Esthetician (Paid Training)

About Nios Skin Lab

At Nios, we're not your typical hair removal center – we're a game-changer! Nestled in the heart of NYC with offices in Midtown Manhattan, Downtown Brooklyn, and Astoria, at Nios we operate at the intersection of high-performance esthetics and hospitality that is warm, organized, and unreasonably attentive. We do permanent hair removal (the FDA-approved kind), customized facials, and results driven skincare treatments that genuinely change lives.

The Opportunity

Our team at Nios is growing, and we're on the lookout for licensed aestheticians or cosmetologists who are ready to take the plunge. In fact, if you've applied before and didn't make it to an interview, no worries; you’re welcome to try again!

About You

We're searching for enthusiastic cosmetologists and aestheticians eager to dive into a new and exciting field.

• You're past the stage where you're looking to learn many beauty techniques - we totally respect that (really!), but we specialize - and are good at - electrolysis, skincare, and facials. We put a lot into training you and are looking for someone who's in it for a long-term home (our staff averages 5+ years).
• You are steady-handed and obsessive about detail. A stray hair bothers you. A sloppy chart note bothers you more.
• You don’t wait to be told the gloves are low or the room reset is off. You fix it.
• You can hold empathy and authority at the same time. You deeply understand how vulnerable it is to discuss facial hair, hormones, or private areas — and you guide clients with clarity, not hesitation.
• You care about mastery. You want to get better at something rare. You’re not chasing every beauty trend. You’re building a craft.
• You’re comfortable working on all genders and all body areas.

Training and Work

You will be employed as an employee (not an independent contractor) because we believe in long-term relationships. We offer a fantastic benefits package, including health and disability insurance, paid time off including sick time, vacation days, family leave, 401K, and commuter benefits, as well as a great company culture.

Paid Training/Compensation

During the first 6 weeks of the program (4 days a week), you will receive extensive theoretical and practical education. Training is paid - you will also receive continuing training during the first year (while getting paid as a technician) to hone your craft. You can expect to make roughly ~60k+ year 1, ~70k+ year 2 and ~80k+ year 3, composed of hourly + commission + tips.

About Electrolysis

Electrolysis is the only method approved by the FDA for permanent hair removal (laser can only claim permanent hair reduction) since it can do things laser cannot (treat white, blonde, red, and fuzz hair; achieve eyebrow shaping, and more). In other words, it’s the gold standard. And permanent hair removal has an important effect on people's lives – we do more than just cosmetic treatments: a significant portion of women who see us have PCOS with male hair distribution on their face, and our treatments literally change their lives, not to mention our assistance with transgender gender affirming surgery.

Please send a few paragraphs introducing yourselves, and a resume.

Schedule:

• 9 hour shift
• Combination of morning (9am) and later (11am) shifts
• Must work one weekend day

Benefits:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• Complimentary electrolysis & facial services, and 25% friends and family discount
• $300 of free cosmetics per year
• Free massages every quarter
• A robust employee assistance program that offers unlimited free counseling, coaching, and trainings, legal assistance, discounts, and more
• Free coffee and snacks!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have an esthetics or cosmetology license?
• Are you available to work one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday) per week?

Work Location: In person