Exhale House Luxury Salon – San Francisco Bay Area | Hiring Beauty Support Specialist

About the position

Exhale House is a boutique luxury salon seeking a Beauty Support Specialist to join their team. This role is an entry point into luxury extensions, dimensional color, and guest care, offering mentorship and growth potential within a fast-paced, high-touch environment. The salon emphasizes relaxed luxury, deep expertise, thoughtful care, integrity, collaboration, and exceptional service, providing a supportive and respectful atmosphere for both clients and stylists.

Responsibilities

Support stylists with extension prep, client readiness, and behind-the-chair organizationAssist with shampoos, blowouts, styling, and guest care during double-booked appointmentsCapture content (after photos/videos) for portfolio + marketingKeep the salon guest-ready, intentional, and immaculateRotate between assisting with color, extensions, or both, depending on the dayStyle clients based on skill—may include blowout or styling appointments with bonus payParticipate in education and shadowing, with opportunities to attend guest artist trainings and work toward Great Lengths certificationRequirements

A licensed or soon-to-be California cosmetologistSolid styling and blowout skills aligned with current trendsDetail-oriented, emotionally intelligent, and poisedExcited to learn about luxury services and provide high-touch guest careGracious, grounded, and ready to growNice-to-haves

Great Lengths certification (\$2,900 value)Benefits

Entry-level assistants will start at \$20/hour, with the opportunity for a performance-based increase to \$22–24/hour after 90 days.Earning potential of up to \$28/hour within two years.Signing bonus for eligible candidatesRetail/product commissionsAttractive benefits package (details shared during your interview)Mentorship & hands-on training in luxury servicesAccess to guest artist education and possible Great Lengths certificationClear path to a stylist or specialist role