Hair Stylist Jobs Near Apex, NC | Artisan Hair Cary

Quick answer: Artisan Hair Cary at 5039 Arco Street, Cary, NC 27519 hires for hair stylist jobs from Apex. Our salon is a 12-minute drive from Apex via NC-55 to Alston Town Center. Led by Rob Schutzbach, a Master Artisan and Educator with over 25 years of experience and Arrojo and Sassoon trained, former Arrojo Art Team member. Email robanthony@att.net or call (919) 694-5755 to apply.

If you are searching for hair stylist jobs near Apex, North Carolina, the team at Artisan Hair Cary at 5039 Arco Street is where serious stylists build long careers. We are not a chain. We do not assembly-line clients. We are an upscale, education-first salon led by a Master Artisan with over 25 years of bench time. Roles open here when seats open here, and the seat you take is the seat you grow in.

Why Stylists From Apex Drive to Artisan Hair Cary

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.

What a Hair Stylist Role Looks Like at Artisan Hair Cary

Every hair stylist on our team is treated like a craftsperson, not a body in a chair. You arrive to a clean station, a real schedule, and back-to-back guests who already trust the salon. You leave each day having done the work you are passionate about: precision cutting, hand-painted color, smoothing services, vivid creative work, and consultations that respect the guest's time and yours. Rob mentors the floor weekly. New techniques get taught in-house. Mistakes get worked through together. This is the version of salon work you went to school for.

Who Works at Artisan Hair Cary

Our team is small, talented, and mentored every week. Three of the team members you would work 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.

Meet the full artisan team at our Meet Our Artisans page.

Career Growth From Apprentice to Master Stylist

Every stylist at Artisan Hair Cary grows through clear stages. Newly licensed stylists join as Apprentices and shadow senior stylists across cutting and color services. After 6 to 12 months of structured mentorship, apprentices advance to Artisan Stylist and start taking their own column. From there, the path opens to Color Specialist, Senior Stylist, and Master Stylist depending on where each person wants to focus. Movement up the ladder is based on skill, consistency, and how the team votes the work. There is no quota and no race.

This same path applies whether you are coming straight out of cosmetology school or transitioning from another salon. We meet you where you are, then build from there.

Brands, Tools, and Continuing Education

The brands we use every day shape how stylists develop. Our daily-use roster includes Goldwell, Lakme, Color WOW, KMS, Amika, Keratin Complex, with bond support from K18 and Olaplex on every lightening service. Smoothing services run through Keratin Complex. Continuing education comes directly from these partners and from internal teaching by Rob Schutzbach. We bring brand educators in-house, attend workshops outside the Triangle, and keep the team learning year-round.

This matters because the stylists who keep growing are the ones who stay sharp on technique and product. Our continuing education calendar makes that automatic, not optional.

Culture and What to Expect at Artisan Hair Cary

Walking into our salon for your first day, you will find a clean station, a real schedule, and a team that already knows your name. Rob Schutzbach runs the floor like a teacher and a coach. The pace is steady and intentional. We do not assembly-line guests. We do not rush services. Consultations get the time they need.

The team eats lunch together more days than not. Difficult color corrections get worked through together. Mistakes get treated as teaching moments, not blame. Stylists from Apex who have joined us tell us the consistency of the culture is the part they did not know they were missing until they had it.

Education is part of the rhythm. Brand classes, in-house teaching, and open chair time all fit into the calendar without disrupting guest services. Stylists who want to grow keep growing. Stylists who want to specialize get the runway to specialize. The whole environment is built for long careers.

Getting Here from Apex

Our salon sits at 5039 Arco Street, Cary, NC 27519 inside Alston Town Center, right next to Whole Foods at the intersection of NC-55 and 540. The drive from Apex runs about 12 minutes. From most parts of Apex, Highway 55 north directly to Alston Town Center at the 540 interchange.

Free parking is available right outside the salon entrance. If you are coming for an interview or a working visit, plan to arrive 10 minutes early. Call (919) 694-5755 on the day if you need a route check or run into traffic on 540.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the address of Artisan Hair Cary from Apex?

5039 Arco Street, Cary, NC 27519. The drive from Apex runs about 12 minutes via NC-55 to Alston Town Center.

How do I apply from Apex?

Email a resume and a portfolio link to robanthony@att.net or call (919) 694-5755. We respond within a week, often within 48 hours when a seat is open.

Do you require a North Carolina cosmetology license?

Yes for any guest-facing role. New licensees and stylists nearing graduation are encouraged to apply when their license date is within 30 days.

Who runs the floor day to day?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Send a resume, your North Carolina cosmetology license number (or expected graduation date if pending), and 6 to 10 portfolio photos to robanthony@att.net. Call (919) 694-5755 if you would rather have a phone conversation first. We schedule working interviews for serious candidates so you can see the floor before you commit.

Related Pages

• Career Opportunities at Artisan Hair Cary
• Meet Our Artisans
• About Artisan Hair Cary