Hair Stylist - Cutting Specialist

Application Deadline: 25 May 2025

Department: Hairlab

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Brighton Hairlab

Description

Hair Stylist - Cutting Specialist

Salary and commission package (please read more detail below).

Contract: full-time, permanent.

40 hours per week, Tuesday - Saturday

Trafalgar St, Brighton

The magic behind the Lush HairLab

Committed to assembling a team of skilled specialists, we hold a deep appreciation for the artistry of hairdressing and believe in empowering our stylists to showcase their unique talents.

We want a diverse team that reflects the broad range of our products, and caters to all hair types. By doing so, we aim to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels embraced and their individual needs are met when they visit our salons.

At Lush HairLab, we take pride in providing an exceptional salon experience, tailoring our services to meet the unique needs of each client's hair and scalp. Our dedication to one-on-one attention allows us to achieve authentic results that align with our clients' personal style. By providing an enriching and educational journey for our clients, we empower them with knowledge about their hair and scalp health while leaving them feeling fabulous both inside and out.

Part of the interview process will be a practical skills trade test.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Minimum SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Hairdressing or equivalent experience in Industry

Minimum 2 years experience with running a column, or able to demonstrate why you should be considered.
To have an established local client base is beneficial, but not essential.
Able to present up-to-date skills and techniques.
Have developed a high-level skill set in all areas across the cutting sector, passionate about hair cutting and styling.
Exceptional customer service skills, including careful communication and consultations.
Organised and punctual approach to salon life.
Professional and client-focused.
An open-minded approach to receiving further training in the Lush HairLab way.
Skills and experience in educating in your specialist field to the team are desirable but not essential.

Key Responsibilities

Learn and provide Lush HairLab services; you will be performing the full client journey, including consultation, product choices, hair washing, cutting and styling.
Collaborating with your clients by carving out their true hair identity. Building rapport, being inquisitive, asking questions and sharing your knowledge with them.
Educate the client on what they need to create the style and effect at home
Communication is key to a successful salon and team. As part of this role, you would be expected to contribute to and maintain this supportive working environment.
maintain standards of both personal and workspace presentation, cleanliness and hygiene
Assist retail sales and have 5* consultations with clients and customers on the shop floor area when not with clients
Support shops & attend events (internal and external) to promote new hair care product or service launches
Using specialist skills and knowledge to support the Lush PR team in promoting the Lush HairLab
Showcase a can-do attitude and attention to detail
The ability to share Lush’s buying stories, ethics and product knowledge throughout the customer journey
Confident and decisive to ensure the client feels safe in expert hands
Motivated and driven, with an open mind to our new approach to hairdressing.

What you’ll get

You will receive complete training from our team of Product Experts and Hair Stylists with the correct tools and guidance on all things Lush and Lush HairLab. You will be an ambassador for the Lush HairLab as we pride ourselves on excellent customer service, displaying excellent product knowledge, consultation skills and education for the hair and scalp.

Let's Talk Salary & Perks

At Lush HairLab, we do things differently. While many salons operate on a commission-only model, we're proud to offer you a guaranteed base salary of at least £26,208 per year for a five-day work week - so you've always got security and a fully-employed status.

On top of that, you'll receive 15% commission on all services you perform, paid monthly. To illustrate, with a typical schedule including busy Fridays and Saturdays where you might perform up to 7 haircuts per day, and a steady workflow during the week, you could earn an estimated additional £9,163 annually from haircut services alone. This brings your total estimated annual earnings to £35,371.

Additionally, we also bonus based on the overall performance of the salon space to all staff, including when the salon hits targets on product sales.

Other perks include:

One-to-one time with your guests, - no conveyor belt vibes here
Wear your own clothes, of any colour
Paid holiday days to relax and recharge
50% discount on Lush products and Spa treatments
Pension scheme
Day off for workday birthdays
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted rail and bus season tickets
Employee assistance programme, because your wellbeing matters
6 months’ full pay for parental leave (primary caregiver). *
Financial childcare support on return to work. *

*Qualifying period required.

We see you, we celebrate you, and we want you! Please submit your CV and a covering letter, including:

How your passion within hair makes you the ideal candidate for this role
Any experiences (if any) you have had in the hair industry e.g. shows, shoots and events
Anything else you feel would add value to your application, such as a link to images of your work via Instagram.
We'd also love to hear all about your hidden talents no matter how big or small!

We are so excited to expand our team, and we can not wait to have you on board as part of this innovative creation.

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