Join Our Brand New Salon as a Booth Renter – Hairstylists & Barbers, Estheticians, PMU Artists, and Technicians Welcome!

The Collective

The Collective, A Community-First Hair Studio

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Join Our Brand New Salon as a Booth Renter – Hairstylists & Barbers, Estheticians, PMU Artists, and Technicians Welcome!

Description:

Are you a talented hairstylist or barber or esthetics professional who thrives in a collaborative, community-first environment? Do you love the idea of running your own business while being part of a team that supports and uplifts one another? If you’re ready for a fresh start in a positive, inclusive salon, we’ve got the perfect booth for you!

Aiming to open December/January timeframe, we are building out a full staff from scratch.

What Makes Us Special:

  • Teamwork is Everything: We believe in working together, sharing ideas, and lifting each other up. Our salon is all about supporting your growth – and having fun while doing it!
  • Community Vibes:  Our space is warm, welcoming, and inclusive. We’re dedicated to making everyone, from clients to stylists, feel at home. With a community-first mindset, we aim to have our team be representative of all the different types of people that makeup Bloomington-Normal.
  • Flexible Freedom: Run your own schedule and grow your business, but with the encouragement of a community that has your back.
  • Shared Success: We celebrate each other’s wins and work together to create the best possible experience for our clients. Leave your ego at the door when you come to this salon. 

What We Provide:

  • A brand new construction beautiful, modern salon that’s a magnet for foot traffic – we will help you grow your clientele! Perfectly located near the Bloomington/Normal town lines and close to both ISU and Wesleyan.
  • Full access to clean, well-equipped stations, towels and laundry service, all utilities, backbar, employee lockers, client beverages, ongoing marketing support and more.
  • An inviting, team-oriented space where collaboration and creativity are always encouraged.
    FREE parking for you and your clients – because we care about the details!
  • Opportunities to earn money off your monthly booth rent through salon supplied retail sales. 
  • Dedicated content creation space to support growth of your business’ online presence
  • And various events for team building as well as client experience throughout the year.

What We’re Looking For:

  • A hairstylist or barber who’s passionate about their craft and values community over competition.
  • We also have room for 2 additional team members that could be a cosmetic injector, esthetician, PMU artist, waxer, or brow/lash tech
  • Someone who believes that every client deserves to feel their best, with a personal touch that makes them come back for more. Client experience will be our number one priority. We are building out a founding team that needs to represent professionalism and eager to grow individually amongst a team.
  • A current license in the State of Illinois (required)  No exceptions – we value professionalism and the highest standards of care for our clients!  You also must carry and show proof of business liability insurance for your individual business.

Why You’ll Love Being Here:

  • You’ll be part of a supportive team that’s more like family. We’re all about creating positive experiences – for each other and for our clients.
  • Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. Our salon is a safe space for everyone to express themselves.
  • We’re committed to your success – whether it’s sharing new techniques, cheering on your achievements, or collaborating on projects, we’re in it together!
Compensation: N/A
Benefits:
Education
Discounts

To apply for this job email your details to Megan: thecollective.normal@gmail.com

Apply using webmail: Gmail / AOL / Yahoo / Outlook