Salon Training Programs Near Five Points, NC | Artisan Hair Cary

Quick answer: Artisan Hair Cary, located at 5039 Arco Street, Cary, NC 27519, is hiring for salon training programs and welcomes stylists from Five Points (Raleigh) and the wider Triangle. The drive from Five Points (Raleigh) runs about 24 minutes via NC-55 to Alston Town Center. Rob Schutzbach, our Master Artisan and Educator, brings over 25 years of experience and trained with Arrojo and Sassoon. Email robanthony@att.net or call (919) 694-5755 to apply.

We are hiring for a team that serves Five Points (Raleigh) and the broader Triangle area from a single Cary salon; here's what that actually looks like on the floor. We run internal training year-round and pair it with brand-led education from the product lines we actually trust, not a one-time logo class with a free t-shirt.

The Route From Five Points (Raleigh), and Why It's Worth It

Five Points is one of Raleigh's most established neighborhoods and stylists from this area look for an upscale training experience. The drive from Five Points (Raleigh) runs about 24 minutes via I-440 West to 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 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 Our Salon Training Program Covers

Five Points stylists tend to look for an upscale training experience, not a one-time onboarding checklist. Our internal program covers cutting foundations, advanced cutting, color theory, formulation, balayage placement, blonding chemistry, smoothing systems, and consultation skills. Some sessions run weekly, some monthly. Brand-led training from Goldwell, Keratin Complex, and Olaplex rounds out the calendar. New hires plug straight into the same program everyone else uses, and senior stylists keep showing up year after year because the curriculum keeps evolving instead of repeating itself.

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.
• Dani, Artisan and Color Specialist. Specializes in creative color and styling.
• 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.

Training Milestones From Onboarding 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

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.

Culture and What to Expect at Artisan Hair Cary

The first day feels like this: clean station, a schedule that is actually accurate, and a team that already knows your name. Rob coaches the floor as much as he owns it. Nothing here runs assembly-line fast, and consultations always 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 Five Points (Raleigh) 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 runs on its own steady rhythm alongside everything else. Brand classes, in-house teaching, and open chair time fit into the calendar without cutting into guest services. Stylists who want to grow keep growing, and stylists who want to specialize get a genuine runway to do it. Everything here is built with long careers in mind.

Getting Here from Five Points (Raleigh)

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 Five Points (Raleigh) runs about 24 minutes. From most parts of Five Points (Raleigh), I-440 West to 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's the salon's address, and how far is it from Five Points (Raleigh)?

5039 Arco Street, Cary, NC 27519, about 24 minutes from Five Points (Raleigh) via NC-55 to Alston Town Center.

What's the application process if I'm coming from Five Points (Raleigh)?

Send a resume and portfolio link to robanthony@att.net, or call (919) 694-5755. Expect a response within a week, sometimes within 48 hours if a seat is open.

What does a training week at Artisan Hair Cary look like?

It depends on the week. Some weeks include a focused technique lab. Some include a brand educator in-house. Some include open chair time where stylists work on each other to refine specific skills.

Do you train apprentices and licensed stylists differently?

Yes. Apprentices follow a structured shadow-and-skill-build curriculum. Licensed stylists join the broader continuing education calendar. Both run year-round.

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.

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.

How is the training program different from cosmetology school?

Cosmetology school covers the basics required to pass the state board. Our salon training program is built around what stylists actually do every day on a real floor with real guests.

Can I sit in on a training session before I join?

If a session is happening during your interview window, we are happy to invite you in. Email the salon to coordinate.

How to Apply

Reach out with 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 instead if a conversation is easier to start with. Serious candidates get a working interview so you can see the actual floor before committing.

More Pages Worth a Look

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