Salon Careers Near Smithfield, NC | Artisan Hair Cary

Quick answer: Artisan Hair Cary at 5039 Arco Street, Cary, NC 27519 hires for salon careers from Smithfield. Our salon is a 50-minute drive from Smithfield 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.

Salon careers near Smithfield, NC look very different inside Artisan Hair Cary than they look at a chain. Our 5039 Arco Street salon is built around long careers, real client relationships, and continuing education that actually shows up on your skill set. Every role here has a path, a mentor, and a real seat to grow in.

Why Stylists From Smithfield Drive to Artisan Hair Cary

Smithfield stylists who want a true Triangle salon experience commute to Cary because the work environment matches their ambition. The drive from Smithfield runs about 50 minutes via I-40 West to Exit 287 Harrison Avenue 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 Johnston 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.

Career Roles We Hire For at Artisan Hair Cary

We hire across the full salon career ladder: Apprentice Stylists, Artisan Stylists, Color Specialists, Senior Stylists, and Master Stylists. We also bring on Salon Coordinators when the front desk needs reinforcement. Each role has a clear scope, a clear set of skills it owns, and a clear path forward to the next step. We do not over-hire or thin the floor; when a role opens we move quickly to find the right craftsperson.

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.
• Sydney, Artisan Stylist. Specializes in vivid fashion colors, blonding, and Keratin Complex smoothing.
• Kaye, Creative Stylist. Specializes in color chemistry, balayage, and fashion color.

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

How Salon Careers Progress Inside Our Cary Salon

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 Smithfield 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 Smithfield

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 Smithfield runs about 50 minutes. From most parts of Smithfield, I-40 West to Exit 287 Harrison Avenue to Alston Town Center.

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 Smithfield?

5039 Arco Street, Cary, NC 27519. The drive from Smithfield runs about 50 minutes via NC-55 to Alston Town Center.

How do I apply from Smithfield?

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.

What kinds of salon careers do you offer?

Apprentice Stylist, Artisan Stylist, Color Specialist, Master Stylist, and Salon Coordinator. We open new roles based on guest demand, not on hiring quotas.

Are these salon careers W-2 employee or booth-rental?

We run a team-based, employee model. That gives us alignment on guest experience, education, and quality.

How long do most stylists stay at Artisan Hair Cary?

Most of our team has been with us for years. The salon is built for retention through real mentorship and a culture stylists actually want to come back to.

Do I need to live near Cary to apply?

Most of our team commutes from somewhere within the Triangle. We have stylists driving in from Raleigh, Apex, Holly Springs, and even further out. The drive pays off in the work environment you arrive at.

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