M

Madison Reed

Ammonia-free, professional-grade at-home hair color

General Manager - Licensed Cosmetologist

Full-Time
$60k - $65k+ Monthly bonuses
Mid
Rochester Hills, MI, USA
In Person
Personal Care & StylingHair Styling & Barbering

About the job

Requirements
  • An active cosmetology license in the state where applying.
  • At least 2 years of salon and retail experience.
  • At least 2 years of operational management experience.
  • At least 2 years supervising other team members and participating in hiring, training, and scheduling.
  • Technical proficiency as a colorist.
  • A proven track record of exceeding key operational and performance metrics.
  • Fluency in English.
Responsibilities
  • Demonstrate and continue developing leadership skills to provide a high-quality employee and guest experience aligned with company values.
  • Model sales and service behaviors in guest interactions and resolve guest service issues.
  • Ensure the business is staffed and resourced, including front-of-house operations, adherence to standard operating procedures, assisting guests with retail orders, and managing bookings, services, and memberships.
  • Demonstrate mastery of all services offered and work behind the chair as needed.
  • Provide district support as needed, including training a new Manager, supporting them remotely, or visiting a nearby location to provide on-site support.
  • Achieve monthly sales goals and key performance indicators for retail sales, services, and memberships.
  • Ensure the Hair Color Bar meets company standards for cleanliness, merchandising, inventory, and asset security.
  • Demonstrate mastery of company systems, policies, processes, and procedures.
  • Coach and develop team members to support team culture, guest satisfaction, and business performance by aligning individuals' talents and abilities with relevant responsibilities.
  • Own recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, performance management, coaching, talent development, and training for all team members.
  • Manage employee schedules based on forecasts and business needs while complying with local labor laws, budgets, and break and meal requirements.

About the company

Madison Reed creates professional-grade hair color products for at-home use, focusing on safe, convenient at-home coloring. Its core offering is ammonia-free hair dye that delivers multi-dimensional, natural-looking color without harmful chemicals like parabens, resorcinol, PPD, phthalates, or gluten. The company also runs Color Bar locations and offers a subscription model, product kits, hair care, and memberships, plus professional colorist consultations and digital tools (color quiz, virtual try-on) to guide shade selection. Unlike many rivals, Madison Reed emphasizes cruelty-free, Leaping Bunny-certified formulas and a direct-to-consumer plus in-person service model, combining online convenience with professional support. Its goal is to provide safe, high-quality, salon-grade color results at home while offering convenient access through online sales, memberships, and physical Color Bar experiences.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$274.1M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2013

Get referred to Madison Reed

See people who can refer or advise you

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Madison Reed raised $33 million on July 21, 2026, funding expansion.
  • Sally Beauty began selling Madison Reed on July 21, 2026.
  • Nancy Bigley joined July 20, 2026; Jay Sammons joined July 30, 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Class actions over spam texts and facial scans expose privacy liability risk.
  • Sally Beauty, Ulta, Target, and Walmart relationships create channel dependency and pricing pressure.
  • If Hair Color Bar unit economics weaken, the July 2026 financing cannot fund expansion.

What makes Madison Reed unique

  • Madison Reed combines DTC, 98 Hair Color Bars, and national retail partners.
  • Madi AI handles web traffic, bookings, subscriptions, and customer support.
  • Amy Errett sells 8-free, cruelty-free color with licensed colorists and salons.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

2%
Associated Press
Jul 30th, 2026
Madison Reed adds veteran investor Jay Sammons to board as $200M+ hair colour brand accelerates growth

Madison Reed has appointed Jay Sammons to its board of directors. The prestige beauty brand, which generates over $200 million in revenue, continues expanding its omnichannel presence across direct-to-consumer, 98 owned Hair Color Bars, and retail partnerships with Ulta Beauty, Walmart, Target, and Sally Beauty. Sammons brings over 20 years of consumer investment experience. He formerly served as global head of consumer, media and retail at Carlyle, overseeing investments in Beats, Supreme, philosophy, and OGX. After nearly 17 years at Carlyle, he founded SKKY Partners, focusing on founder-led consumer businesses including TRUFF and 111SKIN. Founded in 2013, Madison Reed offers 85-plus shades of Italian-made hair colour through its retail locations and partnerships.

