Hairstylist / Barber / Esthetician

Job details

Pay

45-60% commission (chair rental options also available with incentives)

Job type

Full-time | Part-time | Chair Rental | Commission | Hybrid Salon Opportunities

Location

52 Queen Street, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia (Halifax Regional Municipality / HRM)

Job Overview

Unity Hair is a growing, inclusive salon in Dartmouth, offering a wide range of multicultural services, including hair extensions, textured hair care, colour, styling, and hair loss solutions for all hair types and textures. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming, supportive, and professional environment for both clients and stylists.

We are currently seeking hairstylists, barbers, and hair extension specialists, and estheticians who want to grow their income, build their clientele, and work in a supportive, professional salon environment.

This role is ideal for anyone searching for:

● A salon to grow their career & income

● Learn to service all hair textures and services

● A professional and team-building environment

● An opportunity to be a part of something bigger

● Be a part of a collective of beauty professionals striving to create a safer space for clients of all backgrounds

What We Offer: Flexible earning options

We offer multiple structures depending on your career:

● Chair rental (independent business model), First 2 weeks free

● Commission-based pay (50/50 or customized split)

● Hybrid options (support + independence blend)

● Keep 100% of your tips

●Retail commission opportunities available

Estimated earning potential:

$40,000–$80,000+ annually, depending on clientele and schedule building.

Benefits & Perks

● Flexible scheduling (build your own hours)

● Supportive, inclusive salon environment

● Product & service discounts

● Optional marketing & social media support

● Ongoing education & skill development opportunities

● Team events and community culture

Responsibilities

● Provide high-quality hair services (cuts, styling, colouring, hair extensions, depending on skillset)

● Build and maintain a loyal client base

● Maintain a clean, professional, and sanitized workstation

● Deliver excellent client experience and consultation

● Work independently or collaboratively within a shared salon space

● Promote services and retail products when appropriate

Who This Role is For

We are looking for motivated hairstylists and barbers in Dartmouth who are:

● Experienced in hairstyling (1+ year preferred)

● Licensed or eligible to work as a stylist in Nova Scotia

● Interested in chair rental or commission salon opportunities

● Comfortable working with diverse hair types and styles (or open to learning!)

● Professional, reliable, and client-focused

● Excited to grow their own business within a salon setting

● Positive, team-oriented, and respectful in shared spaces

Why Unity Hair?

Unity Hair is built for stylists who want more freedom, support, and opportunity than traditional salon models.

We focus on:

● Flexible salon careers (not one-size-fits-all employment)

● Helping stylists build long-term income stability

● Inclusive, safe, and welcoming space for all clients and professionals

● Supporting independent business growth inside a collaborative salon environment

Whether you're looking for booth rental or a commission salon in Dartmouth, Unity Hair offers a space where you can build your career.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person