Hairstylist / Barber / Hair Extension Specialist

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, 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