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Mystic River Hair and Nails
Mystic River Hair and Nails is a quaint salon near downtown Mystic. Our focus is creating a relaxing work environment where we can constantly learn and grow to be better for ourselves and our clients.We are a very clean salon, and have a great reputation, thus, a steady flow of appointment requests, especially during our busy Summer season.

Mystic River Hair and Nails is a salon built upon the pillars of teamwork, education, fulfillment and kindness. You will be part of a team of talented, respectful people all eager to succeed, and help succeed, in the world of beauty and wellness.
What comes with an empoloyment position at Mystic River Salon?
What does a career with Mystic River Hair and Nails look like?
- A knowledge based community at your disposal to help you learn and grow in a non-judgmental setting. - Scheduling freedom. We can work together to create a schedule that works best for you. Having a schedule that meets your needs really helps to mainain mental and physical well being. - A key to access the salon on your scheduled days. - A spacious station with storage & mirror, access to the refrigerator and microwave, and a hook to hang your personal belongings. - All products including back bar, color and styling products, foils,nail essentials (products, files etc) as well as towels/linens and onsite laundry. We have an assortment of professional products to suit all lifestyles and needs. - Your own business cards with a link to book appointments. - A photo and short bio on the Mystic River website with links to your own (business style) social media pages and a link to book appointments with you online. - Along with your base pay, Mystic River Hair and Nails also offers quarterly performance bonuses based on service and retail sales. - A yearly education allowance - Company matched (up to 3%) IRA after 2 years of employment - Acrued paid time off after 2 years of employment - GROWTH!!! No growth ceiling. From apprenticeship opportunites to a stylist with mentorship and a say in your pricing & service offerings, furthermore, the possibility of becoming your own boss in a rental situation if that is your desired path. - A leveled up guest experience with amenities our clients have grown to love such as our snack and coffee bar fully stocked with various healthy (and some indulgent) snacks, and a variety of flavors of coffee and tea. We also offer high quality retail products designed for everyone's budget, magazines, a charging station for electronics, free WI-FI and access to heated neck wraps. Our services are designed to the clients needs. we offer 10 minute processing time hair color and express manis and pedis for those running a busy life, but still want to maintain themselves.
We are currently looking to fill the following positions with skilled, eager to work and learn, professionals:
NAIL TECHNICIAN
QUALIFICATIONS: - CT licensed (or qualified for a license ie. attended a program for nails or cosmetology, or worked in the field for 2+ years). - Ability to work in a dynamic salon enviornment. - Experience in manicures and pedicures. - Proficient with acrylics and hard UV gel. - Skilled at nail art. - Good time management skills. - Well developed interpersonal skills to communicate in a professional and courteous manner with customers, co-workers and management. - Computer knowledge (to learn/work point of sale systems, data entry, and self promotion on social media platforms). - Ability to work together on a schedule that may include some nights/weekends. - Must have some clientele/following. **IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN OUR TEAM, PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW OR SEND AN EMAIL TO DANIELLE**
ESTHETICIAN, LASH TECH OR OTHER SPA SERVICE PROVIDER:
We have a small room becoming available that will feature a table/chair suitable for ethetics and/or eyelash extensions as well as body waxing and more. QUALIFICATIONS: - CT licensed (or qualified to obtain a license) - Extensive skill and knowledge in all services performed. - Good time management skills. - Well developed interpersonal skills to communicate in a professional and courteous manner with customers, co-workers and management. - Computer knowledge (to learn/work with point of sale program, data entry, and self promotion on social media platforms) - A flexible schedule that may include some nights and weekends. -Some clientele/ following with room to grow. Our salon is busy and there is great opportunity to grow your clientele with our salons existing client base and cross selling services. **IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION, PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW OR SEND US AN EMAIL**
HAIR STYLIST/ COLORIST:
QUALIFICATIONS: - CT licensed - Experience in haircutting (preferably all lengths including clipper cuts). - Highly skilled in applying color, highlights and other lightening services. - Skilled at blowouts with and without hot tools - Ability to work in a dynamic salon enviornment. - Good time management skills. - Well developed interpersonal skills to communicate in a professional and courteous manner with customers, co-workers, and management. - Computer knowledge (to learn/use point of sale system, data entry, and self promotion on social media platforms). -Must have some clientele/following **IF THIS INTERESTES YOU, PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW OR SEND US AN EMAIL**
NAIL TECHNICIAN:
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Although your main focus working at Mystic River Hair and Nails will be interacting with clients at your designated station/space, there are occasional times you will need to perform duties beyond servicing clients. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: - Lifting up to 10lbs to stock product. - Continuous standing or sitting throughout the day - Occasional pushing or pulling to move styling chair, or station tables/chairs - Continuous exposure to various chemicals and fragrances used in performing services including, but not limited to, perm solutions, straightening solutions, styling products, nail polish, acrylic nails and glue. - Occasional climbing of stepstool to retrieve products and help maintain salon. - Ability to communicate with customers reguarding services offered and requested. - Occasional travel to mandatory meetings and training sessions