Working at Mint Hair Crafting
Imagine coming to work and stepping into a day that is full with amazing guests - a few longtime returning ones and a new guest who has been looking for a stylist JUST like you.
Your books are full — not because you spent hours creating content or chasing the algorithm, but because the salon consistently brings new guests through the door.
Your tools, color, and backbar are ready.
Your day moves with rhythm — fewer gaps, sustainable space between guests, and a team around you that helps when you’re running behind.
Our salon space is filled with natural light, thrifted mid century + industrial pieces and feels thoughtful, and collaborative. Guests come here to relax, feel cared for, and leave feeling more confident than when they arrived.
We believe that when stylists feel supported and proud of where they work, it is felt in the experience guests receive.
Our team shares a commitment to professionalism, kindness, and pride in our craft.
• We keep our space sanitized, clean and cared for because it’s a shared experience for our guests and for one another.
• We collaborate behind the chair—helping with formulations, talking through color placements and corrective challenges.
• We believe great salons are built on mutual respect, open communication, and a genuine willingness to help one another succeed.
Mint Hair Crafting is a place for stylists who want to grow, take pride in their work, and be part of a team that believes in creating something meaningful together.
If you love creating great hair, value an exceptional guest experience, and enjoy working in a supportive environment—you may feel right at home here.
A Place to Grow a Busy, Thriving Career
Mint Hair Crafting is built for stylists who want to stay booked + busy behind the chair and take pride in the environment they work in with less burn out.
We believe a well-run salon benefits everyone - guests and stylists. Clear systems, consistent availability that builds retention, strong guest experience standards, and a supportive team environment allow stylists to focus on what they do best — creating great hair and building lasting relationships.
When a salon runs well, stylists don’t have to carry everything alone. They have a team around them.
Guest Demand at Mint Hair Crafting
Mint Hair Crafting continues to grow through word-of-mouth referrals, community givebacks, and the reputation our team has built for high-quality work and thoughtful guest care.
With 600+ five-star Google reviews and 1,365 new guests welcomed last year, our salon continues to expand through guest referrals and a trusted presence in the community!
Our most frequently booked services reflect the kind of work our stylists love to do:
Haircuts
Haircuts remain one of the most consistently requested services at Mint Hair Crafting. Guests visit us for everything from classic bobs, fades and bixies + pixies to long layered cuts, modern shags, mullets, micro bangs, and curly hair shaping.
Seasonal Specialty Services
Our rotating Seasonal Specials are a guest favorite! These services allow stylists to create a relaxing scalp wellness experience with a refreshing seasonal focus (think hydration or scalp exfoliation) that keep guests returning throughout the year.
Signature Melt Head Spa
Our Signature Melt Head Spa has become a powerhouse service in the salon. Guests travel from across the Detroit area for this relaxing, private scalp and hair treatment experience, making it our fastest-growing and most in-demand services.
Because of this strong guest demand, our stylists have the opportunity to stay booked, build lasting guest relationships, and grow their careers inside a supportive team environment.
Dedicated Guest Experience Team
Our Stylists at Mint Hair Crafting are supported by our incredible Guest Experience Coordinators at our reservations desk.
Our Coordinators help manage scheduling, welcome guests, support service flow, and assist with rebooking so stylists can focus on what they do best — creating great hair and building strong guest relationships.
Together, this structure helps our team stay organized, supported, and consistently booked.
Our goal is simple: when stylists come to Mint Hair Crafting, they can focus on their craft while the systems, team support, and guest demand help them grow a sustainable career without the isolation and pressure to do it alone.
Hairstylist Careers & Salon Jobs Mint Hair Crafting
Welcome to the Mint Hair Crafting careers page — your destination for hairstylist jobs, salon employment opportunities, and professional growth in Ferndale, Michigan.
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You are in the right place! Mint Hair Crafting is the perfect place to grow behind the chair and hone your skills. We offer a hybrid training program with hands on learning and growth path.
