Benefits:

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

At Legato Salon & Spa, we’re daymakers committed to gratitude, connection, and balance. As an Aveda Lifestyle Salon, we live and breathe naturally derived, cruelty-free products and holistic rituals that care for our guests, our planet, and our team.

If you’re a licensed hairstylist or cosmetologist who craves a career-focused culture, advanced education, and work-life balance — where your success is our success — we want YOU! Whether you’re a new graduate, an experienced stylist, or a Douglas J alum who misses the Aveda world, your guests are waiting…and so are we. Let’s create beauty together!

Why Join Us?

Two thriving salon & spa locations serving 1,600+ guests each month

Stylists consistently 80%+ booked with a waiting list

Mentorship from stylists with 15+ years at Legato

Clear career path to earn, learn, and live a better life

Flexible scheduling customized to your goals

Supportive culture focused on gratitude, connection, and balance

Advanced Education & Training

We offer a structured Advanced Aveda Training Program after licensure to ensure you feel confident with every guest and service in your chair. From Aveda color mastery to precision cutting, you’ll gain technical excellence, business-building skills, and guest care expertise. We set the roadmap, and you set the pace.

Responsibilities

As part of our team, you’ll:

Guest Care & Professionalism

Arrive prepared to maximize your day

Deliver exceptional service that exceeds guest expectations

Build lasting connections with authenticity, respect, and compassion

Education & Growth

Engage in ongoing education and advanced Aveda training

Welcome feedback from mentors and guests

Stay curious and passionate about your craft

Business & Marketing

Maintain 70–85% booked and 65–80% guest retention

Utilize social media to market yourself and engage guests

Educate guests on Aveda products (25–40% purchasing goal)

Teamwork & Salon Standards

Support salon upkeep and shared responsibilities

Contribute to a positive, energized, and professional environment

Perks & Benefits

Compensation (part time):

Training Period (3–6 months, ~35 hrs/week): avg. $437/week

Year 1–2: ~$39,000/year (incl. tips)

Year 3–5: ~$46,000/year

Year 6–8: ~$60,000/year

Year 9+: ~$68,000/year

Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision, life & long-term disability (for full-time team)

Paid time off

Paid advanced education with industry-leading educators

Retail bonus commission

Daily cash tips + weekly direct deposit

Personal coaching & career development

Deep service & product discounts

Marketing support + online booking tools

Dedicated front desk team that keeps your book full, manages cancellations, and supports upgrades

Requirements

Current or expected Michigan cosmetology license

Ability to stand for extended periods, walk, bend, and squat

Ability to lift/carry up to 10 lbs

Strong communication and listening skills

Hours

Part-time: 24–32 hours per week (with potential to grow into full-time)

Ready to Join Us?

At Legato, you’ll find more than a job — you’ll find a career path, a supportive management team, and a salon family that truly cares. If you’re ready to grow your career as a hairstylist or cosmetologist in an Aveda-focused environment, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today — your chair is waiting!