Combing in Care

CURA hair combs launch by gorgeous creature
with hair studies on film curated by Karen Sofia Colon

April 10 | 6p - 8:30pm
SALON | 224 Roebling St

Join us for an event dedicated to the act of combing hair with the launch of CURA Combs by gorgeous creature and the screening of our first Hair Studies on Film curated by Karen Sofia Colon.

CURA combs are one-of-a kind glass combs designed for beauty and intentional hair care. Guests are invited to touch and interact with the pieces and comb your own or another’s hair.

On CURA combs:

“An object that celebrates the profound intimacy and connection that comes from the ritual act of combing hair. a reference to ancient combs often found in burial tombs across many cultures. Inspired by my love of the sea and it’s healing power. The teeth were designed to suggest the contours of fingers but also mineral formations. There are 9 teeth—a significant number in my life and one that represents the completion of a cycle and the beginning of another.

They are meant to be used lovingly: slowly, gently, and intentionally as an act of care for oneself, between lovers or loved ones. Their materiality in glass makes them both enduring and fragile. Holding them—using them—is a reminder to consider what we hold on to, what we let go of. How we hold ourselves. How we hold others.” - CURA Combs by gorgeous creature

Hair Studies on Film is a video projection of our growing educational archives which are expanding from books to moving images. Karen Sofia Colon has curated a reel dedicated to scenes of hair combing in films. In reference to our first library reading room, this grouping is intentionally curated as a taste of the future archive with an invitation to study and grow with our community’s contributions. As always, references are welcome, we will have a journal for your additional contributions.

Drinks will be provided. RSVP below.

Sips and Sets

Mar. 30 | 1p - 4pm
SALON | 224 Roebling St
hosted by (Salon)PRACTICE

Salon’s library is filled with roller set references and how-to-guides ranging from the 1800s through today. Join us in taking some of our studies outside of the books and into practice. This is an afternoon dedicated collaborative studio time, parallel playing, and skill sharing with other stylists who want to explore roller sets.

Provided:
60’s hood dryers
Shampoo bowl
Work space
Reference books
Drinks

To Bring:
A friend/model, mannequin head, or a wig*
Products
Rollers (sponge, hot, rags, velcro, hot sticks…)
Brushes
Blowdryers

Best for practicing hairdressers.

*If you’re bringing a mannequin head or wig, please bring your own wig stand

*A note on pricing: (Salon)PRACTICE aims for learning accessibility by establishing a network of artists that value sharing knowledge with each other through free skill share events and sliding scale pricing. Studio donations are greatly appreciated when attending a free skill share event. Thank you for supporting our community.

About SALON:
Salon facilitates human connections centered around hair. Founded by Rubi Aguilar Jones in 2018, with the firm belief that Salons are community spaces and hairdressers are vital caregivers in their respective communities.

Recognizing the significance hairstylists have as the common connector in the diverse web of the clients they see, we cultivate real, in-person discussions, learning, and collaborations around hair through our core values of CARE, STUDY, and PRACTICE.

(Salon)STUDY - An active research center focused on the intersections of hair with culture, science, and art through a public library and studio space.

We acknowledge that the beauty industry we know today is a reflection of a history that has erased and/or historically not promoted contributions by women, BIPOC, and the LGBTQ+ community. We want to put these stories at the forefront, alongside scientific and cultural research that educates (outside the lens of a major product brand).

(Salon)PRACTICE: A community center and incubator where we come together to practice, play, experiment, and share. We work on assuring a more equitable and sustainable future for beauty workers of all backgrounds and at every stage of their career.

Sip and Study

(Salon)Study presents:
A Curated Selection of Women’s Histories in Hairdressing

Mar. 9 | 2p - 5pm
SALON | 224 Roebling St
hosted by Salon + The Potion Studio

Join us for a gathering dedicated to women’s histories in hair. Sip on tea and drinks, take home flowers (on us!), shop beauty products, and browse our curated readings dedicated to historically underrepresented contributions women have made in hairdressing in America.

