Careers
Live. Love. Earn. — That’s our motto. If you’re here, we already know you have a passion for beauty and a desire to be the best at what you do.
A values driven, career-launch destination for newly licensed cosmetologists and an advanced career destination for experienced beauty professionals.
NEWLY LICENSED? YOUR CAREER STARTS HERE.
More Than a Salon Job. A Pathway to Becoming an In-Demand Stylist.
Your cosmetology license is the beginning—not the finish line.
Our Associate Development Program is designed to bridge the gap between beauty school and a successful career behind the chair.
Through our 6-9-month associate development pathway, you'll work alongside experienced artists, educators, and mentors who are invested in your growth. The timeline variance is whether you choose a dual pathway, incorporating Nails or Head Spa certification. This isn't about being thrown into a salon and expected to figure everything out. It's about learning, practicing, asking questions, building confidence, and developing the skills that catapult growth as a stylist. What used to take 3-5 years to accomplish now takes less than half that time.
What You'll Experience in Our Associate Program:
ONE-ON-ONE MENTORSHIP
Learn alongside experienced Creative, Designer, and Master Artists who share their knowledge, techniques, and professional experience.
ADVANCED TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Continue developing your skills through hands-on education, technical workshops, demonstrations, and advanced industry training.
REAL-WORLD SALON EXPERIENCE
Build confidence with consultations, shampooing, styling, guest interactions, service preparation, product recommendations, and professional salon standards.
OPPORTUNITIES TO PRACTICE YOUR CRAFT
Develop your technical skills through supervised practice and opportunities to work with guests as you progress through your education.
BUSINESS-BUILDING SKILLS
Learn the business behind a successful stylist career, including client retention, prebooking, social media, retail, time management, and building your personal brand.
A CLEAR PATH TO THE CHAIR
Our internal development and advancement process provides milestones to help you transition from associate to service provider with greater confidence and professional readiness.
Your success matters to us. We want you to graduate from our program with more than technical skills. We want you to have the confidence, business knowledge, and professional habits to build a rewarding career.
WHY BUILD YOUR CAREER AT ELAYNE JAMES?
A Career Designed to Reward Your Growth.
We believe talented beauty professionals deserve more than a paycheck. They deserve a company that invests in their education, recognizes their contributions, supports their success, and creates opportunities to earn more as they grow.
YOUR CAREER BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Monthly coaching and mentoring
Quarterly educational events
Advanced technical education and brand partnerships
Fast-track training-to-chair opportunities
Flexible scheduling
Commission-based earning opportunities that grow as you grow
Base hourly guarantee
Paid vacation opportunities that grow as you grow
401(k) retirement plan
Paid dental and vision benefits.
Healthcare benefits support.
Individual education fund.
Professional development opportunities
Bonuses, incentives, and team recognition
Marketing and guest acquisition support
Leadership and career advancement opportunities
Vested shareholder program for eligible team members
YOUR TALENT. YOUR GROWTH. YOUR EARNING POTENTIAL.
At Elayne James, your earning potential grows with your professional development.
Our service-provider commission compensation structure encompasses layers of benefits presenting you with a full compensation package.
For eligible full & part -time service providers, our published earning potential ranges from $45,000 to $150,000+ annually, depending on position, schedule, productivity, and certifications/specialties.
We believe in creating a career where your hard work, education, exceptional guest handling, commitment to our triple-win philosophy, with teamwork and a growth mindset pay off for long-term wealth, providing for family, work-life integration, and more.
Learn From Artists Who Are Still Learning, Too.
The beauty industry never stands still. Neither do we.
At Elayne James Salon, education is part of our culture. We believe great artists are developed through curiosity, practice, mentorship, and a commitment to always becoming better.
Our professional partnerships and education opportunities expose our team to techniques, products, and trends that keep their skills relevant and their creativity growing.
Our education culture includes opportunities to learn about:
Advanced haircutting and precision design.
Modern dimensional color and balayage.
Gray blending and customized color formulations.
Hair extensions and multiple installation methods.
Smoothing, repair, and hair-health treatments.
Textured and curly hair design.
Professional styling and finishing.
Scalp health and Head Spa experiences.
Guest consultations and personalized service planning.
Retail education and business development.
From Redken education and Shades EQ to Mizani, Kérastase, Bellami Professional, K18, and more, our professional partnerships help keep our team inspired and growing.
Imagine what you'll know one year from now when you work somewhere that never stops teaching.
Our marketing and guest services teams work together to create visibility, generate guest interest, promote salon services, and help support our service providers as they grow.
You'll have opportunities to learn:
How to showcase your work on Instagram and social media.
How to photograph and present your transformations.
How to build a professional portfolio.
How to develop your personal brand.
How to create meaningful guest connections.
How to build repeat clientele and referrals.
How to turn consultations into long-term relationships.
SEE WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK AT ELAYNE JAMES.
Don't Just Take Our Word for It. Get to Know Our Team.
We want you to experience the personality, creativity, education, and energy behind Elayne James Salon before you even walk through our doors.
Explore our social media and YouTube content to see the artistry, transformations, team experiences, education, and everyday moments that make our company what it is.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are interested in connecting with:
NEWLY LICENSED COSMETOLOGISTS
Recent graduates ready to turn their education into a professional career.
CO-STYLISTS & ASSOCIATES
Emerging beauty professionals looking for advanced technical education and mentorship.
EXPERIENCED STYLISTS
Licensed professionals ready for a new environment, stronger support, career advancement, and greater earning opportunities.
NAIL ARTISTS, LASH ARTISTS & BROW SPECIALISTS
Beauty professionals interested in expanding their opportunities in a growing full-service salon.
SHAMPOO TECHNICIANS
Individuals who love guest service, hair care, and creating exceptional salon experiences.
GUEST SERVICES PROFESSIONALS
Organized, outgoing individuals who enjoy hospitality, communication, marketing, and creating memorable guest experiences.
Why Join a Commission Company?
Because we are invested in your success.
Ask any of our team members what they love about working in a commission environment. They’ll tell you: “We get to come in, focus on doing what we love, and have 100% support from a management team that allows us to deliver a great experience, earn more in the time we work, and not worry about anything else.”
We’ve been waiting for you! To apply, please click “Apply Now” or send your resume below.
Elayne James Salon is an equal opportunity employer. Employment opportunities are subject to position availability and applicable licensing requirements.
462 West Main St Middletown DE (New Castle County)
302-376-5290
Job Perks
Individual healthcare plans. AFLAC. Up to 11 days vacation pay. Individual Education Fund. Great Bonuses & Incentives. Career Coaching for personal and professional development & monthly staff meetings to keep you informed at all times.
A comprehensive advertising and marketing strategy led by the Director of Marketing to attract clients to the salons on a daily basis; Tremendous opportunity to build clientele through our generous referral program. Training unlike any other. We are committed to your success. Our Team = Our Family.
Earn $16.50-$25 an hour with tips. We offer a clear-cut earning path that grows with you. Commissions, Bonuses, Education Pay & Vacation - are all part of what makes a difference at our Company.
It's Earning Your Masters Degree In Cosmetolgy through a partnership with our Educators/Mentors who continuously deliver an exceptional guest experience and beautiful looks fueled with a passion to pass it on.
At the Heart of Elayne James is our people and their development. Our development at every career level in our company, from Studio Talent/Associates to Master Artists/Educators/Shareholders, is never ceasing.
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