Our Hairstylist Structure
Let's be honest, most job titles lack clarity.
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And trying to understand how different salons label their hairstylists is no different! We made this page to hopefully clear things up, at least at Queen's Shop.
Associate Hairstylist
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Working one on one with other hairstylists at Queen's to complete their apprenticeship program
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Actively building a clientele
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Rates Hourly $73 (gratuity is included)
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Salon employee

Hairstylist
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Licensed professionals
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Salon employee
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Hairstylist Tier 1​
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Up to 3 years of hairstyling on floor, after receiving license
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3+ classes each year
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Rates Hourly $85 (gratuity is included)
Hairstylist Tier 2
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2+ years of hairstyling on floor, from receipt of license
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Or 9+ in person practical classes
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Beginning to focus on educating or specializing
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Rates Hourly $105-128 (based on training and demand)(gratuity is included)
Leadership Hairstylist
Specialist Hairstylist - Have the demand to specialize
Educator Hairstylist - Active educator internally or externally
Director Hairstylist - Leader in artistic direction for salon (or other areas of the industry)
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Licensed professional
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Senior role
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Mentor other hairstylists and apprentices
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Salon employee
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5+ years (showing drive and desire to be in a leadership role)
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15+ classes
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Actively representing one of the above roles
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Rates Hourly $123+(based on training and demand)(gratuity is included)
*Partner Hairstylist
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Licensed hairstylist
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Set own prices hourly and session
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A hairstylist who has succeeded in developing their own brand
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Operate under Queen's umbrella as an Independent Contractor
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Use brands supplied (additional products options within the salon ethics)
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*Independent Contractor or Chair Renter
