Collab Salon

Collab Salon was built around an idea its owners developed in 2019, and the name is short for collaboration. Milissa and Brett Dowdican own and run it together, and Milissa also works as a makeup artist and manager. The salon describes itself as a collaboration of artists, talent and creativity in a friendly environment, and according to the salon it holds a 4.9 out of 5 rating on Google reviews.

The salon is open Monday from noon to 5 pm, Tuesday from 9 am to 7 pm, Wednesday from 9 am to 8 pm, Thursday from 9 am to 7 pm, Friday from 9 am to 5 pm, and Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm. It is closed on Sundays and major holidays. The main phone number is 313.771.2500.

Haircuts range from scissor and clipper cuts to kids' cuts for ages 12 and under and bang trims. Color work includes base touch, partial and full head highlighting, toners, color correction and eyebrow tint. Color correction can take several hours or several appointments and is arranged after a consultation.

Treatments include Brazilian Blowout or Keratin, which smooths and straightens curly or textured hair and usually takes several hours unless an express version is requested. Hair must stay dry for 48 hours or more afterward. Olaplex is a three-step treatment aimed at repairing and preventing hair damage. Permanents are also offered.

Hair extensions are specially ordered, so they need to be chosen and purchased well ahead of the application appointment. Extension clients are connected with a stylist who offers the service after contacting the salon. Makeup application begins with a consultation, and Milissa Dowdican offers makeup sessions with pricing that depends on location and travel fees for sessions more than 30 miles away.

The salon aims for a friendly, collaborative setting where artists and stylists work side by side, and individual team members add their own focus on continuing education and new techniques.

The salon describes its staff and atmosphere as welcoming.