Portland's curl specialists. Your curls deserve someone who actually gets them.

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At Gilded Fox, we believe great hair should feel personal. We create beautiful, innovative looks with services that rival larger traditional salons, while tailoring every curly cut, color, and treatment to your unique curl pattern, texture, and hair goals.

Our Services

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Book with Our Curl Experts

A team of curl-obsessed specialists, all trained in the art of cutting, coloring, and caring for waves, curls, and tight coils. Portland-based since 2016.

Andrea Neal-Thiesen (she/her)

Founder
Portland's original curl specialist since 2016. Andrea personally trains every member of the Gilded Fox team and believes the best curls are healthy curls.
Kai Leyva (he/him)

Curl Specialist
An artist at heart with a background in fine art and Aveda training. Kai finds the right shape and color combination for your unique curl pattern and lifestyle.
Shayneece Farr (she/her)

Curl Specialist
Shayneece creates a genuinely safe space for every curl pattern, body, and background. Her goal is to help you discover your healthiest curls using clean, low-tox products.
Mallory Vorhees (she/her)

Curl Specialist
Mallory brings 15+ years of experience and a deep commitment to non-toxic, low-tox beauty — no ammonia, no harsh chemicals, ever. She takes an intuitive approach, listening to what your curls want to do and helping you get there. Specialty in wavy and curly hair and natural-looking perms.
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We are always looking for passionate, curl-obsessed stylists who love what they do. If you believe in clean beauty, ongoing education, and creating a genuinely welcoming space for every client, we would love to hear from you.

"Andrea is a true gem. I met her in Los Angeles more than 15 years ago, and she helped me fall in love with my curls for the first time. Years later, I am still seeing her at her bright Portland studio. She is a skilled stylist and also a beautiful soul. I'm so grateful to have her and her team in this pocket of the world!"

—Xochitl Ruiz
"Such a great salon! I have had my hair done by Shayneece three times now (two blowouts and 1 curly cut) and each time she was professional, fun, and informative on how to take care of my curls. I was running late to our appointment yesterday and when I arrived she did not rush through our time, but continued to provide the best customer experience to make sure I left feeling satisfied with my hair, which I really appreciated..."

— Courtney Hollins
"Top notch salon located in a cool old house on Belmont. My stylist Kai, was exceptionally attentive and talented. If you have curly hair, this is the place to go. They know exactly what your curls need and can teach you things you didn't know about your curls..."

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Carrie Benedict
“Got a hair treatment and cut from Shayneece and my hair looks so much better! It got pretty neglected for a while and she brought it back to life. She used Innersense products that smelled great and left my curls feeling soft and bouncy. I really appreciated the time she took to figure out what my hair needed and how to best treat it…”

—Andrea