Hair Stylist

Hair Stylist – Minnetonka & Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Peak Earning Potential: $35–$45+ Per Hour

Guaranteed Base Pay: $15–$20 Per Hour

Plus Instant Tips • Retail Commission • Performance Incentives • 401(k) Company Match

Make Every Haircut an Experience.

At Sharkey's Cuts for Kids, we believe a haircut is about so much more than hair. It's about building confidence, creating smiles, and making lasting memories for children and their families. We're looking for energetic, talented hairstylists who want more than just another salon job. If you love working with children, enjoy being part of a positive team, and want to build a long-term career with opportunities for growth, we'd love to meet you. Whether you're newly licensed or an experienced stylist, we'll provide the training, support, and tools you need to succeed.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Peak earning potential of $35–$45+ per hour during our busiest business periods

Guaranteed base pay of $15–$20 per hour

Instant tips

Weekly paychecks

Commission on retail sales

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid 40-minute lunch break

Paid training and ongoing professional development

Clear career advancement opportunities into Team Lead and Salon Manager roles

Busy salons with an established clientele—enjoy a steady flow of guests without having to build your own book from scratch

Flexible scheduling with full-time and part-time opportunities

Family-friendly hours—no late nights

No chemical services or color appointments

Fun, engaging, and supportive team culture

Supportive leadership team committed to your success

Recognition and performance rewards that celebrate your accomplishments

Employee discounts

What You'll Do

• Deliver exceptional haircuts for children, teens, and parents.
• Create a fun, memorable experience that keeps families coming back.
• Build lasting relationships with guests through outstanding customer service.
• Recommend retail products that help families maintain their style at home.
• Encourage guests to pre-book their next appointment.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming salon.
• Work collaboratively with your teammates to create an exceptional guest experience.
• Capture haircut photos (with guest permission) to showcase your work for our salon lookbook and social media.
• Help us earn five-star Google and Yelp reviews by consistently delivering outstanding service.

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota Cosmetology or Barber License.
• Passion for working with children and families.
• Positive, energetic, and friendly personality.
• Strong haircutting skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Reliable, dependable, and punctual.
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and grow.

Schedule

• Full-time and Part-time opportunities available
• Flexible scheduling
• Weekend availability preferred

About Peak Earnings

Our busiest business periods provide excellent earning potential. Top-performing stylists can earn $35–$45+ per hour during peak business periods through a combination of hourly pay, generous tips, retail commissions, and performance incentives. Actual earnings vary based on guest volume, hours worked, experience, retail sales, tips, and individual performance.

Join Our Team!

If you're looking for more than just another salon job—if you're looking for a place where you can grow your career, be appreciated for your talent, earn a great income, and genuinely enjoy coming to work each day—we'd love to meet you.

At Sharkey's Cuts for Kids, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We invest in our team through training, recognition, competitive compensation, and opportunities for growth because when our team thrives, our guests receive an unforgettable experience.

Join a salon where your talent is valued, your growth is encouraged, and your work truly makes a difference. Every day, you'll help children build confidence, create lasting memories for families, and become part of a team that celebrates success together. Apply today and discover why Sharkey's Cuts for Kids is one of the Twin Cities' most rewarding places to build your career.