PONTE CATRINA

Ponte Catrina began in 2010 as a single-chair salon in Brighton Park. Clients later named the growing space The House of the Makeovers, and that name is now the company's alias. The business moved into its Pilsen location at Lacuna Lofts in 2018.

The salon describes itself as an encouraging invitation for women to explore their beauty, drawing on the elegance of Mexican women and the country's rich culture. Its stated mission centers on empowering women, and it works with women-led organizations, including Escaramuza Charra El Eden, De Mi Tierra Natural, and Cielo Agave.

Services include hair styling and beauty work, with client consultations and makeovers. New clients can start with an Instagram direct message.

Industry classes have been taught at the salon by Javier Romero, Creative Director at Black Academy, and Erik Gutierrez, who is both a colorist and the owner of Agencé Salon.

Ponte Catrina centers its work on empowering women and presents beauty as something women are invited to explore, with cultural inspiration from Mexico.