About SALON:
Salon facilitates human connections centered around hair. Founded by Rubi Aguilar Jones in 2018, with the firm belief that Salons are community spaces and hairdressers are vital caregivers in their respective communities.

Recognizing the significance hairstylists have as the common connector in the diverse web of the clients they see, we cultivate real, in-person discussions, learning, and collaborations around hair through our core values of CARE, STUDY, and PRACTICE.

(SALON)Study - An active research center focused on the intersections of hair with culture, science, and art through a public library and studio space.

We acknowledge that the beauty industry we know today is a reflection of a history that has erased and/or historically not promoted contributions by women, BIPOC, and the LGBTQ+ community. We want to put these stories at the forefront, alongside scientific and cultural research that educates (outside the lens of a major product brand).

About The Potion Studio: The Potion Studio caters to the audience of men and women who value self-care, wellness, and creativity. They are typically busy individuals who lead active lives and have limited time for themselves. Our audience is also mindful of the products they use and their impact on theenvironment. They value natural ingredients and are seeking a product that will leave their hair feeling healthy, soft, and nourished. They appreciate products that prioritize innovation, creativity, and natural ingredients. Our customers are willing to invest in products that align with their values and help them feel their best, inside and out. With our focus on natural, nourishing ingredients and innovative formulations, we provide a premium beauty experience that appeals to this dynamic audience.

The Potion Studio founder Aziza: Aziza El Wanni, the founder of The Potion Studio grew up in Suriname, raised by a Caribbean mother and Palestinian father, and struggled to find hair care products suitable for her curly hair. Disappointed by mainstream products filled with harmful chemicals, she began creating her own natural "potions" at the age of 12. When she later moved to Amsterdam for her studies, the change in climate affected her hair, prompting her to refine her homemade recipes. As friends and family began requesting her products, she realized her passion could turn into a business. The Potion Studio was founded with a mission to create inclusive, natural, and effective hair care products for all hair types, recognizing that textured hair transcends race, nationality, and identity. The brand focuses on high-quality, chemical-free ingredients that nourish hair while promoting self-confidence and natural beauty. The Potion Studio aims to empower individuals on their natural hair journey, celebrating cultural diversity and encouraging people to embrace their authentic selves.

Back to Beauty School

Wig Application 101
with Cynthia Vanis and Yamie Lopez

Feb. 24 | 5p - 7pm
SALON | 224 Roebling St

Sliding Scale: $75 - $125

We’re excited to announce an ongoing education series focusing on expanding, refreshing, and growing our skills in hairdressing through demos and conversations with stylists from our community. 

Join us for an intimate conversation and demonstration with Cynthia and Yamie who will talk us through their experience designing, styling, and maintaining wigs on film, television, and theater sets and demonstrate how to put on and remove a wig. This class is open to anyone interested in learning a bit more about these industries and wigs in general. No prior skills or tools required.

*A note on pricing: (Salon)PRACTICE aims for pricing accessibility by establishing a learning network of artists that value sharing knowledge with each other through sliding scale prices. Thank you for supporting our community.

Get to Know The Stylists

About Cynthia: After giving herself her first haircut at the age of five with a pair of kid scissors, she went on to cosmetology school in her home-state of California. Upon graduation, she began working at a salon where she mastered the art of cutting, coloring, and styling. In 2007, she moved to New York City and began assisting some of the top hair and make-up artist for editorial shoots, fashion shows, commercials, and films — including the New York City Ballet and Prada. Since then, Cynthia has built a solid reputation as an enthusiastic and creative artist now working on hit tv shows such as Law and Order: SVU, Younger, Search Party and Dr. Death.

About Yamie: Yamilet, “Yamie,” has been a hairstylist for 12+ years. Originally from Las Vegas, where she worked for 5 years, since moving to NY she has focused her time in NYC on haircutting and styling. She splits her time between the SALON and styling and designing hair backstage on film/tv or in theater productions such as Merrily We Roll Along, The Welkin, and Give Me Carmelita Tropicana.

