Associate Stylist

Jumpstart Your Beauty Career at Substance Salon!

Immediate Openings for Ambitious Associate Stylists

Why Substance Salon?

• Established Excellence: With over 15 years of experience and a strong reputation for helping hundreds of recent graduates become successful, thriving stylists.
• Paid Training & Mentorship: Get paid while you work and learn! Dive into our comprehensive training program where you’ll master advanced techniques in coloring, balayage, and cutting. Learn from some of the most talented stylists and educators in the industry who are dedicated to your growth and success.
• Accelerated Career Growth: Our mentoring program is designed to help you build a full client book and start earning more in just 6-9 months. Receive personalized guidance and support to fast-track your career.
• Creative & Innovative Environment: Thrive in a dynamic salon that celebrates creativity and innovation. Our environment fosters continuous learning and artistic expression, giving you the freedom to let your talent shine.
• Modern & Inspiring Workspace: Enjoy working in a chic, modern salon designed for both aesthetics and functionality, making your workday enjoyable and productive.
• Supportive Team Culture: Join a vibrant, fun, and collaborative team where your enthusiasm is valued and where you’ll be supported every step of the way.
• Amazing Clients: Work with our generous and kind clients who love and support our salon and team. Enjoy a positive and uplifting atmosphere with no mean clients – just great people who appreciate your talent and dedication.
• NY Fashion Week Experience: Be part of our prestigious history of working backstage at New York Fashion Week for over 10 years, collaborating with hundreds of top designers and gaining exclusive industry insights.

Compensation & Perks:

• Competitive Pay: Earn $16.50 per hour starting pay
• Structures Career Path: You choose when you get a raise or job promotion
• Signing Bonus: $500 signing bonus for Qualified Associates
• Great Tips: Generous Cash and Venmo tips
• Paid Training: Get paid to work and learn! Benefit from our top-notch training program while earning a competitive hourly wage.

Location Perks:

• Vibrant Downtown Rutherford: Work in the heart of Rutherford’s lively downtown, surrounded by a diverse array of trendy restaurants, cozy coffee shops, and exciting boutiques. Enjoy a dynamic and bustling atmosphere that enhances your work experience.

Can You...

• Show Up Ready to Slay: Arrive dressed to impress, ready to make every day a great hair day, and start your shift on time.
• Bring Your Enthusiasm: Bring a positive attitude and be a team player who contributes to our salon’s energetic, supportive vibe.
• Engage & Wow Clients: Conduct thorough consultations to understand client needs and deliver results that exceed their expectations, ensuring they leave thrilled and eager to return.
• Create Flawless Blowouts: Perfect those blowouts that have clients leaving with their hair looking and feeling absolutely fabulous.
• Apply Color Like a Pro: Handle color glazes and single-process applications with precision, achieving stunning, seamless results that pop.
• Gloss & Tone Like a Boss: Apply gloss and tone to hair, achieving those Insta-worthy, glossy locks that make everyone double-tap.
• Give Babe Hair: Craft effortlessly chic, Instagram-worthy styles that make every client feel like a total babe.
• Rock a Shampoo & Scalp Massage: Deliver a top-notch shampoo and soothing scalp massage that leaves clients feeling pampered and rejuvenated.
• Keep It Together: Be a pro by staying organized and maintaining a clean workspace. Keep your area spotless and your tools in top shape, ensuring a flawless, stress-free work environment.

Location:

Substance Salon

52 Park Ave

Rutherford, NJ

Ready to turn your passion into a thriving career with a salon that’s been shaping successful stylists for 15 years? We only have 2 positions available and will only select the highest qualified candidates. Apply now and let’s create some hair magic together at Substance Salon!

A Salon That’s Built for You to Grow
Substance Salon is not just a place to work. It is where driven, creative professionals come to build real careers. For over 16 years, we have been shaping talent, elevating guest experience, and creating an environment where stylists and future beauty professionals thrive.
Whether you are a seasoned stylist with a loyal clientele, a recent beauty school graduate eager to learn, or someone with a strong customer service background looking to break into the beauty industry, this is where your next chapter begins.
Located in the heart of downtown Rutherford, we attract a loyal, style-conscious clientele, giving you the exposure and opportunity to succeed from day one.