Hair Stylist Jobs Near Raleigh, 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 Raleigh and beyond. The drive from Raleigh runs roughly 22 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh Stylists Choose Artisan Hair Cary

Raleigh is the largest stylist talent pool in the Triangle; serious stylists living in Raleigh come to us for a salon environment that is hard to find inside the Beltline. The drive from Raleigh runs about 22 minutes via I-40 West to Exit 287 Harrison Avenue then north into 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.

The Day-to-Day of a Hair Stylist Role Here

Raleigh has the largest stylist talent pool in the Triangle, and serious stylists inside the Beltline often tell us they cannot find this kind of salon environment locally. Every stylist here 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. That means precision cutting, hand-painted color, smoothing services, 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 together, not blamed on one person.

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.

Career Growth From Apprentice to Master Stylist

We built the career ladder here in stages instead of leaving it vague. New licensees come in as Apprentices, shadowing senior stylists on real cutting and color work. After a structured 6 to 12 months of mentorship, they move up to Artisan Stylist and start their own book. The ladder then opens toward Color Specialist, Senior Stylist, or Master Stylist, depending on individual focus. None of that movement is tied to a quota; it is tied to skill, consistency, and the team's own read on the work.

That path holds whether someone is straight out of cosmetology school or coming over from another salon. We start from each person's actual starting point, not a generic assumption, and build forward.

Brands, Tools, and Continuing Education

The brands on our shelves are chosen for what they let stylists actually do. Day to day that means Goldwell, Lakme, Color WOW, KMS, and Amika, with Keratin Complex running smoothing services. Every lightening service gets bond support from K18 and Olaplex. Continuing education comes directly from these partner brands, from Rob Schutzbach's internal teaching sessions, and from workshops outside the Triangle for stylists who want to go further.

The stylists who stay technically sharp are the ones who keep learning, and our calendar is set up so that happens on its own, not as something extra you have to arrange yourself.

Culture and What to Expect at Artisan Hair Cary

Your first day here looks like this: a clean station waiting for you, a schedule that is actually real, and a team that already knows your name before you clock in. Rob runs the floor the way a coach runs practice, part teacher, part mentor. The pace stays steady and intentional. Guests are never rushed through, and consultations get the time they actually need.

Lunch is a shared thing most days, and tough color corrections get handled as a team. A mistake becomes a lesson, not a mark against you. Stylists from Raleigh tell us the consistency of this culture is the thing they did not know they were missing until they experienced it here.

Education happens on a steady cadence, woven into the same calendar as guest services rather than competing with it. Brand classes, internal teaching, and open chair time all have a place. Stylists who want to keep growing keep growing, and stylists who want to specialize get the runway. It is all built for long careers.

Getting Here from Raleigh

The salon address is 5039 Arco Street, Cary, NC 27519, inside Alston Town Center next to Whole Foods at NC-55 and 540. Coming from Raleigh, expect roughly 22 minutes; the typical route is I-40 West to Exit 287 Harrison Avenue then north into Alston Town Center.

Parking is free right outside the door. For an interview or working visit, arrive about 10 minutes early, and call (919) 694-5755 if you need a quick route check.

Questions Stylists Ask Us

Where exactly is the salon relative to Raleigh?

We're at 5039 Arco Street, Cary, NC 27519, roughly a 22-minute drive from Raleigh via NC-55 to Alston Town Center.

How fast will I hear back if I apply from Raleigh?

Usually within a week, sometimes within 48 hours if a seat is open. Email robanthony@att.net or call (919) 694-5755 to start.

Do I need to already be licensed in North Carolina?

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's in charge of the floor most days?

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

To apply, send us a resume, your North Carolina cosmetology license number (or your expected graduation date, if you are still finishing up), and 6 to 10 portfolio photos to robanthony@att.net. Prefer to talk first? Call (919) 694-5755. For serious candidates, we set up a working interview so you can actually see the floor before committing to anything.

Related Pages

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