Because we love you, we are putting a lid on it.
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Our salon will be
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We will be back. See you all soon!
(healthier, happier and more hairy!)
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FOX AND BELLE SALON
handsome as a fox, pretty as a belle
join our team
Grow With Us at Fox and Belle Salon
Better Together
At Fox and Belle Salon, our mission is simple: to help hair artists grow. Not just financially, but in happiness, confidence, and fulfillment.
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Here, you’ll find a salon that truly invests in you. Our supportive, uplifting environment focuses on your artistry, goals, and well-being. Here, you’ll find structure, opportunity, and a team that invests in your success every step of the way.​
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Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, expand your career, or simply work in a space filled with positivity and care, Fox and Belle Salon is the place where you can create the career and life you’ve been dreaming of.
Health & Wellness
Your mental and physical well-being is considered in every aspect.
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No Burnouts: We cross check schedules to keep you balanced, not overbooked.
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Breaks That Matter: We make sure you have a real lunch break. The beauty industry often ignores this essential part. Sit down, eat, recharge, and stay hydrated.
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Gym Membership Benefit: Because helping others look and feel great starts with you feeling your best and we are so proud to offer this to you.
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Ergonomic Shampooing: Standing from behind the shampoo bowl (instead of the sides), promotes better ergonomics and prevents physical strain, back pain and shoulder injuries.
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Comfort under your feet: Anti-fatigue mats may not be glamorous looking, but we don't care because they keep our soles feeling good all day and that matters the most.
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Premium-quality chairs: Our Takara Belmont styling chairs can drop 4 inches lower than most chairs, giving our body a break, prevent back and shoulder injuries and keeping both stylist and guests extra comfortable.
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Time for your craft: We avoid double-booking so you can focus fully on each guest.
Pay & Benefits
Pay Structure at Fox and Belle Salon
We offer a guaranteed hourly rate for all hours worked, so you’ll always have a steady and reliable paycheck. In addition, we track your earned commissions. If your commission earnings for a pay period are greater than your hourly pay, you’ll be paid the higher amount.
This way, you’re always guaranteed a base hourly wage but also have the opportunity to earn more through commission when your sales exceed the guarantee. We want the best for option for you.
Benefits We Are Proud to Offer
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$1,000 Education Fund – Each year, just for you! Education is essential to our growth.
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Retirement Plan – Build long-term security for your future.
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Gym Membership – Because self-care starts with you.
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Health coverage with Kaiser – For your peace of mind.
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Paid Time Off – Enjoy a week long vacation, paid.
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Sick Days - Before it was mandated, we were already offering it. Rest, recover, and recharge when you need it.​
Structure & Support
Your time and energy matter. We know the beauty industry can be demanding, so we’ve built systems to keep you balanced and supported.
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Front Desk Coordinator: Someone to help you with your schedule
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Flexible scheduling to help you create a work-life flow that suits your needs
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Cancellation policies that protects your time
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Goal setting: Clear goals are formed at the beginning of the year to match your career vision
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Goal alignment: Align you with the services you love to do the most.
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One-on-one mentorship: When you need guidance, we are here.
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Quarterly Reviews: KPI check ins, discover learning lessons, accountability for growth.
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Team gatherings: To connect, inspire, celebrate wins, and stay updated as a team (6x a year).
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Peace of mind environment: A gossip-free, drama-free space where toxic behaviors are not welcomed.
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Leadership that is open-door: Open communications and all ideas are welcomed.
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Salon Manual: To keep everyone on the same page with guidance and clear expectations
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Schedule and Guest Access: You have full access to your schedule and guest information 24/7
Branding & Ideal Guest
We make it easy to attract the clients you want. Our tools are designed to showcase you and bring out your best work:
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Curated marketing strategies to bring in the guests and services you love most.
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Personalized business card, featuring your visual work and specialties
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A dedicated bio for you on our website to share the services you love doing and services you do not like to do
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Transparent pricing online to share with your guests in advance
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Updated annual salon photoshoots for you to use
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Top tier online consultation with new guests to help book for the correct services
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Seasonal newsletters to share with guests about you and the services you love doing
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Guest experience gifts – Welcome packages, care cards, and thoughtful touches to make every guest feel special.
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Digital welcome packet – Showcasing who we are, our services, and your work and your guest up for success
Salon Culture
At Fox and Belle, culture is everything. We’re more than just a salon—we’re a team built on kindness, accountability, and a shared commitment to excellence. Here’s what defines us:
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Supportive & Celebratory: We lift each other up, celebrate wins big and small, and believe that your success is our success.
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“How Can We Help?” Mindset: Whether it’s a guest or a teammate, we show up ready to support, encourage, and find solutions.
