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How much do hair apprentice jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for hair apprentice in Colorado is $17.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $17.93 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a hair apprentice?

Hair Apprentices are entry-level professionals who work under the supervision of experienced hairstylists or barbers to learn the skills and techniques required in the hair industry. Their responsibilities often include shampooing, assisting with haircuts and coloring, maintaining a clean work environment, and interacting with clients. Apprenticeships provide hands-on experience and are a crucial step towards becoming a licensed hairstylist or barber. The length and structure of an apprenticeship can vary depending on local regulations and salon practices.

What are some typical responsibilities and learning opportunities for a hair apprentice during their first year?

As a Hair Apprentice, your first year will often involve assisting senior stylists with tasks such as shampooing clients, maintaining salon cleanliness, preparing workstations, and managing inventory. You'll also observe and gradually participate in basic services like blow-drying, color application, and styling under close supervision. This hands-on experience, combined with attending training sessions or classes, is designed to build your foundational technical skills and customer service abilities. Working closely with experienced team members provides valuable mentorship and helps you develop the confidence necessary for more advanced responsibilities as you progress.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a hair apprentice, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Hair Apprentice, you need a basic understanding of hair care techniques, willingness to learn, and often a high school diploma or enrollment in a cosmetology program. Familiarity with salon tools such as scissors, razors, and shampoos, as well as exposure to salon management systems, is typical. Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a positive attitude help apprentices build client relationships and learn effectively from senior stylists. These skills and qualities are essential for developing technical competency, ensuring client satisfaction, and advancing in the hairstyling profession.

What is the difference between Hair Apprentice vs Hair Stylist?

AspectHair ApprenticeHair Stylist
CredentialsTypically in training, may have beginner licensesLicensed cosmetologist or barber
Work EnvironmentTraining salons, salons under supervisionFull-service salons, independent or employed
Job RoleAssisting, learning, practicing skillsPerforming haircuts, coloring, styling
Experience LevelEntry-level, in trainingExperienced, licensed professional

In summary, a Hair Apprentice is in training and gaining experience under supervision, while a Hair Stylist is a licensed professional who independently provides hair services to clients.

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Infographic showing various Hair Apprentice job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,455 per year, or $17.5 per hour.

Hairstylist | Emerge Modern Salon

Meraki Creative Group

Englewood, CO • On-site

$42 - $48/hr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Stylist | Emerge Modern Salon

About Emerge Modern Salon

Emerge Modern Salon is a mindful, education-focused salon committed to Conscious Beauty and to excellence in technical skill, artistry, professionalism, and the continued evolution of our industry.

We believe great hair is about more than the finished look. It is about creating an experience where people feel seen, cared for, and confident-and building a workplace where artists can do meaningful work while continuing to grow.

We are looking for talented, motivated stylists who value excellence, education, collaboration, sustainability, and community and who want to be part of a supportive, healthy, noncompetitive team.


Our Culture

At Emerge, we are committed to:

  • A mindful and conscious approach to beauty and business
  • Excellence in technical skill, artistry, and professionalism
  • A supportive, healthy, and noncompetitive environment
  • Collaboration rather than competition
  • Sustainable salon practices and environmentally responsible decision-making through our partnership with Green Circle Salons and dedication to earth friendly productalignments.
  • Giving back to our community through leadership, volunteer opportunities, fundraising events, donation drives, and other community initiatives
  • Personal and professional development for every team member
  • Leadership development and opportunities for growth within the company


As an Emerge Stylist, you'll craft exceptional hair while creating a guest experience that feels warm, thoughtful, and totally you.

You'll sharpen your skills, find your artistic voice, build clients who become regulars (and friends), and help shape a salon culture worth showing up for.

We're looking for stylists who are curious, accountable, self-motivated, kind, and always down to keep learning.


What You'll Do

Guest Experience

  • Deliver warm, personalized consultations and services tailored to each guest
  • Educate guests on products and home care
  • Build a loyal clientele through great service and connection

Craft

  • Bring consistently excellent, on-trend hair artistry
  • Know your products, know hair health, work clean and safe
  • Own your growth as an artist

Business Savvy

  • Show up on time, follow up with clients, keep your book thriving
  • Chase your goals - and help grow the salon beyond just your chair
  • Say yes to education, coaching, and leveling up

Team Vibe

  • Collaborate, don't compete - lift up your fellow artists
  • Show up for meetings, trainings, and salon events
  • Get involved in community and sustainability initiatives
  • Represent Emerge's values everywhere you go


Education & Growth

Education is at the heart of Emerge.

We believe that continued learning keeps artists inspired, confident, and relevant. Our education opportunities include:

  • Monthly in-salon education offered with Emerge trainers
  • Annual advanced in-salon training with high level educators
  • Annual offsite education and conference opportunities
  • One-on-one business coaching for the entrepreneurs within our company
  • Ongoing opportunities for leadership development
  • Support and additional benefits for industry educators
  • Opportunities to develop your own specialty, expertise, and artistic voice
  • Organized apprentice training for developing stylists

We encourage our stylists to be independent thinkers and innovative artists. You don't have to fit a mold-we want to help you discover and develop what makes you uniquely great.


Emerge Is For You If...

  • You geek out over hair trends and never stop learning
  • You want a chair and a community, not just a paycheck
  • Feedback fuels you instead of fazing you
  • You'd rather lift up a teammate than compete with them
  • You dream in client relationships, not just client counts
  • You're in it for the long haul, not just a launching pad
  • You want your work to mean something beyond the mirror


Emerge Isn't For You If...

  • You'd rather go it alone than be part of a team
  • "Good enough" is good enough for you
  • You clock in for the guest count, not the guest experience
  • Feedback makes you defensive instead of curious
  • You're here to build a book and bounce
  • You're not into sustainability, community, or the bigger picture


*Colorado cosmetology license required.


Compensation & Benefits

What Emerge Offers

  • Flexible scheduling and a personalized service menu - build your chair your way
  • A supportive, collaborative team of loving humans
  • 1000+ 5 star reviews bring in a constant flow of clients
  • Social media support
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Ongoing professional and business development
  • Opportunities for leadership and career advancement
  • Competitive hourly pay and commission on services and retail
  • Bonus structures for retail and goals met
  • Simple IRA with employer matching up to 3%
  • Vacation benefits
  • Sick pay
  • Disability insurance availability


Why Emerge?

We believe a salon can be both high-performing and deeply human.

You don't have to choose between financial growth and meaningful work, between artistic freedom and a supportive team, or between beauty and environmental responsibility.


At Emerge, we are building a salon where talented people can do excellent work, keep learning, build a sustainable career, and contribute to their community.


If that sounds like the kind of environment where you would thrive, we'd love to meet you.

Interested in joining the Emerge team?

Email ivy@emergemodernsalon.com to introduce yourself and learn more about opportunities at Emerge Modern Salon.

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