New hairstylists at Verde typically begin working with guests within 6 weeks of starting training.

Our structured apprenticeship program combines hands-on salon floor experience, technical education, and mentorship. New graduates usually begin at New Talent Level 1, with opportunities to earn commission during apprenticeship and advance through a 16-level career system.

Verde Salon offers a structured 16-level career system for hairstylists in Winnipeg.

Stylists receive clear advancement benchmarks, one-on-one coaching, and opportunities to level up every 6 months when goals are met. This system supports long-term growth in income, technical skill, and leadership.

Licensed hairstylists and new talent receive structured support to build and grow their clientele.

Support includes:

• Guaranteed income for the first 2 months (for licensed stylists transitioning in)

• In-house marketing generating approximately 350 new guests per month

• Social media and recruitment education to help you grow

• Career planning and coaching

Stylists are supported in building clientele but are also expected to actively contribute to their own growth.

Yes. Hairstylists with zero existing clientele can succeed at Verde Salon.

Verde provides marketing support, guest acquisition systems, and education to help stylists build a book. Success is supported, but not automatic—stylists are trained to actively build and retain their own clientele over time.

Client building is a combination of salon-driven marketing and stylist effort.

Verde brings in approximately 350 new guests per month through in-house marketing systems. Stylists also receive education on rebooking, retention, and guest growth strategies.

This creates opportunity while still requiring personal effort to build a strong, long-term clientele.

Hairstylist compensation includes base pay, service commission, retail commission, and tips.

Pay is based on stylist level within the career system. Compensation details, starting level, and earning potential are reviewed during the interview process.

Many senior stylists earn $100,000+ annually including tips. In 2024, stylists Level 2 and up earned an average of $46/hour.

Commission rates for service and retail are set per stylist level within the career system.

Apprentices begin earning commission at New Talent Level 3, which can be reached as early as 1 year into employment.

Stylists can typically advance approximately every 6 months, based on performance benchmarks.

Advancement is tied to guest retention, technical development, and business-building goals. Each stylist receives regular coaching and progress reviews.

Verde provides ongoing advanced education focused on technical, creative, and business growth.

Education includes:

• 10+ education classes per year (average)

• 1 on 1 coaching and career support

• In-house marketing and social media training

• Guest educators including industry leaders such as Gerard Scarpaci, Renee Gadar, Tatum Neill, and DJ Muldoon.

Verde Salon has a collaborative, education-driven culture focused on long-term stylist growth.

The environment includes:

• Clear success criteria at every level

• Team-based support instead of competition

• Knowledge sharing across all experience levels

• Coaching and feedback from leadership

• Focus on habits and behaviours, not just outcomes

Verde Salon hires:

• Hair school students

• Apprentices

• Licensed hairstylists

No existing clientele is required. Applicants are evaluated based on skill level, mindset, and growth potential.

Successful hairstylists typically demonstrate:

• Team-first mindset

• Openness to feedback

• Commitment to learning and growth

• Strong service focus

• Positive attitude

• Desire to build a long-term career

The hiring process typically takes 2–3 weeks from application to decision.

Candidates may go through:
Group interview → Individual interview → Shadow shift → Optional technical assessment
or
Virtual interview → Shadow shift → Optional technical assessment

Verde Salon stands out for its structured career system and growth support.

Key differentiators include:

• 16-level career progression system

• In-house marketing generating consistent new guests

• 10+ education classes per year

• One-on-one coaching and clear benchmarks

• Transparent advancement and earning structure

• Health and dental benefits for full-time staff

Yes. Full-time hairstylists receive health and dental benefits, along with ongoing education and structured career coaching.

Applicants can book a virtual interview or get on the waiting list for our next group interview.

We welcome applications from students, apprentices, recent graduates, and licensed stylists seeking long-term career growth in Winnipeg.