Apprentice Stylist

"I was personally drawn to Curve because I wanted to work with curly hair. No one in school, including the teachers, knew how to deal with curly hair. When I asked my teacher that first week how in depth they go into curls and they said that if I wanted to work with curly hair I would need specialized training, I decided I wanted to work for a curl-specific salon. I found Curve and booked a haircut appointment to see what it was all about. I loved the products and how to they were all good for curly hair. After that, Curve was my top choice for my hairstyling career." - Amy, joined Curve in July 2021

We're looking for a motivated individual to be our Apprentice Stylist who is upbeat, detail oriented, and loves working collaboratively with others. You must be currently enrolled in or have graduated from an Ontario accredited hairstyling school.

Our Ideal Apprentice Stylist is:

Pleasant to work with - Hair is fun and a fabulous industry to be in but it is also serious business. As hair professionals we know when to flip the switch from fun and games, to game-on and so should you. Bring a friendly, positive, professional attitude and you'll do well.

An organizational wizard - As creative people we can get a little scattered at times. We need you to keep us on track and on time for when our next guest arrives. The beauty business is amazing but it is also a lot of work so multi-tasking and self-direction is a must.

A do-er - We're smart and innovative and need you to be too. We'll give you training and guidelines but you need to be able to take initiative and roll with it.

Detail oriented - We have zero tolerance for pieces falling through the cracks. The right person takes pride in crossing their t's and dotting their i's. If you're unsure what to do in a scenario, you must ask questions.

Has goals - We're obsessed with learning and excelling. It's our top priority to ensure that every member of the team is working to achieve their professional dreams.

We Offer:

Starting Wage in Line With the Cost of Living in Waterloo Region as an Ontario Certified Living Wage Employer
Full Time Hours While Having Work/Life Balance
A 3 and 4 day Work Week including 2 Saturdays Off per Month
Unlimited Unpaid Time Off + Paid Vacation
Paid Birthday Off
Continuing Education
In Salon Training Program including a Module on Effective Social Media so that you can begin offering services in as little as 12 weeks
Weekly Learning Sessions
Paid Dental and Health Benefits - after 3 months
Annual Reviews and Quarterly Goal Setting Conversations
Team Building Activities Including an Annual Fall Retreat
Dedicated Staff Room Stocked with Snacks and Amenities
A Proven Path to Being a Commission Stylist
A Work Environment That Doesn't Feel Like Just Another Job

What an Apprentice Does:

Completes Training Program to begin offering services in as little as 12 weeks
Support team members with station maintenance, shampooing, and blow drying guests' hair.
Welcoming guests into salon and executing our signature check-in process to build trust with our existing and new guests.
Disinfecting and setting up stations for next service.
Keep shampoo area clean, organized, and stocked.
Take pictures and videos of guests after their services for social media.
Learn posing and effective captioning according to Social Media Module to start building your brand awareness.
Respond to email appointment requests and answer the phone.
End of day cleaning to set up for following day.
Maintain salon appearance and cleanliness including retail area.
Learn and implement our Signature Retail Method that is wildly successful.
Actively participate in learning opportunities and ask questions to expand your knowledge.

If this sounds like a salon in which you would thrive, we invite you to apply below.

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