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THE SPACE
THE SPACE

THE SPACE

Hair salon in Chicago, IL

THE SPACE was started by co-founders Brenna Dwyer Hopkins and Claire Ladd, who began working as stylists at the West 111th Street location in 2021. They opened the salon as their own business after deciding to move away from their previous direction.

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About

THE SPACE was started by co-founders Brenna Dwyer Hopkins and Claire Ladd, who began working as stylists at the West 111th Street location in 2021. They opened the salon as their own business after deciding to move away from their previous direction.

Stylists work together as a team, but each keeps their own independence and client base. The founders describe the space as one meant for creativity, independence and community, and they say creativity and growth are ongoing there, with stylists encouraged to develop their craft.

Stylists who want to refresh their practice, try new products or host a round table are welcome to get in touch. Clients book with an individual stylist directly through that stylist's own website rather than through a central booking system; general questions go through the salon's contact form.

Built as a team space where stylists keep their independence, with room for creativity, growth and community.

Photos

  • Dining table and product shelves in the space
  • Ornate mirror and wall sconce with salon chair reflected
  • Arched shelves stocked with hair products
  • Two staff chatting over drinks at a table
  • Product shelves beside a yellow orchid
  • Two staff stocking product shelves together
  • Two co-founders smiling together, seated on a wooden chair
  • Black-and-white salon scene, person reading a hair magazine in a styling chair

Meet the team

Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.thespacecb.com (opens in a new tab)

Highlights
  • Team studio where stylists work side by side and keep their independence
  • Founded by two stylists who started working at the location in 2021
  • Open to stylists looking to refresh their practice, explore new products or host a round table
  • Clients book with individual stylists through their own websites
Good for
  • Clients who want to book a specific stylist
  • Stylists looking for a collaborative studio space
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