Opening this fall · Mendota Heights, MN

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Ember Hair Co.

A new salon opening in the Twin Cities. We're seeking independent stylists looking to build their book somewhere warm, independent, and genuinely their own.

Where artistry is your own.

Our story

Why we founded Ember

We founded Ember because we genuinely love this industry and the people who make it what it is. We wanted to create a space where we could pour into other stylists, support their growth, and help keep the fire for this career alive.

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The founders

Who you'd be working with

Mollie Fritz, co-owner and stylist at Ember Hair Co.

Mollie Fritz

Co-Owner · Stylist · Mentor

Hi, I'm Mollie, co-owner of Ember Hair Co., hairstylist, and mentor. I credit so much of my own confidence and personal growth to this industry. To me, doing hair has always been about more than just the finished product. It's an opportunity to help people step into the best version of themselves. That belief is what first drew me to the mentorship side of our industry.

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Shae Thompson, co-owner and stylist at Ember Hair Co.

Shae Thompson

Co-Owner · Stylist

Hi, I'm Shae! Co-owner of Ember Hair Co., hairstylist, and entrepreneur. I've always loved the creativity and connection that come with being a hairstylist, but over time my passion has grown into something bigger: creating a space where stylists can build careers they're genuinely proud of.

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Hand-drawn illustration of the Ember Hair Co. storefront: a two-story brick building with an awning, large front windows, and the salon's name above the door.

The studio

Mendota Heights Village

Our space is in the build-out process now, just outside Saint Paul. It's being thoughtfully designed to feel open, elevated, and inviting — an open-concept layout with natural light as the primary focus.

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Now hiring

Interested in a chair?

Tell us a little about yourself and where you are in your career. We read every application ourselves.

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