Salon Assistant/Associate

Teez Salon and Spa LLC; Highland Village (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEZ Hair Studio in Texas is offering a Salon Associate program for newly licensed or soon-to-be licensed cosmetologists. You will work with experienced stylists, participate in a structured program combining hands-on training, guest service, salon operations and business-building skills.

The goal is to transition to a Level 1 Stylist on the floor, building a clientele and growing with the salon. Licensing milestones and evaluations are part of the program, with coaching and scheduled education

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited cosmetology program or in final licensing stages.
• Eligible for Texas cosmetology licensure.
• Commitment to progressing through the Associate Program.

Responsibilities

• Assist assigned stylists with guest services.
• Shampoo, condition, apply treatments, and blow-dry as skill allows.
• Prepare color and maintain color areas for services.
• Maintain clean, sanitized stations and salon spaces.
• Support stylists to keep appointments on schedule.
• Greet guests professionally and uphold service standards.
• Participate in associate education, practice sessions, and evaluations.
• Complete technical benchmarks and program requirements.
• Learn and use TEEZ systems for service, retail, and client retention.
• Recommend home-care products based on guest needs.
• Support salon operations and team responsibilities when needed.
• Follow salon policies, dress code, and sanitation standards.
• Demonstrate initiative and receptive to feedback.

Skills

Guest consultations

Shampooing

Blowouts

Haircutting

Color application

Blonding

Toners

Keratin services

Product knowledge

Rebooking

Time management

Client communication

Building a clientele

Business awareness

Education

Cosmetology program completion

Job description

Position Overview

The Salon Associate position at TEEZ Hair Studio is a hands-on training and development role designed for newly licensed or soon-to-be licensed cosmetologists who are ready to transition from cosmetology school into a successful career behind the chair.

Associates work alongside experienced TEEZ stylists while completing our structured Associate Program, which combines hands-on experience, technical education, guest service, salon operations, and business-building skills.

This is not simply an assistant position. The goal of the Associate Program is to prepare each associate to successfully transition onto the TEEZ floor as a Level 1 Stylist and begin building a long-term career with our salon.

What You’ll Learn

Throughout the Associate Program, associates will receive training and experience in:

• Guest consultations and service planning

• Shampooing, conditioning and treatment services

• Blowouts, styling and finishing

• Haircutting techniques

• Color formulation and application

• Blonding and dimensional color techniques

• Toners, glosses and corrective formulation

• Keratin and treatment services

• Product knowledge and professional retail recommendations

• Rebooking and guest retention

• Time management and service efficiency

• Client communication and guest experience

• Building a clientele

• Understanding salon KPIs and the business behind becoming a successful stylist

Associate Responsibilities

While progressing through the program, associates are expected to:

• Assist assigned stylists with preparing for and completing guest services.

• Shampoo, condition, apply treatments, blow-dry and perform other services appropriate to their demonstrated skill level and licensing status.

• Prepare color, maintain color areas and assist with color services as directed.

• Maintain clean, sanitized and organized stations, shampoo areas, color areas and shared salon spaces.

• Help keep stylists running efficiently and on schedule.

• Greet and interact with guests in a warm, professional manner.

• Learn TEEZ consultation, service and guest-experience standards.

• Participate in scheduled associate education, models, practice sessions and evaluations.

• Complete assigned technical benchmarks and program requirements.

• Learn and consistently use TEEZ’s service, retail, rebooking and client-retention systems.

• Recommend professional home-care products based on each guest’s needs.

• Assist with salon operations and team responsibilities when needed.

• Follow all TEEZ Hair Studio policies, dress code, sanitation standards and professional expectations.

• Demonstrate initiative by looking for ways to assist the team rather than waiting to be directed.

• Accept coaching and actively apply feedback to improve technical and professional performance.

Licensing Requirements

Candidates must have graduated from an accredited cosmetology program and be eligible for Texas cosmetology licensure.

Associates must complete all required state licensing examinations and obtain their Texas cosmetology license within the timeframe established by TEEZ Hair Studio in order to continue progressing through the Associate Program and perform services requiring licensure.

Employment in the Associate Program does not guarantee advancement to a stylist position. Advancement is based on successful completion of program requirements and demonstrated readiness.

What We Look For

The ideal TEEZ Associate is:

• Passionate about building a long-term career as a hairstylist

• Coachable and receptive to feedback

• Dependable and punctual

• Professional in appearance and communication

• Motivated to continue learning after cosmetology school

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented salon

• Willing to practice outside of everyday guest services to strengthen skills

• Confident interacting with guests

• Willing to recommend professional products and educate guests about home care

• Able to take initiative without needing constant direction

• Interested in building and retaining a clientele

• Comfortable being held accountable to measurable expectations and goals

Associate Program Expectations

Progress through the TEEZ Associate Program is based on competency and readiness—not simply time employed.

Associates will receive ongoing coaching and evaluations covering areas such as:

Technical Skills
Haircutting, styling, color application, formulation, blonding, finishing and other core services.

Guest Experience
Consultations, communication, professionalism, product recommendations, rebooking and overall guest care.

Efficiency
Service timing, organization, preparation and the ability to manage a salon workflow.

Business Skills
Retail, rebooking, retention, client building and understanding the performance expectations of a TEEZ stylist.

Professionalism
Attendance, punctuality, appearance, teamwork, initiative, communication and response to coaching.

Associates must successfully complete required benchmarks and demonstrate consistent performance before graduating from the program.

Transition to Stylist

Successful completion of the Associate Program provides the opportunity to advance to a Level 1 Stylist at TEEZ Hair Studio.

Before transitioning to the floor, an associate must demonstrate that they can independently provide services that meet TEEZ standards for technical execution, timing, consultation, guest experience and professionalism.

Once promoted to Level 1 Stylist, the focus shifts from training to building a clientele, increasing productivity, strengthening retention and progressing through the TEEZ stylist level system.

Our Goal

Cosmetology school teaches you how to earn your license.

The TEEZ Associate Program is designed to teach you how to build a career behind the chair.

We are looking for associates who want more than their first salon job—we are looking for future TEEZ stylists who are ready to learn, grow and build a successful career in the beauty industry.