Stylist

Hair N Now NYC; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High commission

Product commission

Tips

Job summary

Hair N' Now NYC is hiring experienced Stylists to join a demanding, high-volume salon floor on the Upper East Side. This role is built for professionals who can deliver speed, precision, and consistent quality under pressure.

We expect 3–7+ years of floor experience, active New York State Cosmetology license, mastery of wet/dry cutting, and advanced balayage/highlight skills. Compensation includes a tiered commission starting at 40% with tips and product incentives.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of high-volume floor experience in a salon.
• Active NY cosmetology license with clean record.
• Expertise in wet/dry structural cutting under strict time limits.
• Strong color skills including roots, balayage, and highlights.

Responsibilities

• Manage a packed daily book of 6–10 clients with zero gaps.
• Maximize service tickets, add-ons, and product sales.
• Maintain chair turnover by coordinating with assistants and schedule discipline.

Skills

High-volume experience

Time management

Precision cutting

Balayage & highlights

Education

New York State Cosmetology License

Job description

Hair N' Now NYC is hiring experienced Stylists to join a demanding, high-volume salon floor on the Upper East Side. This role is built for professionals who can deliver speed, precision, and consistent quality under pressure.

Core Requirements:

• Experience: 3-7+ years of continuous, high-volume floor experience (Manhattan experience heavily preferred).
• Licensing: Active, unblemished New York State Cosmetology License.
• Precision Execution: Advanced mastery of wet/dry structural cutting under strict time limits.
• Color Efficiency: High-speed, flawless single-process roots, balayage, and complex highlights.
• Finishing Pace: Ultra-fast, high-end commercial blowouts and editorial finishing.

Performance Expectations:

• Volume Management: Ability to seamlessly command a fully packed, zero-gap daily book of 6-10 clients.
• Production Focus: Proven track record of consistently maximizing service tickets, add-ons, and retail revenue.
• Floor Control: Flawless on-time schedule discipline while proactively leveraging assistant support to maximize chair turnover.

Soft Skills & Demeanor:

• High-Expectation Stamina: Polished, unflappable client-facing demeanor tailored to a demanding, low-tolerance UES clientele.
• Decisive Communication: Ability to translate vague client descriptions into precise technical execution with absolute speed.

Compensation Structure:

• Performance Commission: Tiered 40%-55% commission scales determined directly by personal volume and demand.
• Shared Cost Model: Pro-rated backbar supply deductions built symmetrically into the tier splits.
• Additional Income: Immediate gratuities plus competitive commission on product sales.