Elle & Co. Styling Salon

Elle & Co. is a boutique salon that has served Milwaukee's North Shore community for six or more years, according to the salon. The salon describes itself as designed to feel as good as it looks, and says it is trusted by clients throughout Wisconsin and has more than 100 five-star Google reviews.

The salon was started to give stylists room to build their careers while serving clients. It runs a hybrid model with rental, commission, and assistant options for stylists. Its stylist program is built around respect, intention, growth, and ownership, and it holds a high standard for both clients and stylists. Stylists who are interested start with a discovery call, and the interest form asks whether the applicant is looking for an assistant, commission, or rental position.

New clients choose one of three hair services: a new client haircut, a new client refresh for updating current color or making subtle changes, or a new client transformation for bigger changes such as going lighter, going darker, or a full change of look. The refresh and transformation both include a haircut or trim. Appointments include stress-relieving shampoos along with curated drinks and snacks. Clients can book directly with a particular stylist or ask the salon to match them with one.

Spray tan appointments take about 30 minutes and start with a short consultation to decide the tone and depth of color for the client's skin. The tan is customized to skin tone using professional solutions. Barrier cream goes on the hands, elbows, knees, and other dry areas, and professional body powder is used for a more comfortable finish. The salon provides a prep and aftercare guide, and the color keeps developing for several hours after the appointment.

New-client services are built around taking time to learn the client's hair, understand their goals, and create a look they feel confident wearing.

The salon describes its setting as warm and welcoming, with the focus on the in-chair experience and client relationships.