Michael
@solo_barber
EXPERIENCE: Hairdressing since 2001 and barbering since 2015
INSPIRATION: I am inspired by service to others and the connection established when you give someone something so personal as a new look, an open ear, or simply a moment to be comfortable and be cared for.
EXPERTISE: I love cutting short or long men's hair, because it's never the same, for a variety of reasons; texture, amount, head shape.
PRODUCT: My favorites product are R&Co Dallas and Oribe Rough Luxury Soft
Ashley
@ashleyrosehairstylist
EXPERIENCE: Hairdressing since 2007
INSPIRATION: Wanting my clients to feel awesome about their hair is what inspires me on a daily basis.
EXPERTISE: I love doing blondes, balayage, bobs and long layers.
PRODUCT: My favorite product is Kerastase mousse bouffant. It's the perfect non-sticky lightweight mouse to give your hair lots of body and shine.
Carly
CARLY@SOLO-SALON.COM | @carlyshetkahair
EXPERIENCE Hairdressing since 2007
INSPIRATION: I’m inspired by fashion, my friends and my co-workers. I'm also very driven to curate a hairstyle to match someones style and personality!
EXPERTISE: I love long hair, natural sun kissed highlights, and textured bobs.
PRODUCT I love everything! I’m a true product junkie! My favorite 3 are: Oribe Maxamista- Great for volume, Kérastase Masque Elixir Ultime-It's super moisturizing and smells divine!
Jovan
JOVAN@SOLO-SALON.COM | @jovanclosehair
EXPERIENCE: Doing hair 17 years, with the Solo Salon family since 2007!
INSPIRATION: My Solo family and my clients
EXPERTISE: Razor cutting, highlights, balayage and dimensional coloring....beautiful and suitable hair!
PRODUCT: Anything Oribe! The concentration and quality of their ingredients makes this line second to none!
Laine
LAINEsolosalon@gmail.com | @hairbylainej
EXPERIENCE: Hairdressing since 2017
INSPIRATION: I get most of my inspiration from my coworkers and clients around me! I love to talk through situations and come up with the best outcome. I look through Instagram, as well to see what the latest trends are. I love to constantly be learning and trying new things so anything that will feed my brain, I gravitate towards!
EXPERTISE: Color, color, color, anytime! I especially love my blondes.. I’m a blonde-aholic!
PRODUCT: I love anything that is going to give me big, messy, undone look! The bigger the better! Some of my favorite go to’s are Oribe Dry Texture Spray or Keresaste V.I.P. Powder. Both give me the best look and volume. They are amazing!
Lauren
Laurlombardohair@gmail.com | @laurlombardo
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EXPERIENCE: Hairdressing since 2014
INSPIRATION: Instagram, my coworkers and my clients! I love surrounding myself with passionate people. My clients truly give me the drive to do my best work.
EXPERTISE: I love sun-kissed, tousled, flowy hair that looks like you just spent the day at the beach! AKA balayage/lived-in hair.
PRODUCT: My favorite product is serum therapiste from Kerastase! It makes your hair feel SO soft and it smells amazing. There's nothing else like it!
Letty
EXPERIENCE: I’ve been a hairstylist for 6 years. Working at Solo since 2018.
INSPIRATION: Everyday fashion and TV!
EXPERTISE: I love dimensional, lived in balayage and foilyage. I love big blow outs and a beachy wave to finish the style!
PRODUCT: I love Kerastase’s variety of shampoos and leave ins! From Oribe I love their blow out cremes and volume sprays. But I love the texture products from R and Co as well!
Bailey
INSPIRATION: I feel very inspired by nature. When I see things come together so organically in regards to color, it sparks the memory of all the natural beauty we see in the world. Edgy high-end fashion also gets my creative mind thinking outside of the box. Most importantly, the salon environment is my muse. It gives me joy to connect with clients and give them a positive change for themselves.
EXPERTISE: Hair color is my passion. Everything from a golden free-hand painted balayage to a statement-making red makes my heart smile. I love playing with a wide range of colors to make client's hair dreams come to life.
PRODUCT: Apres Beach from Oribe give the perfect amount of texture and shine for that effortless lived in look. Another favorite is the entire Extentioniste line from Kerastase. It helps transform your hair from the inside out. It is personally changing my life.
Matthew
@matthewdoesmyhair
EXPERIENCE: Hairdressing since 2021
INSPIRATION: I’m inspired by change. This is an evolving industry where there’s always new trends emerging, techniques to master, or products to try…and I want it all!
EXPERTISE: Any type of blonding: lived-in and dimensional, sun-kissed brunettes, and traditional highlights. I also love cutting - especially big, bouncy layers.
PRODUCT: Anything that’s going to keep hair long and healthy. There is a perfect shampoo, conditioner, heat protector, and styling product for each and every hair type. The goal is customizing them to you!
Alyssa
EXPERIENCE: I’ve been doing hair for 10 years!
INSPIRATION: Instagram, celebrities, coworkers and my clients! I’m always wanting to learn more!
EXPERTISE: Dimensional color! I love enhancing a clients natural color by customizing lived in highlights/balayage best suited for them! Who doesn’t love low-maintenance?