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Welcoming & Inclusive: Everyone deserves to feel safe, seen, and valued here—guests and team members alike.
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Collaborative Spirit: We believe knowledge should be shared, never gatekept. Growth happens faster when we learn together.
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Commitment to Excellence: We hold ourselves accountable to high standards—no shortcuts, no sloppy work, no breaking hair, no overpromising. Professionalism and pride in our craft guide everything we do.
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Guest-Centered Care: Without our guests, there is no us. Every guest is met with kindness, honesty, and genuine care. We prioritize transparency, set realistic expectations, and always do our absolute best to protect their hair and experience.
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Positive Energy: We bring good vibes into the salon. Negativity, drama, or ego have no place here
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Growth-Oriented: We embrace education, feedback, and change. Loving to grow ensures we evolve as artists and as people.
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This is the culture that makes Fox and Belle special and it’s what we protect and nurture every single day.
Salon Environment
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Location: A little salon in the heart of Berkeley
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Easy Accessibility: Adjacent to freeway, bus stop and to popular shopping district on "Fourth Street"
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Parking: Complimentary parking in the back of our salon
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Clean and clutter free environment
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Large Styling Station: Ample of storage, full length mirror, handheld mirror, styling tray
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Storage for guests: Each stylist station has a dedicated space for guests to store personal belongings
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Applicators: Foils, tint brushes, bowls, bottles, whisks, boards, gloves
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Linens: Towels, guest robes, guest capes, stylist aprons, in salon laundry service, hot towels
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3 shampoo bowls with heating/massage option and adjustable height control
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Hair Color Processor: Takara Belmont Steamer for tints and Roller Ball for balayages/highlights
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Cleaning: Bi weekly professional cleaning services
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Product Line: Featuring Shu Uemura, OUAI, Olaplex, K18, Unite
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Color Line: Wella, Blondeme, Shades Eq. Pulp Riot and Joico for fashion colors
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Music: Pandora and Spotify subscription to music
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Guest Beverages: A new drink menu to reflect every season. Numi Teas, Peets coffee, Water, Nugget Ice, La Croix, Pellegrino. Seasonal Mocktail and Cocktail
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Guest Snacks: Popcorn, trail mix, cookies, gummy bears, protein bar, cup of noodles
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Team Snacks: Located upstairs-similar to guests but more options.
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Little break room upstairs: with fridge, microwave, stylist cubby and sitting area
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Wifi and phone chargers available for team and guests
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Air Conditioner & Heater
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and more....
What We are Looking For
At Fox and Belle Salon, we are looking for hair artists who want more than just a job: They want to grow, create, and be part of something special. The ideal Fox and Belle hair artist is someone who:
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Kind
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Has a Good Heart
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Hardworking
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Team Player
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Shows up with kindness, professionalism, and integrity every day.
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Treats every guest with genuine care, attention, and hospitality.
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Brings positive energy and loves collaborating with a team.
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Has a passion for learning, loves sharing, learning and embraces ongoing education.
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Takes pride in their craft and strives to get better with every guest.
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Is motivated, reliable, and committed to their career.
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Believes that success is built on both artistry and guest experience and team work.
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At least three years of experience in a salon​
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What We are NOT Looking For
At Fox and Belle, we believe the right team is built on shared values, kindness, accountability, growth, and genuine care for our guests and team members. To help you decide if we’re the right fit for you, here’s what we are NOT looking for in a candidate. Please do not apply if you:
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Do not have a licensed cosmetologist yet.
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Have less than three years of in salon guest experience (sorry! school does not count).
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Struggle with accountability or reliability (we need teammates we can count on).
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Have passive-aggressive tendencies or cannot take constructive criticism.
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See guests as transactions rather than people to care for.
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Consistently damage hair or provide poor-quality work.
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Prefer to work alone and aren’t interested in collaborating with a team.
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Lack motivation or initiative—we value drive and passion for the craft.
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Are resistant to learning, growth, or continuing education.
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Do not have social media or a portfolio to showcase your work.
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Don’t enjoy contributing to a positive, supportive, and professional salon culture.
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Struggle with time management or punctuality.
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Treat this career as “just a job” rather than a craft and community.
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Bring negativity, gossip, or drama into the workplace.
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Put ego before teamwork and guest experience.
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Have poor communication skills or avoid open, honest conversations.
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Lack professionalism in appearance, attitude, or work ethic.
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Are unwilling to adapt to salon systems and standards of excellence.
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We’re proud of the culture we’ve built, and protecting it is a top priority. If these don’t sound like you, amazing! We’d love for you to continue to explore what a career with Fox and Belle could look like.
READY TO GROW WITH US?
If you are, please click in the link below. We can't wait to hear from you!