Be more than the average stylist, be a Bellissima Babe

Where Creativity, Passion, and Professional Growth Come Together.…

At Salon Bellissima, we believe in fostering a dynamic and supportive work environment where creativity thrives, and every team member is valued. You will learn to double your success here in months, not years. Whether you're an experienced stylist or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for professional growth, continuous education, and the chance to work with an award-winning team dedicated to excellence in beauty and sustainability. If you’re passionate about eco-beauty and want to grow in a supportive, creative environment, then you belong with us.

Here is What We’re Looking For….

• stylists that enjoy working as a team, represents our brand, and communicates kindly

• individuals who show professionalism, strive to learn more, and appreciate education

• has a growth mindset and takes initiative to grow their business

• stylists who truly love giving more than 5 star service to their guests

• people that believe in taking care of our planet and helping the community

Joining Salon Bellissima means becoming part of a community that believes in more than just great hair—we believe in a great experience, for our guests and our team. Our hiring process is long, we don’t just hire any stylist. We believe in building a great team and career that we’re proud of and delivering outstanding service. We value a healthy work life balance, a chance to grow and be seen and heard, and live the successful lifestyle we dreamed of when we started this journey.

Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

• Clear Growth and Development:

  From reception, to assistant, to stylist, we offer structured mentorship, support, and ongoing education to help you reach your goals. We have regular scheduled one-on-one meetings to stay on track, stay updated, and revisit the dream you imagined. We have regular paid team meetings once a month so the whole team is supporting each other. You will get two reviews every year, with many mini -meetings if you need help to stay on track.

• Competitive Compensation:

  Commission-based pay so fairly compensated, which is how we retain amazing, experienced stylists. We don’t max you out or put a cap on what commission you can earn here. Everyone begins at 40%, then with our unique for-profit sliding scale and compensation method tailored just for this salon, any stylist can take home over 60%+. The salon will always be working on making your actual working days easier by providing assistants, support, and reception so you can get to work when you need to.

• Lifestyle: Flexible schedules that really fit your lifestyle. We encourage vacation time, family time, and especially mental health days so we aren’t ever missing out on what’s really important to us. Most of our stylists only work part time and still exceed goals. Without having the weight of doing everything yourself the quality of life as a stylist is so much more rewarding and appealing, and you have time to enjoy it.

• Desirable Salon Environment: Green, clean, and inviting. Walk through our beautiful French doors and into an intriguing room full of smiles, fun products and boutique must haves. There is ample parking for your guests, two bathrooms, and your receptionist is waiting to assist them. All appliances, chairs, and machines are top notch, in working order, and support our green carbon free salon lifestyle. We use eco-heads for water, and recycle everything from the foil to the hair. Enjoy our outdoor rooftop ocean view patio for breaks, lunch, or yoga.

• Traditional Benefits: A fantastic online booking system for you and your clients available 24/7 where we host a 5-star rating with hundreds of reviews. Water, Espresso, Organic Tea, Beer, Wine, and all kinds of seasonal snacks for you and your guests. Time off when requested, just ask. 10% product sales commission, 10% from boutique sales too. Two computers and a full time receptionist who assists with guest appointment services and their 100% satisfaction, rebooking, and sales. Storage that locks for personal items, in a breakroom with a door you can shut.

• Client Growth Support:

  We invest strong in marketing, referrals, and walk-in opportunities to help you build your clientele. We schedule high end photo shoots all year long, so the brand is staying current. All of our important social pages including Instagram, Facebook, NextDoor, Yelp, etc. are active and updated daily. Our google reviews are massive and we host a 4.8/9 average on the ranking page. A beautiful user-friendly website where the SEO optimization is constantly updated, giving us the most possible traffic, and all responses on any page are prompt on your behalf. YOU WILL BE BUSY HERE.

• What Makes Us Different: WE make a difference. In our community and the planet, we’re working on getting our B Corp certification to prove it. We travel all over the world to stay educated and inspired. We venture out to markets in Vegas to find clothing and items for our boutique that showcase our vibe and raise our ticket dollar too. There’s always an event, a fundraiser, or a celebration we’ve put on for a team member we wouldn’t dream of forgetting. Your CEO is not behind the chair, and devotes 24/7 to the success of your business. Seriously. She has time to meet, talk, listen, explain, look into, buy what you don’t have, and help with anything you think you need. You don’t fail here, you learn and you grow.

