Invite-only · NYC Network

Your next great
stylist is waiting.

NYC's curated platform connecting elite hair stylists with the city's best salons. Free for stylists. Built for salons.

50+
Stylists
10+
Salons
NYC
Based
CM
Celeste Monroe
Color Specialist · New York
BalayageBridal
JR
Julian Reyes
Master Stylist · Chicago
CutsTextured Hair
AS
Aria Solis
Colorist · Los Angeles
Vivid Color
The process

A smarter way to find the right fit

No more cold calls or job boards. ESA creates a direct channel between salons and the stylists who are right for them.

01
For salons
Subscribe & build your profile
Choose your plan and define what you're looking for.
02
For stylists
Accept your invite & upload your work
Join by invitation only. Upload portfolio, set specialties and pay — free, always.
03
Both
Browse, filter & connect directly
Salons filter by location, specialty, and pay. Both sides message each other directly.
04
For salons
Post jobs & review applications
Post openings to the network. Stylists apply, you review — all in one place.
Platform features

Everything you need, nothing you don't

Curated portfolios

Stylists upload their best work. No noise — just the work that matters.

Smart search & filter

Find stylists by location, specialty, and expected pay.

Direct messaging

Connect without gatekeepers. Every conversation is private and professional.

Job board

Post openings with pay ranges. Stylists apply directly — organized, not a flooded inbox.

Invite-only access

Every stylist was personally invited. Quality over quantity.

Secure billing

Salon subscriptions managed through Stripe. Cancel anytime.

For salons

Find your next great hire

Stop sorting through unvetted resumes. ESA gives you a direct line to stylists who have already proven themselves.

  • Browse profiles filtered by pay, location, specialty
  • View full portfolios before reaching out
  • Message stylists directly
  • Post job openings and manage applications
  • Plans from $49/month, cancel anytime
For stylists

Get discovered by the right salons

Your work speaks for itself. ESA gives it an audience — salons actively looking for talent like yours.

  • Invitation-only — quality network guaranteed
  • Upload and showcase your portfolio, free forever
  • Set your specialties and expected pay
  • Receive messages from interested salons
  • Apply to job postings that match your goals
Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing

For stylists
Free
$0
Always free · invite required
  • Invite-only access
  • Unlimited portfolio uploads
  • Set specialties & pay
  • Direct messaging
  • Apply to job postings
Most popular
For salons
Growth
$99
per month · 15 connections
  • 15 stylist connections/mo
  • Browse all portfolios
  • Direct messaging
  • Job postings
  • Application management
For salons
Studio
$199
per month · unlimited
  • Unlimited connections
  • Browse all portfolios
  • Direct messaging
  • Unlimited job postings
  • Priority support

Also available: Starter plan at $49/mo (5 connections). All plans cancel anytime.

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Post and manage open positions
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Direct conversations with stylists
Select a conversation
Subscription
Manage your ESA membership
  • Stylist browsing & filtering
  • Direct messaging
  • Job postings & applications
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Salon Profile
How stylists see you on ESA
Stylist Account
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Overview
My Portfolio
Job Board
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My Profile
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My Portfolio
Showcase your best work
Job Board
Open positions from ESA salons
My Applications
Track your application status
Messages
Direct conversations with salons
Select a conversation
My Profile
How salons see you on ESA
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Marilyn O'Day
Platform Owner
Invite Codes
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Invite Codes
Generate and manage one-time stylist invite codes

Each code works once. Send directly to a stylist. Once used it's permanently locked.

All Stylists
Everyone on the platform
All Salons
All active salon subscriptions
Invite Requests
Stylists who requested access
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🔒 Secured by Stripe. Cancel anytime.

Free forever. Invite required.

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We review every request personally. Our team will reach out within 2 business days.

📧 Reviewed by marilyn@empiresalonadvisors.com

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Our story

About ESA

Empire Salon Advisors was built after watching salons across New York City struggle with the same problem — finding exceptional stylists shouldn't be this hard. Talented stylists had no reliable way to get in front of the right salons. We built ESA to change that.

A curated, invite-only network where quality is the standard and every connection is intentional.

Marilyn O'Day
Founder, Empire Salon Advisors
Legal

Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2026

Empire Salon Advisors is committed to protecting your privacy. We collect information you provide directly, including your name, email, location, and portfolio content. For salons, billing is processed securely through Stripe — we do not store payment card details. We do not sell your personal information. Questions? Contact marilyn@empiresalonadvisors.com.

Legal

Terms of Service

Last updated: January 1, 2026

By using Empire Salon Advisors you agree to these terms. Salons access the platform via a paid subscription billed monthly through Stripe, cancellable anytime. Stylists join by invitation only and use the platform free. All users agree to provide accurate information and use the platform professionally. Questions? marilyn@empiresalonadvisors.com.

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