bdtonline.com
Mar 11th, 2026
Madison Reed Marks International Women's Month with Debut of "The Future of Hair Color Is Here," Its First-Ever Brand Campaign

Madison Reed marks International Women's Month with debut of "The Future of Hair Color Is Here," Its first-ever brand campaign. * Business Wire * Mar 11, 2026 SAN FRANCISCO-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Mar 11, 2026- Madison Reed, the prestige hair color brand revolutionizing the way women experience hair color, today announced the launch of "The Future of Hair Color Is Here." The brand's first-ever omnichannel campaign is designed to fuel its next phase of growth and awareness. Madison Reed's "The Future of Hair Color Is Here" Campaign Debuting across Madison Reed's digital and social channels, its Hair Color Bars nationwide, and national CTV and radio, the campaign challenges the status quo head-on with provocative lines such as "Gorgeous hair color. No bullsh*t." The creative reinforces a new standard for salon-quality hair color made without harsh ingredients - free of ammonia, parabens, resorcinol, PPD, phthalates, gluten, SLS, and titanium dioxide - and designed to meet women where and how they choose to color. The campaign brings together the brand's disruptive female-founding story, groundbreaking product innovation, and omnichannel model under one unifying idea: Madison Reed's commitment to unleashing women's unstoppable confidence has redefined the future of hair color. The campaign's International Women's Month rollout spotlights how Founder and CEO Amy Errett reshaped one of the most essential beauty categories for women, challenging outdated industry standards that forced a tradeoff between results, convenience, and ingredient transparency. "Most women will color their hair every few weeks for more than 30 years, yet the category has been largely overlooked," said Madison Reed CEO and Founder Amy Errett. "For too long, women had to choose between harsh, uninspiring boxed color or expensive salon visits, both without transparency into the ingredients they were putting on their hair. I founded Madison Reed because I believed women deserved better - better ingredients and better results - and set out to transform every part of the hair color experience." Bringing the campaign to life, Errett will join the "Innovation & Impact: Female Leaders Transforming Legacy Industries" panel at the Rivian Electric Roadhouse and speak on the brand's AI leadership at the Inc. Founders House in Austin on March 15, followed by a conversation with Chief and women leaders at The Chief Suite on March 16. Madison Reed is also mobilizing its platform in women's sports through social activations championing unapologetic confidence through partnerships with University of Connecticut Athletics and a roster of elite women athletes. Madison Reed continues to expand its national footprint, opening its 98th owned and operated Hair Color Bar on March 14 in Chandler, AZ - the brand's fourth location in the Phoenix area. As the company scales, Madison Reed CEO & Founder Amy Errett continues to receive national recognition for her leadership, most recently being named to Inc.'s 2026 Female Founders 500, an annual list honoring the most dynamic women business leaders in the United States. "The Future of Hair Color Is Here " reinforces Madison Reed's leadership at the intersection of innovation, purpose, and a deeply consumer-centric approach. About Madison Reed Founded in 2013, Madison Reed is a prestige beauty brand that has revolutionized the hair color industry. Madison Reed offers 85+ shades of high-quality hair color, Smart 8-Free formulas made in Italy, technology, personalized service, and the freedom to get high quality results whether they color their hair at home or by a professional colorist in one of Madison Reed's 98 and counting Hair Color Bars across the country. Products can be found online at www.Madison-Reed.com, Madison Reed Hair Color Bars nationwide, Ulta Beauty, Amazon and select Sally Beauty, Target and Walmart stores. Stay up-to-date by following us on Instagram and TikTok. Ellie West KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA ARIZONA TEXAS UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: WOMEN OTHER RETAIL COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALTY DIGITAL MARKETING LIFESTYLE COSMETICS CONSUMER RETAIL PUB: 03/11/2026 09:00 AM/DISC: 03/11/2026 09:00 AM

