Job Title: Stylist Apprentice
Location: Blondie’s Salon & Spa
Program Length: 12 Weeks
Status: Apprentice (Part-Time, Temporary Training Role)
Upon Graduation: Promotion to Level 1 Stylist
Compensation:
- Level 1: $12/hour
- Level 2: $12/hour
- Graduation: 40% Service Commission + 10% Retail Commission
Program Summary:
Blondie’s Salon & Spa offers a hands-on, 12-week Cosmetology Apprenticeship Program designed for cosmetology students or recent graduates (within 4 years of graduation) ready to fast-track their career. Our structured, in-salon training prepares apprentices to grow from foundational skills to advanced client services, with mentorship from industry-leading stylists and trainers.
What You’ll Learn:
- Client consultation, guest experience, and luxury service enhancements
- Shampooing, headspa treatments, blow-dry and styling theory
- Haircutting, updos, special occasion styling, and curly hair care
- Color techniques including root touch-ups, highlights, balayage, and more
- Business education: branding, time standards, treatment planning, and client retention
- Social media fundamentals and photography basics for personal brand growth
Structure & Schedule:
The program is divided into 3 phases:
- Phase 1 (If currently in school): Saturdays only (9:00AM-3:00PM)
- Phase 2 (Post-graduation): Tuesday–Thursday training and client days
- Tuesdays 9:00AM-6:00PM
- Wednesdays 9:00AM-5:00PM
- Thursdays 9:00AM-6:00PM
- After Session 8 of Program: Add Fridays 9:00AM-6:00PM
- Phase 3 (After Session 8): Adds Friday client work
All apprentices complete weekly homework through Canvas and receive regular evaluations on skill, speed, and professionalism.
Program Perks:
- Small group, personalized training
- Weekly one-on-one coaching and assignments
- Use of professional products, mannequin heads, and backbar tools
- Social media content coaching and model coordination
- Opportunities to build your clientele before licensure completion
Benefits
- At-cost salon/spa services for employees
- 10% commission on all personal retail sales
- Paid time off (PTO) for eligible employees
- Ongoing training and mentorship
- Opportunities for advancement within administrative, operations, or retail leadership roles
- Supportive team environment with a focus on collaboration and growth
Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a licensed cosmetology program
- Professional attitude, punctuality, and willingness to learn
- Must have access to a computer/laptop for homework submissions
- Commitment to the full 12-week program and scheduled sessions
Graduation Outcome:
Upon successful completion, apprentices may be promoted to Level 1 Stylist with the opportunity to build their own schedule and begin earning commission-based pay.
Join Our Team
COME EXPERIENCE ALL BLONDIE’S HAS TO OFFER
WHY CHOOSE US
Blondie’s Salon + Spa thrives on expanding our team with like-minded members. Our business doesn’t operate like the typical booth rental salon but instead offers a more stable environment that offers our employees continuing education and chances for growth. At Blondie’s, we invest in your professional and personal development believing that it leads to better results for both our customers and you. Whether it be advancement to a leadership role or a desired lateral move across departments, we hope to foster and inspire further exploration of different skill sets.
LET’S LEARN TOGETHER
At Blondie's Salon + Spa, we love learning and are passionately dedicated to the craft and culture of beauty. We do this to help us stay two steps ahead of industry styles and trends so we can offer top-notch services and experiences to our guests. You'll find such opportunities offered regularly and available for all our staff, including workshops, training with industry experts, mentorship, hands-on learning, and more so you can build your skillset on all-things-beauty related.
Looking for something more intensive? Ask about our hands-on Apprenticeship Program where we offer extra training for those who want in-depth, comprehensive learning to further their career at Blondie's. Whether you’re fresh out of beauty school or an established pro, our Program allows any and all to advance and level-up based on experience, performance, and productivity.
HOW TO KNOW IF YOU’RE A GOOD FIT AT BLONDIE’S
Join our team if you’re looking to surround yourself with a team that:
- Loves education and learning new things
- Loves change and growth
- Has great communication skills and is willing to have difficult conversations
- Brings positivity and joy to each workday
- Seeks to provide a WOW customer experience every time
- Collaborates to provide the best outcomes for our customers
- Appreciates flexibility and is willing to be flexible for others
- Loves a challenge