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FIND YOUR COMMUNITY, GROW YOUR PASSION, & LOVE WHAT YOU DO

At Alder, we're all about teamwork, learning, and achieving big goals together. We aspire to foster a collaborative environment where we share knowledge and help each other grow. We're dedicated to helping you discover your unique brand and leveraging it to attract your ideal clientele. With options for both hourly and commission-based pay, PTO, and 401k matching, we hope to offer more than just a job but a gateway into a successful career. We also offer quarterly goal planning and continuing access to advanced education.

VISION 

To establish a creative house that sets a new beauty industry standard where stylists can grow into lives of connection and abundance, and guests are met with artistry-led care, respect, and empathy. 

MISSION 

Our mission is to cultivate a space where creativity, individuality, and ambition can thrive, encouraging stylists to think critically, problem-solve with intention, and deliver empathy-driven, forward-thinking care. We welcome nontraditional beauty standards and are committed to doing things the right way, never the easy way.

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TAKE A TOUR OF OUR SPACE

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OUR CORE VALUES

HOUSE OF CREATIVITY

We honor creativity as our foundation. We encourage bold personal expression, embrace challenges as opportunities, and approach every guest and service with curiosity and innovation.

 

HOUSE OF LEARNING

Growth is our responsibility. We pursue education with intention, seek mentorship and collaboration, and believe mastery is built through humility, curiosity, and consistency.

 

HOUSE OF EMPATHY

We cultivate a culture of respect, inclusivity, and care. We honor diverse identities and experiences, and we choose kindness, accountability, and compassion in how we speak and serve.


HOUSE OF AMBITION

We build careers with purpose, pursue excellence relentlessly, and elevate the standard of our industry through leadership and accountability.

 

HOUSE OF ABUNDANCE

We choose collaboration over competition. We share knowledge, uplift one another, and create an environment where success is multiplied, not divided.


HOUSE OF INTEGRITY

Integrity is the foundation that anchors us.  We act with transparency, own our impact, and honor our commitments to our guests, our team, and our craft.

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WHAT WE OFFER

BENEFITS FOR YOU
 

A 401(k) retirement plan with a company match

40 hours of PTO each year for full-time team members

Unlimited unpaid time off for added flexibility

Flexible scheduling that supports your life outside the salon

An uncapped commission structure so your income can grow with you

Quarterly coaching sessions focused on your personal and professional growth

Clear career pathways from assistant stylist through partner stylist

Strong marketing support that brings in 80+ new salon guests each month, backed by 140+

five-star Google reviews

A collaborative, supportive team environment

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KIND STAFF

As I neared graduation, I discovered Alder and had the opportunity to shadow their team. After joining, I quickly realized how supportive and education-focused the environment was. While I felt my schooling hadn’t fully prepared me, the team at Alder poured into me, offering guidance, encouragement, and a genuine understanding of where I was coming from.

- Abby

 

I love working at Alder because there's always room for growth and education. The leaders and other stylists in the salon are huge cheerleaders and love to watch those around them succeed and become the best version of themselves. Almost any goal is achievable at Alder with a bit of open communication and dedication

- Kay

 

Alder is an amazing place to grow! The leadership here is very focused on the stylists and helping us be as successful as possible. Our individual strengths are encouraged, and I love that we all feel free to ask each other for input on challenging situations. Collaboration over competition.

-Ann
 

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU

Are you looking for party time or full time employment?
Part Time 16-24 hours
Full Time 30-40 hours
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BUSINESS HOURS

We are by appointment only, but you

can expect to find us during these times.

MONDAY 10 - 8
TUESDAY 10 - 8
WEDNESDAY 10 - 8
THURSDAY 10 - 7

FRIDAY 10 - 6
SATURDAY 10 - 4


 

ADDRESS & PHONE

269.220.9951

hello@alderhairstudio.com
 

3942 S Westnedge
Kalamazoo, MI 49008

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