Free hair stylist job description template
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Hair Stylist job description template · Fill in the [brackets]
Hair Stylist
About the job
[Business name] is hiring a Hair Stylist who gives clients cuts, color and styles and builds a loyal client list. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Inspect and analyze hair and scalp to recommend services
- Discuss hairstyle options with clients
- Shampoo, color, lighten and condition hair
- Chemically change hair texture [if applicable]
- Cut, dry and style hair
- Receive payments from clients
- Clean and disinfect all tools and work areas
What you need
- State cosmetology license
- Cosmetology program completion
- Friendly and professional with clients
- Available [days, evenings and weekends]
Nice to have
- An existing client list [if booth rental or commission]
- Experience with [color, extensions or specialty services]
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for Honey & Rye Salon, a six-chair neighborhood salon.
Honey & Rye Salon is hiring a Hair Stylist for a commission chair (Tuesday to Saturday, with one late night). You'll serve walk-ins and a growing client book, work a color schedule and keep your station and tools clean. A current state cosmetology license is required.
Notice what makes it work: real hours, the actual tools, who they report to, and one honest reason to want the job. That’s the difference between a blank template and a job description that gets the right applicants.
What a hair stylist does
A hair stylist gives clients cuts, color and styles and builds a loyal client list. Typical duties include:
- Inspect and analyze hair and scalp to recommend services
- Discuss hairstyle options with clients
- Shampoo, color, lighten and condition hair
- Chemically change hair texture if applicable
- Cut, dry and style hair
- Receive payments from clients
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
Hairstylists typically complete a cosmetology program. All states require barbers, hairstylists and cosmetologists to be licensed, and the qualifications for a license vary by state, so check your state licensing board. Ask how a new stylist's license will transfer if they move from another state.
Training: Postsecondary program; many continue learning on the job.
How much does a hair stylist make?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. A median means half earned more and half earned less. Pay in your area may be higher or lower; check postings for similar jobs near you. A growing number of states and cities require a pay range in job postings, so check your local rules before you post.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $30
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $299
- Everything in the $30 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
Fixed prices. See what’s included in Job Description Writing and the Hiring Kit.
Common questions
Should my stylists be employees or rent a booth?
That depends on how much control you have over their schedule, pricing and methods. Booth renters are generally independent businesses, while employees follow your rules. The IRS and your state look at the actual relationship, not the label, so check with a tax professional before you choose.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.