STYLIST LEVEL SYSTEM

Junior Stylist Apprentices are fully license cosmetologists that are working in our salons training program. They assist our Master Stylists throughout the day with shampooing, blow-drying, and applying toners. Apprentices are required throughout the week to complete hands-on training by working on "live" models.  They actively work on hair styling salon models and hair cutting stylist.  Once their training is completed, they will advance into a Level 1 Stylist.

Level 1 Stylists have either graduated from our apprenticeship program or have joined Michael Richard Salon early in their career.  This level of stylist has successfully exceeded their skills in base coloring, classic highlighting, and hair cutting.  Level 1 Stylists are working on building their confidence as the grow and evolve in their career.  They will still need assistance in formulating color and the service may take longer to complete, while still providing a quality service.  Booking your service with a Level 1 Stylist is a great option for those who seek a quality service at a more cost effective price 

Level 2 Stylists are stylists that have mastered our Level 1 position.  This level of Stylist has received continuing education, along with extensive training to provide quality services to our guests.  This level of stylist is qualified for base coloring, classic highlighting, some balayage techniques, and haircutting.  Booking with a Level 2 Stylist is a great opportunity for all guests to receive high quality services at a more cost effective price. This level of stylist works with medium to long hair length.

Level 3 Stylists come with more more experience in a salon setting.  This level of stylist can perform  services in the salon in a timely fashion while providing superior service.  Level 3 Stylist have undergone extensive training and many hours of continuing education to stay up to date on all new trends and techniques.  They are masters at advanced services such as haircutting, balayage, all highlighting techniques and color correction services.  

Level 4 Stylists are Master Stylists.  They are established, respected, and carry a reputation for excellence that has earned them this title.  Level 4 Stylists are over 90% booked.  This level of Stylists has years of advanced education and highest demand for their services.  At this stage, level 4 stylist begin taking part in mentoring Junior Stylists through Level 2.  Booking in advanced is highly recommended.    

Level 5 Stylist are Master Stylists,  they have also been with our salon for a long time where they have built strong relations with their guests.  They also hold 95% business retention rate and are usually booked 100% of their scheduled time.  They hold the same level of expertise as our creative director and also mentor our newest Stylist.  Their prices are a little higher because of their experience in all aspects of hair!

The owner of Michael Richard Salon is big on education and staying up to date with modern services.  Creating new haircutting, coloring, and highlighting techniques so that all of our salon stylists keep up with the latest trends.  Our team actively meets every Tuesday morning so that our stylists continue to succeed in their field, bringing the best of the best techniques for each guests who enters our salon.   Michael Richard also well known as Mike, is committed to continuing his education throughout the year so that he may bring back his knowledge to his team.  Mike spends  numerous hours a week training with our staff.   He believes in communication of what to expect, when to expect it, how to maintain it, and building relationships with our guests,