At Wheelhouse, education is the foundation of everything we do. We’re passionate about fashion, artistry, and staying ahead of industry trends, ensuring that every client leaves our chair with a fresh, innovative look.
We believe that mastery comes from continuous learning—staying curious, pushing creative boundaries, and evolving with the industry. That’s why we invest in both external and in-house education, creating opportunities for our stylists to grow.
Throughout the year, we host quarterly hands-on sessions, bringing in top-tier stylists from renowned salons for expert instruction. These classes are planned a year in advance, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience for our team.
Beyond guest educators, we also celebrate the talent within our own salon. Our stylists lead in-house education, sharing their expertise and building confidence as instructors. This culture of collaboration strengthens our team and fosters leadership.
Our commitment to learning extends beyond the salon walls. We’ve traveled across the U.S. and Europe to immerse ourselves in industry-leading education, with past trips to New York, Miami, Asheville, Amsterdam, New Orleans, Chicago, Nashville, and California.
At Wheelhouse, education isn’t just about learning—it’s about elevating our craft, inspiring creativity, and delivering the very best to our clients.
OUR VALUES
BENEFITS
Health + Dental Insurance
We offer plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield so that you don’t have to sweat what matters most. We contribute $150 towards your premium.
401(k)
We provide the optional opportunity for a 401k account with TransAmerica, and match your contribution towards your future up to 4% to help cushion your retirement.
Paid Vacation
We offer three PTO days your first year, which resets with an additional day added on the anniversary of your first day with Wheelhouse every year.
Yearly Raises
Our stylists have the flexibility to set their own pricing, with our support and guidance when needed. We base this guidance on factors such as demand, client retention, and experience to ensure pricing aligns with value and growth. Service rate adjustments are reviewed annually around your hire date, ensuring your pricing remains competitive and reflective of the current market.
Flexible Schedule
At Wheelhouse, we offer a fully customized schedule from day one.
Sliding Scale Commission
We have a competitive, sliding scale commission rate between 45%-55%. Your percentage increases the more you earn, and is based on our two week pay periods. There is a flat 10% commission for product sales.
Generous Vacation
Our team has no cap on vacation days so that you can balance work and life, your way. We ask for two weeks lead time for your request or more so that there is time to contact any clients as needed.
Quarterly Education
We place a huge importance on education and believe that consistently honing our craft is the best way to not only stay inspired, but to be the best at what we do. We provide top-notch education to our staff on a quarterly basis while keeping your schedule in mind. We close our salon early on Wednesdays to accommodate high level external educators, and allow members of our staff to pour their expertise into each other during focused time without adding an additional work day onto your schedule.
We also offer travel education opportunities to our staff as they become available. Past trips include New York, Miami, Asheville, Amsterdam, New Orleans, Chicago, Nashville, and California.
Staff Retreats + Events
Wheelhouse hosts fun events throughout the year such as the Camp Wheelhouse weekend lake retreat, our joint locational Christmas Party, team dinners, and more.
Mental Health + Sick Days
Your health doesn’t run on a schedule. We do not have caps on sick time or mental health days, but we do ask for your flexibility in accommodating any displaced clients.
Creative Opportunities
Never lose your sense of play. We offer opportunities for creativity through photoshoots with professional photographers, staff collaboration, and flexibility for external opportunities. Catch some of our creative work in our bi-yearly issue of Vibes magazine! Got an idea? We want to hear it and help you bring it to life.
Teaching and Mentorship
If you have an interest in mentorship, we provide the opportunity to guide younger stylists through our junior stylist program. This is an optional chance to guide newly graduated students through a tailored learning program that takes them from assistants to full stylists. We also provide additional teaching opportunities within Wheelhouse for select education days, both in Birmingham and other Wheelhouse locations.
One on One Mentorship and Support from Leadership
Courtney, Joanna and Kate – your management team- are available at any time to guide you through book building, client retention, timing, pricing, and any other questions or conundrums about your career. Together, we have over 40 years experience in the industry. We conduct individual one-on-ones, have an anonymous suggestion box, and an open door policy. While we don’t always get it perfect, we care, and are here to help you grow. All questions and suggestions are welcomed!
Product Discounts and Free Services
All services offered after business hours are free of charge, and you receive a 50% discount on any products that we sell.
