Salon Assistant - Associate Designer

Lola Hair Studio; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary hair services

Ongoing education + mentorship

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee discounts

Job summary

Lola Hair Studio is looking for a dedicated stylist assistant to join our team in Cambridge, MA. Here, you will assist in various salon tasks while learning and growing into a stylist role. This position is ideal for those early in their careers or enrolled in cosmetology school.

You can expect a starting pay of $16/hr plus quarterly bonuses, along with complimentary hair services and flexible scheduling. If you're eager to learn and build a career in the beauty industry, we want to meet you!

Qualifications

• Must be in cosmetology school or early in their stylist career (0–2 years).
• Excited to learn and grow within the company.
• Pride in work and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with shampooing, color, treatments, and styling.
• Create a five-star experience for every guest.
• Support front desk flow, booking, and organization.

Skills

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Currently enrolled in cosmetology school

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

• 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

Who This Is For

• 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

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

This is your opportunity to step into a salon where you’re not just helping — you’re building something.

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.