About SALON:
Salon facilitates human connections centered around hair. Founded by Rubi Aguilar Jones in 2018, with the firm belief that Salons are community spaces and hairdressers are vital caregivers in their respective communities.

Recognizing the significance hairstylists have as the common connector in the diverse web of the clients they see, we cultivate real, in-person discussions, learning, and collaborations around hair through our core values of CARE, STUDY, and PRACTICE.

(SALON)Study - An active research center focused on the intersections of hair with culture, science, and art through a public library and studio space.

(SALON)Practice: A community center and incubator where we come together to practice, play, experiment, and share. We work on assuring a more equitable and sustainable future for beauty workers of all backgrounds and at every stage of their career.

SHIMENAWA
by Miwako Urasugi

Thursday, Jan 30th | 6:30 - 9:30pm
SALON | 224 Roebling St

Tea provided by our friends and neighbors HACO

Miwako is exploring her roots, her home, and culture, through the medium of hair.

Her latest sculpture Shimenawa takes us back to her mothers home town, where a sacred rope used in Shinto marks the boundary between the divine and the earthly realms. For many, passing underneath shimenawa feels as if past burdens have been cleansed. Miwako’s shimenawa sculpture invites us to linger in the threshold and linger in the liminal space created, before intentionally entering the new.

Join us for organic Japanese tea provided by our friends and neighbors HACO, a multi-dimensional community space located at 31 Grand Street.

We look forward to seeing you.

Back to Beauty School

Blowdry Basics
with Kristen and Rubi

Jan. 27 | 5p - 7pm
SALON | 224 Roebling St

Sliding Scale: $75 - $125

We’re excited to announce an ongoing education series focusing on expanding, refreshing, and growing our skills as hair stylists. Join us every fourth Monday of the month, for demos and conversations with stylists from our community. 

We’re kicking off with a blowout workshop that is open to hair stylists and non-hairstylists on Monday, Jan. 27th from 5-7pm. Come over and learn some skills to up your at-home blowout or in-salon styling. Taught by Rubi and Kristen (shout out to chinatown salon days!), who will walk us through their signature blowouts. This is a demo and conversation (look and learn), no prior skills or tools required. 

Rubi is known for her brushless styling. Using her hands, minimal product, and a blowdryer, she accentuates your natural texture and guides it creating defined waves that look like a lived in curling iron finish.

Kristen is known for her signature blowout techniques that leave your hair feeling soft, smooth and perfectly imperfect. She manipulates hair with a round brush like nobody we've ever seen, we take any chance we can to watch her work her magic.

A note on pricing: (Salon)PRACTICE aims for pricing accessibility by establishing a learning network of artists that value sharing knowledge with each other through sliding scale prices. Thank you for supporting our community.

About SALON:
Salon facilitates human connections centered around hair. Founded by Rubi Aguilar Jones in 2018, with the firm belief that Salons are community spaces and hairdressers are vital caregivers in their respective communities.

Recognizing the significance hairstylists have as the common connector in the diverse web of the clients they see, we cultivate real, in-person discussions, learning, and collaborations around hair through our core values of CARE, STUDY, and PRACTICE.

(SALON)Study - An active research center focused on the intersections of hair with culture, science, and art through a public library and studio space.

(SALON)Practice: A community center and incubator where we come together to practice, play, experiment, and share. We work on assuring a more equitable and sustainable future for beauty workers of all backgrounds and at every stage of their career.

About Rubi:
Rubi Aguilar Jones is a NY-based hairdresser represented by Julian Watson Agency. Find her hair styling work here. 

She runs Salon, a creative studio centered around the intersection of hair and culture.

About Kristen:
Kristen has been cutting and styling hair for over 10 years, but if you ask her she’d say it’s been her whole life. A New Jersey native, she quickly discovered her favorite place was the salon. When she wasn’t getting blowouts as a kid, she would beg her friends to let her do their hair….until eventually they started begging her!

After training under some of the top stylists, Kristen has honed in on her cutting skills, specializing in razor cuts- but well versed in classic cutting, men’s cuts, and hair that lives well. Kristen is inspired by effortless hair and educates her clients with her personal ethos that less is always more. Kristens haircuts are low maintenance and cut to last. Kristens keen eye for detail allows her to create a custom cut for each client that reflects their lifestyle, personal style and elevates their natural texture. Kristens honest approach to each client is what makes her stand out at Bassia Bassia in the East Village.

Is Beauty (Still, Always) Political

Readings, Study, Conversation, and Fundraising

11. 21 | 6:30 - 8pm
SALON | 224 Roebling St. BK

Panelists - Laramie Glen, Gabe Jenkins, Olivia Contreras
Moderated by Rubi Aguilar

Join us at SALON on Thurs, Nov 21st to discuss the theme, Is Beauty (Still, Always) Political? inspired by Audre Lorde’s essays “Is Hair Still Political” and “The Master's Tools will never dismantle the Master's House,” which explore how the personal is political.

We invite anyone interested in supporting their communities through care work to join us & discuss selected readings curated by and from the shelves of the Salon(STUDY) library. We will explore the history of beauty and care work & the work that artists and creatives do today. “Is Beauty (Still, Always) Political” will be moderated by SALON founder, Rubi Aguilar & our panelists include makeup artist Laramie Glen, Hairdressser Olivia Contreras, & Hairstylist Gabe Jenkins.

“Is your hair still political? Tell me when it starts to burn.” - Audre Lorde

RSVP price will be distributed between organizations each panelist supports. Each attendee will be given a reading list to familiarize themselves with before attending the event.

(SALON)STUDY - An active research center focused on the intersections of hair with culture, science, and art through a public library and studio space.
(SALON)CARE - Rooted in nurturing the roles hairdressers have in the communities they live/work in through the personal care they intrinsically provide to anyone that sits in their chair. CARE initiatives include fundraising, volunteering, and educating salon workers to continue to serve their communities as they historically always have.

About Rubi: Rubi Aguilar is a NY-based hairdresser represented by Julian Watson Agency. She runs Salon, a creative studio centered around the intersection of hair and culture.

About Laramie: Laramie Glen has been working in NYC for the past 14 years, starting retail at a Bobbi Brown counter in a mall in New Jersey then moved to New York to begin freelancing. Laramie works primarily in editorial, commercial, advertising and occasional red carpet/celebrity. They love doing makeup that is really clean and natural skin, with a touch of edginess or rebelliousness to it - bringing in individuality through color, texture, or shape. In 2015, they began volunteering and working with a few organizations in NYC to organize groups of hair stylists and makeup artists to volunteer their glam services, giving back to the city’s community. A couple years later began, “Artists Making a Difference” with Jaleesa Jaikaran and a few times a year hosting events for LGBTQ+ communities, youths experiencing being unhoused, and a few other groups. With "Artists Making a Difference," the belief is that artists can raise awareness, inspire action, create a sense of community and support causes we believe in. Deeply rooted in the concept of giving back and with every level of success one achieves, you can lift those around you and give back even more. 

About Olivia: Olivia is a NY-based hairdresser, originally from Austin, Texas whose been behind the chair for about 10 years, 7 of those years have been in NYC. Olivia focuses on connecting with people behind the chair and in her community. Within the last two years, Olivia has been working alongside other artists in the industry to raise funds for groups affected by unnecessary and immoral suffering.

About Gabe: Gabe is a hairstylist with 14 years of experience in the luxury fashion, music, and entertainment industries, with a primary focus on global advertising campaigns and runway shows. Originally from Los Angeles and mentored by Esther Langham at Art and Commerce, Gabe has worked closely with Holli Smith, Guido, Orlando Pita, & more. Gabe has been working with Feed The Streets NYC, a community based non-profit that collects donated food, hygiene products, clothing, and educational items for hand to hand distribution, providing free haircuts to those in need.

