Salon Associate

Job Title: Hair Stylist Assistant / Salon Assistant

Location: Parlour 818

3306 Millwood Ave

Columbia, SC 29205

Position Type: Full-Time (40 hrs/wk)

About Us

At Parlour 818, we pride ourselves on delivering a luxury, high-energy, and flawless experience for every client who walks through our doors. We are a team of passionate professionals dedicated to growth, education, and exceptional service. We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented salon Associate to join our team and grow with us.

Overview

As an Associate, you are the backbone of our daily workflow and the key to a seamless client experience. You will work side-by-side with our talented styling team, learning the ins and outs of a high-end salon while ensuring the space remains immaculate, organized, and welcoming.

This is an incredible opportunity for a licensed cosmetologist (or soon to be licensed) looking to sharpen their skills, gain hands-on industry experience, and fast-track their career.

Key Responsibilities

Direct Stylist Support: Assist with color prep, formula mixing under supervisor direction, applying color, and executing high-quality blowouts.

Salon Efficiency: Keep stylist stations clean, sanitized, and turned over quickly between clients. Ensure towels and capes are constantly laundered, folded, and stocked.

Elevate the Client Experience: Warmly greet guests while assigned to the front desk, prepare and serve beverages, and manage the shampoo bowl experience with luxury treatments and scalp massages.

Qualifications

Must hold a valid cosmetology license or be currently enrolled in an accredited beauty school and graduating soon.
A strong passion for the hair industry and a desire to learn advanced techniques.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills—you love talking to people and making them feel pampered.
Thrives in a fast-paced environment, with a proactive “see a need, fill a need” mindset.
Punctual, professional appearance, and a reliable team player.
Full time availability and reliable transportation.

What We Offer

Hands-on mentoring and real-world experience from senior stylists.
Access to continuing salon education from L’Oreal Professionel and product knowledge classes.
A supportive, collaborative, and energetic team culture.
Clear pathways for career advancement into a full-time stylist position behind the chair upon completion of the Associate program.

To apply visit our website parlour818.com and go to join our team and send your resume to [email protected]. We can’t wait to meet you!