What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Nail Technician / Salon Lead position at Shaa Nail Spa & Wellness?
About the Role
Shaa Nail & Wellness is looking for an experienced Lead Nail Technician to help build, train, and support our nail team. This role is ideal for someone who is skilled, professional, calm under pressure, and confident in both nail services and client care.
The Lead Nail Technician should be able to perform all core Shaa services, train other technicians, support daily salon operations, handle client concerns, help manage monthly supplies and stock, and maintain a clean, organized, high-quality work environment.
What We Offer:
- 100% tips belong to technicians
- Eligible for monthly personal revenue bonuses and quarterly team bonuses
- Leadership growth opportunity
- Paid training and professional development
- Main professional supplies provided
- Employee service discounts
- Team building activities and staff appreciation
- Clean, calm, low-toxic work environment
- Opportunity to help shape team culture, training, and service standards
Responsibilities:
- Perform high-quality manicures, pedicures, gel polish, Gel-X, builder gel/BIAB, Dazzle Dry, and nail art
- Train new and existing nail technicians on Shaa’s service standards
- Help handle client concerns, redo requests, and service issues professionally
- Help manage daily salon flow, appointment timing, client notes, and POS/booking system support
- Help maintain cleanliness, organization, supplies, and service consistency
- Help manage salon supplies and product inventory, including monthly stock checks and reporting low-stock items to management
- Communicate with management about team performance, client feedback, supply needs, and training needs
- Follow strict sanitation standards, including autoclave use and professional disinfectant protocols
- Lead with professionalism, kindness, and strong teamwork
Qualifications:
- Current Oklahoma Nail Technician or Cosmetology License
- Strong experience in manicure and pedicure services
- Must be confident with gel polish, Gel-X, builder gel/BIAB, and nail art
- Strong sanitation habits and attention to detail
- Good leadership, communication, and customer service skills
- Ability to train and support other technicians
- Calm and professional when handling client concerns
- Reliable, organized, and team-focused
- Salon lead, trainer, inventory support, or management experience is a plus
Pay:
Estimated total earnings of $900-$1,200 per week, including base pay, 100% tips, and bonus opportunities. Final pay depends on schedule, client volume, skill assessment, leadership experience, quality, speed, and client care. Lead technicians are eligible for monthly personal revenue bonuses and quarterly team bonuses.
Job Type: Full-time preferred, W-2 employee position
Schedule: Up to 40 hours per week, weekend availability required.
Work Location: In person
About Shaa
Shaa Nail & Wellness is a new natural nail and wellness studio in South Tulsa, designed with a calm Japandi-inspired style: warm, minimal, clean, and relaxing. Our space is created for clients who want a more peaceful nail experience, and for technicians who want to work in a beautiful, supportive, and low-toxic environment.
We focus on natural nails, thoughtful details, gentle service, and high-quality work. Our services include manicures, pedicures, gel polish, Gel-X, builder gel/BIAB, Dazzle Dry, nail art, and wellness-inspired pedicure services. We do not focus on acrylic or dip.
Our goal is to build a salon culture that feels calm, professional, and team-centered, where clients feel cared for and nail technicians feel respected, supported, and proud of their work.
How to Apply
Please apply through this posting or email us at: Care@shaawellness.com
If applying by email, please use this subject line: Lead Nail Tech Application - [Your Name]
Apply with your resume and 3-5 photos of your recent work, especially Gel-X, BIAB, gel polish, or nail art. An Instagram or portfolio link works too. We’d love to see your details.
Shaa Nail & Wellness is an equal opportunity employer. We hire based on skill, professionalism, reliability, customer care, and teamwork.
Pay: $900.00 - $1,200.00 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- On-the-job training
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tools provided
Work Location: In person
Salary : $900 - $1,200