Salon Apprentice - Growth Opportunities

Lola Hair Studio; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting at $16/hr

Quarterly bonuses

Complimentary hair services

Education & mentorship

Flexible scheduling

PTO & employee discounts

Job summary

Lola Hair Studio in Cambridge, MA is offering an entry‑level assistant stylist role designed to grow you into a skilled professional. You will learn daily, work alongside experienced stylists, and participate in hands‑on training through Lola Academy.

The program focuses on shampooing, color, treatments, and styling while building guest experience, teamwork, and a professional habit of excellence. Flexible scheduling and ongoing education accompany compensation packages.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in cosmetology school or early in their career (0–2 years).
• Hungry to learn and excited to grow.
• Positive, team‑first attitude.
• Pays attention to details and takes pride in their work.
• Wants a career in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist with shampooing, color, treatments, and styling.
• Create a five‑star experience for every guest.
• Support front desk flow—booking, checkout, organization.
• Keep the space clean, elevated, and running smoothly.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Team player

Attention to detail

Customer service mindset

Education

Cosmetology school

Tools

Front desk software

Job description

If you’re early in your career and serious about becoming a great stylist — this is where it starts. Everyone begins somewhere, but not every salon sets you up to actually grow. At Lola Hair Studio, we’ve built a $1.4M award‑winning salon where assistants aren’t just support — they’re future stylists in training. You’ll be learning every day. Not just watching, doing, not just helping, developing.

What your days look like

You’ll work side‑by‑side with experienced stylists, supporting services while building your skills in real time:

• Assisting with shampooing, color, treatments, and styling
• Creating a five‑star experience for every guest
• Supporting front desk flow — booking, checkout, organization
• Keeping the space clean, elevated, and running smoothly

You’re part of everything ― because that’s how you learn.

Who this is for

Someone who:

• Is in cosmetology school or early in their career (0–2 years)
• Is hungry to learn and excited to grow
• Shows up with a positive, team‑first attitude
• Pays attention to the details and takes pride in their work
• Wants more than just a job — wants a career in this industry

What makes this different

We don’t believe in leaving assistants to figure it out on their own. Through Lola Academy, you’ll have a clear path forward — with hands‑on training, mentorship, and the support needed to grow into a full stylist.

You’ll be surrounded by a team that:

• Holds a high standard
• Shows up for each other
• Takes growth seriously

What you’ll get

• Starting at $16/hr + quarterly bonuses
• Complimentary hair services
• Ongoing education + mentorship
• Flexible scheduling
• PTO + employee discounts
• A team that genuinely invests in your future

If you’re ready to learn, grow, and be part of a team that takes your future seriously — we’d love to meet you. Apply with your Portfolio.

Lola Hair Studio is a boutique hair salon located on the Cambridge/Watertown/Belmont line, focused on bringing guests the best of the best. We provide luxury services and products, with each appointment customized to suit you perfectly. Our passionate team begins with an in‑depth consultation about your cut, color, or texture service, ensuring you have everything needed to achieve your desired look.