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Grow Your Waxing Career With Aleman Beauty Studio! Aleman Beauty Studio is an award winning waxing + beauty studio in Alexandria, VA specializing in Brazilian waxing, full body waxing, sugaring, and lash lifts. We are looking for the right Wax Specialist to grow with our studio. This position is a great opportunity for a beauty school student / newer beauty professional who is passionate about waxing and wants more hands on opportunities to develop their waxing skills and eventually build a strong clientele. We are not looking for someone who is simply looking for a temporary place to work. We want someone who is genuinely interested in making waxing part of their long-term beauty career.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about waxing and interested in making it a specialty
• Dependable, punctual, professional, and responsible
• Friendly, personable, and comfortable working with clients
• Clean, organized, and detail-oriented
• Coachable and open to feedback
• Comfortable working independently
• Interested in building genuine, long-term client relationships
• Comfortable with Brazilian and body waxing OR eager to gain more experience in these services
• Comfortable participating in Instagram/TikTok content and being part of our social media presence
• Able to consistently commit to Sundays + Mondays
• Interested in growing with an established studio and team

WE CARE ABOUT YOUR POTENTIAL, TOO.

You do not need to walk in with a huge clientele. We are more interested in finding someone who is: Hardworking. Coachable. Consistent. Personable. Hungry to grow. If you are newer to waxing but genuinely want to become great at it, we want to hear from you.

EXPERIENCE LEVEL

BEAUTY

SCHOOL STUDENT / NEWER WAXER

Are you currently attending cosmetology, esthetics, or another qualifying beauty program? Are you already interested in waxing but need more real-world opportunities to practice, gain confidence, and work with clients? This could be a great opportunity for you. We are open to someone who has foundational waxing knowledge and wants to develop their skills in a professional studio environment. You must be serious about waxing. We are not looking for someone who simply wants to "try waxing." We want someone who sees waxing as a potential specialty and is excited to learn, improve, and eventually build their own loyal clientele. Any services performed must be within the scope of your current Virginia license/authorization. If you are a student, we would like for you to be graduating within the next 6 to 12 months.

COMPENSATION

Starting around $16/hour, depending on qualifications and role. Candidates may begin with an hourly training/onboarding period during their first 3 months, with the opportunity to transition to a commission-based structure afterward. Commission opportunities will depend on experience, performance, service ability, and clientele development. Our goal is to give you the opportunity to grow your income as you grow your clientele. You are not expected to arrive with a full book of clients. However, you are expected to put effort into building your clientele, providing excellent service, participating in studio marketing, and creating relationships that encourage clients to return.

SCHEDULE

This is a part-time position primarily focused on:

Sundays:

approximately 12 PM-5

PM Mondays:

approximately 10 AM-8 PM Flexible with Monday hours. There may be opportunities for occasional Saturdays & Tuesdays as the studio schedule grows. Consistent Sunday + Monday availability is required. Hours may increase over time as your clientele and studio demand grow.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Depending on your experience and licensing, responsibilities may include: Performing professional waxing services Brazilian and full-body waxing Facial waxing Client consultations Waxing aftercare education Maintaining proper sanitation and infection-control standards Preparing and maintaining your treatment area Keeping your station, implements, and supplies clean and organized Maintaining a polished, professional appearance Providing exceptional client service Creating a comfortable experience for first-time Brazilian clients Using GlossGenius for appointment management Recommending appropriate services and products Participating in studio social media content Helping create Instagram Stories, Reels, and TikToks Building repeat clientele and long-term client relationships Following Aleman Beauty Studio policies, procedures, and service standards

SOCIAL MEDIA IS PART OF THE JOB

We are a personal-brand-driven beauty studio, and social media is an important part of how we grow.

You should be comfortable:

Being photographed/videoed Appearing on Instagram and TikTok Participating in Reels and Stories Allowing your work to be showcased Helping create beauty/waxing content Representing Aleman Beauty Studio professionally online You don't have to be an influencer or have millions of followers but you do need to be comfortable being part of the content.

ABOUT ALEMAN BEAUTY STUDIO

Aleman Beauty Studio is owned by Karen Aleman, a licensed cosmetologist who began her beauty career in high school and has built her career around client relationships, waxing, and entrepreneurship. The studio has been recognized for its work throughout Northern Virginia and the

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Best of Northern VA Waxer — 2023 Northern Virginia Magazine Top 50 Best Salons — 2026 Modern Luxury DC Best of the City — Best Waxing Services — 2026 Our goal is to provide a clean, private, comfortable, professional, and elevated experience for every client while creating a place where beauty professionals can grow their skills, clientele, confidence, and career.

THIS IS A GOOD FIT IF

… You might be a great fit if you are: Currently in beauty school and want more waxing experience Newly licensed and want to specialize in waxing Already waxing professionally and want more opportunities Looking to build a clientele from the ground up Passionate about Brazilian/body waxing Coachable and eager to improve Comfortable with social media Looking for a long-term position Excited about becoming part of an established beauty brand

THIS MAY NOT BE THE RIGHT FIT IF

… You aren't genuinely interested in waxing You are looking for a temporary position You don't want to participate in social media You cannot consistently work Sundays and Mondays You are not comfortable building clientele You aren't open to feedback or following studio standards You are already established or run your own studio

HOW TO APPLY

Please email info@karenaleman.

com with:

1. Resume 2. Instagram or portfolio 3. Which Virginia license you have 4. Your waxing experience — including where/how you learned waxing 5. Sunday

+ Monday availability 6. A short introduction about yourself 7. Why are you interested in specializing in waxing? 8. What are you hoping to learn or accomplish in your next beauty position? Please only apply if you can consistently commit to Sundays

+ Mondays and are genuinely interested in growing your career in waxing. We aren't looking for someone who simply wants a place to work. We're looking for someone who wants to grow.

Pay:

$16.00

• $25.

00 per hour Expected hours: 15.0 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Paid training Application Question(s): What interests you most about waxing as a specialty? How much professional Brazilian waxing experience do you currently have? What are you hoping to gain from this position over the next 1-2 years?

Experience:

waxing: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

Spanish (Preferred)

Location:

Alexandria, VA 22312 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person