Salon Training Programs Near Pinecrest, FL | LAHH Salon

Looking for salon training programs near Pinecrest, FL? LAHH Salon at 1090 Kane Concourse Unit B, Bay Harbor Islands, FL 33154 is about 35 minutes from Pinecrest via south on US-1 past Coral Gables. 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.

A real salon training program is structured, paid, signed-off in writing, and built around brand certifications. If you live near Pinecrest and you want to join a training program rather than be tossed onto the floor day one, this is what LAHH Salon offers.

Why stylists from Pinecrest drive to LAHH Salon

The drive from Pinecrest to LAHH Salon is about 35 minutes via south on US-1 past Coral Gables. Most of our stylists who commute from Pinecrest 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.

Pinecrest is known for the affluent residential village south of Coral Gables. Stylists who live in or near Pinecrest 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 our salon training program covers, week by week

Our training program is the structured backbone of our apprenticeship. It is also available to mid-career stylists who join LAHH Salon to fill skill gaps (extensions, smoothing, advanced color).

The program covers shampoo and scalp work, blow dry technique, color theory and application, foiling and balayage hand-painting, gloss and toner formulation, color correction protocols, precision cutting fundamentals, hand-tied extensions install and maintenance, Brazilian Blowout smoothing certification, retail consultation, and salon operations.

Each module has written objectives, a senior-stylist sign-off requirement, and practice sessions on models. We do not let stylists touch a paying client's hair for any new service until the relevant module is signed off.

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 Pinecrest

About 35 minutes by car. Most stylists from Pinecrest take south on US-1 past Coral Gables. 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 affluent residential village south of Coral Gables on your way in.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the drive from Pinecrest to LAHH Salon?

About 35 minutes. Most clients and stylists from Pinecrest take south on US-1 past Coral Gables 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 Pinecrest 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 Pinecrest?

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 is the structure of the LAHH Salon training program?

Modular. Each skill (shampoo, blow dry, color, foiling, balayage, cutting, extensions, smoothing) is its own module with written objectives, practice requirements, and a senior-stylist sign-off.

How long does the full training program take?

9 to 12 months for the core apprentice modules. Specialist modules (extensions, advanced color, smoothing) run an additional 60 to 90 days each.

Can mid-career stylists join the training program?

Yes. Stylists who join LAHH Salon at the junior or senior level can take the modules they have not yet mastered. The structure flexes around what you already know.

Do trainees take real clients during the program?

Trainees observe and assist on real clients early. They start handling supervised services around the midpoint of the program. They run unsupervised services only after their relevant modules are signed off.

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 Pinecrest.

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