Build Beautiful Work. Keep Growing.
At Salon Frei, we believe great hairdressing comes from the balance of artistry, technical skill, collaboration, and genuine human connection. Frei was built to feel different from the traditional salon experience, both for clients and for the artists behind the chair. Creative without ego. Professional without pretense. Education-driven without gatekeeping. Structured, but never rigid.
After more than two decades working as a stylist, educator, creative director, and salon leader, founder Christopher Catanese came away with one consistent belief: the strongest salons are built by people who support one another, stay curious, and take real pride in their craft.
That philosophy continues to shape Frei every day.
We want this to feel like a place where stylists can continue evolving without losing themselves in the process. A place where individuality is welcomed, education is ongoing, creativity is encouraged, and growth is taken seriously.
Because when people feel supported, inspired, and trusted, better work follows naturally.
What We Value
At Frei, our Core Values are more than branding language. They shape the way we approach our guests, our team culture, and the experience we create together every day.
Obsess Over the Experience
We’re here to make people feel unstoppable, with tailored service that goes above and beyond.
Thoughtful consultations, hospitality, communication, and attention to detail all matter deeply to us because the experience is just as important as the result.
Stay Hungry, Stay Sharp
We’re lifelong learners, constantly sharpening our skills and continuing to grow behind the chair.
Education remains deeply woven into Frei’s culture through ongoing training, collaboration, technical refinement, and creative development.
Color Outside the Lines
We believe individuality and creativity should be encouraged, not molded into sameness.
Strong technical foundations matter, but so does developing your own perspective, voice, and artistic identity.
No Limits, Just Love
Frei is meant to be a welcoming, inclusive space where individuality is genuinely embraced.
Respect, kindness, professionalism, and support for one another are non-negotiable parts of the culture we’re building together.
Why Stylists Join Frei
Choosing a salon is about more than finding a chair.
It's about finding an environment where you can continue growing, build meaningful relationships with your guests, enjoy the people you work alongside, and create a career you're genuinely proud of.
That's what we've set out to build at Frei.
Opportunity to Grow
Frei continues to grow, and so does guest demand.
We actively support our team in building strong, sustainable books and creating long-term relationships with their guests. New stylists benefit from an established and growing clientele, strong visibility within the community, and a team invested in helping one another succeed.
Growth creates opportunity, and we want our team to grow alongside the salon.
Education That Never Stops
Founder Christopher Catanese brings more than two decades of experience as a stylist, educator, creative director, and salon leader.
Education is woven into the culture of the salon. Through classes, mentorship, collaboration, technical discussions, and ongoing development, learning remains part of the everyday experience at Frei.
We believe great stylists stay curious. Trends evolve. Techniques evolve. Client expectations evolve. The strongest professionals evolve alongside them.
Just as importantly, we want to learn from you.
Every stylist brings different experiences, perspectives, strengths, and ideas. The best teams share knowledge freely and make one another better.
A Team That Actually Feels Like a Team
One thing that surprises many people about Frei is how closely everyone works together.
Questions are welcomed. Ideas are shared. Wins are celebrated. Support is readily available.
On any given day you'll find music playing, conversations happening, laughter throughout the salon, stylists helping one another, and a team that's genuinely invested in each other's success.
- We take our guests seriously.
- We take our craft seriously.
- We enjoy ourselves while doing it
Ownership's Responsibility
We believe ownership has responsibilities beyond providing a place to work.
It's our responsibility to create an environment where talented people can do their best work, continue developing their skills, build rewarding careers, and genuinely enjoy coming to work.
That means providing support, education, opportunity, mentorship, and the tools people need to succeed.
It also means listening.
If we're falling short, we want to hear it. The strongest cultures aren't built through assumptions. They're built through trust, communication, and a shared commitment to continuous improvement.
Individuality Is Welcome
Personal style, creativity, and authenticity are part of what make great salons interesting.
We want our team to feel comfortable being themselves. Guests connect with people, not uniforms.
The quality of your work, your commitment to your guests, your professionalism, and how you contribute to the team matter far more than fitting a particular mold.
We Hire Carefully
The people on our team matter.
Technical skill matters.
Character matters.
Curiosity matters.
Kindness matters.
The stylists who thrive at Frei are people who love working with guests, enjoy learning, embrace new ideas, support their teammates, and are committed to getting better over time.
We're building a salon filled with people who care deeply about their craft and about one another.
If that sounds like the kind of environment you're looking for, we'd love to connect.
What You'll Find Here
- Competitive compensation and flexible scheduling
- A growing guest base and support in building a sustainable book
- Ongoing education and mentorship from Christopher Catanese
- No salon level system or unnecessary hierarchy
- Personal style encouraged (guests connect with people, not all-black uniforms)
- A collaborative, supportive team culture
- The opportunity to help shape the culture, ideas, and future of the salon
- Strong support behind the chair
Interested in Joining Frei?
We’re always interested in connecting with stylists, assistants, and future team members who align with our culture, values, and approach to the craft.
To introduce yourself or inquire about opportunities, contact us at:
careers@salonfrei.com
or message us on Instagram.
