Career Opportunities
Stylist Development Mentorship
The Fabulocs Stylist Development Mentorship Program is a free opportunity offering one-on-one guidance from an experienced executive stylist. Participants will gain valuable knowledge in hair styling, customer service, business development, financial management, and the essential skills needed to succeed as an independent contractor.
This program focuses on the fundamentals of hair styling and self-employment—covering key responsibilities such as accounting, customer retention, communication and effective business operations. Aspiring natural hair stylists will receive firsthand experience in running a small business, practical strategies for building their own brand, and direct mentorship from accomplished professionals.
The mentorship typically spans 18–24 months, but the duration can be adjusted to fit the student’s individual learning pace. Job opportunities may be offered upon successful completion of the program.
Requirements:
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Ability to perform beginner-level: two-strand twists, cornrows, flat twists, and loc retwists
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Age 18–25
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Currently employed (whether within or outside of the hair industry)
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Available Fridays, Saturdays, and some Sundays
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Aspiring Natural Hair Stylists (solely interested in servicing natural hair and locs)
Application Deadline: May 1
To apply, please submit a short video (2–3 minutes) that includes:
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Your name and the city you live in
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A little about who you are and your current profession
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How you became interested in natural hair styling
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Why you want to be part of the Fabulocs Mentorship
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What you hope to gain from the program
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Your 3–5 year professional goals
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Any experience you have related to customer service
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What natural hairstyles you are most confident in
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Areas where you feel you need coaching or improvement
You may email your video to fabulocs@gmail.com or text it to 240‑463‑3617.
After reviewing all applications and videos, selected applicants will be invited to the next stage, which includes:
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Providing two models (one for a loose natural hairstyle and one for a loc service)
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Completing a brief written exercise to help assess current knowledge and shape mentorship focus
We encourage interested stylists to apply early, as space is limited. Applicants will be notified by email regarding their selection for the Mentorship Program on or before May 14, 2026.
Apprenticeships
Fabulocs' apprenticeships offer an excellent one of a kind career model allowing aspiring Natural Hair Stylists to learn side by side with Master Cosmetologists and Salon Owners while acquiring their Maryland Hair Stylist license. This opportunity is for Stylists who have chosen to contract with Fabulocs, or have attended the above Mentorship program.
While the average cost of cosmetology school in Maryland is $15-$20k, an apprenticeship is FREE.
This opportunity is exclusively for stylists looking to become Natural Hair Stylist with a MD State license in Hair Styling.
What To Expect
MD Hair Stylist Apprenticeship 15 months (MD License)
Month one of the apprenticeship program is a probational/observation period to determine basic hair handling, skill level, attendance, punctuality and customer service abilities.
During this time, you will learn professional shampoo and detangling techniques, Intro to Product Use and Customer Service Skills, while assisting with clientele. A Friday or Saturday commitment is required.
Upon successfully completing month one, Maryland Hairstylist enrollment will begin. The duration of the apprenticeship will depend upon which license type has been selected (see above). A commitment to the weekly clinic (typically on Sundays) and 2 training days during the week will be required (TBD upon enrollment).
Successfully meeting clinic standards and apprenticeship requirements may result in an employment opportunity with Fabulocs. This typically occurs at the 4-6 month mark for most stylists though some may require more time. The weekly Clinic is required for the duration of the 15 month apprenticeship.
Training Outline
Each month training reports will be submitted to The Board of Cosmetology based on the subject outline required for licensing.
To Review Maryland Hairstylist License criteria, review the information Bulletin below: