join our team
The Standard is one of the only salons in SLO offering a formal career path that takes you from learner to professional through structured mentorship, clear systems, and real-world training.
build your career step by step
After years of experimenting team structures Amanda has committed to training stylists in-house using the Miller Method™ creating a cohesive team where everyone shares a common education and maintains consistency across all client experiences. The Standard isn't for everyone & we're looking for people who share Amanda's values and approach.
- You're looking for a job where you can just clock in and out
- You think you already know everything and don't need training
- You're not willing to follow a system or method
- You want to do your own thing without structure
- You're just here to gain something and leave
- Drama, gossip, or ego matter more to you than teamwork
- You're only thinking short-term
- You’ve never had to make money
- You believe doing the job right matters more than doing it fast
- You're willing to spend 5 hours on a client if that's what it takes
- You want to master a craft, not just learn the basics
- You value structured education and mentorship over winging it
- You're looking for a team environment where people genuinely support each other
- You want financial transparency and a clear path forward
- You're humble enough to learn and confident enough to grow
- You care about building long-term skills, not quick cash
- You’ve always had to pay your own way
begin your career at the standard
At The Standard we are a learn by doing, hands on teaching salon. Offering a structured career path for stylists through mentorship and hands-on training using the Miller Method. The Program includes a personalized training platform, a clear path for progression and real time feedback. We aim to create a supportive environment where stylists can grow their skills and clientele while maintaining focus on quality and teamwork.