Book Signing and Talk with Elizabeth L. Block
Thursday, September 12th 
6:30 pm 

Gather with us on September 12th for a book signing and talk with Art Historian and author Elizabeth L. Block in conversation with hairstylist and founder of SALON Rubi Aguilar. Rubi and Elizabeth will discuss Elizabeth’s research on hairdressing in the late 19th century and how it correlates with the world of beauty today. 

Elizabeth Block’s book Beyond Vanity: The History and Power of Hairdressing (MIT Press; September 10, 2024) celebrates the cultural power of hair by looking at the beginnings of hairstyling, entrepreneurship, and product development in the United States in the late 19th century. The book reestablishes the formidable presence of hair by focusing on the places and spaces in which it operated. Here are the untold stories of business owners, many of whom were Black or mixed-race. Trending styles of the seasons, from the pompadour to the Gibson Girl bouffant, worn by society women and actresses alike, are highlighted. Haircare routines— dry shampoo was all the rage—are revealed in eyebrow-raising detail.

Signed books will be available for sale by Lofty Pigeon Books.

RSVP

About Elizabeth Block: Elizabeth L. Block, an art historian, is a Senior Editor in the Publications and Editorial Department at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Dr. Block earned her PhD in art history at The Graduate Center, City University of New York, with a focus on 19th-century U.S. painting. She also holds an MA in American Studies from Columbia University, and a BA in English from The George Washington University.Dr. Block's book Beyond Vanity: The History and Power of Hairdressing, will be published by MIT Press in September 2024.

Her book Dressing Up: The Women Who Influenced French Fashion was published by MIT Press. It is the winner of the Victorian Society in America book award 2022, and was shortlisted for the Association of Dress Historians 2022 Book of the Year.

Her articles appear in American Art, Town & Country, and Slate. She provides interviews to BBC News and BBC Woman's Hour, "The Gilded Gentleman" podcast, and "Dressed" podcast. She speaks widely at private and public venues, including the National Arts Club and New-York Historical Society.

About Rubi: Rubi Aguilar is a NY-based hairdresser represented by Julian Watson Agency. She runs Salon, a creative studio centered around the intersection of hair and culture.

About Lofty Pigeon Books: Lofty Pigeon Books is an independent neighborhood bookstore that opened on August 26, 2023, in Kensington, Brooklyn. We are a community-focused gathering space with a curated, dynamic selection of books of all genres and for all ages. An online store and robust events program for kids and adults round out our offerings.

BACK TO SCHOOL

with Comunidad Primero
Aug. 31

Join us in supporting @comunidadprimero’s back-to-school ✏️ event on August 31st at Maria Hernandez Park!

Hairstylists ✂️: email us at info@thisissalon.com if you can volunteer
Everyone 💞: click the link in bio and donate to Comunidad Primeros school supply gift registry
Brands 🧴: email us at info@thisissalon.com if you’d like to provide hair products for the families

About Comunidad Primero:
Comunidad Primero distributes a variety of free and fresh products in the Bushwick and Ridgewood neighborhoods to alleviate the need in our community, prioritizing older adults, people with disabilities, undocumented migrants, and low-income families.

This back-to-school event will support these families in preparing for the new school year with school supplies, food, and free haircuts.

About (Salon)CARE:
Rooted in nurturing the roles hairdressers have in the communities they live/work in through the personal care they intrinsically provide to anyone that sits in their chair. CARE initiatives include fundraising, volunteering, and educating salon workers to continue to serve their communities as they historically always have.

Join us for an intimate hands-on cutting and styling class dedicated to curls of all textures. This class will focus on equipping you with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively cut and style curly hair of all textures. You will also learn how to educate your clients on achieving consistent results that align with their individual lifestyles and hair goals after their salon visit. 

We’ll study theory, references, and explore literary works with Rubi and books from the SALON hair library alongside hands-on practice with Chantell Carrtherol. Chantell will walk us through a demo where she will cover consultation, washing, conditioning, cutting, and styling techniques. Post demo, students will practice styling skills on their own models with hands-on guidance from Chantell and Rubi. 

This class will focus on adding skills and tips to your cutting and styling toolbox and most importantly how to translate these to your clients in order to empower them to care for their own hair in ways that compliment their individual lives.

