Commission Hairstylist

COMMISSION HAIRSTYLIST | WILD OAK STUDIO

Hairdressing is a career worth taking seriously.

Wild Oak Studio was built on a simple belief: extraordinary artistry and true professionalism belong in the same room.

There are incredibly talented people in our industry—but talent alone doesn't always teach you how to build a sustainable career.

How do you build a loyal clientele? Create consultations that earn trust? Market yourself authentically? Navigate challenging client situations with confidence? Understand the business behind your chair? Continue increasing your value and income as your career grows?

These are the skills that turn talent into a career.

At Wild Oak Studio, we believe they should be taught.

We're growing our commission team and looking for hairstylists who are ready for what comes next—whether you're continuing to build your book, rebuilding your clientele in a new city, or looking for an environment where you can take an established career even further.

MORE THAN A CHAIR. A CAREER.

At Wild Oak, you'll continue developing your technical craft while receiving coaching and support in the professional and business skills that help create a successful career behind the chair.

We believe you can be:

An artist and business-minded.
Creative and consistent.
Individual and professional.

Our goal isn't to make every stylist the same. It's to give you the tools, education, structure, and support to become the strongest version of the stylist you want to be.

A CLEAR PATH FOR GROWTH

Your starting point depends on your experience, existing clientele, and where you are in your career today.

Our career path includes:

Apprentice → Junior Stylist → Stylist → Senior Stylist → Master Stylist

Commission ranges from 40–50%, with opportunities to advance based on your career level and performance.

As you grow, your opportunity to earn more doesn't stop at commission. Advancement can also include increases in your service pricing as your experience, performance, and demand develop.

You'll have clear milestones so you understand where you are, what you're working toward, and how to reach your next level.

Where you start isn't where you're expected to stay.

WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE

40–50% tiered commissionNew-client distribution to support building and growing your clienteleProtected commission from salon discounts and client no-showsEducation benefits funded through profits from our salon retail program100% of your tips, with quick access through TippyFlexible scheduling — new stylists generally begin three days per week with opportunities to add days as their clientele growsFlexibility when you're not booked — when your clients and responsibilities are taken care of, we believe your time belongs to youUnlimited time offWashington State sick leave40% employee retail discountComplimentary salon services — you pay only for product usedOptional garage parkingEstablished salon marketing and new-client supportOngoing coaching, education, and career developmentPROFESSIONAL COLOR + RETAIL

We believe great artists should have access to great tools—and we don't believe every head of hair needs to fit inside a single color line.

Our primary professional color lines include Davines, Oligo, and Redken, with additional color options from Aveda, Pulp Riot, and #mydentity available within our color collection.

This gives our stylists the flexibility to work across multiple professional lines and choose the products and formulations that best support the client and desired result.

Our retail collection includes:

K18, R+Co, Olaplex, Oligo

We believe retail should support the work you create behind the chair, which is why product education is part of stylist development at Wild Oak. Profits from our retail program are also reinvested into our stylist education fund, allowing retail success to directly support continued education for our team.

WE TEACH MORE THAN HAIR

Beautiful work will always matter here. But we believe a successful career requires more than technical talent.

Depending on where you are in your career, we'll help you continue developing areas such as:

Client consultation and communicationClient retention and rebookingBuilding a loyal clientelePersonal branding and authentic marketingTime management and service efficiencyCreating an exceptional guest experienceNavigating challenging client situations with confidenceUnderstanding the business behind your chairIndividual goal setting and career developmentContinued technical educationWe don't just care about the hair you create. We care about the career you're building around it.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

You may have found your next salon home if you:

Hold an active Washington State cosmetology licenseLove the craft of hairdressing and want to keep learningAre warm, dependable, and thoughtful with clientsValue professionalism without sacrificing your individualityAre receptive to coaching and feedbackWant to build and retain a loyal clienteleAre willing to participate in marketing and building your personal brandCare about the entire guest experience—not simply the finished resultEnjoy being part of a collaborative teamAre looking for somewhere you can grow long-termYou don't need to arrive with a massive clientele.

You don't need to have every part of your career figured out.

You do need to care about your craft, your clients, and where your career is going.

LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO PUT DOWN ROOTS?

We invest significantly in the growth of our stylists, particularly those who are building or rebuilding their clientele. We're looking for people who want to grow with Wild Oak—not simply grow while they're here.

Candidates entering our clientele-building development track may be asked to make a three-year employment commitment. Full details are discussed transparently during the interview process.

If you're looking for a salon where you can refine your craft, grow your clientele, continue your education, and build a career you're proud of, we'd genuinely love to meet you.

Your talent brought you into this industry. Let's build the career around it.

Apply through Indeed with your resume and, if available, a link to your professional Instagram or portfolio.

Wild Oak Studio | Seattle, Washington

Pay: $57,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible scheduleOpportunities for advancementPaid trainingWork Location: In person