Job details
Pay
45-60% commission (chair rental options also available with incentives)
Job type
Full-time | Part-time | Chair Rental | Commission | Hybrid Salon Opportunities
Location
52 Queen Street, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia (Halifax Regional Municipality / HRM)
Job Overview
Unity Hair is a growing, inclusive salon in Dartmouth, offering a wide range of multicultural services, including hair extensions, textured hair care, colour, styling, and hair loss solutions for all hair types and textures. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming, supportive, and professional environment for both clients and stylists.
We are currently seeking hairstylists, barbers, and hair extension specialists, who want to grow their income, build their clientele, and work in a supportive, professional salon environment.
This role is ideal for anyone searching for:
● A salon to grow their career & income
● Learn to service all hair textures and services
● A professional and team-building environment
● An opportunity to be a part of something bigger
● Be a part of a collective of beauty professionals striving to create a safer space for clients of all backgrounds
What We Offer: Flexible earning options
We offer multiple structures depending on your career:
● Chair rental (independent business model), First 2 weeks free
● Commission-based pay (50/50 or customized split)
● Hybrid options (support + independence blend)
● Keep 100% of your tips
●Retail commission opportunities available
Estimated earning potential:
$40,000–$80,000+ annually, depending on clientele and schedule building.
Benefits & Perks
● Flexible scheduling (build your own hours)
● Supportive, inclusive salon environment
● Product & service discounts
● Optional marketing & social media support
● Ongoing education & skill development opportunities
● Team events and community culture
Responsibilities
● Provide high-quality hair services (cuts, styling, colouring, hair extensions, depending on skillset)
● Build and maintain a loyal client base
● Maintain a clean, professional, and sanitized workstation
● Deliver excellent client experience and consultation
● Work independently or collaboratively within a shared salon space
● Promote services and retail products when appropriate
Who This Role is For
We are looking for motivated hairstylists and barbers in Dartmouth who are:
● Experienced in hairstyling (1+ year preferred)
● Licensed or eligible to work as a stylist in Nova Scotia
● Interested in chair rental or commission salon opportunities
● Comfortable working with diverse hair types and styles (or open to learning!)
● Professional, reliable, and client-focused
● Excited to grow their own business within a salon setting
● Positive, team-oriented, and respectful in shared spaces
Why Unity Hair?
Unity Hair is built for stylists who want more freedom, support, and opportunity than traditional salon models.
We focus on:
● Flexible salon careers (not one-size-fits-all employment)
● Helping stylists build long-term income stability
● Inclusive, safe, and welcoming space for all clients and professionals
● Supporting independent business growth inside a collaborative salon environment
Whether you're looking for booth rental or a commission salon in Dartmouth, Unity Hair offers a space where you can build your career.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00-$25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
