Hey There...
So you are looking for your forever salon home. I'm so excited that you are considering us. I remember my first salons it’s super stressful & can be overwhelming! With almost 20 years experience in my career I have taken all my experience good & bad and turned it into something that everyone is welcomed, seen, respected, supported by not an owner but a leader!
Our Golden
Mission
✨ Salon Au Mission Statement ✨
At Salon Au, our mission is to create a sanctuary where beauty, wellness, and community come together. We provide a luxury yet welcoming experience that empowers clients to look and feel their best while offering stylists a supportive, high-value space to grow their careers. Through artistry, education, and an elevated guest journey, we transform every visit into a golden experience.
About Us:
We are all working co-independently as stylists who either rent a chair by sharing a community space or work as a commission stylist inside the Hybrid Salon model.
When we opened back in May 2025 I wanted a space where everyone felt welcomed and supported in ways that I never had when I first started my career.
We made TOP 3 in best of Metro for Hair Salons in 2025
We are opening our doors and invite you in to our supportive community.
Booth Rental & Commission Stylist & Nail Tech Opportunities are now available!
Please email me below and I will reach out to you asap.
Learn more about our open positions by scrolling down to see all the details.
We have Full Time & Part Time Chair Rental Available
Chair Rental Opportunity:
We’re opening the doors for motivated stylists to join our team through a part time & full time chair rental opportunity.
This rental is ideal for a stylists looking for flexibility and independence while still being part of a supportive, luxury salon environment.
Daily Rate: $150/day (less than 10 days a month)
PT Rent: $600/month (3 days/week)
FT Rent: $900/month
You’ll have access to a beautiful, modern station, professional amenities, and the chance to grow your business in a high-value space that reflects the elevated experience we’re known for.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career while working alongside like-minded professionals, this could be the perfect fit for you. Please fill out the form below to start the private & confidential connection with us.
Days available:
Part Time: Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, E/O Saturday +opportunities for other days to possible full time station in future. This is a shared station.
Full Time: Available December 1, 2025
To hold your chair, your first & last month rent is due at rental/culture agreement signing.
What Salon Au Offers To ALL Stylists:
Community Amenities:
Drinks & Snacks for Clients to enjoy
Towels
Capes
Combs & Brushes
Color Bowls & Color Brushes
Clips
Foils & Gloves
Hot Towel Machine
Essential Oils to add to towels
Lavender Eye Mask to use on clients
Facial Waxing Supplies
Rebooking biz cards (next appt cards)
Relaxing spaces for client & stylist upgrades such as the shampoo room or massage chair room
Preferred Booth Renter Amenities:
Optional uses of Square Register (Valued at $799)
Temporary Rent Accommodations:
ML / Medical Leave: up to 8 weeks Full Time Stylists
Temporary Emergency Medical Accommodations:
Case by Case Basis: up to 50% off of rent to help you get back on your feet.
Loyalty Rent Credit: FT booth renters valued at $185 for 1 week off of rent after a year with Salon Au.
Stylist Referral Bonuses
up to 50% off Rent Credit OFF one month
Storage:
Very spacious stations & lockers for all your tools and stuff
Commission Stylists Amenities:
Business cards/flyers provided for employees after 90 days
Paid education classes & opportunities
Time Off:
5-10 MTO (My Time Off) days/year
Birthday: Paid day off @ base pay.
5 Sick Days/year (unpaid).
1 Mental Health Day one per month (unpaid).
Maternity Leave: 3 weeks paid
Holidays: All major holidays off (unpaid)
Performance-Based Growth:
Base pay & commission % reviewed every 6–12 months.
Other Amenities We Do:
Events to help market and gain awareness to grow behind the chair
Quarterly Branding Shoots after 90 days
Social Media Marketing with a sprinkle of old school marketing for networking events
Website with your links to your socials and websites
Paid education from owner in the salons location to level up your techniques and business - outside educators coming to Iowa that the owner pays for.
Owner pays for a cleaning lady 2-3x/month however we all help out in common areas.
