Salon Braider L2

Boss Up Braiding; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development program

Career advancement opportunities

Premium salon environment

Job summary

Boss Up Braiding Studio in Central Florida seeks an experienced Level 2 Professional Braider to join a growing salon team. You will handle knotless and feed-in braids, cornrows, and other protective styles with consistent quality. The role emphasizes client ownership, scheduling, and a professional salon environment.

You will participate in development opportunities to enhance technical skills, leadership abilities, and career advancement within a luxury salon setting.

Qualifications

• Previous professional braiding or hairstyling experience preferred.
• Proficiency in foundational braiding techniques and safe, neat finishes.
• Ability to independently complete knotless and feed-in braids to professional quality.

Responsibilities

• Provide level 2 braiding services with precision and consistency.
• Maintain sanitation, parting, tension, and finishing standards.
• Manage your appointment schedule and document client notes in Vagaro.
• Educate clients on maintenance and future service recommendations.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development.

Skills

Knotless braids

Feed-in braids

Cornrows

Protective styling

Natural hair care

Education

Cosmetology license

Job description

We are seeking a skilled, motivated, and dependable Level 2 Professional Braider to join our growing salon team.

This position is designed for experienced braiders who demonstrate strong foundational braiding techniques, can independently complete approved protective hairstyles, and are ready to take ownership of their clients, appointments, and daily productivity.

The ideal candidate is passionate about healthy hair care, delivers beautiful and consistent results, works efficiently, and contributes positively to a collaborative salon environment.

As a Level 2 Braider, you will be responsible for providing exceptional hairstyling services, maintaining professional service standards, managing your appointment schedule, and supporting overall salon operations.

You will also participate in professional development opportunities designed to enhance your technical expertise, business awareness, leadership abilities, and career advancement.

Hairstyling & Technical Responsibilities

• Perform approved natural and protective hairstyles with precision, consistency, and professionalism.
• Demonstrate proficiency in knotless braids, feed-in braids, traditional cornrows, and natural braiding techniques.
• Perform additional approved services as skills and certifications are completed, including bohemian braids, creative cornrows, flexi rod sets, and defined curl services.
• Conduct professional consultations to evaluate client preferences, hair condition, and desired results.
• Maintain clean parting, consistent braid sizing, appropriate tension, and polished finishing techniques.
• Follow established service-time expectations while maintaining excellent work quality.
• Educate clients on proper hairstyle maintenance, protective styling, and recommended hair care products.
• Maintain salon sanitation, safety, and professional appearance standards.

Client Experience & Customer Service

• Deliver a welcoming, professional, and personalized luxury salon experience.
• Communicate clearly with clients throughout their appointments.
• Provide knowledgeable recommendations regarding hairstyles, maintenance, products, and future appointments.
• Address routine client concerns professionally and communicate issues requiring management assistance.
• Encourage client retention through excellent service, personalized recommendations, and rebooking.
• Document relevant client service information, preferences, and appointment notes in Vagaro.
• Capture approved before-and-after photos and videos while respecting client consent and salon media policies.

Appointment Management & Productivity

• Independently manage assigned appointments using the Vagaro scheduling system.
• Maintain awareness of scheduled service times and daily appointment expectations.
• Organize and prepare your workstation, tools, materials, and hair products before appointments.
• Coordinate client preparation, shampooing, blow-drying, and service transitions with authorized team members.
• Demonstrate effective time management and efficient chair utilization.
• Participate in approved chair rotation and appointment-stacking procedures after completing required training.
• Monitor individual performance goals, including service revenue, productivity, client satisfaction, and rebooking.
• Communicate scheduling challenges or service delays proactively.

Teamwork & Professional Development

• Work collaboratively with Salon Assistants, Junior Braiders, fellow stylists, and salon leadership.
• Assist with client preparation, workstation turnover, sanitation, and other salon-support responsibilities when needed.
• Demonstrate initiative by anticipating salon needs and assisting team members when appropriate.
• Participate in salon meetings, educational workshops, technical training, and performance development.
• Receive coaching and feedback with professionalism and a willingness to improve.
• Support junior team members through positive examples, effective communication, and approved skill demonstrations.
• Follow company policies, standard operating procedures, and established service expectations.
• Contribute to a respectful, productive, and positive workplace culture.

Requirements

Technical Skills & Experience

Previous professional braiding or hairstyling experience preferred.

Demonstrated proficiency in foundational braiding techniques, including clean parting, cornrows, and consistent braid execution.

Ability to independently complete knotless braids and feed-in braids to professional quality standards.

Knowledge of natural hair textures, protective styling, and healthy hair care practices.

Ability to maintain consistent braid sizing, appropriate tension, neat finishes, and efficient service timing.

Experience with bohemian braids, human-hair extensions, creative braiding, and additional natural styling techniques is a plus.

Ability to successfully complete a practical skills assessment.

Willingness to complete Boss Up Braiding's required technical certifications and professional development training.

Must possess any Florida license or registration legally required for the services performed.

Professional Qualifications

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong customer service skills and a professional attitude.

Dependable, punctual, organized, and detail-oriented.

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced salon environment.

Comfortable working independently while contributing to a team.

Ability to follow instructions, accept constructive feedback, and maintain company standards.

Willingness to learn new techniques and improve technical performance.

Strong time-management skills and the ability to meet established service expectations.

Professional appearance and commitment to workplace cleanliness.

Basic comfort using digital scheduling systems and documenting client information.

What We’re Looking For

Values professionalism as much as technical talent.

Understands that every client deserves an exceptional experience.

Demonstrates accountability and takes ownership of their performance.

Works well with others and understands the importance of teamwork.

Is motivated to improve their skills and increase their earning potential.

Appreciates structured training, clear expectations, and professional development.

Wants to build a long-term career within a growing salon organization.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & CAREER GROWTH

Boss Up Braiding Studio provides a professional, team-oriented salon environment centered on quality, education, and exceptional customer service.

Our structured career development program offers opportunities to advance through multiple professional levels as employees demonstrate technical proficiency, consistent performance, leadership abilities, and operational responsibility.

What makes our workplace different:

Established luxury salon brand and professional working environment.

Team-based approach to client service and salon operations.

Structured onboarding and continued professional education.

Defined performance expectations and career advancement opportunities.

Opportunities to develop advanced hairstyling and leadership skills.

Supportive environment that values accountability, growth, and collaboration.

Opportunity to build a loyal clientele and strengthen your professional reputation.

Our goal is to develop exceptional beauty professionals who can confidently manage their craft, their clients, and their careers.

About the Company

At Boss Up Braiding Studio, we believe exceptional hairstyling is about more than beautiful hair. It's about creating an unforgettable client experience built on professionalism, creativity, teamwork, and excellence.

Recognized for providing one of Central Florida's premier luxury braiding experiences, Boss Up Braiding Studio specializes in natural hairstyles, protective styling, knotless braids, feed-in braids, bohemian styles, and healthy hair care.

Our mission is to elevate the beauty industry by providing exceptional services while creating meaningful career opportunities for talented beauty professionals.

We are building a team of passionate, growth-mindful professionals who take pride in their work, embrace continued education, and understand the importance of delivering consistent results.

Through our structured career development program, team members receive opportunities to strengthen their technical skills, develop leadership abilities, increase their earning potential, and advance professionally.

Our philosophy is simple: Master Your Craft. Manage Your Chair. Lead the Experience.

If you're looking for more than just a place to braid hair and want to become part of a professional team committed to excellence, we'd love to meet you!