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Looking to make a shift in your career in the hair industry? Whether you just moved to Metro Detroit or need to shake things up a bit Mint Hair Crafting + Melt Headspa could be your new home!
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BENEFITS
IRA for all Team Members
Paid Vacation or Sick Time
Continuing Education Opportunities for Hairdressers + Administrative Positions
Quarterly 1:1 check-ins with each individual Team Member + Team Leaders including regular performance assessments + regular compensation assessments
Organized Meeting Schedule with great communication
Incredible Guest Service Team that handles all guest communication + scheduling
EARNING POTENTIAL
All of our stylists are compensated hourly or commission on a W2, whichever is higher bi weekly - based ranging from 40%-45% on services and 10% of retail. We offer growth oriented part-time and full-time schedules with a focus on the guest experience to ensure amazing service + exceptional results — boosting retention, reviews and referrals.
Based on a 35 hour work week, our stylists have the potential to make*;
New Talent - $41,000
Stylist- $51,000
Stylist Peer Mentors- $61,000
Stylist with Specialties- $71,100
Education Directors- $82,992 - $95,550
*this does include tips from guests with an anticipated 20%
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We are an employment-based salon. Our team members are paid hourly or commission (whichever is higher) plus tips. We believe in structured support, education, and shared success.
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While an existing clientele is welcome, it’s not required. We provide marketing support, consistent hours, and a structured environment designed to help stylists grow sustainably.
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We value consistency. Our team members maintain set schedules so guests can rely on predictable availability and build long-term relationships.
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We offer ongoing education, mentorship, and skill development in areas such as blonding, short hair cutting, gray blending, dimensional color, scalp health, and guest communication.
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We prioritize respectful communication, inclusivity, guest centered hospitality, professionalism, and a calm, welcoming environment for both guests and team members.
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We intentionally use and carry professional brands we believe in. Our team is educated to confidently recommend products that support guest results.
Current Job Opportunities at Mint Hair Crafting
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Full Time Stylist
Our ideal candidate is a full-time stylist who is excited to grow their career within a supportive team environment.
Full-time stylists at Mint typically work four to five days per week and focus on building strong guest relationships, refining their craft, and contributing to the collaborative culture of the salon.
This role is a great fit for stylists who want to:
• Stay consistently booked and build a loyal guest following
• Continue developing modern cutting and color techniques
• Participate in team education and skills sessions
• Contribute to a thoughtful, professional salon culture
• Grow into leadership, education, or specialty service opportunities over timeMany of our stylists grow into leadership roles by mentoring newer team members and helping shape the guest experience at Mint.
You Might Love This Role If
You’re a well-rounded stylist who enjoys working with a variety of guests and services. You feel confident delivering modern haircutting for both short and long hair and performing contemporary color services such as blonding, grey blending, dimensional color, and creative color work.
You value continuing education and enjoy refining your craft alongside a supportive team.
You care deeply about guest experience, thoughtful consultations, and helping people feel relaxed and confident when they visit.
You appreciate working in a salon that prioritizes hair and scalp health, including wellness-focused services like our Signature Melt Head Spa.
You believe great hair services are not defined by gender and are comfortable offering haircuts that meet each guest where they are.
You value inclusive, respectful care and enjoy being part of a collaborative salon environment where stylists support one another.
Schedule
35 hours weekly
Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday
11:30am – 8:30pmFriday
8:30am – 5:30pm or 11:30am – 5:30pmSaturday is required
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Part Time Stylist
We welcome experienced part-time stylists who are looking for a consistent salon home and value working within a structured, professional environment.
Part-time roles at Mint typically work two to three days per week and may be a great fit for stylists who:
• Want to maintain a smaller but loyal guest following
• Value being part of a collaborative salon communityPart-time stylists are an important part of our team and contribute to the welcoming, supportive culture that Mint Hair Crafting is known for.
