SALON LEVEL SYSTEM

New Talent / Junior Stylist (J1)

A stylist who has completed their initial Meraki Advanced Training Academy under our Certified Meraki Salon Educators.

After completing our Meraki Advanced Training Program, our hair stylists graduate to a New Talent / Junior Stylist. Prices for a New Talent Stylist’s services are less than any other level due to their short amount of time in the industry. A New Talent Stylist is NOT someone who is a recently licensed cosmetologist, but rather someone who is new to our salon, offering beautiful and budget friendly services.

Junior Stylist (J2 /J3)

A stylist who is developing their artistry in precision haircuts and advance color techniques, who have completed at least one year at the New Talent J1 Level.

Once our service providers build up a steady clientele, as well as meet other career goals, they get a promotion to their next level. Service providers in this level usually have 2-4 years of experience.

Senior Stylist

A stylist who has refined their skills in precision haircuts and advanced color techniques.

These Stylists have gone through continuous additional training and have received certifications in additional services. A Meraki Senior Stylists have at least 4-6 years of experience and is in the process of mastering all Meraki Hair & Makeup Studio educational classes.

All Meraki Senior Stylists are trained in Advanced Color Application & Precision Haircuts as well certified in a variety of additional services offered.

Master Stylist

A stylist who has achieved mastery in precision haircuts & advanced color techniques and has been certified in all services Meraki Hair & Makeup Studio has to offer.

These stylists have completed at least 250 hours of continuing education through in-salon training and attendance at approved continuing education classes. They have worked closely with the Artistic Director to advance in their career and are being prepared to mentor and educate New Talent Stylists through the Meraki Educators Program and to assist with in-salon education.

Meraki Master stylists have at least 5-7 years of experience, are trained in Advanced Color Application & Precision Haircuts as well certified in all services offered.

Artistic Director (AD1)

These are our most advanced stylists and artists. Certified as advanced technicians in precision cutting, advanced color application and techniques and styling. They have completed the Meraki Salon Educators Program, and help to train/mentor new team members. Artistic Directors have at least 5 - 7 years of experience.

Artistic Director (AD2)

These stylists hold management positions within the salon and are advanced with techniques. They are specialists in all of Meraki Hair & Makeup Studio Service offerings, and are senior educators that develop and train new educators. This level is also responsible for certifying our specialists and also organizing all continuing education and assisting with related duties. An Artistic Director level 2 stylist have at least 6-8 years of experience.

Artistic Director (AD3) - Salon Director

The highest level at Meraki Hair & Makeup Studio is reserved for our most experienced and in high demand service providers in our salon. They are well-known for their work, have reached rigorous goals and met advanced education and skill requirements. These stylists are our Salon Directors and artistically guide the entire team and take appointments by request only. Our Artistic Director (AD3) Stylists are also part owners within the salon.

These are the most sought-after hairstylists in the salon not only because of their very advanced education level but also because of their well-known reputation in the community. Service providers at this level must have minimally 10+ years of experience and have been with Meraki Hair & Makeup Studio for at least 8+ years.

Artistic Director (AD1)

These are our most advanced stylists and artists. Certified as advanced technicians in precision cutting, advanced color application and techniques and styling. They have completed the Meraki Salon Educators Program, and help to train/mentor new team members. Artistic Directors have at least 5 - 7 years of experience.

Artistic Director (AD2)

These stylists hold management positions within the salon and are advanced with techniques. They are specialists in all of Meraki Hair & Makeup Studio Service offerings, and are senior educators that develop and train new educators. This level is also responsible for certifying our specialists and also organizing all continuing education and assisting with related duties. An Artistic Director level 2 stylist have at least 6-8 years of experience.

Artistic Director (AD3) - Salon Director

The highest level at Meraki Hair & Makeup Studio is reserved for our most experienced and in high demand service providers in our salon. They are well-known for their work, have reached rigorous goals and met advanced education and skill requirements. These stylists are our Salon Directors and artistically guide the entire team and take appointments by request only. Our Artistic Director (AD3) Stylists are also part owners within the salon.

These are the most sought-after hairstylists in the salon not only because of their very advanced education level but also because of their well-known reputation in the community. Service providers at this level must have minimally 10+ years of experience and have been with Meraki Hair & Makeup Studio for at least 8+ years.