• Culture That Cares:

  Work alongside a positive, collaborative team that values sustainability and creativity and each other. Everyone is someone special here in our safe space, we’re proud of a much higher than average retention rate from stylists, and we’re encouraging you for a long-term growth plan with our dedicated leadership style. We grow and feel successful, because we’ve mastered how to work together achieving goals cohesively and we just freaking love it.

Here is what you can expect for your Growth Path and Opportunities :

• Student Internship: Hands-on experience in a professional, upbeat setting. The first step to begin a chance for this position is to book an Internship Opportunity appointment. You’ll be given a phone call at the time you choose from our CEO Nicci, where we begin to hear your goals as a future stylist and what a successful internship would feel like to you. Then if our missions align, we will book you for an internal interview and give you a tour and get your school enrollment information. You can book that appointment here.

• Assistant Stylist: Work side-by-side with our senior stylists while building skills and confidence. This is for licensed cosmetologists only. The assistants spend paid hours at the reception desk on a set schedule at minimum wage. They spend hours assisting our educators on site, and our experienced stylists of atleast 3 years. They earn days behind the chair by demand, and availability on either an hourly or a commission rate of 40% starting for the first 90 days. You will be invited to exclusive mentoring and education weekly with Nicci and begin your 90 day program. You start with a “Join Our Team” appointment, where we hear about your vision for your future and see if our missions align, then a job shadow day will be scheduled. Please apply below, sending us your resume and availability, then we will email you back. If you’re ready to get on the calendar ASAP click here

• Stylist: A dedicated chair, growing clientele, and advanced education to refine your artistry. This position is for licensed cosmetologists only. This is a commission salon where we start pay at 40% no matter the experience for the first 90 days, then pay a sliding scale up to 60% or even more depending on your KPI reports. If you’re serious about your career, don’t be shy, please apply below, and send us your resume. We will email you back and schedule you for a “join our team” appointment. Our devoted CEO Nicci will call you and get to know you, and what about being a hairstylist is satisfying and important to you. If visions align, we will set you up for an internal interview where you will get a tour of the salon, and sign up for a job shadow performance if you like the atmosphere. If you want to get on the schedule ASAP for a “join our team” spot go here

• Experienced Stylist of Salon Bellissima: Elevated earning potential with leadership opportunities, and advanced certifications. These are role models of the salon, who have given 3 years or more of dedication to our brand and it’s well being. They have proven they belong with an award winning title and can begin leading more team members. The goals of each stylist are different, but we put a value on what’s important to you, what are your goals? Let’s meet them.

Our leadership team works closely with you through regular one-on-one meetings to ensure you’re on track to achieve your career goals.We believe in growing together and encouraging each other. Every stylist has a clear, guided path with mentorship and education every step of the way:

Explore our possible openings below:

• Experienced Stylist: Full Time or Part Time
  Bring your expertise to our chair and grow with a team that values innovation and creativity.

• Assistant: Full Time or Part Time
  Start your journey in the beauty industry with hands-on experience and mentorship from top stylists.

• Student Internship: Part Time
  Gain real salon experience and guidance from seasoned stylists to complete your education.

• Front Desk Coordinator: Part Time
  Be the face and first point of contact in creating a warm, welcoming experience for our guests.

• Other Opportunities:
  Don’t see a role that fits? We’re always looking for new talent. Send us your resume and cover letter, and we’ll reach out if something comes up.

Ready to start a career you love to wake up to?

I’m Nicci, CEO and leader for the Salon Bellissima team. I’d love to hear your story and help you begin or continue an amazing career as a hairstylist. My passion, business sense, and experience over the past 20+ years in the hair industry has led me from student of the month, to buying a failing business in 2011, to owning a thriving business today that generates more than $1million in sales a year and keeps growing. I can teach you how to double your income in just a few months of time and hard work here at Salon Bellissima. Have more questions? Email me personally, hello@salonbellissimabellingham.com or simply complete the application form and attach your resume by clicking the button below. I’ll review your information and contact you ASAP for all interested candidates. Spaces for employment are extremely limited, but every application is considered.