Stylists in this role should feel confident performing:
• Modern haircuts for both short and long hair
• Blonding services and dimensional color work
• Grey blending and color maintenance services
• Thoughtful consultations and personalized guest carePart-time roles are best suited for stylists who already feel confident performing these core services.
While schedules may be smaller, the same standards for guest experience, inclusive care, and professional service apply to every member of the MHC team. Part-time stylists are also expected to participate in team meetings and support welcoming new guests as part of the collaborative culture of the salon.
Schedule
25 hours weekly
Wednesday & Thursday
11:30am – 8:30pmSaturday (required)
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Part Time Head Spa Specialist
Schedule: 15–25 hours weekly
Variable schedule based on guest demandWednesday, Thursday, Friday
11:30am – 8:30pmSaturday (required)
8:30am – 3:30pmAbout the Role
The Melt Head Spa experience at Mint Hair Crafting is designed to be restorative, thoughtful, and deeply relaxing. The specialist delivering this service plays an important role in creating a calm environment where guests can slow down, reset, and care for their scalp and hair health.
This role blends wellness, guest care, and professional haircare knowledge. The Head Spa Specialist focuses on delivering exceptional service while helping guests understand how to support the long-term health of their hair and scalp.
You Might Love This Role If…
You:
• Enjoy helping people slow down and feel cared for
• Have a naturally calm, attentive presence with guests
• Appreciate the ritual and wellness side of haircare, not just the technical side
• Notice the small details that elevate an experience — warm towels, thoughtful touch, and a peaceful environment
• Are curious about scalp health, hair wellness, and restorative treatments
• Take pride in creating an experience where guests leave feeling better than when they arrived
• Enjoy recommending products and home care routines that support scalp and hair healthWhat Makes This Role Unique
Our Signature Melt Head Spa has become one of the most requested experiences at Mint Hair Crafting, drawing guests from across the Detroit area who are seeking both relaxation and scalp care.
The Head Spa Specialist works closely with our stylist team and guest experience team to ensure each guest receives a thoughtful, seamless visit.
Professional Expectations
The Head Spa Specialist is part of the MHC team and participates in the collaborative culture of the salon. This includes:
• Maintaining a calm, welcoming environment for guests
• Supporting the guest experience and welcoming new guests to the salon
• Participating in team meetings and continuing education when scheduled
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Salon Coordinator
You might love this role if you enjoy making people smile and feel genuinely cared for.
This role is a great fit for someone who brings a friendly, grounded, and professional presence to both guests and team members.
You enjoy staying organized, noticing details that help people feel cared for, and supporting a busy, people-facing environment with calm and steadiness.
You’re comfortable moving between guest experience and behind-the-scenes support, willing to jump in where needed while working within clear systems.
You value hospitality, inclusivity, consistency, and teamwork, and enjoy being part of a collaborative, thoughtful workplace.
Hair Stylist Career Opportunities in Ferndale, MI
Mint Hair Crafting + Melt Head Spa
Mint Hair Crafting is an employment-based hair salon in Ferndale, Michigan offering full-time and part-time career opportunities for licensed cosmetologists who love hair cutting and color.
We are seeking experienced, well-rounded hair stylists who are confident in modern cutting techniques (short and long hair) and modern color services including blonding, grey blending, dimensional color, and creative color work.
Our salon environment prioritizes education, guest experience, hair + scalp health, sustainability, and inclusive care for all guests.
Compensation & Benefits
Mint Hair Crafting is a W2 salon. All stylists are compensated as employees with taxes paid.
Compensation includes:
Hourly wage guarantee or commission (whichever is higher)
Daily tips
Benefits include:
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Retirement match up to 3% after one year
Annual tool support contribution
Ongoing in-salon workshops and external education
Structured career growth and leadership pathways
Salon Culture
Mint Hair Crafting + Melt Head Spa is an inclusive, affirming salon that supports wellness, sustainability, and collaboration. We believe in respectful teamwork, continued education, and long-term career growth within a structured salon environment.
