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Job Description
Welcome to a space defined by relaxed luxury, deep expertise, and thoughtful care. Exhale House is a boutique salon built on integrity, collaboration, and exceptional service. We offer an elevated yet grounded environment where both clients and stylists are supported, respected, and given room to do their best work. As we experience a phase of substantial growth , Exhale House is seeking a Beauty Support Specialist to join our team of professionals, assisting our founder and lead stylists in a fast-paced, high-touch salon environment. This is your entry point into the world of luxury extensions, dimensional color, and sensorial guest care—with real growth potential and elevated mentorship. Our salon is small by design. Fewer chairs, softer voices, real relationships. This isn't a frantic beauty environment — it's a boutique space built on integrity, respect, and the kind of service that stays with people.
We Believe In:
Warm, attentive hospitality Ethical, high-standard extension work Emotional regulation and professionalism Supportive communication Transparency and clear expectations Craftsmanship that favors quality over speed Creating a peaceful space where both guests and stylists can breathe
What We Offer:
Entry-level assistants will start at $20/hour, with the opportunity for a performance-based increase to $22-24/hour after 90 days. This position also offers a clear performance-based growth path, with earning potential of up to $28/hour within two years. Signing bonus for eligible candidates Retail/product commissions Attractive benefits package (details shared during your interview)
Where You'll Shine:
Support stylists with extension prep, client readiness, and behind-the-chair organization Assist with shampoos, blowouts, styling, and guest care during double-booked appointments Capture content (after photos/videos) for portfolio + marketing Keep the salon guest-ready, intentional, and immaculate Rotate between assisting with color, extensions, or both, depending on the day Style clients based on skill—may include blowout or styling appointments with bonus pay Participate in education and shadowing, with opportunities to attend guest artist trainings and work toward Great Lengths certification ($2,900 value)
The Vibe You Bring :
A licensed or soon-to-be California cosmetologist Solid styling and blowout skills aligned with current trends Detail-oriented, emotionally intelligent, and poised Excited to learn about luxury services and provide high-touch guest care Gracious, grounded, and ready to grow
Your Dream Week :
This is a part-time to full-time position (20-35 hours/week), with one required Saturday shift (9 am to 4 pm). Weekly schedules are set in advance and remain consistent unless shift swaps or time-off requests are submitted—we're flexible within reason, but we respect structure .
Morning Momentum:
7:30 am to 2:00 pm, Tuesday-Friday For early risers who like their afternoons free. Focus on morning prep, client readiness, and assisting with midday services.
Golden Hour Crew:
12:00 pm to 6:30 pm, Tuesday-Friday Great for those who want a slower start. Focus on finishing services, styling, and guest experience. Power Trio (3 Long Days): 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, 3 days/week (e.g. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday) For stylists who want to go deeper, faster. Focused, immersive work with both color and extensions.:
Bonus:
You may also have opportunities for friends/family test days (unpaid but educational), or full-day model work as your skills evolve. The Perks, The Pay, Good Stuff Hourly pay with bonus potential for service contribution Mentorship & hands-on training in luxury services Access to guest artist education and possible Great Lengths certification Clear path to a stylist or specialist role A workplace that values your energy, boundaries, and future If you're looking for a calm, intentional salon where excellence is expected, communication is clear, and growth is supported — we'd love to hear from you . To learn more about our salon and view our work, visit us on Instagram @exhalehouse
