Our Level System

Associate/Apprentice
At Concepts Styling Salon, an Associate is one who is working toward & earning their position as a Level 1 Service Provider. Associates are either experienced service providers who have recognized the potential of being a member of the team at Concepts Styling Salon and has agreed to participate in our in-depth training program in order to become a service provider, they are graduates of cosmetology/nail/skin care school who have chosen to come to us for the opportunity of continuing education and professionalism before they start their career behind the chair, or they may be ‘Apprenticing’, which means they are receiving all of their training in the salon as opposed to traditional beauty school. In any case, all Associates are licensed by the State Board of Missouri to perform services on the general public. Our Associates receive more advanced training in the areas of technique, awareness, chemistry, creativity, communication, teamwork and professionalism than most experienced stylist in the industry.
 
Our Associates shadow our top level service providers. During the training program, they are learning how and what it means to achieve top levels. The program benefits you the guest, because our service providers have a 'second set of hands' to give you optimal service. Through our Associate Program we are able to accommodate more of your service needs, and reduce waiting times for appointments. So in the event that you may need highlights, and you're only scheduled for a haircut, we can most likely take care of it. We always strive to provide excellent customer service. Our Associate Program is one more way for us to do just that.
 

LEVEL 1 Service Provider (STYLIST/NAIL STYLIST)

As graduates of the Associate Program, Level 1 Service Provider in our salon have the experience equivalent to that of a 3-5 year veteran in other salons. Each Level 1 Service Provider has any annual education schedule tailored to their specific needs.

 

LEVEL 2 Service Provider (DESIGNER/NAIL DESIGNER)

Designers are promoted to Level 2 upon reaching goals and standards set by our company. Level 2 Designers also have an annual custom education calendar consisting of several workshops surrounding all facets of hairdressing. As they reach Level 2, they have climbed the next rung on their career ladder.

 

LEVEL 3 Service Provider (MENTOR)

As a Level 3, they have stepped into the 'Mentor' role. Becoming a Level 3 is one of the most difficult promotions to achieve. Their technical skills, knowledge of haircolor/nail theory and principles, as well as their approach toward color formulation/advanced nail services application, and corrective color, play a key role at this level. 

 

Level 3 are the 'Mentors' for our Associate through Level 2 Designer. They may occasionally enroll the help of an Associate. 

 

LEVEL 4 Service Provider (EDUCATOR)

In addition to completing all educational requirements, a Level 4 Educator has met very specific goals to achieve this promotion. Level 4 Educators typically have a 3 or more years experience at Concepts Styling Salon. If their guest count and the demand on their time warrants the need, they may hire an Associate.

 

LEVEL 5 & 6 Service Provider (ARTISTIC DIRECTOR)

Level 5-6 are the Artistic Directors of Concepts Styling Salon. This is the highest position recognized at Concepts Styling Salon. They are the 'Directors of Education' in our salon. They work directly with one, or two Associates, as a 'Team'. That is to say that their Associates may perform tasks such as color applications & styling (manicures & pedicures) on guests as instructed by the Artistic Director. This system allows us the opportunity to be more accommodating to the specific needs of our guests.