Hairstylist / Cosmetologist - Aveda Lifestyle Salon

Job Description

Job DescriptionAt Legato Salon & Spa, we’re daymakers committed to gratitude, connection, and balance. As an Aveda Lifestyle Salon, we live and breathe naturally derived, cruelty-free products and holistic rituals that care for our guests, our planet, and our team.

If you’re a licensed hairstylist or cosmetologist who craves a career-focused culture, advanced education, and work-life balance — where your success is our success — we want YOU! Whether you’re a new graduate, an experienced stylist, or a Douglas J alum who misses the Aveda world, your guests are waiting…and so are we. Let’s create beauty together!

Why Join Us?

• Two thriving salon & spa locations serving 1,600+ guests each month
• Stylists consistently 80%+ booked with a waiting list
• Mentorship from stylists with 15+ years at Legato
• Clear career path to earn, learn, and live a better life
• Flexible scheduling customized to your goals
• Supportive culture focused on gratitude, connection, and balance

Advanced Education & Training

We offer a structured Advanced Aveda Training Program after licensure to ensure you feel confident with every guest and service in your chair. From Aveda color mastery to precision cutting, you’ll gain technical excellence, business-building skills, and guest care expertise. We set the roadmap, and you set the pace.

Responsibilities

As part of our team, you’ll:

• Guest Care & Professionalism
  • Arrive prepared to maximize your day
  • Deliver exceptional service that exceeds guest expectations
  • Build lasting connections with authenticity, respect, and compassion
    
    
• Education & Growth
  • Engage in ongoing education and advanced Aveda training
  • Welcome feedback from mentors and guests
  • Stay curious and passionate about your craft
    
    
• Business & Marketing
  • Maintain 70–85% booked and 65–80% guest retention
  • Utilize social media to market yourself and engage guests
  • Educate guests on Aveda products (25–40% purchasing goal)
    
    
• Teamwork & Salon Standards
  • Support salon upkeep and shared responsibilities
  • Contribute to a positive, energized, and professional environment

Perks & Benefits

• Compensation (full time):
  • Training Period (3–6 months, ~35 hrs/week): avg. $437/week
  • Year 1–2: ~$57,000/year (incl. tips)
  • Year 3–5: ~$68,000/year
  • Year 6–8: ~$75,000/year
  • Year 9+: ~$96,000/year
    
    
• Benefits:
  • Medical, dental, vision, life & long-term disability (for full-time team)
  • Paid time off
  • Paid advanced education with industry-leading educators
  • Retail bonus commission
  • Daily cash tips + weekly direct deposit
  • Personal coaching & career development
  • Deep service & product discounts
  • Marketing support + online booking tools
  • Dedicated front desk team that keeps your book full, manages cancellations, and supports upgrades

Requirements

• Current or expected Michigan cosmetology license
• Ability to stand for extended periods, walk, bend, and squat
• Ability to lift/carry up to 10 lbs
• Strong communication and listening skills

Hours

• Part-time: 24–32 hours per week (with potential to grow into full-time)

Ready to Join Us?

At Legato, you’ll find more than a job — you’ll find a career path, a supportive management team, and a salon family that truly cares. If you’re ready to grow your career as a hairstylist or cosmetologist in an Aveda-focused environment, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today — your chair is waiting!