Best Salon to Work For Near Opa-locka, FL | LAHH Salon

Looking for best salon to work for near Opa-locka, FL? LAHH Salon at 1090 Kane Concourse Unit B, Bay Harbor Islands, FL 33154 is about 22 minutes from Opa-locka via northwest on I-95 then west to NW 135th Street. 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.

The best salon to work for is the one where the team teaches you, the schedule respects you, and the management does not take your tips. If you live near Opa-locka and you have been searching for a place like that, this is what we offer at LAHH Salon.

Why stylists from Opa-locka drive to LAHH Salon

The drive from Opa-locka to LAHH Salon is about 22 minutes via northwest on I-95 then west to NW 135th Street. Most of our stylists who commute from Opa-locka 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.

Opa-locka is known for the historic city west of North Miami with the Moorish architecture. Stylists who live in or near Opa-locka 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.

What makes a salon a good place to work, in real terms

Stylists who have been in the industry a few years know what they want from an employer: a real education plan, a respectful schedule, transparent commission and tip handling, and a chair they can call their own.

At LAHH Salon, we keep the team small (under 10 stylists) so every person gets attention and growth. We do not pile bookings on one stylist. We do not ask anyone to skip lunch. We do not penalize stylists for taking advanced education days off the floor.

Our team has stayed together. Our stylists have grown their books year over year. We are picky about who we hire because we are picky about how we work.

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 Opa-locka

About 22 minutes by car. Most stylists from Opa-locka take northwest on I-95 then west to NW 135th Street. 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 historic city west of North Miami with the Moorish architecture on your way in.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the drive from Opa-locka to LAHH Salon?

About 22 minutes. Most clients and stylists from Opa-locka take northwest on I-95 then west to NW 135th Street 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 Opa-locka 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 Opa-locka?

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.

What makes a salon a good place to work?

Real education paid by the salon, a respectful schedule, transparent compensation, low team turnover, and management that protects the chair instead of cramming bookings. We aim for all five.

How big is the LAHH Salon team?

Under 10 stylists. Small enough that everyone learns from everyone, big enough to cover every service and every day of the week.

What does a typical week look like?

Four or five days on the floor, one education or off day per week, lunch breaks taken on schedule, and a closed day for the whole salon to keep the team rested.

Do you support a healthy work-life balance?

Yes. Stylists who burn out leave the industry. We protect the schedule. We do not double-book. We support time off for family and continuing education.

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 Opa-locka.

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