Build a meaningful career—not just a clientele.

Education-driven salon in Dayton specializing in curly hair, color, and extensions. Whether you're launching your career or bringing an established clientele, we'll help you specialize, earn more, and build a long-term career—not just another salon job.

See Why Stylists Stay at Salon Lola

What Makes Us Different?

✓ Clear advancement levels with hourly pay that grows alongside your career

✓ Specialty education in curls, healthy color & extensions

✓ Monthly technical education + business coaching

✓ One-on-one growth meetings

✓ Marketing support while you build your clientele

✓ Leadership & educator opportunities

✓ PTO + retirement benefits for long-term team members

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Two Ways to Join Salon Lola

Whether you're just starting out or already behind the chair, we'll meet you where you are and create a personalized path for your growth.

🌱 New to the Industry

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12-Week Assistant Program
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Junior Stylist
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Stylist
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Specialty Stylist
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Senior Stylist
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Partner Stylist

Build a strong technical foundation through structured education, hands-on training, and mentorship.

✨ Already A Stylist?

Experienced Stylist
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Skill Assessment
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Custom Growth Plan
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Career Placement
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Stylist or Specialty Stylist*
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Senior Stylist
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Partner Stylist

Skip the one-size-fits-all approach and receive a customized plan based on your experience and goals.

*Placement is based on your technical skills, experience, and clientele—not years behind the chair.

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Why Experienced Stylists Choose Salon Lola

Whether you're bringing an established clientele or building your book, we'll meet you where you are. Through specialty education, one-on-one coaching, and a clear growth plan, we help experienced stylists continue growing without sacrificing what you've already built.

You'll receive:

✓ Placement based on your experience and technical skills

✓ Advanced education in curls, healthy color & extensions

✓ One-on-one coaching to reach your income goals

✓ Marketing support to continue growing your clientele

✓ Leadership opportunities as you grow

✓ PTO & retirement benefits for long-term team members

What to Expect When You Join

From day one, you’ll feel the difference at Salon Lola. We don’t just bring you onto a team — we bring you into a community that’s built on mentorship, balance, and growth.

When you join, you can expect:

✓ Structured onboarding with clear expectations

✓ One-on-one mentorship and regular growth meetings

✓ Monthly technical education & business coaching

✓ Clear benchmarks for promotions and pay increases

✓ Support building or transitioning your clientele

Our Hiring Process

Submit your application by clicking the black tab to the right.

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Virtual or in-person conversation to learn about your goals and experience.

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Technical assessment, salon tour, and next steps (when applicable)

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