Experienced Stylist Long-Term Growth Opportunity

Experienced Stylist Long-Term Growth Opportunity

Vakkar Salon | Ladue, Missouri

Are you an experienced stylist who knows you are capable of more, but needs the right salon environment to reach the next level?

Vakkar Salon is looking for one stylist who wants to build a lasting career as part of our team. The ideal candidate has approximately 7 - 10 years of experience behind the chair, a polished professional image, a strong work ethic, and the willingness to learn new methods.

You do not need to bring an established clientele. In fact, this can be an ideal opportunity for a talented stylist who wants a fresh start, has plateaued in their current position, or wants to rebuild their career inside a salon that is invested in their growth.

A Team-Centered Salon Culture

“At Vakkar Salon, the client experience is not built around one individual stylist working alone.” We believe every client should feel welcomed, cared for, and connected to the entire salon.

Every stylist greets every client. We help one another throughout the day, support each other behind the chair, and build relationships with all of the clients who visit the salon.

You will have the opportunity to grow your own clientele while also becoming part of a collaborative environment where the entire team contributes to each client’s experience and success.

The Opportunity

You will begin with a guaranteed hourly structure plus tips while learning the salon from the ground up and building your clientele from within.

The foundation of the role includes:

Learning our consultation, cutting, color, and client-care methods
Assisting experienced stylists during the daily workflow
Shampooing and supporting clients throughout their visit
Booking appointments and learning salon systems
Helping maintain an elevated, welcoming salon environment
Building relationships with clients across the salon
Gradually taking on new clients and developing a loyal book of business

Every member of our team contributes to the client experience. These responsibilities are not the destination. They are the foundation for becoming a successful stylist inside our salon.

Compensation and Career Path

Starting earnings generally range from $27–$32 per hour, including hourly pay and tips.

As your clientele grows, you will transition into commission. Once fully booked, stylists have the potential to earn approximately $75–$110 per working hour, depending on their service mix and productivity.

Our pricing supports meaningful long-term growth:

Haircuts with a developing stylist begin at $115
Basic color services begin at $105
Larger color appointments can reach several hundred dollars

Who This Is For

This position may be a strong fit if you:

Have experience behind the chair but are not currently fully booked
Feel that you have plateaued and are ready for a new direction
Enjoy being part of a collaborative team rather than working independently
Want mentorship, structure, education, and a strong salon culture
Are willing to learn proven salon methods while building your career
Want to work smarter, elevate your income, and create something lasting

This is not a temporary assisting position. It is a paid pathway into a long-term career as an established stylist on our team.

We are looking for the right person, and we are prepared to invest in building them.

Pay: $27.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Employee discount
Opportunities for advancement
Paid training
Professional development assistance
Tuition reimbursement

License/Certification:

Cosmetology License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

St. Louis, MO 63124 (Required)

Work Location: In person