Happi
Oct 20th, 2025
Nancy Bigley Joins Madison Reed as President of Stores

Nancy Bigley joins Madison Reed as president of stores. Bigley brings over 30 years of multi-unit and multi brand franchise operations expertise to Madison Reed's Revolutionary Hair Color bar business. Madison Reed, a prestige beauty brand that has disrupted the hair color industry, has appointed Nancy Bigley president of stores. In this newly created role, Bigley will oversee all aspects of Madison Reed's Hair Color Bar business, including its 97 current owned-and-operated locations nationwide, new store openings, as well as the development of the company's future franchise and store growth strategy and operations. Bigley will report to Madison Reed CEO and Founder Amy Errett. "I've long admired Madison Reed - not only as a devoted customer, but as someone inspired by Amy's visionary leadership and the brand's values-driven approach to redefining the beauty experience," said Bigley. "I'm energized by the opportunity to unlock the full potential of this revolutionary concept - from elevating every guest interaction to accelerating growth across the business and maximizing our omnichannel presence - all while deepening the strong culture that sets Madison Reed apart." Madison Reed's Hair Color Bar business, a salon experience specifically for hair color designed around the lifestyle and needs of today's modern woman, has seen "extraordinary" growth over the past five years, officials said. Since 2020, the Madison Reed's Hair Color Bar business has expanded its footprint eightfold, delivered consistent double-digit growth, and built a loyal guest base with 70% of guests in Madison Reed's membership programs. This appointment builds on that momentum, unlocking new opportunities for meaningful expansion and continued category leadership. Bigley brings extensive franchise and multi-unit operations experience, most recently serving as multi-brand group president at Unleashed Brands overseeing six of the company's eight brands driving growth strategies, operations and cross-brand collaboration. Tenures at Twist Brands and beyond. Bigley co-founded and served as CEO of Bottle and Bottega, Inc. which she sold to Twist Brands, ultimately becoming CEO of Twist Brands. Her rich background in franchising also includes executive leadership roles at Dunkin' Brands, American Leak Detection and The Dwyer Group (now Neighborly). An active member of the International Franchise Association (IFA), Bigley was honored as the 2022 recipient of the IFA Woman's Franchise Committee Crystal Compass Award.

Happi
Oct 14th, 2025
Madison Reed's New AI Tool Heats Up Hair-Coloring Revolution

Madison Reed's new AI tool heats up hair-coloring revolution. Agentic AI tools will elevate the customers' end-to-end journey with the brand and streamline its brick-and-mortar operations. For Madison Reed, the hair-coloring market continues to be on the kaleidoscopic edge of a revolution. To further drive automation and efficiencies while improving guest and employee experience, the hair care brand has launched a suite of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Since launching in 2013, it has touted itself a steward in leveraging technology, including AI. Now, the company is taking it a step further by rolling out agentic AI tools to elevate customers' end-to-end journey with the brand and streamline its brick-and-mortar operations. "Madison Reed is redefining what it means to be a trailblazer by embracing AI across every part of its operations," said Jon Callaghan, co-founder, True Ventures. "From precise color matching to faster service and a more seamless user experience, they are integrating advanced technology into one of the most high-touch, emotionally resonant consumer categories. In doing so, Madison Reed continues to elevate the hair color journey while driving meaningful business outcomes and setting new standards for personalization and efficiency." Madison Reed first launched AI by offering guests a personalized and digital color match quiz in 2016, which has delivered more than 20 million virutal color matches to date. A virtual reality hair color try-on experience followed - technologies, officials said, were pivotal in disrupting the industry with hair color as a direct-to-consumer business. Hello, Madi! Recognizing the opportunity to build on these capabilities, Madison Reed has partnered with Sierra to build an AI agent that delivers three distinct capabilities via its chat function, Madi. These include enhanced product discovery; customer support and facilitation of subscription management; and online scheduling and cancelations across the company's 97 Hair Color Bars. Following successful product and experience testing, Madi is now handling up to 100% of the brand's web traffic, improving Madison Reed's lifetime customer support value while increasing efficiency. With 24/7 chat availability, the brand is seeing a 30-time increase in chat interaction with a two-time increase in guests' likelihood to book an appointment, while subscription cancelations are cut in half for customers working with Madi.

The News-Journal
Apr 7th, 2025
Madison Reed Expands Its Omnichannel Presence Through a Retail Partnership with Sally Beauty

Madison Reed is widely recognized as a category leader and is an eight-time winner of the highly coveted Allure Best of Beauty Awards.