Licensed Stylist Trainee — 9-Month Mentorship Path

Platinum Inc Salon & Spa Associate Stylist Brush Prairie, WA·Part time Company website Apply for Associate Stylist Join Platinum Inc Salon & Spa as an Associate Stylist, where you will help clients look and feel their best through personalized styling services. Success in this role means delivering exceptional customer experiences and showcasing your creativity in every appointment. About Platinum Inc Salon & Spa Platinum Inc Salon & Spa is a locally owned, education-driven salon company committed to creating exceptional experiences for both our guests and our team. For more than 20 years, we have focused on building a salon culture centered around continued education, teamwork, professional growth, and long-term career development. With locations in Brush Prairie and Camas, our team offers a wide range of hair, extension, and spa services while continually investing in advanced education and the latest techniques in our industry. We believe great stylists are developed through strong mentorship, hands-on experience, and continued learning, which is why education is at the heart of everything we do. Our goal is to provide our team with the skills, support, and opportunities they need to build successful, sustainable careers behind the chair. Description Associate Stylist Program Licensed Stylist | 9-Month Advanced Training & Mentorship Program Platinum Inc Salon & Spa is looking for motivated, career-focused licensed cosmetologists and hair designers who are ready to bridge the gap between beauty school and building a successful career behind the chair. Our 9-Month Associate Stylist Program is a hands-on training and mentorship program designed for newly licensed or developing stylists who want additional education, real salon experience, and the confidence to transition into becoming an independent stylist. About the Program As an Associate Stylist, you will work hand-in-hand with a Master Stylist , assisting with real clients while receiving ongoing education and mentorship. This isn't simply an assistant position. The goal of the program is to develop the technical, professional, and business skills you need to successfully build and maintain your own clientele. Throughout the 9-month program, you will progressively gain more responsibility and hands-on experience as your skills and confidence develop. What You'll Learn Training may include: Client consultations and communication Shampooing, blowouts, styling, and finishing Haircutting and barbering fundamentals Hair color formulation and application Root retouches and all-over color Highlights, blonding, balayage, and dimensional color Toners, glosses, and corrective color concepts Hair extension consultations, installation, maintenance, and aftercare Proper timing and efficient service execution Client experience and retention Rebooking and pre-booking Professional product knowledge and recommendations Photography, social media, and building your personal brand Pricing, goal setting, and understanding the business behind the chair Salon standards, sanitation, teamwork, and professionalism What You'll Do Associates work alongside a Master Stylist during scheduled salon shifts and assist with various parts of the guest experience. Responsibilities may include preparing clients and stations, shampooing, blow-drying, applying color under appropriate supervision, assisting with extension services, maintaining sanitation standards, and supporting the Master Stylist throughout the day. As you progress through the program and demonstrate proficiency, you will have opportunities to perform more services and begin developing your own clientele. Who We're Looking For The ideal candidate is: A licensed cosmetologist or hair designer Passionate about building a long-term career in the beauty industry Coachable and open to feedback Motivated to continue learning after beauty school Professional, dependable, and punctual Comfortable working in a fast-paced team environment Willing to practice outside of scheduled training when needed Interested in building a clientele and personal brand Excited about advanced education, color, cutting, styling, and hair extensions Ready to take ownership of their growth and career Program Commitment The Associate Program is approximately 9 months , with progression based on education, performance, technical proficiency, professionalism, and completion of program benchmarks. Our goal is not simply to get you through the program—it's to prepare you to confidently step behind the chair as a successful stylist. Where This Program Can Take You Successful completion of the Associate Program creates a pathway toward becoming a stylist at Platinum Inc Salon & Spa , with continued opportunities for advanced education, career growth, specialty services, hair extension education, and advancement within our salon company. Ready to Build Your Career? If you're licensed but feel like you're still missing the hands-on experience, confidence, or business knowledge needed to truly succeed behind the chair, our Associate Program was created for you. Apply to join the Platinum Inc Salon & Spa Associate Program and spend the next 9 months learning, growing, and building the foundation for your career behind the chair. #J-18808-Ljbffr Platinum Inc Sa