnings and career momentum. Your pay is based on performance, with service and retail commissions and tips, and all compensation meets wage law requirements.

Walk-in guests, strong marketing support, and a structured commission plan help you grow your book quickly. We offer benefits, flexible scheduling, and opportunities to advance with an 8-level ladder.

Qualifications

• A valid cosmetology or barber license (state-specific).
• Authorization to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship available).
• Night/weekend/holiday flexibility to maximize earnings.
• Skilled in cuts, fades, color, and consultation.
• Bonus points if you’ve got a book and can grow it with us.

Responsibilities

• Walk-in ready: start earning behind the chair.
• Marketing support drives guest traffic to you.
• We invest in getting guests in your chair and growing your commissions.

Skills

Cuts

Fades

Color

Consultation

Education

Cosmetology or Barber License

Job description

Licensed Hair Stylist – Let Your Talent Pay Off

Create. Earn. Grow. Repeat.

Stylist? Hairdresser? Hair Magician? No matter what you call yourself, at Hair Cuttery, stylists aren’t just employees; they’re the magic behind the mirror. We give you the tools, technology, and training to turn your talent into serious earnings and real career momentum.

Hair Stylist Jobs with Big Potential and Exciting Growth

Here’s What We Offer:

• Your book, your income. Top stylists working 30+ hours with strong guest loyalty are earning an average of $45 to $88+/hr (plus tips). $100K+ per year is within reach!
• Up to 75% commission – more guests, more $$$ in your pocket.
• 8-Level Career Ladder – move on up and boost your commissions.
• 12 Price Levels – raise your prices as demand for YOU grows.

Your pay is based on performance, not just experience. Whether you're starting out or a seasoned pro, you can grow your earnings through service and retail commissions and tips. All compensation meets wage law requirements.

Instant Guests = Instant $$$:

• Walk-in ready: Step behind the chair and start earning.
• Marketing support: We drive guest traffic with social, local, and in-salon promos.
• We invest in getting butts in your chair – literally.

Benefits That Bring the Wow:

• PTO/Vacation Pay
• Free Advanced Education – Income driving certifications + industry icon partnerships.
• Train with industry giants like Redken
• Flex Scheduling – because your BEST life is priority.
• Medical, Dental, Vision – health = wealth.
• Life & Disability Insurance
• 401(k) – your future, your fund.
• Recognition & Rewards – ask about BEST, and catch flights with our top-performer celebration!

You Bring the Skills. We Bring the Opportunity.

• A valid cosmetology or barber license (state-specific)
• Authorization to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship available)Night/weekend/holiday flexibility = peak earning potential
• Skilled in cuts, fades, color, and consultation
• Bonus points if you’ve got a book! We’ll help you grow it AND your commission from day one.

Hair Cuttery has open hairdresser jobs in these states: DE, FL, IL, IN, MD, NJ, NC, PA, VA, and WV.

About HCFB

Join Hair Cuttery Family of Brands, the largest privately owned salon group in the U.S. With 500+ salons strong, it’s time to turn your passion into a powerful, profitable career. Snip into something amazing.

About Pay

Your pay is based on performance, not just experience. Whether you're starting out or a seasoned pro, you can grow your earnings through service and retail commissions and tips. All compensation meets wage law requirements.

Legal Notice

You must be able to perform the Essential Job Functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. As the beauty industry moves fast, this job description may evolve to meet the needs of the business.

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