*Open to professional hairstylists and cosmetology students. 
**Students must provide their own styling model with curls that are at least shoulder length.

About Chantell:

With almost 20 years experience, Chantell Carrtherol is a seasoned hairstylist known for her expertise in curly hair. Her career has encompassed event styling for red carpets, Broadway theater productions, wig making, TV/Film sets, and now specializing as a curly hair stylist and educator. In 2023, Chantell received a nomination for a Makeup and Hairstylist Guild award for her work on a TV series, an accolade exclusive to professionals in the TV and film industry. Following her move to Los Angeles, she has quickly become a respected expert in the field of curly hair care.

About SALON:
Salon facilitates human connections centered around hair. Founded by Rubi Aguilar Jones in 2018, with the firm belief that Salons are community spaces and hairdressers are vital caregivers in their respective communities.

Recognizing the significance hairstylists have as the common connector in the diverse web of the clients they see, we cultivate real, in-person discussions, learning, and collaborations around hair through our core values of CARE, STUDY, and PRACTICE.

About Rubi:
Rubi Aguilar Jones is a NY-based hairdresser represented by Julian Watson Agency. Find her hair styling work here. 

She runs Salon, a creative studio centered around the intersection of hair and culture.

A note on pricing: (Salon)PRACTICE aims for pricing accessibility by establishing a learning network of artists that value sharing knowledge with each other. Our pro bono and sliding scale spots prioritize BIPOC hairstylists in our neighborhood of Los Sures.  If this describes you, then you are highly encouraged to inquire about pricing accessibility. Thank you for supporting our community.

Curly Haircut Demo with curly hair expert Chantell Carrtherol

Chantell will walk us through an in-depth consultation, wash and condition, cut, style and after care on a long curly haired client. She will cover, styling products and techniques to give her signature bouncy curls.

About Chantell:

Chantell Carrtherol is a seasoned hairstylist known for her expertise in curly hair. With almost twenty years of experience, her career has encompassed event styling for red carpets, wig making, and now specializing as a curly hairstylist and educator. Her journey includes working in esteemed salons in NYC and on renowned Fashion Week, Broadway theater productions, and TV/Film sets allowing her to amass a wealth of knowledge. In 2023, Chantell received a nomination for a Make Up and Hairstylist Guild award for her work on a TV series, an accolade exclusive to professionals in the TV and film industry. Following her move to Los Angeles, she has quickly become a respected expert in the field of curly hair care.

MAY 20, 2024

11:30a - 2p

SALON

224 Roebling St. BK

About our pricing: (Salon)PRACTICE aims for pricing accessibility by establishing a learning network of artist that value sharing knowledge with each other. Thank you for supporting our community.

Get into the groove for a night of Madonna history. Visually study her music video catalogue while engaging in conversation that explores her influence on aesthetics and the oral histories of hairdressers: Amy Farid, Siobhan Benson, and Travis Speck.

Co-hosted by CutLoose Salon and SALON - a multidisciplinary community space that is dedicated to hair research.

Madonna Deeper and Deeper
April 4th
6 - 8pm
CutLoose
78 Dobbin St. BK 11222

We ask attendees for a $10-25 sliding scale donation to cover expenses (paid at the door).

The Grandparents StoryLab at SALON

Join us for a Hair Story listening party and arts session with Grandparents StoryLab - a podcast where kids interview inspiring elders. We will listen to an episode about the hair stories of Simin, Sabura and Cool grandma and create interview journals where kids can draw and record their own hairstories.

Nov 18th, 2023
11:30a - 1p

SALON
224 Roebling St.
Ages 0 - 101

🎧 Podcast Listening: We will kick off the morning by listening to a podcast episode where kids interview three inspiring elders about their hair.

🎨 Art-Making: After we've absorbed the podcast's wisdom and inspiration, we'll transition into a guided art-making session.

🤝 Community: This event is not just about listening and creating; it's about connecting with each other and being inspired to connect with the older adults in our communities.

