What’s the Difference Between a Master Stylist, Senior Stylist, and Junior Stylist?

Hi, lovelies! My name is Larra Utley and I’m the owner and Master Stylist at House of Beauty Austin. I’m so excited to welcome you to our very first blog post, especially since this topic is one that I love to educate my clients on! Whether you’re here for a brow tint, yoni steam, or lash extensions, a question I hear all the time is “What’s the difference between a Master Stylist, Senior Stylist, and Junior Stylist?”

You might be thinking that only our Senior and Master stylists are licensed estheticians, but that’s not true! All of our stylists are licensed. The differences between these titles are actually based on experience, training qualifications earned, and time spent in the industry. I’m going to break each of our stylist levels down for you.

Junior Stylists

Our Junior Stylists are newly licensed team members who have completed their required training but are still in the beginning stages of their careers. While they may be fresh in their work in the industry, they are fully licensed & educated. These stylists are detail-oriented and passionate about perfecting their craft. Many of our Junior Stylists have trained under our Senior Stylists (as well as myself) to ensure that they still deliver quality work while gaining more experience. To put it bluntly, they’re in their ✨ level-up era. ✨

We have two tiers to our Junior Stylists: A tier and B tier. B tier Junior Stylists are stylists who have earned their license but have never worked in a beauty salon before. A tier Junior Stylists either started as B tier stylists at House of Beauty Austin and have progressed to A tier, or they are stylists who have experience working at other salons but have just joined our team. Even if an esthetician has extensive experience from prior salons, we start them as A tier Junior Stylists to help them get acclimated at House of Beauty Austin and build their client base.

💡 Junior Stylists are perfect for: Clients that are looking for quality beauty services at a slightly discounted rate while helping a talented esthetician grow their expertise level.

Senior Stylists

A Senior Stylist at House of Beauty Austin is a licensed esthetician who has a couple years of hands-on experience, has completed thorough training beyond what is required to earn their license, and has a strong portfolio of work in a variety of our services. These stylists have mastered foundational techniques and are continuing to hone their skills while keeping up with the latest beauty trends. They’ve built a loyal client base for themselves and are great at perfecting the little details in their services.

💡 Senior Stylists are perfect for: Clients who want a seasoned esthetician with a solid track record of delivering stunning beauty results.

Master Stylists

A Master Stylist, like myself, holds the highest level of expertise at House of Beauty Austin. Master Stylists have several years (sometimes over a decade!) of experience in the beauty industry, have earned advanced certifications, and have a multitude of specialized skills. We not only provide services but also mentor and train our Senior and Junior Stylists, ensuring that our high standards are met across every level of esthetician. We thrive on helping the rest of our team perfect their services and grow their expertise. In fact, one of my favorite things to do is teach, so if you’re a fellow licensed esthetician, look into attending one of my training courses!

💡 Master Stylists are perfect for: Clients who are looking for top-tier quality, highly customized services, and/or unique, advanced techniques that require an incredibly seasoned professional in the industry.

Which Stylist Should You Choose?

It doesn’t matter which one of our stylists you choose to book with because you’re always in good hands at House of Beauty Austin. Each one of our team members is trained to meet our high expectations of service and we work together to ensure each client leaves feeling confident, beautiful, and satisfied with the services they received.

You can always expect exceptional care while you’re with us, the best products to be used during your appointment, and stunning results that make you smile. If you aren’t sure which level of stylist is the best fit for you, just give us a call at 512.939.2896 and we will be happy to discuss your individual needs.

💖 See you at your next appointment! 💖

Cheers,

Larra