Why Retained Recruiting Is the Best Choice for Hiring Beauty Professionals

When it comes to finding the right beauty professionals for your team—whether hair stylists, barbers, makeup artists, or nail technicians—speed and fit matter. But with so many recruiting options, how do you choose the right approach for your business?

At Truesdale and Associates, LLC (TALLC), we specialize in retained recruiting for the beauty industry. Unlike contingency recruiting, which only rewards recruiters if you hire, retained recruiting is a partnership—designed to give your business access to top talent faster, with greater confidence and less noise.

What Is Retained Recruiting?

Retained recruiting means you hire a recruiter (like TALLC) with a paid, exclusive agreement to find the right person for your business. Instead of being one of many clients hoping for results, you get dedicated support focused entirely on your success.

Why It Works for Beauty Businesses

The beauty industry moves fast—but great hires still take intention. With retained recruiting, you get:

✅ Faster Results from an Established Network

TALLC has access to a wide, nationwide network of vetted, experienced beauty professionals. We're not starting from scratch—we already know where to look. That means you get qualified candidates fast, often within days—not weeks.

✅ Candidates Who Fit Your Culture and Brand

Contingency recruiters often prioritize volume over fit. With retained recruiting, we dig deeper into your values, work environment, and client experience to match you with professionals who belong on your team.

✅ Support Beyond the Resume

We're not just passing along names. We coordinate interviews, gather references, and provide insight so you can confidently move forward. We're your hiring partner, not just a middleman.

✅ Peace of Mind and Predictability

Because retained recruiting is structured as a service, not a gamble, you get a clearly defined process, regular updates, and accountability. No guesswork. No competition with other clients.

🧩 We Build Systems That Stay With You

At TALLC, retained recruiting isn’t just about filling roles—it’s about strengthening your entire hiring process. As part of our work together, we help you:

• Define roles and responsibilities

• Set up workflows for reviewing and interviewing candidates

• Build clear evaluation and onboarding systems

• Create internal structures that make future hires easier

Even after our contract ends, the systems we put in place remain yours. You’ll be able to make smart hiring decisions with or without a recruiter—because the process is already built.

This makes retained recruiting with TALLC a smart investment not just in your next hire, but in your long-term growth.

What About Contingency Recruiting?

Contingency recruiting can seem appealing—especially because you only pay if you hire. But in the beauty industry, that often leads to:

• Recruiters juggling multiple clients with no real commitment

• A flood of unvetted resumes

• Missed opportunities for high-quality talent who expect a more professional process

• Longer hiring times or rushed, poor-fit hires

If you're serious about your brand and your business growth, retained recruiting saves you time, energy, and costly mistakes.

When to Choose Retained Recruiting with TALLC

You should consider retained recruiting when:

• You're expanding your salon or spa and want the right talent from the start

• You’re hiring lead stylists or educators who reflect your brand identity

• You need to staff a new location or on-demand app quickly and reliably

• You’re launching a new beauty concept and need pros who can represent your brand at a high level

Ready to Hire Smarter?

Truesdale and Associates helps beauty business owners hire with clarity and confidence. Our retained recruiting model is built for service-based beauty businesses—and trusted by salons, suites, beauty brands, and on-demand platforms across the country.

Let’s talk about how we can help you find the professionals who will move your business forward.

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