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(Salon)KIDS is in session📚🎉

Children (ages 5-10) will explore hair through art and children’s books from our library section titled “Hair as Geometric Forms”.

Every session begins with reading and discussing different children’s books. Followed by arts and crafts as a way to build and explore their understanding of geometry and hair. Together we will create a community quilt.

Donation based. All supplies will be provided
Nov. 04: 11:00a - 1:00p

A note on pricing:
This event is donation based. Thank you for supporting our community.

Join us for a night of music, dance, and light bites to celebrate the newest addition to the library collection Ritmo y Raicés de Salsa: Narratives, Histories, and Aesthetics of Salsa.

We consider the (Salon)Study community library collection as a forever evolving and growing archive. Focused on inclusive storytelling that celebrates the intricate tapestry hair has in our lives and influences culture, science, art, fashion, music, and literature. Our categorization process is one where we focus on tiny but mighty groupings that will inspire the sections growth. Each includes books that we feel would converse while sitting next to each other on the library shelves. The categories lead to conversations in our reading room that naturally circulate back to sharing histories in oral, written, and photo forms which we hope inspires more research.

Along the curated books in this section dedicated to the aesthetics of Salsa within New York City, we have created a small journal of stories from our local community in Los Sures, Williamsburg and their connections to Salsa music. These stories were conversations between our neighboring hair salons, elders in the community and our library assistant, Yailenne Escobar, who has led the research of this library addition.

Pop in Saturday Oct. 21 between 6:30p - 9:30p and browse through books. Enjoy salsa music, chips and salsa, our signature agua de Jamaica, and more bites.
Yailenne will teach a Salsa dance class at 7:30p

Salon
224 Roebling St.
BK 11221

About Yailenne: (pronounced JAI-LEEN; she/her), a Colombian American visual artist based in Brooklyn, NY. In 2019, she launched 'Para Las Mujeres, For the Women,' a dynamic platform featuring a podcast and creative healing workshops tailored for Black and Brown women, exploring culture, mental health, and queerness.

Yailenne is not only an artist but also an avid salsa dancer, lighting up dance floors across the city. With almost two years of experience at Salon, she seamlessly combines her 17 years of dance expertise with her passion for archival research, adding depth and creativity to her work.

About (Salon)Study: An active research center focused on the intersections of hair with culture, science, and art through a public library and studio space.

A conversation with session hairstylist and global brand consultant

Standing out in your category, establishing yourself in your industry and building a loyal community is important now more than ever. 

Each person's beliefs, values, vision, mission, purpose, vibe, experience and tone of voice are all different, and these are what make you unique and what makes up your brand. These elements separate you from others in your industry and are the reason why people are your clients, your customers, your community and your network. 

Defining your brand can move your business and career forward, attract your target audience and set you apart in a crowded market. 

In this session Adlena will have an open conversation with Tish Dignam, founder of Diggs, whose mission is to demystify the brand marketing space by providing practical educational information, tools and tips on building your brand and marketing yourself in a way that FEELS GOOD. She’ll discuss how she’s currently building her business in real time and provide practical tools and advice that you can implement directly after the discussion. 

This class is open to all creatives, hair and makeup artists, salon owners, and independent artists.

RSVP to secure your spot. Space is Limited!

Submit Q's for our panel via our Instagram DM @thisissalon

Hosted by Adlena Dignam and Rubi of SALON.

(Salon)Practice: A community center and incubator where we come together to practice, play, experiment, and share. We work on assuring a more equitable and sustainable future for beauty workers of all backgrounds and at every stage of their career.

A note on pricing:
Paying on the higher end of our sliding scale pricing helps fund a spot for students who will benefit from our accessible pricing model. Thank you for supporting our community.

Calling all NYC hairdressers!

We're back with another finance night! Join us for an informative conversation with a SVP of financial planning and a finance savvy makeup artist where we cover budgeting, investing and retirement.

This is for hairdressers at all stages of their career and financial journey. This community event will be a casual conversation and Q&A where we share practical information for beauty artists looking to develop financial literacy and independence.

