Hairstylist

Position: Hairstylist / Colorist (Commission, W2 – Full Time Preferred)

Location: Lakeview / Northalsted – Chicago

Open Positions: 2 Full-Time Stylists

Career Hairstylist / Colorist Position | 3 Weeks PTO + $400 Health Stipend + Retirement

Chicago Male Salon & Spa has been serving the Lakeview community for nearly 20 years and is expanding our team. We are a well-established salon with a loyal client base and an experienced team of stylists.

Unlike many salons where stylists are expected to build everything on their own, Chicago Male has built systems designed to help stylists grow long-term career books. We invest heavily in traditional marketing and client acquisition every month, and our full-time front desk team handles scheduling, rescheduling, checkouts, cleaning, and laundry so you can focus entirely on your guests while they are in your chair.

We are looking for experienced stylists who already have some existing clientele and want a stable, professional environment to grow their business over time.

What Makes Chicago Male Different

• Nearly 20 years serving the Lakeview community
• Well-established team of experienced stylists
• Over $2,000/month invested in consistent client-generating marketing
• Full-time front desk team handles scheduling, checkouts, rescheduling, cleaning, and laundry
• Strong rebooking culture and loyal client base

Industry-Leading Benefits

Full-Time Stylists (36+ hours/week)

• 3+ Weeks Paid Time Off per year (13 - 18.25 days)
• Holiday PTO credits
• $400/month Health & Wellness Stipend
• Salon paid shear sharpening + $200 annual equipment allowance

Part-Time Stylists (24–35 hours/week)

• 9 - 14.25 days PTO per year
• Up to $250/month Health & Wellness Stipend
• Salon paid shear sharpening + $200 annual equipment allowance

For All Team Members

• SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with 2% company contribution
• Guaranteed annual profit-sharing program for all staff
• Salon-paid continuing education + additional PTO hours for classes
• Quarterly product sales bonuses (up to 15%)
• 50%+ off professional retail products
• Complimentary services for you and immediate family
• Employee referral bonuses up to $1,250

Color Specialists Welcome

Stylists experienced with the Davines color line who bring an existing color clientele may qualify for a sign-on bonus.

Who Thrives Here

• Licensed Illinois cosmetologist or barber
• Some existing clientele preferred
• Strong consultation and client retention skills
• Professional, team-oriented attitude
• Interested in building a long-term career in a stable salon environment

Tools & Products

• Bring your own tools (shears, clippers, etc.)
• Salon provides professional back-bar products and color systems
• Davines and Pulp Riot color lines

How to Apply

Reply to this Craigslist posting with your resume and a short introduction. If it looks like a potential fit we will reach out to schedule a conversation.

We look forward to meeting talented stylists who want to grow their careers in an established professional salon.