Who We’re Looking For
Michigan licensed cosmetologist
Strong in both cutting and color
Experienced in modern techniques and committed to continued growth
Inclusive, affirming, and guest-centered
Professional, reliable, and team-oriented
Interested in building a long-term career in a supportive, education-focused salon
Apply
Considering a Transition from Suite or Booth Rental?
Many stylists are drawn to independence, and we understand why.
At Mint Hair Crafting, we aim to offer the best parts of the industry — strong earning potential, creative autonomy, and career growth — while removing the pressures (and hidden labor) of running a business alone.
Stylists develop resilience, discipline, and strong business awareness through independence — qualities that are incredibly valuable in a high-functioning salon.
What Stylists Share With Us
Many stylists who’ve transitioned from independence to commission (also known as employment) say they:
• Miss being part of a team
• Feel isolated working alone
• Want mentorship or continued skill refinement
• Are tired of managing every detail behind the scenes solo
• Desire more predictable, steady income and time away from work
What Changes — and What Doesn’t
In a suite:
You run the entire business. Sometimes, depending on the week, you MIGHT keep more, but you also manage more — rent, products, inventory, software, marketing, taxes, and guest communication. EVERY SINGLE DAY. That gets hard and stylists burn out and lose their passion.
At Mint Hair Crafting:
You focus fully on your skillset, your guests and work alongside other talented stylists who are committed to their careers and want to grow as a team.
We provide all products, desk support, marketing, booking systems, and operational structure. You receive an hourly guarantee or commission (whichever is higher every two weeks), plus tips, PTO, and a retirement match!
Instead of carrying everything alone, your income and schedule are supported — and more sustainable long term.
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Choosing employment after independence is not a step backward.
For many professionals, it’s a strategic shift toward refinement, mastery, and long-term sustainability.
Independence teaches you resilience and business awareness.
A structured team environment allows you to sharpen your technical skills, elevate your guest experience, and grow within a supported framework.Sometimes growth looks like expansion.
Sometimes it looks like alignment.Returning to a team — when it’s the right team — can be a meaningful step forward in your craft.
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In a suite or booth rental, you MIGHT keep more from each service — but you also pay for everything yourself.
That includes rent, no shows, products, color, booking systems, marketing, taxes, and handling your own scheduling and guest communication.At Mint, you don’t manage those expenses.
You receive an hourly guarantee or commission (whichever is higher), plus tips, PTO, and a retirement match. We provide the products, marketing, booking support, and front desk team.Instead of juggling all the business details alone, your income is supported and more predictable — and you can focus fully on your guests and have time for yourself after work.
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It means we share service timing, guest communication practices, and professional expectations so every guest has a consistent experience — no matter who they see.
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We value open, respectful communication and feedback. Structure doesn’t eliminate your voice — it creates clarity so conversations are productive and growth focused.
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We invest in marketing, SEO, community events, and referral systems to support guest flow. Our goal is steady, sustainable growth — not leaving you to build alone or needing to post on social media daily to grow.
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We are standards-driven because we know guest retention and trust is built with consistent experiences. That includes shared service timing, proactive communication, and professional expectations.
Within that structure, your artistry, personality, and strengths absolutely shine!
If you value professionalism, collaboration, and growth, you will feel at home here.
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You are welcome to bring your existing guests — and we will help you in communicating your transition in a way that honors the relationships you’ve already built!
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Mint Hair Crafting may be a strong fit if you:
• Want stability and long-term sustainability behind the chair
• Value collaboration over isolation
• Are open to continued growth
• Want to focus more time with guests and less on running the entire businessWe may not be the right fit if you:
• Prefer complete independence without shared standards within the team
• Want to operate fully under your own individual brand
• Feel resistant to structure or accountability
How We Support Your Success
With consistent marketing, clear pricing, and strong operational support, we create the structure that helps stylists stay focused on creative work, amazing guest care, and building lasting relationships.
