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Entry Level Cosmetologist Jobs in Georgia (NOW HIRING)

Experienced Stylist - West Cobb

Marietta, GA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Valid cosmetology license (or pending license, if newly graduated) * Strong customer service and ... Verge Stylist: Entry level with mentorship and advanced education * Elite Stylist: Experienced ...

Experienced Stylist - Vinings

Atlanta, GA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Valid cosmetology license (or pending license, if newly graduated) * Strong customer service and ... Verge Stylist: Entry level with mentorship and advanced education * Elite Stylist: Experienced ...

Experienced Stylist - Newnan

Newnan, GA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Valid cosmetology license (or pending license, if newly graduated) * Strong customer service and ... Verge Stylist: Entry level with mentorship and advanced education * Elite Stylist: Experienced ...

Experienced Stylist - East Cobb

Marietta, GA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Valid cosmetology license (or pending license, if newly graduated) * Strong customer service and ... Verge Stylist: Entry level with mentorship and advanced education * Elite Stylist: Experienced ...

Experienced Stylist - Roswell

Roswell, GA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Valid cosmetology license (or pending license, if newly graduated) * Strong customer service and ... Verge Stylist: Entry level with mentorship and advanced education * Elite Stylist: Experienced ...

Experienced Stylist - Smyrna

Smyrna, GA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Valid cosmetology license (or pending license, if newly graduated) * Strong customer service and ... Verge Stylist: Entry level with mentorship and advanced education * Elite Stylist: Experienced ...

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How much do entry level cosmetologist jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level cosmetologist in Georgia is $17.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.98 and $20.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How to start out as an entry level cosmetologist?

To start as an entry-level cosmetologist, complete a state-approved cosmetology program and obtain the required license, which typically involves passing written and practical exams. Gaining hands-on experience through internships or apprenticeships and developing skills in hair, skin, and nail treatments are essential for building a foundation in the field.

What does an entry level cosmetologist do?

A typical day for an Entry Level Cosmetologist involves greeting clients, providing basic haircuts, styling services, and assisting with shampooing or color applications under the guidance of more experienced staff. You will also help maintain cleanliness in the salon, ensure tools are sanitized, and support front-desk operations as needed. Tasks may vary based on client appointments and the team’s schedule, offering a dynamic and fast-paced work environment. Over time, you will have opportunities to expand your skill set, take on more advanced services, and build your own client base as you gain experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an entry level cosmetologist?

To thrive as an Entry Level Cosmetologist, you need a solid understanding of hair, skin, and nail care techniques, typically supported by completion of a cosmetology program and a state-issued cosmetology license. Familiarity with salon tools such as shears, styling wands, coloring products, and sanitation systems is essential. Excellent customer service, an eagerness to learn, and clear communication skills help you build client relationships and collaborate with salon teammates. These abilities are key to providing high-quality services, ensuring safety, and growing a loyal client base.

What is an entry level cosmetologist?

An Entry Level Cosmetologist is a newly licensed professional who provides beauty services such as haircuts, hairstyling, coloring, manicures, pedicures, skincare treatments, and makeup application. They typically work in salons, spas, or beauty boutiques, assisting senior stylists while building their client base. Responsibilities often include shampooing, basic styling, sanitation, and offering product recommendations. This role helps cosmetologists gain hands-on experience and develop advanced techniques.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Cosmetologist job openings in Georgia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 63% Full Time, 35% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $36,551 per year, or $17.6 per hour.

Hair Color Bar Assistant, Licensed Cosmetologist

Madison Reed

Cumming, GA • On-site

$20 - $21/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago


Madison Reed rating

5.3

Company rating: 5.3 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

26th of 42 rated hair and beauty


Job description

Hair Color Bar Assistant, Licensed Cosmetologist

The Hair Color Bar Assistant, Licensed Cosmetologist  at Madison Reed Hair Color Bar supports the Licensed Colorists and Shift Lead to provide a seamless guest experience from arrival to departure as you learn the services and work towards your next role. You love beauty and hair color, and you pride yourself on helping guests find the best color for them and executing their service with perfection.

