We’re Hiring Hairstylist Wanted at Salon Aken

Salon Aken | Andersonville, Chicago

Salon Aken is looking for a talented, professional hairstylist to join our team.

We are an Aveda Concept Salon in Andersonville focused on great hair, thoughtful consultations, strong guest relationships, and creating a professional salon environment that still feels comfortable, creative, and welcoming.

We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys doing hair, takes pride in their work, communicates well with guests, and wants to continue growing behind the chair.

Aveda-trained stylists are preferred, but we are also open to experienced stylists from other professional salon backgrounds who feel they would be a good fit for our team.

What You’ll Do

Provide professional haircutting, styling, color, highlighting, balayage, blonding, grey coverage, and other hair services based on your experience and skill level
Conduct thoughtful consultations and clearly communicate service plans, maintenance, pricing, and expectations with guests
Use your knowledge of color theory, haircutting, styling, and hair care to create customized results
Build strong relationships with guests through consistent service, communication, and attention to detail
Educate guests on professional home-care products and make recommendations based on their hair needs
Support rebooking and guest retention
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary station and work area
Follow salon sanitation and professional standards
Work collaboratively with the front desk and other team members to create a smooth guest experience
Assist with general salon organization and day-to-day teamwork when needed
Use salon booking and client management systems as part of daily operations
Continue developing your skills through education and hands-on experience

What We’re Looking For

Current Illinois cosmetology license
Professional salon experience preferred
Strong haircutting and/or color skills
Good understanding of hair care and color theory
Comfortable conducting consultations and recommending services
Strong communication and customer service skills
Professional, dependable, and organized
Comfortable recommending professional retail products
Works well as part of a team
Maintains a clean and professional work environment
Interested in continuing education and professional growth
Aveda education or previous Aveda salon experience is a strong plus
Existing clientele is welcome but not required

About Salon Aken

Salon Aken specializes in:

Precision haircuts
Color
Highlights
Balayage
Blonding
Grey coverage and blending
Corrective color
Transformations
Blowouts and styling

We care about giving our stylists a professional environment where they can focus on their craft, take care of their guests, and continue building their careers.

We believe in structure and professionalism without creating a corporate atmosphere. We want our team to communicate well, support one another, continue learning, and enjoy coming to work.

What You Can Expect

W-2 employee position
Aveda products and or professional color knowladge
Established Andersonville salon
Front desk support
Online booking and salon management systems
Marketing and social media support
Continuing education and opportunities for growth
Support with guest retention and rebooking
Professional team environment
Opportunity to continue building your clientele
Strong focus on guest experience and long-term relationships

Who Would Be a Great Fit?

You may already have an established clientele, or you may be looking for the right salon where you can continue growing.

We are looking for someone who is talented, dependable, professional, easy to work with, and genuinely enjoys taking care of their guests.

We’re not simply looking to fill a chair.

We want someone who wants to become part of the salon, grow with the team, and build something long-term.

Interested?

Apply through Indeed with your resume.

If you have an Instagram page or online portfolio showing your work, we’d love for you to include that as well.Job Overview

Salon Aken is seeking a creative, client-focused hairstylist to deliver thoughtful hair and beauty services. You’ll consult with clients, recommend options that suit their needs, and help maintain a welcoming, well-organized salon. This role may also support front desk tasks, retail sales, and day-to-day store management.

Duties

Consult with clients, communicate service plans clearly, and provide hair styling, coloring, hair care, and extension services.
Apply color theory and cosmetology techniques; offer barbering, straight razor, hair threading, makeup application, eyelash extensions, and nail care as appropriate to your skills.
Maintain clean, sanitary work areas and tools, and support salon operations, including front desk duties and salon software such as MINDBODY.
Recommend suitable products and services through helpful customer service, retail sales, and appropriate upselling.
Your impact: By listening carefully and delivering services that fit each client’s goals, you help clients feel confident and cared for.

Requirements

Experience working in the beauty industry and demonstrated skills in hair styling, hair coloring, hair care, and client communication.
Knowledge of sanitation practices and cosmetology; familiarity with color theory and customer service.
Salon software experience, including MINDBODY, is useful. Retail math and store management knowledge are also helpful.
Hair extensions, straight razor work, barbering, hair threading, makeup application, eyelash extensions, and nail care are additional useful skills, not required for every service.
Strong communication skills; mentoring experience is a plus.

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10.0 – 20.0 per week

Benefits:

Continuing education credits
Disability insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Store discount

Work Location: In person