Company Overview
The Shears Lounge Beauty Salon LLC is a premier, full-service salon located in Norfolk, VA. We proudly serve local clients across Wards Corner, Ocean View, and the surounding Hampton Roads neighborhood. Our mission is to provide an exceptional guest experience focused on healthy hair growth, technical excellence, and premium service-regardless of length, texture, or style.
Our full-service menu includes everything from flawless silk-presses, custom color, perms, and relaxers to detailed loc maintenace, braids, weaves, and custom wig installations.
Job Overview
We are seeking talented and motivated Hair Stylists / Braiders to join our team on a commission or booth rental basis. We offer four distinct, flexible career paths tailored to your indendent business goals, experience level, and current clientele base. Whether you are looking to build a book using our salon-provided walk-ins or need a premium, professional space for your existing independent business, we offer the perfect environment to thrive.
Compensation & Perks
- Pay Note: Actual earnings vary greatly based on your preferred structure, existing local clientele, and weekly schedule commitment.
- Commission Track: High percentage splits with full salon marketing and immediate walk-in support to fill your book fast
- Booth Rental Track: Competitive rental rates for independent stylists with an established local clientele base.
- Hybrid Bridge Track: Have a small clientele but not quite ready for full booth rent? Our Bridge Program offers temporary grace period featuring lower rental rates combined with salon-provided commision walk-ins to transition safely.
- Advanced Apprenticeship Track: Tailored for stylists who already possess basic styling foundations and are seeking a hands-on apprenticeship program as their official pathway to earning their Virginia Cosmetology License. Still earn a living while gaining valuable salon experience towards your licensing hours!
- Premium Amenities: Enjoy access to our relaxed client lounge area, on-site ATM, break room, and weekend complimentary wine and cheese tastings.
- Flexible Scheduling: Set your own independent hous within our standard operational window (Mon 11am-5pm, Tue-Sat (9:30 am-7pm).
Responsibilities
- Provide expert hair styling, braiding, custom coloring, extensions, and hair health services tailored to client needs.
- Maintain a clean and sanitary station work following all state board health and safety regulations.
- Use salon software such as SQUARE SPACE to schedule appointments, manage client records, and process payments.
- Communicate effectively with clients to understand their preferences and offer professional recommendations.
- Stay current with the latest trends in healthy hair care, styling innovations and modern techniques.
- Support salon growth by maintaining positive client relationships..
- Mentor junior staff or apprentices when applicable, sharing expertise in techniques.
Qualifications
- Active Virginia Cosmetology License preferred, or actively tracking toward earning your license.
- Experience: Proven professional salon experience.
- Software: Experience using Squarespace / Acuity Schedling or a willingness to learn our booking platform
- Track Prerequisites: Applicants for Booth Rental must possess a verifiable clientele. Applicants for the Bridge Program must possess a partial clientele. Apprentices must have basic styling foundations; this is not a beginner-level program.
- Skills: Exceptional communication, client consultation, and customer service skills.
About Our Salon & Portfolio
We invite you to learn more about our team and salon culture before you apply! Review our hair transformations, check out our full service menu, and view our brand at Www.shearslounge757.com. You can also view our Google Business Profile or contact us at (757) 395-4276.
Pay: $500.00 - $2,500.00 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunities for advancement
- Professional development assistance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Salon: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Cosmetology License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Norfolk, VA 23513 (Required)
Work Location: In person
