Salon Assistant

Salon Assistant / Apprentice

OverviewTheory Salon is growing, and we’re looking for motivated, passionate individuals who are ready to build a career in the beauty industry.

Our Salon Assistant/Apprentice position is designed to be more than a traditional assisting role. At Theory, we believe in pouring into the next generation of stylists through hands-on experience, mentorship, and continuous education. You’ll work alongside experienced stylists, learn in a busy salon environment, and develop the technical, professional, and client-service skills needed for a successful career behind the chair.

We also offer an apprenticeship program for individuals looking for an alternative path toward becoming a licensed cosmetologist.

Education + Growth

Education is a huge part of the culture at Theory. Our team participates in weekly training and education classes designed to continually strengthen technical skills, product knowledge, consultation, client experience, and confidence behind the chair.

Through our affiliation with L’Oréal Professionnel, our team also has access to continued professional education and opportunities connected to the L’Oréal Professionnel Academies and training labs in New York and Los Angeles. We strongly encourage our team to never stop learning, evolving, and investing in their craft.

What You’ll Do

• Assist stylists throughout the client experience, including preparing clients and supporting services.
• Learn alongside experienced stylists through observation and hands-on training.
• Maintain a clean, organized, elevated salon environment.
• Assist with shampooing, treatments, color preparation and other services as permitted by licensing/apprenticeship requirements.
• Help manage the flow of appointments and client needs throughout the day.
• Deliver exceptional hospitality and customer service.
• Learn about and confidently recommend professional haircare products.
• Participate in Theory’s ongoing education and weekly training.
• Continue developing your knowledge of hair color, cutting, styling, treatments, product knowledge and current industry trends.

Who We’re Looking ForPrior salon experience is a plus, but it is not required. We’re much more interested in finding someone who is:

• Passionate about building a career in the beauty industry
• Positive, dependable and professional
• Coachable and genuinely eager to learn
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Great with people and committed to creating an exceptional client experience
• Excited about continued education and personal growth

At Theory, we want our assistants and apprentices to see this position as the beginning of their career—not simply a job. Our goal is to give you the education, mentorship, experience and confidence to grow into the strongest stylist you can be.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $9.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person