The Madison Reed Hair Color Bar Assistant, Licensed Cosmetologist  is the expert on Madison Reed consultations, hair care products, shampooing and conditioning, blowout services, unlimited roots membership program and subscriptions while learning and practicing services offered. Learning how to connect with guests and fellow team members to foster a focused and friendly work environment, meet the demands of a busy day, keeping the environment clean and organized while building relationships and supporting each other, the Assistant Colorist is in training for promotion to Licensed Colorist in 3-9 months. #livelifecolorfully

At Madison Reed, we aim to pay competitively. Compensation for this role consists of base hourly pay, commissions, and tips. Potential earnings for this location range from $20-$21 per hour. Actual compensation contingent on factors including Hair Color Bar performance, tenure, and time behind the chair.

This role reports to the Manager, can be full or part time depending on business needs and requires availability at peak times to best serve our guest needs.

Responsibilities:
  • Demonstrate and develop teamwork skills to provide a guest experience aligned with our values of Love, Joy, Trust, Courage and Responsibility.
  • Perform behind-the-chair services such as assisting in finishing services and shampooing and conditioning services, styling, blowouts, hot tool styling, treatment and toner services, and add on product application per guest request.
  • Contribute to achieving monthly sales goals and other key performance indicators, including but not limited to: retail sales, services, memberships.
  • Ensure Hair Color Bar meets company standards as it relates to cleanliness, merchandising, inventory, company asset security.
  • Adhere to protocols regarding Madison Reed systems, policies, processes and procedures.
  • Drive Hair Color Bar revenue through increasing the average service ticket through additional services, sales of unlimited roots memberships, subscriptions, home hair care and more.
  • Take a proactive approach by demonstrating the willingness to learn and complete the Assistant
  • Colorist to Colorist Training including mastering color theory and developing behind the chair application skills to grow your career within Madison Reed

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position, team members will regularly stand, walk for four plus consecutive hours; repetitive and regular bending and twisting at the waist; manipulating fingers and hands, bend and reach wrists and arms, reach with hands and arms or move up to ten pounds. May occasionally sit, kneel, stoop, crouch, and lift, push, pull up to ten pounds. Additionally, team members will communicate regularly with guests via ongoing conversations and consultations.

Qualifications:
  • Active cosmetology license in the state in which you are applying.
  • Entry level experience in any customer service or retail sales environment; salon or beauty industry experience preferred.
  • Effective communication, strong problem solving and people skills, in a fast-paced retail or salon environment.
  • Comfortable operating point of sale systems
  • Fluency in English
Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision & FSA (FT Only)
  • Employee Assistance Program (FT and PT)
  • Pre-tax Commuter (Parking & Transit) Basic (FT Only *)
  • Life AD&D (FT Only)
  • Short & Long-term Disability (FT Only)
  • Accident Insurance (FT Only)
  • Critical Illness Hospital (FT Only)
  • Hospital Indemnity (FT Only)
  • Parental Leave* (FT Only - Dependent on Tenure and Position)
  • Team Member Discount: Working Advantage (FT & PT)
  • Pet Insurance (FT & PT)
  • One Medical Membership (FT & PT)
  • The College Tuition Benefit (FT & PT)
  • 401k Plans (FT & PT)
  • Paid Vacation Time (FT Only)
  • Paid Holidays (FT & PT)

 *Additional benefits may be available depending on geographic location

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position, team members will regularly stand, walk for four plus consecutive hours; repetitive and regular bending and twisting at the waist; manipulating fingers and hands, bend and reach wrists and arms, reach with hands and arms or move up to ten pounds. May occasionally sit, kneel, stoop, crouch, and lift, push, pull up to ten pounds. Additionally, team members will communicate regularly with guests via ongoing conversations and consultations.

ALERT: We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as employees from Madison Reed. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. 

At Madison Reed, we take pride in creating a best-in-class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card, driver's license, or bank information, etc.) from you via text or email. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning Madison Reed, let us know by contacting us at hiring@madison-reed.com 

Information for Recruiters: Madison Reed only accepts resumes directly from candidates. Madison Reed does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing vendors, including recruitment agencies and/or search firms, and does not pay fees to any such vendors for any unsolicited resumes. 

Madison Reed is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance. Madison Reed has a zero tolerance for discrimination, racism, xenophobia or misogyny in any form in our workplace. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. Pursuant to the San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York City Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.


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