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Hair Stylist/Barber

Wonder Kids hair salon and spa
Elmhurst, IL Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 10/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/15/2027

Job Summary

Join our vibrant team as a Hair Stylist/Barber and unleash your creativity while delivering exceptional hair care and grooming services! In this dynamic role, you will provide expert hair styling, coloring, and grooming treatments to clients, ensuring they leave feeling confident and satisfied. Your passion for beauty, combined with your excellent customer service skills, will create a welcoming atmosphere that keeps clients coming back. Whether you're trimming a classic cut or creating a bold new look, your expertise will shine through in every appointment. This paid position offers opportunities for growth, mentorship, and the chance to work with the latest industry tools and techniques.

Duties

  • Perform a wide range of hair services including cuts, trims, styling, coloring, hair extensions, and hair threading to meet client preferences and needs
  • Utilize advanced techniques such as balayage, highlights, lowlights, and color theory principles to achieve desired results
  • Maintain high standards of sanitation and hygiene by properly sterilizing tools like straight razors and implements in accordance with health regulations
  • Provide personalized consultations to understand client goals and recommend suitable services or retail products such as hair care items or makeup application products
  • Manage appointments efficiently using salon software like MINDBODY or similar platforms; handle front desk duties including scheduling and client check-in/out
  • Upsell retail products and additional services through effective communication and retail math skills to enhance client experience and salon revenue
  • Mentor junior staff or apprentices when needed, sharing expertise in cosmetology, barbering techniques, eyelash extensions, nail care, and other beauty treatments

Experience

  • Proven experience working in the beauty industry as a hairstylist or barber with a strong portfolio of diverse styling techniques
  • Knowledge of salon software systems such as MINDBODY for appointment management and client records
  • Skilled in hair coloring techniques including color theory application to ensure vibrant, natural-looking results
  • Familiarity with sanitation standards for tools like straight razors and other implements used in hair cutting and grooming
  • Experience providing excellent customer service with strong communication skills to build lasting client relationships
  • Background in store management or retail sales is a plus for assisting with product recommendations and upselling strategies
  • Certification in cosmetology or barbering is required; additional training in eyelash extensions, makeup application, or nail care is advantageous

Join us to elevate your career in a lively environment where your talent makes a difference! We’re dedicated to supporting your growth through ongoing mentoring opportunities, skill development workshops, and access to the latest industry trends. Your passion for beauty combined with our commitment to excellence will create an inspiring space where both clients and team members thrive.

Pay: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $25

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