Become a Hair Stylist Near Cooper City, FL | LAHH Salon

Looking for become a hair stylist near Cooper City, FL? LAHH Salon at 1090 Kane Concourse Unit B, Bay Harbor Islands, FL 33154 is about 40 minutes from Cooper City via north on I-95 then west to Stirling Road. We hire stylists at every level, run a paid 9 to 12 month apprenticeship, and pay for continuing education with brands like Davines, R+Co, Olaplex, and Brazilian Blowout. Call or text (305) 877-7706 or email emily@lahhsalon.com.

If you are thinking about becoming a hair stylist and you live in or near Cooper City, this page walks you through what the path looks like and how LAHH Salon fits in. Our doors are open to people exploring the industry, not just licensed pros.

Why stylists from Cooper City drive to LAHH Salon

The drive from Cooper City to LAHH Salon is about 40 minutes via north on I-95 then west to Stirling Road. Most of our stylists who commute from Cooper City cite the same reasons: a real education program, a respectful schedule, low team turnover, and the chance to build a personal client book at a salon that protects the chair instead of pushing volume.

Cooper City is known for the family-focused planned community in southwest Broward. Stylists who live in or near Cooper City often serve a return clientele based in their own community, while building a steady book at a salon with a different local clientele in Bay Harbor Islands. Both books grow at the same time.

How people actually become hair stylists in Florida

Becoming a licensed hair stylist in Florida starts at a state-approved cosmetology school. Programs run between 1,000 and 1,200 hours and end with state board exams. Once licensed, almost no one walks straight into running a full chair. The first year is where the real career starts.

That first year is what most schools do not prepare you for. Real shampoo flow, real color application on real heads, retail conversations, scheduling, and the speed of a working salon are all things you learn by doing them under a mentor.

LAHH Salon is one of the salons in South Florida that runs a structured first-year program. You are paid, you have a mentor, and you have a written growth path.

Who works at LAHH Salon

Our team is small. We know each other and we know each other's work.

Emily Safran-Wands, Founder & Master Stylist

Emily founded LAHH Salon over a decade ago and runs the color and education programs. She trains every stylist on the team in our hand-painted balayage and color correction protocols.

Guy Ifrati, Master Stylist & Global Educator

Guy travels internationally as a brand educator and leads our advanced precision-cutting curriculum. New stylists who train under him learn the foundational skills that carry through their entire career.

Kye Dailey, Colorist & Blonding Specialist

Kye specializes in cool-toned blondes, custom balayage, and color correction. She mentors apprentices through their first year of color education.

The full team is on our Our Team page.

The career path at LAHH Salon

We do not pretend the path from new graduate to master stylist is fast. We do guarantee it is structured.

  • Apprentice (months 0 to 12): paid hands-on training in shampoo, blow dry, color, retail, and salon operations. Senior-stylist mentor on every shift. Written sign-offs at the end of each module.
  • Junior stylist (months 12 to 30): your own column. Mentor still available. Building a personal client book. First specialist exposure (color, extensions, smoothing).
  • Senior stylist (year 3 plus): running a full book of return clients. Choosing a specialty path. Beginning internal teaching duties if interested.
  • Master stylist (year 5 plus): deep specialty expertise, brand-educator opportunities, mentoring junior stylists, leading internal training labs.

Brands, tools, and continuing education

We work with Davines, R+Co, R+Co Bleu, L'Oréal Professional, Olaplex, Brazilian Blowout, Goldwell, KMS. Stylists at LAHH Salon train on every brand we use, with paid education days, brand-rep classes on the floor, and travel reimbursement to brand-partner education events.

Internal labs run weekly on a rotating schedule: balayage hand-painting, color correction, precision cutting, hand-tied extensions, Brazilian Blowout smoothing, and consultation skills.

The culture at LAHH Salon

Small team. Real mentorship. We protect lunch breaks. We protect the chair. We do not double-book stylists to push volume. We do not penalize stylists for taking advanced education days off the floor.

Emily Safran-Wands founded LAHH Salon over a decade ago around the principle that healthy hair, healthy stylists, and a healthy team produce great work. That has not changed.

Getting to LAHH Salon from Cooper City

About 40 minutes by car. Most stylists from Cooper City take north on I-95 then west to Stirling Road. Once you reach Bay Harbor Islands, the salon is at 1090 Kane Concourse Unit B in the two-block business district near the corner of Kane Concourse and 96th Street.

Free street parking is available on Kane Concourse and the surrounding side streets. You will recognize the family-focused planned community in southwest Broward on your way in.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the drive from Cooper City to LAHH Salon?

About 40 minutes. Most clients and stylists from Cooper City take north on I-95 then west to Stirling Road to reach our salon at 1090 Kane Concourse Unit B in Bay Harbor Islands.

Is parking available at LAHH Salon?

Yes. We have free street parking on Kane Concourse and the surrounding two-block business district. Stylists who commute from Cooper City do not have to budget for valet or paid garages.

Do I need a Florida cosmetology license to apply?

For licensed roles (stylist, colorist, extensions specialist), yes. Florida requires an active cosmetology license issued by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Apprentice applicants do not need a license at the time of application.

How do I apply for a role at LAHH Salon from Cooper City?

Email a short note about yourself plus a portfolio or resume to emily@lahhsalon.com. You can also call or text (305) 877-7706 and speak with Remy. We respond within a few business days.

Where can I attend cosmetology school in Florida?

There are state-approved cosmetology schools across Miami-Dade and Broward counties. The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation lists every approved program. Most run between 1,000 and 1,200 hours and end with state-board testing.

Can I work at LAHH Salon while I am still in cosmetology school?

Salon support roles (front desk, retail) are sometimes open to students. Stylist work requires a Florida license, but starting a relationship with us as a student gives you a leg up when the apprenticeship cohort opens.

How long does it take to become a working hair stylist?

From start of school to confidently running a chair at a real salon, plan on two to three years. School is 9 to 12 months, board exams take a few weeks, and the apprenticeship plus first year of junior work runs another 18 to 24 months.

What does a brand-new licensed stylist actually earn?

Income varies widely by salon model and city. The number matters less than the education. A first-year stylist who joins a salon with a real training program earns more career-long income than a stylist who skips that step and rents a chair early.

How to apply

Email a short note plus a portfolio or resume to emily@lahhsalon.com. You can also call or text Remy at (305) 877-7706. We respond within a few business days.

For apprentice applicants: include your cosmetology school, expected graduation or graduation date, and a few sentences about why you want to learn at LAHH Salon. A photo portfolio is helpful but not required.

For licensed stylists: include your years of experience, primary specialties, and any brand certifications. A photo portfolio is required.

Ready to build a real career?

Apply at https://www.lahhsalon.com/pages/careers, email emily@lahhsalon.com, or call (305) 877-7706. We are at 1090 Kane Concourse Unit B, Bay Harbor Islands, FL 33154, about a short drive from Cooper City.

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