Nail Therapist
Listed compensation
$26-$54/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Hiatus is an iconic Texas based Day Spa & Med Spa with 9 locations and 11,000+ loyal members state-wide; and we’re just getting started.
With exciting growth plans to expand into more Texas communities, we offer the unique opportunity to be part of something incredible: a company with the strength of an established brand, and the energy and limitless opportunities of a startup.
At Hiatus, you’ll find room to grow, learn from the best, and make your mark in an environment that strives to be the very best place in the industry to do what you love. If you’re passionate, driven, and ready to be part of the journey, we want to meet you.
Key Responsibilities of a Nail Therapist
- Main responsibility of a Nail Therapist will be to provide the highest level of customer service and deliver an outstanding spa experience to our members and guests through a friendly and nurturing attitude
- Nail Therapist is to provide consistent and professional therapeutic services, including Hiatus’ five points of difference for all nail therapy treatments
- Maintain expert knowledge from a Nail Therapist on product usage and deliver customized client recommendations thus achieving monthly retail sales goals
- Embrace and promote the Hiatus missions, philosophy, culture, and high expectations
- Nail Therapist is to promote to guests the health and wellness benefits of receiving nail therapy on a regular basis, and cross-sell additional spa services, add-ons, and retail products
- Nail Therapist is to build and maintain a regular clientele, while promoting member referral and guest programs
- Maintain a clean, uncluttered treatment space; replenish all supplies at the end of shift and prepare the room for next service
- Remove or restock laundry, as required
- Clean and sanitize foot basins following the State of Texas sanitation guidelines, ensure that the highest of sanitation guidelines are followed in every aspect of the service, the equipment, and the space
Hiatus Benefits are WOW!
- Health, dental and vision for Full-time employees
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 401K
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Gym partnerships with Black Swan Yoga + Free Online Lifetime Fitness memberships
- Generous referral bonuses
- Opportunity for raises every six months based on performance
- Competitive, commission and performance-based pay with monthly bonus opportunities including $14 an hour when not in a service for the first 90 days of employment.
- Deep Discounts on products and services
- We give you everything you need to do your job, just show up!
- Ongoing internal and external education including discounted Tuition + CE courses
- Flexible scheduling, part or full-time with focus on evenings and weekends
- A clean, green work environment. No artificial nail dust, grade B oils and creams, or toxic cleaning agents
- A focus on community and fundraising for causes near and dear to our hearts (clean water for all, cancer, furry friends, and children)
Experience and Requirements
- We prefer 1+ year of work experience in spa, or clean nail salon environment
- Emphasis on luxury, warm and friendly customer service
- Active Texas Cosmo License required
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Availability on weekends and evenings
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Expected hours: 10 – 40 per week
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Tools provided
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package
- Commission pay
- Hourly pay
- Tips
Shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
Experience
- Nail care: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification
- Cosmetology License (Required)
- Nail Technician License (Preferred)
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality nail therapy treatments and exceptional customer service to spa members and guests. Maintain a clean treatment space and achieve retail sales goals through customized product recommendations.
Requirements
Must possess an active Texas Cosmetology License and be authorized to work in the United States. Preference is given to candidates with over one year of experience in a luxury spa or clean nail salon environment.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nail Therapist at Hiatus Day Spa Med S a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,961 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 28% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$83k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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