PRODUCT: I’m a product junkie! Can’t go without my moisturizing creams and serums- my favorite is Kerastase Elixir Ultime. Also can’t go without texture spray- Oribe Dry is the best hands down.
Dori
EXPERIENCE: Experience: I have been a stylist for two years and started at Solo in 2021.
INSPIRATION: Instagram will always inspire me, but also happy clients. Being able to make someone feel more confident in themselves with a new color or style inspires me to do more daily!
EXPERTISE: I love doing any type of lightening service whether it is blonding or making the hair look sun kissed through balayage. My expertise is to make hair color look soft and natural like you were born with it but with a little extra pop! I also love a good face frame. I feel like it can really open someone’s face and give the hair some fun texture!
PRODUCT: My favorite product would have to be R&Co Bleu Lifestyler. This is my favorite product because it finishes off every type of style from beachy waves to a bouncy blowout by giving the hair some texture and lift. I also feel as if it helps the hair hold a style because it puts some grit in the hair, so it is not too soft. Lifestyler completely brings the hair back to life and makes it look like you belong in a Victoria Secret fashion show!
Leah
@leahlashesandwaxing
EXPERIENCE: Since 2015
INSPIRATION: Making people feel and look their best through genuine connection.
EXPERTISE: I love performing lash extensions, lash lifts and full body waxing. Especially Brazilians.
PRODUCT: My favorite product line is Grande Lashe. We have a lash and brow serum that deliver healthy, dramatic lashes in 4-6 weeks and a tinted brow filler that deepens color and adds volume to your brows.
Shelby
@shelbygerstleyhair
EXPERIENCE: Hairdressing since 2021.
INSPIRATION: My biggest inspiration is the way clients speak about the love for their hair and new products from our last session, and the joy on their faces at the end of their service. I am grateful for the Solo team, learning from their experiences and brainstorming ideas for our clients. The nature of continuous education in the industry through classes and social media excites me to continue to elevate my skills and master new techniques. Finally, the connection between people within the salon - stylists and clients - makes coming to the salon each day something I truly look forward to.
EXPERTISE: Enhancing natural beauty and transforming hair through color, cut, and extensions. I love creating dimensional and lived in lightening looks. By observing features and assessing what would compliment them best, each appointment is an opportunity for a fresh fresh take on a clients hair, whether they’re new to my chair or not.
PRODUCT: I have a major product addiction! The right combination of products makes all the difference in achieving your desired look. Some of my ultimate favorites are Oribe’s Impermeable to maintain your style in humidity, Oribe’s Hair Alchemy Serum to strengthen your strands and was made with extensions in mind, and everything from the Kerastase Chroma Absolu line!
Ivette
EXPERIENCE: I’ve been doing hair since 2021!
INSPIRATION: I am inspired by my need to give my clients a great result as well as a memorable experience. I am inspired to perform my best because I love what I do. It's not just a job to me.
EXPERTISE: I love all things hair! Customizing a color and cut to suit your lifestyle is my favorite part.
PRODUCT: I’m obsessed with Oribe Texture Spray. It’s a unique product that gives volume and texture. I also use it on my roots to absorb excess oil.
Indira
@indiradidit
EXPERIENCE: My journey with textured hair began when my aunt taught me to braid at just 10 years old. Since 2023, I’ve been crafting beautiful styles and transforming hair across the Chicagoland area.
INSPIRATION: Education is at the heart of everything I do, which is why Solo Salon felt like the perfect fit. My passion for working with all hair textures fuels my dedication to lifelong learning. Helping clients embrace their natural beauty while teaching them how to care for and style their hair is what truly lights me up. I aim to ensure every client leaves feeling as amazing as they look!
EXPERTISE: Curly and coily hair are my specialties, but I also can’t resist delivering a show-stopping blowout that turns heads!
PRODUCT PICKS: For a flawless silk press, I swear by Mizani’s Press Agent line paired with their Intense Hydration Hair Mask. When it comes to a voluminous, bouncy blowout, my go-tos are Kérastase’s Chronologiste & L’Incroyable or Oribe’s Straight Away + Maximista. These products are my secret weapons for hair that’s as healthy as it is stunning.
Shelby
Experience: Hairdressing since 2006
Inspiration: My passion for hair was ignited by the vibrant energy of NYC where I've lived for the last 20 years before recently moving to Chicago. I have a deep appreciation for individuality and am always inspired by one’s own personal style. Blending influences from art, fashion, music, nature & travel, I strive to create personalized, effortlessly cool looks that highlight a client’s beauty and self expression.
Expertise: I love creating everything from soft & lived-in looks blending balayage, foilyage, and airy layering, to bold platinums, reds, precision bobs and pixies. Conducting in-depth consultations with each client, I aim to help you find what compliments your own personal style and teach you the tricks and techniques to recreate your look at home.
Product: I love Lifestyler Volume & Texture Spray by R&Co Bleu to add weightless body and texture without giving up natural movement. It works on a wide variety of styles and is perfect to revitalize day old styles as well. I also love R&Co Bleu’s commitment to sustainability in packaging materials and that it’s completely vegan and cruelty free.
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