1:1's for support if you need it
Website building help & Setting up independent contractors business stuff (tax id, sales tax, square accounts, etc)
Tax help & end of the year organization
> We are all Thrivers Society Members with Britt Seva so having others in your back pocket is key in community.
Commission Stylist Opportunities
We are growing as a community inside and are excited to welcome licensed stylists to consider us for a commission employment opportunity within Salon Au starting November 1st 2025.
Compensation Overview
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Commission Stylists are paid monthly.
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Credit Card Tips: Paid on paycheck.
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Cash Tips: 100% yours to keep.
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Base Pay: $7.25/hr (Iowa minimum wage) for all new hires. Your commission will be more than your hourly as long as you do more in sales that is equivalent to your weekly base pay.
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Base pay will be configured based on years of experience, talent, income projections.
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Increases available after the 90-day Rising Star Period (probation/training phase).
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NO OVERTIME allowed
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Part Time Commission Stylist:
Schedule & Pay
(based on new talent stylists)
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Up to 25 hours/week (shared station).
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Equivalent base: $182/week (25 hrs x $7.25) starting (first 90 days)
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Base pay increase after first 90 days benchmark goals.
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Expected schedule: 3 days/week behind the chair (BTC).
Paid & Unpaid Time Off
(after your first 90 days.)
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5 MTO (My Time Off) days/year @ base pay.
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Birthday: Paid day off @ base pay.
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5 Sick Days/year (unpaid).
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1 Mental Health Day one per month (unpaid).
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Maternity Leave: 3 weeks paid @ base hourly rate.
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Holidays: All major holidays off (unpaid unless using MTO).
Additional Benefits
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Paid 1:1 meetings & salon events @ base pay.
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Optional front desk hours available @ base pay (while building clientele).
Performance-Based Growth
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Base pay & commission % reviewed every 6–12 months.
Increases granted if benchmarks are met at least 80% of the time.
Commission Structure (Service Sales)
Commission is based on monthly service sales.
Evaluated quarterly.
Start at 30% up to 70%
Retail Commission: paid monthly
5%-25% based on sales
Full Time Commission Stylist:
Schedule & Pay
(based on a seasoned stylists w/clientele)
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40 hours/week (dedicated station).
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Equivalent base: $290/week (40 hrs x $7.25-$15+) starting (first 90 days)
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Base pay is determined by career experience & clientele base on who follows you.
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Base pay increase after 90 days benchmark goals.
Paid & Unpaid Time Off
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10 MTO days/year @ base pay.
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Birthday: Paid day off @ base pay.
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5 Sick Days/year (unpaid).
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1 Mental Health Day one per month (unpaid).
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Maternity Leave: 8 weeks paid @ base hourly rate.
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Holidays: All major holidays off (unpaid unless using MTO).
Additional Benefits
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Paid 1:1 meetings & salon events @ base pay.
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Optional front desk hours available @ base pay (while building clientele).
Performance-Based Growth
Base pay & commission % reviewed every 3 months (if benchmarks met 75% of the time) or every 6 months (if benchmarks met 50% of the time).
Commission Structure (Service Sales)
Commission is based on monthly service sales.
Evaluated quarterly.
Start at 30% up to 70%
Retail Commission: paid monthly
5%-25% based on sales
Base Pay Tiers (Performance-Based)
Based hourly pay will be determined at time of interview and is based on years of experience, talent, income projections.
Base hourly pay increases as performance and commission levels rise:
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30% – 40% commission → $7.25 – $9.00/hr
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45% – 55% commission → $10.00 – $12.00/hr
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60% – 70% commission → $15.00 – $25.00/hr
Anniversary Benefits
After 1 year with Salon AU, stylists are eligible for additional paid/unpaid leave benefits (extra MTO, sick days, mental health days, and extended ML) based on overall performance.
Stylist Love Notes:
Madi Dawdy: September 27th, 2025
I have had the privilege of being a stylist here for a short time, and it was such a wonderful experience. The salon itself is absolutely beautiful, with so many thoughtful details that make it feel like a true retreat. The spa shampoo room is so relaxing, and the massage chair room with red light therapy is such a unique touch you won’t find anywhere else.
