Hair Stylist Jobs Near Apex, NC | Artisan Hair Cary
Quick answer: At 5039 Arco Street, Cary, NC 27519, Artisan Hair Cary hires for hair stylist jobs and works with stylists from Apex and beyond. The drive from Apex runs roughly 12 minutes via NC-55 to Alston Town Center. Rob Schutzbach, our Master Artisan and Educator, has over 25 years of experience and Arrojo/Sassoon training. Email robanthony@att.net or call (919) 694-5755 to apply.
Our current hiring is for stylists able to serve guests from Apex and the greater Triangle area, all from our single Cary salon. Here's the honest look at the role. We are not a chain and we do not assembly-line guests; this is an upscale, education-first salon led by a Master Artisan with more than 25 years of bench time, and roles open here only when seats actually open.
Why Stylists Commute From Apex to Join Us
Apex residents commute past Salem Street and Beaver Creek Commons every morning; the drive to our salon is short and easy. The drive from Apex runs about 12 minutes via Highway 55 north directly to Alston Town Center at the 540 interchange. We have stylists who commute longer distances every day because the work environment, the mentorship, and the brand education calendar make the drive worth it.
If you are based in Wake County, the route to our 5039 Arco Street salon is direct. We are inside Alston Town Center next to Whole Foods at the NC-55 and 540 interchange. Free parking, and an entrance that opens straight into the salon.
Who Works at Artisan Hair Cary
Small team, real weekly mentorship, that is the short version. Three of the stylists you would actually be working alongside:
- Rob Schutzbach, Owner and Master Stylist. Specializes in color and razor cutting; Arrojo and Sassoon trained, former Arrojo Art Team member.
- Jordan, Salon Manager and Color Specialist. Specializes in balayage, fashion colors, and classic cutting; Tony and Guy and Wella educated.
- Lyla, Master Stylist. Specializes in balayage, long layered cuts, and color theory; Sassoon Academy advanced.
You can meet everyone else on our Meet Our Artisans page.
What to Expect From a Hair Stylist Job Here
Apex stylists already know the drive past Salem Street and Beaver Creek Commons, and the short trip is honestly the easy part of the decision. What matters more is how the job itself runs here: every stylist is treated as a craftsperson, not a body filling a chair. You get a clean station, a real schedule, and back-to-back guests who already trust the salon. The work covers precision cutting, hand-painted color, smoothing, and vivid creative color, with consultations that respect everyone’s time. Rob mentors the floor weekly, new techniques get taught in-house, and mistakes get worked through as a team, not blamed on one person.
Brands, Tools, and Continuing Education
What we stock says a lot about how we work. Goldwell, Lakme, Color WOW, KMS, and Amika are the daily-use brands, Keratin Complex runs our smoothing services, and K18 with Olaplex backs up every lightening service with bond support. Education around those brands comes from the brands directly, from Rob Schutzbach teaching in-house, and from workshops beyond the Triangle for anyone wanting to go deeper.
The stylists who keep growing are the ones who stay sharp, and the calendar here is built so continuing education happens automatically instead of being left to chance.
Career Growth From Apprentice to Master Stylist
Advancement at Artisan Hair Cary is staged, not automatic. New licensees join as Apprentices and shadow senior stylists through cutting and color work. Structured mentorship runs 6 to 12 months before apprentices step up to Artisan Stylist and start their own column. From there, stylists can move toward Color Specialist, Senior Stylist, or Master Stylist depending on their own focus. What decides the next step is skill, consistency, and the team's own view of the work, never a quota or a race to a title.
That path is identical for someone straight out of cosmetology school and someone transferring in from another salon. We start with where you actually are and build forward from that point.
Culture and What to Expect at Artisan Hair Cary
You will notice three things on your first day: a clean station, a schedule that holds up, and a team that already knows your name. Rob Schutzbach works the floor like a teacher who never stopped being a stylist himself. The pace stays steady, services are not rushed, and consultations get real time.
Lunch happens together most days, and tough color corrections get solved as a group instead of solo. Mistakes are treated as something to learn from, not something to hide. Stylists who came here from Apex tell us the same thing: the consistency of the culture is what they did not realize they were missing until they finally had it.
The calendar makes room for education without sacrificing guest services: brand classes, internal teaching, and open chair time all fit in on a steady rhythm. Stylists who want to grow keep growing, and those who want to specialize get real runway to do it. This environment is built for long careers, plainly.
Getting Here from Apex
We're located at 5039 Arco Street, Cary, NC 27519, inside Alston Town Center beside Whole Foods where NC-55 meets 540. The trip from Apex runs about 12 minutes, typically Highway 55 north directly to Alston Town Center at the 540 interchange.
Free parking sits right outside the entrance. Arrive 10 minutes early for interviews or working visits, and call (919) 694-5755 on the day if 540 traffic is a factor.
Common Questions
What's the salon's address, and how far is it from Apex?
5039 Arco Street, Cary, NC 27519, about 12 minutes from Apex via NC-55 to Alston Town Center.
Do I need my own client book to apply for a hair stylist role?
No. Established stylists can transition their books, but our floor stays full because of the salon's local reputation. We support newer stylists in building a book through walk-ins, online bookings through Mangomint, and team referrals.
How fast will I hear back if I apply from Apex?
Usually within a week, sometimes within 48 hours if a seat is open. Email robanthony@att.net or call (919) 694-5755 to start.
What kind of stylists thrive in your hair stylist roles?
Stylists who care about technique, who want continuing education, who treat the team like a team, and who want to grow inside one salon for years rather than hop. If that sounds like you, the application form on our careers page is the first step.
Is an NC license mandatory before I can start?
Yes for any guest-facing role. New licensees and stylists nearing graduation are encouraged to apply when their license date is within 30 days.
Do you hire full-time and part-time hair stylists?
Yes. We work with both full-time and part-time stylists depending on the seat. Schedule conversations happen during the interview.
Who oversees the team on a daily basis?
Rob Schutzbach, our Master Artisan and Educator. Rob brings over 25 years of experience and is on the floor most days teaching and working with the team.
Where do I apply for the hair stylist position?
Email a resume and a portfolio link to robanthony@att.net or call the salon at (919) 694-5755. You can also visit our career-opportunities page for the latest open roles.
How to Apply
The application is straightforward: resume, North Carolina cosmetology license number (or expected graduation date), and 6 to 10 portfolio photos to robanthony@att.net. Would rather talk it through first? Call (919) 694-5755. We set up working interviews for serious candidates so you can see the floor before you decide anything.
Your Next Chair Is Here
Visit our Career Opportunities page, email robanthony@att.net, or call (919) 694-5755 to take the next step. Artisan Hair Cary, 5039 Arco Street, Cary, NC 27519.