Hair Stylist Jobs Near Holly Springs, NC | Artisan Hair Cary

Quick answer: Artisan Hair Cary at 5039 Arco Street, Cary, NC 27519 is hiring for hair stylist jobs, with a number of applicants coming from Holly Springs. Plan on about a 22-minute drive from Holly Springs via NC-55 to Alston Town Center. Rob Schutzbach, Master Artisan and Educator, has 25-plus years of experience, Arrojo and Sassoon trained. Email robanthony@att.net or call (919) 694-5755 to apply.

Artisan Hair Cary hires stylists who serve guests from Holly Springs and across the Triangle, operating from one salon location in Cary. Here's the real picture of what the role involves. 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 From Holly Springs Drive to Artisan Hair Cary

Holly Springs has grown fast and the salon scene there has not kept up with the talent; our team is the upgrade many Holly Springs stylists are looking for. The drive from Holly Springs runs about 22 minutes via Highway 55 north directly to Alston Town Center. 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 Job Means at Artisan Hair Cary

Holly Springs has grown fast, faster than the local salon scene has really kept up with, and we tend to be the upgrade a lot of Holly Springs stylists are looking for. Here, every stylist is treated as a craftsperson, not a body in a chair: a clean station, a real schedule, and back-to-back guests who already trust the salon. The actual work spans precision cutting, hand-painted color, smoothing, and vivid creative color, with consultations that respect the guest’s time and yours. Rob mentors the floor weekly, techniques get taught in-house, and mistakes get worked through as a team.

Career Growth From Apprentice to Master Stylist

The growth track at Artisan Hair Cary is staged on purpose. Apprentices start by shadowing senior stylists on cutting and color, building fundamentals for roughly 6 to 12 months under structured mentorship. From there, they step into the Artisan Stylist role and start taking their own guests. The next branch opens toward Color Specialist, Senior Stylist, or Master Stylist, chosen based on individual focus. What earns the promotion is skill, consistency, and how the team itself views the work, not a hiring quota or a race against other stylists.

Whether you are fresh out of cosmetology school or coming over from another salon, the track works the same way. We start with where you currently are and build the plan from there.

Who Works at Artisan Hair Cary

This is a small, talented team, and mentorship happens every week, not once a year. Here are three of the people you would actually 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.

See the rest of the artisan team on our Meet Our Artisans page.

Culture and What to Expect at Artisan Hair Cary

Day one brings a clean station, a real schedule, and colleagues who already know your name. Rob runs the floor more like a coach than an owner watching the clock. The pace is intentional, never rushed. Consultations get whatever time the guest actually needs.

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 Holly Springs 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 a constant here, not an occasional event. Brand classes, in-house teaching, and open chair time are worked into the calendar without disrupting guest services. Stylists who want to grow keep growing. Stylists who want to specialize get real room to do it. Long careers are the entire point of how this place runs.

Brands, Tools, and Continuing Education

Every brand on our shelf earns its place through actual daily use: Goldwell, Lakme, Color WOW, KMS, and Amika, with Keratin Complex running smoothing services and K18 plus Olaplex backing every lightening service. Education tied to those lines flows from the brands directly, from Rob Schutzbach's own in-house teaching, and from outside workshops for stylists who want to specialize further.

Technique and product knowledge stay sharp through continuous learning, and our calendar makes that the default expectation, not an occasional bonus.

Getting Here from Holly Springs

You'll find us at 5039 Arco Street, Cary, NC 27519, inside Alston Town Center next to Whole Foods, right where NC-55 meets 540. From Holly Springs, budget about 22 minutes; most routes run Highway 55 north directly to Alston Town Center.

There's free parking right outside the entrance. Plan to arrive 10 minutes early for an interview or working visit, and call (919) 694-5755 that day if traffic on 540 slows you down.

What People Usually Ask

What's the salon's address, and how far is it from Holly Springs?

5039 Arco Street, Cary, NC 27519, about 22 minutes from Holly Springs 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.

Is applying from Holly Springs any different from applying locally?

No. Email robanthony@att.net or call (919) 694-5755 with a resume and portfolio link either way. Response time is usually within a week, sometimes 48 hours.

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.

Does Artisan Hair Cary require an active NC 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.

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's actually running things 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

Start with a resume, your North Carolina cosmetology license number (or expected graduation date if it is still pending), and 6 to 10 portfolio photos, sent to robanthony@att.net. Want to talk it through first instead? Call (919) 694-5755. Serious candidates get a working interview so the floor speaks for itself before you commit.

Keep Exploring Artisan Hair Cary

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