Nkeoma Luxury Salon is a full-service luxury salon in Somerset, NJ specializing in textured hair care and protective styling. We are one of the only salons in the region offering braiding and full cosmetology services under one roof — served by a professional, employed team in an environment designed specifically for clients with textured and natural hair. We hire differently. Our stylists are W-2 employees — not booth renters. We offer a guaranteed hourly base and a growing client base you didn't have to build from scratch. You bring the skill and the professionalism. We bring everything else. We are looking for a New Jersey licensed cosmetologist who is skilled across both protective styling and traditional salon services, communicates exceptionally well with clients, and is ready to contribute to a team that is building something different in this market.
Services You'll Provide
Protective Styling:
• Knotless and traditional box braids, cornrows, feed-in braids, goddess/bohemian braids
• Two-strand twists, flat twists, Bantu knots, and other natural styles
• Sew-ins (traditional and versatile), wigs, crochet styles
• Locs maintenance — retwisting, grooming, and styling
Salon Services:
• Silk press, blowouts, and thermal styling on textured hair
• Natural hair treatments — deep conditioning, protein treatments, scalp care
• Color services on textured hair (preferred; not required)
• Big chop and transition services
What You'll Do
• Conduct real consultations before every service — assess hair health, listen to the client, and recommend honestly
• Deliver consistent, high-quality results across your full service menu
• Manage your schedule and client flow professionally within Vagaro
• Follow salon standards for checkout, communication, and client experience without exception
• Build and retain a loyal client base within the salon's booking system
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to shared standards
What We're Looking For
Required:
• Active New Jersey cosmetology license in good standing
• Proficiency in textured hair services — both protective styling and salon services
• Genuine skill with natural and transitioning hair — you understand porosity, curl pattern, and scalp health
• Strong client communication — you listen, consult, and educate without talking down
• Reliable, punctual, and professional — clients are counting on you
• Comfortable working within a team-based environment with shared standards and accountability
Preferred:
• 2+ years of professional experience serving textured hair clients
• Color experience on natural and textured hair
• Experience with Vagaro or similar booking platforms
• An existing client following (helpful but not required — we have a growing client base)
Starting pay
From $20/hr (W-2, based on experience)
What This Is Not
This is not a booth rental with a professional-sounding name. This is not a commission-only arrangement where you eat what you kill. This is not a salon where you are left to figure it out on your own.
This is employment with a guaranteed base and a team that is building something intentional. If you want stability AND upside, and you are ready to be part of a team — we want to hear from you.
How to Apply
Click Apply OR Send your resume, a copy of your NJ cosmetology license, and 3–5 photos of recent work to [email protected] with the subject line: Licensed Stylist Application. Tell us what services you are strongest in, how you approach a first consultation with a new client, and what frustrates you most about how salons are typically run. That last question matters to us.