Stylist Apprentice

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.