What to know:
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💡 W2 vs. 1099 — What Stylists Need to Know
As a stylist working in a salon, you’re providing services to guests within that salon’s brand. The salon supplies everything you need and markets to bring guests into your chair.
👉 This makes you an employee, which requires a W2 tax document.
If a salon gives you a 1099, that means you’re being treated as a booth renter — even if you’re not set up that way. Salons using this practice are avoiding paying taxes on wages and instead placing that burden on the stylist.
✨ Why W2 matters:
Stability + predictability in your income
Regular paycheck to support budgeting + financial planning
Employer-paid taxes, removing hidden costs from your shoulders
Long-term financial security vs. short-term gains
Misclassification is more common than many stylists realize. Protect yourself and your career by understanding the difference.You can read more about classification from the IRS here:
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💡 The Truth About Commission
On social media, the hottest question is: “Who’s paying the most commission?”
But commission alone doesn’t tell the whole story. Compensation + career growth are what truly matter for a successful, long-term career.
Here’s why:
“More” commission can be misleading. An extra 5% means nothing if you’re working with less guest demand, fewer new guests monthly, and lower retention. That’s more time marketing yourself and less time behind the chair doing what you love.
Misclassification is common. Some salons advertise high commission while skipping legal obligations — like paying employer taxes. This puts the burden on the stylist and can create major financial stress later.
Career support matters. Ongoing education, marketing support, guest retention strategies, and a healthy team culture often impact your paycheck and peace of mind more than a number on paper.
✨ At Mint Hair Crafting, we believe in sustainable careers — not quick fixes. Our structure is designed to give stylists consistency, growth, and a supportive environment where you can thrive.
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🌿 Our Compensation at Mint
At Mint Hair Crafting, our compensation is inclusive of everything you need to succeed behind the chair.
That means:
All color + treatment products
Backbar + styling tools
Guest amenities (like warm towels + head spa rituals)
Marketing + new guest flow
Ongoing education + training
You focus on delivering an exceptional guest experience — we handle the rest.
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💵 Compensation at Mint Hair Crafting
We are a legit, legal W2 salon — which means we pay taxes on your wages and your tips where applicable.
Here’s how pay works at Mint:
Biweekly payroll with direct deposit
Hourly wage guarantee OR commission bonus (whichever is higher)
Biweekly service goals help you unlock higher commission bonuses and maximize earning potential
Daily gratuity payouts on credit card tips through Tippy
✨ This structure gives our stylists stability, transparency, and growth potential — so you can focus on doing what you love, not worrying about inconsistent income.
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🌿 Benefits of Working at Mint Hair Crafting
✨ Paid Time Off
Structured PTO based on hours worked — time to rest, recharge, and enjoy life outside of the salon.✨ Retirement Savings
Matching IRA contribution after your first year to help build a secure future.✨ Tool Support
Annual support for maintaining your professional toolkit so you always have the right tools for your craft.✨ Ongoing Education
In-salon workshops + external classes to grow your skills, stay on trend, and expand your earning potential.✨ Career Path & Growth
Clear goals, regular reviews, and opportunities for price adjustments, leadership roles, and skill mastery.✨ Supportive, Inclusive Culture
A collaborative, respectful team environment where both stylists and guests feel valued.✨ Wellness & Sustainability
A salon culture built around stylist wellness, guest comfort, and eco-conscious practices.
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Education & Workshops — Workshops and educational resources are provided 4 to 8 times a year. This ongoing investment in skill enhancement contributes to your career growth and increased earning potential.
Career Path & Growth Opportunities — We offer clear performance goals, regular reviews, and opportunities for role expansion, leadership, and price adjustments based on skill mastery and consistency.
Located in the heart of Ferndale, MI — just minutes from Royal Oak, Detroit, Oak Park, Birmingham, Berkley and Clawson.
See our salon, read reviews, and get a feel for our space before applying!
1930. Hilton Road, Suite 200
Ferndale, MI 48220
Mint Hair Crafting is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members and guests, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or age.