Michelle is the best kind of owner—she genuinely cares about her stylists and is deeply committed to their growth and success. Her leadership and dedication create such a supportive, inspiring environment.
The entire team is incredibly talented, and their passion for the craft shines through in everything they do. Whether you’re a guest or a stylist working alongside them, you can feel the professionalism, artistry, and care they bring to every service.
I only stepped away because I was given a new opportunity within the beauty industry that doesn’t involve working behind the chair, but I’ll always be grateful for my time here. This salon is truly one of a kind!
Haley Gibson: December 28th, 2025
I worked at SalonAu From May - November. I moved closer to home and to be closer to my kiddos.
Such a great place to start your own little business behind the chair! Michelle helps you get everything set up including your taxes. She is so helpful and truly cares about your business and happiness 💖
Pay:
Starts at $10+/hr - with opportunities to grow with exceptional customer experience support
90 day review with pay increase
6m review with pay increase
1 year review with pay increase
> Pay increases are based on performance.
Will range from $0.50 cents - up to $5 increases.
Benefits:
•Complementary hair color/haircut session every 3 months (valued at $1800+/year)
•50% off your purchased retail products sold by owner
•50% off your hair extensions hair purchase & install services with owner
•Complementary massage chair sessions
Paid & Unpaid Time Off: After 90 days period
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5/10 MTO days/year @ base pay. (PT/FT Position)
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Birthday: Paid day off @ base pay.
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5 Sick Days/year (unpaid).
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1 Mental Health Day one per month (unpaid).
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Holidays: All major holidays off (unpaid unless using MTO)
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Paid Vacation Days: 5 days total - after you have been with us over a year.
Duties:
-Greet clients and offer drink/snack
-Help keep snacks and drinks stocked up.
-Help keep salon clean-sweep/mop, trash, dust, wipe down furniture when needed.
-Laundry towels/capes folded
-Possibly lunch/Starbucks runs to help keep stylists energized
-Possibly help run to supply store to grab supplies if needed.
-Help take behind the scenes content for social media.
-Help with marketing of SalonAu
-More duties it needed on a case by case basis
Other important things to know:
>No salon phones to answer as we all run our own businesses.
>No needed to check out clients unless it’s a case by case scenario.
>PTO/MTO is unpaid until your 90 days Rising Star period is over
>Vacation Days is unpaid until you have been here a year
Since we are a small and growing at this time we don’t offer: YET !
>No Health/vision Insurance
>No Retirement
>No Overtime!!
Hours needed covered:
Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed (Case by case) Clean, catch up on laundry, etc…(before an event)
Tuesday - Friday 10-5pm [Peak times may need to be till 7pm]
Saturday 10-5pm
Paycheck Estimated Totals: 35-40hrs [Before Taxes]
$10/hr X35 = $350/week -$1400/month
X40/hr = $400/wk - $1600/month
PEAK TIMES:
Spring Time, Wedding Season, Back to School, Holiday Seasons
Interviews will start January 5th with a hiring date of March/April
If interested please email me with your resume and I will reach out to you.
First Impressions Coordinator Qualifications:
Candidates should have 1-3+ years of experience
The ideal First Impressions Coordinator is warm, composed, and naturally welcoming, creating an immediate sense of ease for every guest who enters Salon Au.
This individual communicates with confidence and grace, both in person and digitally, and understands the importance of maintaining a polished, unhurried tone at all times.
They possess strong emotional intelligence, allowing them to anticipate client needs, respond thoughtfully to concerns, and remain calm and solution-focused during busy moments.
A high level of organization and attention to detail is essential, with comfort using online booking systems, point-of-sale platforms, and client management tools.
The First Impressions Coordinator values luxury hospitality, appreciates elevated environments, and understands that atmosphere, discretion, and professionalism are just as important as efficiency.
They support the service team with respect for flow and timing, maintain confidentiality, and take pride in keeping shared spaces serene, polished, and client-ready. Above all, they recognize that first impressions set the tone for the entire Salon Au experience and take ownership of making every interaction feel intentional, inclusive, and exceptional.
