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 NOW HIRING IN CARY NC

Your next chapter
starts here.

We built Prickly Pear for stylists who are done settling. For a better team. For clients worth showing up for. For a schedule that actually fits your life. Sound like what you've been looking for? Keep reading.

NOW HIRING: 

FULL TIME STYLIST

SOUND FAMILIAR?

​You've built the skills.
Now build you
r
career.

You’ve put in the work behind the chair. The clients love you.

But maybe it’s the chaos, the lack of support, the no-path-forward feeling, or the grind of commission-only wearing you down.

 

You’re looking for a place that’s been built with intention, where you can do beautiful work, grow your income, and still have a life outside the salon.

WHY STYLISTS CHOOSE PRICKLY PEAR:

  • Flexible scheduling, every other Saturday off, built into the rotation

  • Compensation structure built so your income grows as your clientele does

    Freedom to specialize in the services you actually love doing

  • Real support from leadership, not just words on a poster

  • A team that shows up for each other

  • Clear growth paths with income milestones

  • A well-branded, well-run salon you’re proud to be part of

See it all laid out → View our employee interest packet

COMPENSATION

How you get paid.

01

Your Base

Every stylist earns an hourly rate regardless of how full your books are. You’re never starting from zero. The base is your foundation and your commission builds on top of it.

02

Commission

Commission is earned on all services with no cap on what you can make. Retail commission is earned on every product you sell. Your income grows directly with your clientele and your consistency.

03

Bonuses & Growth

Wellness bonuses, income club milestones, education reimbursement, and mentor or educator pay at the Specialist level. All of it is documented, reviewed quarterly, and tied to clear benchmarks you can actually hit.

FROM THE TEAM

​Hear it straight from the team.

"I wanted to work in a smaller, more intimate salon.

I love how comfortable everyone feels working here, and I think my clients feel that same ease. You can just be yourself. It's a safe, accepting place, and that's my favorite part."

TAYLOR
Stylist

LINDSEY
Stylist

"Working at Prickly Pear Salon, I've really been able to open up and be myself. Moving from out of state, I wanted to find a space that felt welcoming and inclusive. Here, I get to be creative with my work while giving that same welcoming and warm experience to every guest I see."

PERKS & BENEFITS

What else comes with.

ENVIRONMENT

A space you actually want to be in.

  • Individual stations, your space, your flow

  • Ergonomic cutting stools

  • All color, backbar, and supplies provided

  • Clean & organized workspace

  • Ample parking for you and your guests

  • Well lit, dedicated client photo spot

EDUCATION & GROWTH

You grow here.

  • Hands=on onboarding and 90-day structured training

  • Complimentary in-salon education, on paid time

  • 1:1 coaching and a customized growth plan

  • Clear, defined growth paths with income milestones

  • Annual education reimbursement eligibility

  • Mentor and educator roles for those who want to lead

BENEFITS

Real Benefits, not just vibes.

  • Short-term disability through AFLAC, paid by the salon

  • Optional hospital, accident, and life insurance

  • Paid birthday off, every year

  • Paid anniversary PTO and bereavement leave

  • PTO after one year of full-time service

  • Complimentary haircuts, color at cost, 40% product discount

CULTURE

A team that actually functions like one.

  • Collaboration between stylists

  • Quarterly goal conversations​

  • Open door policy to leadership

  • Team building & appreciation events

  • Birthday celebrations

  • Clear systems and processes 

NOT READY TO APPLY YET?

Come see it for yourself.

Curious what a day at Prickly Pear actually feels like? Come shadow! Watch how we work, meet the team, get a feel for the environment. Click below to request a shadow time.

Want the details first? Check out our interest packet for a full look at pay, growth paths, and culture!

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READY TO APPLY?

We saved you a chair.

If you're looking for a salon home where you can grow, feel supported, and show up as your full self, we'd love to hear from you.

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