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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

  • Working one on one with other hairstylists at Queen's to complete their apprenticeship program

  • Actively building a clientele

  • Rates Hourly $73 (gratuity is included)

  • Salon employee

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Hairstylist

  • Licensed professionals

  • Salon employee

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Hairstylist Tier 1​

  • Up to 3 years of hairstyling on floor, after receiving license

  • 3+ classes each year

  • Rates Hourly $85 (gratuity is included)

 

Hairstylist Tier 2

  • 2+ years of hairstyling on floor, from receipt of license

  • Or 9+ in person practical classes

  • Beginning to focus on educating or specializing

  • 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)

 

  • Licensed professional

  • Senior role

  • Mentor other hairstylists and apprentices

  • Salon employee

  • 5+ years (showing drive and desire to be in a leadership role)

  • 15+ classes

  • Actively representing one of the above roles

  • Rates Hourly $123+(based on training and demand)(gratuity is included)

*Partner Hairstylist

  • Licensed hairstylist 

  • Set own prices hourly and session

  • A hairstylist who has succeeded in developing their own brand

  • Operate under Queen's umbrella as an Independent Contractor

  • Use brands supplied (additional products options within the salon ethos)

  • *Independent Contractor or Chair Renter

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