WFLYH

WFLYH is a hair salon on Chicago Avenue in West Town and Ukrainian Village, run by Franky LLC. The salon describes itself as gratuity-free, so tips are not accepted after service, and it aims to keep pricing and expectations clear from the start.

The salon works strictly by appointment, which lets the team prepare tools and products ahead of each visit. Every service begins with a consultation covering the client's hair history, inspiration and a plan. A virtual receptionist sends booking recommendations based on the appointment request a client submits.

The salon calls itself inclusive and gender-affirming, a place where clients can come as they are. It offers gender-affirming haircuts for all hair textures, along with maintenance, curly, transformation, extension blending, corrective, clipper and bang trim cuts.

A toner and trim takes about 90 minutes, a root service about 2 hours and the Pick Three about 3 hours, where clients choose three add-ons. Longer services include the Lived-In at about 4.5 hours, the Vivid AF at about 6.5 hours, a full Bleach and Tone at about 6.5 hours, The Reset color correction at about 7.5 hours and Hair Dye Roulette at about 8.5 hours, which starts with a creative consultation.

The salon takes a consultation-first approach, talking through the client's hair, goals and what is possible before any work begins.

The salon describes itself as a welcoming, inclusive space where clients can come as they are.