EXPERIENCED STYLIST CHICAGO + NAPERVILLE
You’ve built your skills.
Build your career here
If you're already doing great work and want a salon that rewards it — with transparent commission, real support, and a team that actually shows up — we should talk. Reflektion is where experienced stylists come when they're done guessing.
IS THIS YOU?
Who we're looking for.
We're not hiring for a body in a chair. We're looking for stylists who are committed to their craft and ready for an environment that matches that commitment.
YOU MIGHT BE FIT IF YOU’RE…
A licensed stylist with at least 1–2 years of hands-on experience behind the chair
Someone who takes education seriously and wants to keep growing their technical skills
Looking for a salon culture built on honesty, community, and real accountability
Ready to commit to a team — not just a chair to rent on your own schedule
Interested in building a sustainable, long-term career (not just a gig)
THE ROLE IS PROBABLY NOT THE RIGHT FIT IF…
You prefer independent booth rental with full scheduling autonomy (see our suite program)
You're just starting out and need a structured training program (see our Co-Stylist program)
You're not interested in quarterly feedback and goal-setting conversations
You'd rather not be part of a collaborative team culture
COMPENSATION
Clear Numbers.
No Guessing.
Commission is set based on your experience and service level at hire — and reviewed every quarter as you grow. We'll tell you exactly where you stand, what the next tier looks like, and what it takes to get there.
COMMISION RANGE
35% – 60%+
Uncapped. Based on experience level and service tier at hire. Reviewed quarterly alongside your goals.
QUARTERLY REVIEWS
EVERY 90 DAYS
1:1 check-ins with ownership. Your numbers, your goals, your path forward — no surprises, no annual mystery reviews.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
SIMPLE IRA
3% employer match after 1 year. Education stipend. Product discounts. Low-chemical, sustainability-focused salon environment.
"No gatekeeping. No guessing. No commission anxiety. We give you the compensation, the training, the coaching, and the clients — and we tell you exactly where you stand, every quarter."
VANESSA · OWNER, REFLEKTION SALON
WHAT YOU GET
Beyond the paycheck.
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Quarterly 1:1 Check-Ins
Every quarter, you sit down with ownership — not a manager, ownership — to talk about your performance, your goals, and your compensation. You'll know exactly where you stand and what levers you can pull to grow your income and your career.
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Real Team Culture
We're a tight team across two locations. No cliques, no competition between stylists — just people who genuinely want each other to succeed. The culture here isn't an accident. It's something we've built intentionally over 14 years.
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14 Years Behind You
Reflektion has been operating since 2011 with 500+ five-star reviews and two established locations. You're not joining a startup hoping it works out — you're joining a stable, growing business with a proven track record and an ownership team invested in your success.
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Specialty Pathways
Want to develop a specialty — balayage, color correction, extensions, texture work? We support it. Specialty services open up higher service tiers and stronger commission. We'll help you identify what makes sense for your goals and build toward it.
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Continued Education
Access to advanced education, in-house training sessions, and industry events. We believe the best stylists never stop learning — and we invest in making that possible. Whether you're refining a technique or adding a specialty, there's a path for it here.
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We Book You
100+ new clients a month walk through our doors across both locations. We invest in marketing — social, Google, referral programs — so you're not starting from scratch or constantly hustling to fill your book. The clientele is here. You show up and do the work.
FROM THE TEAM
Hear it from stylists
who are here.
"Reflektion is my forever salon home. I've been here over 11 years, and I stay because the culture, the education, and the leadership are unlike anything I've experienced anywhere else. I've grown more here than I ever thought possible."
MARIA · STYLIST · 11+ YEARS
"I've been at Reflektion for almost 2 years and it genuinely feels like family. The support I get from Vanessa and the team has helped me grow faster than I expected. I feel valued, I feel seen, and I love coming to work."
EMA · STYLIST · CHICAGO · 2 YEARS
FURTHER ALONG?
Interested in suite ownership?
If you're an established stylist with a strong book looking for full independence, we offer suite rental options at both locations. It's a different model — but it might be the right fit for where you are.
Ready to make
your move?
Applications take about 10 minutes. No tricks — just tell us who you are and where you are in your career. If we think there's a fit, you'll hear from us within 5 business days.
01 Review the career guide. It covers our compensation structure, team culture, and what we expect from the people who work here.
02 Submit your application. Apply online at reflektionsalon.com/careers — takes about 10 minutes.
03 Virtual interview. If we think there's a fit, we'll reach out within 5 business days to schedule a short virtual call.
04 In-person interview + shadow day. Come meet the team, see the space, and spend real time on the floor with us before either of us commits.
REFLEKTION SALON
Where careers are built,
not just jobs filled.
LOCATIONS
2734 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60614
2960 Artesian Rd
Naperville, IL 60564
All Positions
Co-Stylist / Foundations Program
Experienced Stylist
Suite Ownership
careers@reflektionsalon.com
CAREERS