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 one, Stylist and Michael Richard Salon are typically new talent. Stylist that has successfully passed training on live hair models with our education and creative directors.   have been certified to begin, taking medium to long layered length basic haircuts, as well as base coloring, traditional highlights, balayage techniques.  Level one Stylist will always get assistance when it comes to formulating and finding that perfect technique for highlighting.  They may also take a little longer to perform all services so booking with them calls for a little bit of patience.  However, you will still get a great quality service at a less budget price.

Level 2 Stylists have either successfully completed our in-house Level 1 program or have recently joined our salon family with previous experience from another salon or out of state. They bring solid technical skills and a strong foundation in salon services, while working to build lasting relationships with our guests.

They are proficient in:

• Base coloring
• Classic highlighting
• Introductory balayage techniques
• Precision haircutting

These stylists have received continued education and extensive hands-on training. They are confident in their ability to consult, formulate, and deliver quality services customized to each guest.

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 three stylist also come with a price increase due to excessive training and expertise. 

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,