RSVP to secure your spot. Space is Limited!

Submit Q's for our panel via our Instagram DM @thisissalon

Hosted by Adlena Dignam and Rubi of SALON.

(Salon)Practice: A community center and incubator where we come together to practice, play, experiment, and share. We work on assuring a more equitable and sustainable future for beauty workers of all backgrounds and at every stage of their career.

*disclaimer* This event is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be personal financial advice. Please consult with your own financial advisor before making any financial decisions.

A note on pricing:
Paying on the higher end of our sliding scale pricing helps fund a spot for students who will benefit from our accessible pricing model. Thank you for supporting our community.

Film & TV Styling Class with Cynthia Vanis
Hosted by SALON 
224 Roebling St. BK

Cynthia Vanis has over 15 years of experience as a department head, key hair stylist and personal hairstylist on film/television/commercials sets. We are excited to have the opportunity to host her for a class at Salon. This class is set up in two parts and stylists can sign up for the morning or full day. Space is limited and we encourage anyone who is interested in learning more about film, character styling, working in teams, and just expanding their knowledge to bring new tricks of the trade to their work behind the chair to join. 

Morning Session 10:00a - 1:30p:
Theory, Character Development, Demo
Cynthia will walk students through the creative process of character development from start to finish. Research, understanding how to read a script, working with teams on designing the hair for each character and the overall project, prepping before set, wigs and hair pieces, stunt doubles, execution, and maintaining consistency throughout the film project. This will include a styling demo. 

Afternoon Session 2:30p - 6:00p:
Hands-On Practice
Cynthia will work on designing a hair look with each student applying the knowledge from the morning session and styling on a model. Class size is limited to 5 students to ensure one-on-one and models must be provided by the students. You must attend theory in the morning to participate in the afternoon hands-on portion of the class.

Requirements:
Attendees must be working as professional hair stylists in a salon or on sets or attending cosmetology school.

Hands-on Students must bring their own model and simple hair kit. Details will be provided upon signing up and Salon can lend materials on an as needed basis.

We're so excited to share “Her Hair Stories - a Salon Study” zine we worked on with the Adolescent Literacy Program at the @girlsclubny.

We worked with the Girls Club to curate a reading list for their avid readers (similar to our 2021 summer book club list) and while curating this list, we (once again) saw a gap in publishing and finished the program with a writing workshop + created a zine filled with the girls' own stories on hair and identity.

To share books on hair with the Girls Club and then turn their own stories on hair into a zine that will always live in our library shelves is a dream come true. We celebrated with a launch at Salon and invited the girls to read for their peers and family members + gifted them goodie bags (thanks @shopbabytress) + enjoyed hair-shaped cookies made by the culinary chef at Girls Club 💞

Her Hair Stories was designed by @amandajanejones and the program was led by Jamila @milia.ha at the Girls Club with the support of our SALON library team @rubi_jones @monijazmin_ @mujerwoman__ @devonmelzerhair

Clara is back with Pilates for hairdressers. Moving our bodies intentionally and strengthening the muscles we use daily to prevent injury and stress. This movement series is designed to allow us to nurture the bodies that allow us to do the work we love smoothly and safely.

Sunday, June 11th
11 am
RSVP by emailing info@thisissalon.com with Pilates on the subject line.
$25
@hairdresserpilates

Madeline is hosting an honest talk on menstrual cycles and how to support your body from first period through menopause.

Thursday, June 8th
7 - 8:30pm
RSVP here.
madsthedoula.com

Farrel Duncan is hosting a communal cupping and ear needle acupuncture session for hairdressers. Sign up at the link below:

Wednesday, June 7th
12 - 3
RSVP by emailing info@thisissalon.com with Acupuncture on the subject line.
farrelduncan.com

Yailenne, whose Colombian parents passed down their love for dancing now spreads her passion of salsa on dance floors around Brooklyn and instructing others on the beauty of this art form.

Show up as you are, no partner required, only an open mind and body.

Sunday, June 4th
2pm
Suggested donation $25
@mujerwoman__