Education for all salon stylists

Phase 1:

An intense 3 weeks of theory and hands on work. This class covers hair structure, chemistry, chemical service theory (color, perms, relaxer, and keratin blowouts), hair cutting, styling, and product knowledge. All new hire employees must take this class and evaluate out of it. The evaluations will be both written and practical. Due to the evaluation of Phase 1 determines if the new hire stay with the company, or how many shifts that they are put on the floor as a rising star stylist.

Phase 2:

This is for a rising star stylist and has two levels. The first level ($25) is where the stylist is on the floor working with guests 1 to 5 shifts per week and assisting the salons the remainder of the time. The second level ($30) is where the stylist in on the floor working with guest 100% of the time. Both levels must attend phase 2 classes on Tuesday mornings. How to move up from level 1 to 2 as a rising star? This is determined by the artistic director and how well the rising star is hitting their numbers and goals that they have been given. There is not a time limit or series of classes to go through, it is purely based on performance. To Move from a level 2 rising star to a master stylist is also determined purely based on reaching the given goals.

Phase 3:

These classes are held monthly for all employees.