Hair Stylist / Hairdresser - Southampton
Rush Hair and Beauty
£24,000 - 45,000 per year
SO14 7DQ Southampton
Full time, part time
The Breakroom Take
- Respectful managers
- Proper training
About Rush Hair and Beauty
Rush is a hairdressing and beauty salon chain.
Job description from Rush Hair and Beauty
Join the RUSH Family in Southampton: We're on the Hunt for Talented Hair Stylists & Hairdressers!
Are you a Hair Stylist or Hairdresser with a flair for fabulous?
Do you want to be part of an iconic and creative hairdressing brand?
Look no further! RUSH is calling you to join our vibrant team.
What's in it for you?
- Flexible Positions: Full-Time or Part-Time – your schedule, your way!
- Earn Big: Up to £45k/year OTE (unlimited commission, incentives & bonuses)
Requirements
What We're Looking For:
- A qualified Hairdresser.
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of experience managing a column.
- Bold and confident in coloring, cutting, and styling.
- Passionate about giving clients the ultimate salon experience.
- A team player with a positive attitude and a thirst for learning (loads of FREE courses at the RUSH Academy!).
Benefits
Perks & Benefits:
- Training Galore: Fully-paid induction training at the RUSH Academy, and exclusive access to FREE training courses on the latest techniques in cutting, coloring, and styling.
- Friend & Family Discounts: 40% off on all hair and beauty services.
- Product Discounts: Up to 20% off professional homecare products.
- Career Growth: Opportunities to shine and progress into Management, Head Office, Recruitment, Training, and more!
- Fun Events: Don't miss out on the annual RUSH Oscars Awards!
Ready to embark on a fabulous hairdressing journey? Apply now and let's kickstart your RUSH career together!
What employees say
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people aren’t paid a living wage
Do Rush Hair and Beauty pay hair stylists enough to live on?
Most people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
75% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do Rush Hair and Beauty pay hair stylists market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
37% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do hair stylists at Rush Hair and Beauty get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
89% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Rush Hair and Beauty pay hair stylists sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
94% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do hair stylists at Rush Hair and Beauty do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
44% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Good
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do hair stylists at Rush Hair and Beauty worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
100% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get any choice of shifts
Do hair stylists at Rush Hair and Beauty get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
69% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Needs improving
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Hard to change shifts
How easy is it for hair stylists at Rush Hair and Beauty to change shifts?
Most people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
82% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it for hair stylists to book a holiday at Rush Hair and Beauty?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
50% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Rush Hair and Beauty managers change hair stylists shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
75% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it for hair stylists to take sick leave at Rush Hair and Beauty?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
53% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do hair stylists at Rush Hair and Beauty feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
73% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get proper breaks
Do hair stylists at Rush Hair and Beauty get proper breaks?
Most people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
76% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful for hair stylists to work at Rush Hair and Beauty?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
67% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do hair stylists at Rush Hair and Beauty enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
71% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and February 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do hair stylists at Rush Hair and Beauty recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
53% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Most people get enough training
Do hair stylists get enough training when they start at Rush Hair and Beauty?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
67% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are hair stylists given support to progress at Rush Hair and Beauty?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 56% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do hair stylists think Rush Hair and Beauty head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
75% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do hair stylists feel well informed about how Rush Hair and Beauty is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
56% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Rush Hair and Beauty employees say about their job
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Best thing
getting to create nice hair
Worst thing
management, communication
Trainee at Rush Hair and Beauty, December 2024
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Best thing
The people. And making people smile
Worst thing
The stress of the clients and the high maintenance of them. And the unrealistic pay for a beginner in London
Hair stylist at Rush Hair and Beauty, December 2023
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