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Hair Colorist Jobs in Georgia (NOW HIRING)

Health & Beauty TA

Warner Robins, GA · On-site

$14 - $27/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Hourly Wage: $14 - $27 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance ...

Health & Beauty TA

Augusta, GA · On-site

$14 - $27/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Hourly Wage: $14 - $27 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance ...

Health & Beauty TA

Commerce, GA · On-site

$14 - $27/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Hourly Wage: $14 - $27 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance ...

Health & Beauty TA

Griffin, GA · On-site

$14 - $27/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Hourly Wage: $14 - $27 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance ...

Health & Beauty TA

Statesboro, GA · On-site

$14 - $27/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Hourly Wage: $14 - $27 per/hour *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance ...

Hair Colorist information

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How much do hair colorist jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for hair colorist in Georgia is $13.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.92 and $14.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges hair colorists face when working with clients who want dramatic color changes?

Hair colorists often encounter challenges when clients request dramatic color changes, such as going from dark to light shades or achieving bold fashion colors. These transformations can require multiple sessions to maintain hair health and achieve the desired result. Communicating realistic expectations, assessing hair condition, and selecting appropriate products and techniques are all crucial. Additionally, colorists must stay updated on the latest trends and safety protocols to ensure client satisfaction and minimize damage.

What is a hair colorist?

A hair colorist helps their clients achieve enhanced, color-treated hairstyles or looks. They alter the tint or color of various textures of hair by skillfully applying reactive chemicals with a brush and determining how long it needs to set. Many hair colorists mix their own formulas to ensure their coloring is unique. A hair colorist or hair color specialist works in a salon and builds up clientele through networking and referrals. They keep up with current hairstyle trends as well as knowledge of new equipment, coloring products, and techniques. Most importantly, they’re able to listen to, understand, and fulfill clients’ requests. Like makeup or other areas of cosmetology, practicing hair coloring requires a state license.

What is the difference between Hair Colorist vs Hair Stylist?

AspectHair ColoristHair Stylist
CredentialsCosmetology license, specialized color trainingCosmetology license, general styling training
Work EnvironmentSalons, color-focused settingsSalons, barbershops, freelance
Industry UsageColor application, highlighting, bleachingHaircuts, styling, blowouts

While both Hair Colorists and Hair Stylists work in salons and require cosmetology licenses, Hair Colorists specialize in coloring techniques like highlighting and bleaching. Hair Stylists offer a broader range of services including cuts and styling. The main difference lies in their focus: color application versus overall hair styling.

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

To thrive as a Hair Colorist, you need strong knowledge of hair coloring techniques, color theory, and hair health, typically gained through cosmetology school and state licensure. Familiarity with professional hair color brands, mixing and application tools, and salon management systems is important for daily operations. Excellent communication, creativity, and customer service skills help build client trust and deliver personalized results. These skills ensure safe, high-quality color services and foster client satisfaction and retention in a competitive industry.

What does a hair colorist do?

A Hair Colorist is a professional who specializes in changing or enhancing the color of clients' hair. They consult with clients to determine the best shades and techniques based on hair type, skin tone, and desired results. Hair Colorists are skilled in applying various color treatments, such as highlights, lowlights, balayage, and full color. They also ensure the health and integrity of the hair throughout the coloring process, and provide aftercare advice to maintain color vibrancy.

What are popular job titles related to Hair Colorist jobs in GA?

For Hair Colorist jobs in GA, the most frequently searched job titles are:

Infographic showing various Hair Colorist job openings in Georgia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $28,923 per year, or $13.9 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 27 days ago


Madison Reed rating

5.3

Company rating: 5.3 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

25th of 41 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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