Hair Stylist

Hairstylist / Barber – New Scissors & Scotch Location in Wheaton, IL

Full-time - Illinois License Required

Earning potential: $30–$50/hour (wages + tips) + benefits + bonuses!

Time to Upgrade Your Career?

Scissors & Scotch Wheaton is hiring full-time stylists and barbers to join our brand-new shop!

If you’re passionate about delivering expert cuts, killer shaves, and exceptional client experiences and you want to work somewhere that values you as much as your talent, this is your sign.

Stylists with existing clientele are eligible for a hiring bonus up to $1,000.

About Us:

Scissors & Scotch was built to re-define men’s grooming. We combine the best of a barbershop and salon with that “welcome to the club” vibe, complete with a comfy lounge and a drink with every service. Our focus is simple:

• Quality Services
• Authentic Client Relationships
• A Fun, Welcoming Atmosphere

We invest in top training, clear career growth paths, and industry-best pay and benefits because we know great hair starts with great people.

Why Join the Wheaton Team?

The best stylists and barbers choose Scissors & Scotch for three main reasons:

1. You’ll get paid what you’re worth – hourly + commission + tips (average $30–$50/hour, with no ceiling).
2. You’ll keep growing – advanced education and crossover barber training tuition reimbursement.
3. You’ll love coming to work – a fun, collaborative, and fast-paced shop culture where your teammates feel more like friends.

What You’ll Do

As a Stylist / Barber, your day-to-day will include:

• Going through our multi-week training program to perfect your skills (yes, even the greats get better here).
• Delivering an awesome haircut with professional confidence.
• (Barbers only) Giving a badass straight-razor shave experience that keeps clients coming back.
• Making clients feel like they just joined the best club in town.

As part of the S&S family, you’ll also:

• Work in a fun, exciting, and challenging environment.
• Collaborate with a sharp, motivated team (pun intended).
• Build lasting friendships, strong client connections, and personal confidence.
• Celebrate wins, challenge yourself, and yes — laugh a lot.

Perks & Benefits

• Highly competitive pay: $30–$50/hour (including wages + tips)
• Advanced education & barber crossover tuition reimbursement
• Multiple avenues for promotion — educator, management, or grow behind the chair
• National brand recognition — we’ll keep you busy from Day 1
• Fun shop culture and supportive team environment
• Hiring bonus up to $1,000 for stylists with clientele
• Closed major holidays (go enjoy your time off!)
• Full-time structure with stability + flexibility

What We’re Looking For

• Illinois cosmetology or barber license (required)
• A passion for men’s grooming & client experience
• A sense of humor (we take our craft seriously, but not ourselves)
• A team-first mentality with professionalism and positivity

Location: Scissors & Scotch – 21 Town Square, Wheaton, IL 60189

Start Date: Now hiring and onboarding!

Ready to join Wheaton’s most exciting new barbershop and salon?

Hit Apply Now and let’s talk. Your chair is waiting.