Welcome to Fringe

Welcome to Fringe / A Salon Inc. Our team is comprised of experienced hair stylists, nail technicians and estheticians who are truly passionate about crafting the perfect salon experience. We strive to celebrate the unique beauty and individuality of every guest and delight at the opportunity to exceed your expectations.

Our salon strongly believes in the pursuit of continuing education, so that we may better serve you. The Fringe team stays up to date with the latest trends in hair, nail design, skin treatments and use of the most cutting-edge professional products. We foster an environment that is truly unique – one where we carefully listen to your needs, unleash our talents to realize your very best look and deliver unparalleled customer service. Allow us to provide an amazing salon experience for you.

We would like to encourage our loyal guests to get our Fringe app on your phones. It can be found in the Apple App Store as:   “Fringe A Salon Inc”

Our Services

Here is an introduction to some of our most-requested services. Click through the menu for even more of what we have to offer!

Hair

 Haircut 64+

Color

Single Process Color 84+ / Full Highlight 127+ / Balayage 160+ / Platinum Blonde 157+

Eyebrow Tint 25 / Eyelash Tint 25

Nails

Manicure 21+ / Pedicure 42+ / No-Chip Gel Manicure 38+

Skin

Glo Facial Treatment 107

Waxing

Eyebrow Shaping 24 / Bikini 37 / Leg 87 / Brazilian 70

Fringe Team

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Dawn Bublitz

Owner/Stylist

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Dawn Bublitz

Owner/Stylist

A stylist since 1985, Dawn moved to Chicago from mid-Michigan in 1990. She completed a bachelors degree in Political Science from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1996. As the owner of Fringe / A Salon, Dawn works endlessly to balance the business and her work behind the chair. Being very proud of the team at Fringe / A Salon, Dawn continually pursues advanced education and brings it back into the salon through training, coaching, and mentoring. A loyal Schwarzkopf colorist, Dawn had the opportunity and honor of traveling to Hamburg, Germany in 2000 to meet the Schwarzkopf family and team.

Michael Mullen

Stylist

Michael Mullen

Stylist

Michael is a 25-year veteran of the beauty industry and has been a Fringe team member since the very beginning. He hails from Louisville, KY and got his start while working on his own hair and makeup while performing as a female impersonator in Chicago. Michael has been a well-rounded and accomplished stylist since 1989, when he was awarded First Place in a state competition while still a student at the School of Hair Design. He has been featured in Modern Salon and Self magazines for his exceptional ability with blended highlighting, color correction, and gray coverage. Michael also specializes in gray blending, the Rusk anti-curl system, and customized permanent waves.

Venmo: @michael-mullen-59

Zelle: mullenmichael@yahoo.com

Susan DeChant

Esthetician

Susan DeChant

Esthetician

An Esthetician since 1998, Susan is an expert in skin care and waxing. Susan’s approach is about consultation and information. Once she has discussed your issues and desires, she customizes a treatment to suit your specific needs. She offers a full range of facial services including microdermabrasion, glycolic and lactic acid peels.

Known for her quick waxing hand, she has saved many clients from traumatic waxing experiences. Susan has a passion for skin care and wants you to know there is nothing like a great facial, so come see her! You’ll leave relaxed with your skin glowing and refreshed.

Venmo: @Susan-DeChant ( 4393)

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Tami Lux

Stylist

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Tami Lux

Stylist

Tami is a typical California girl. She moved to Chicago in September 2011 from the San Francisco Bay Area. Having worked in salons since high school, she decided to pursue a career in the atmosphere she loved after receiving a college degree in communications. Tami completed beauty school and has been styling hair since 2007. She enjoys taking classes and learning about new creative ways to cut and color hair. She also attended the Vidal Sassoon academy for advanced training in classic and contemporary hair cuts and color. Tami is a people person and enjoys giving her clients a suitable hair style for everyday life.

Stephanie Byxbe

Stylist

Stephanie Byxbe

Stylist

A Michigan native, Stephanie grew up in the Salon Industry and was inspired by hairstylist father. She is an avid artist enjoying painting, drawing and quilting. Her philosophy as an artist is to work with each guest’s personal style and a build a relationship so you will have your dream hair every day. She is also an adventurous traveler and Mother.

Venmo: @StephanieByxbe (0004)

Molly Schuman

Stylist

Molly Schuman

Stylist

Molly completed her advanced training here at Fringe. Styling hair and everything Beauty is in her nature! She is one of the Platinum Blonding experts at Fringe and has worked with numerous clients to achieve a total hair color transformation while preserving the health of the hair.

Venmo: @molly-schuman (1821)

Dineen Gossart

Stylist

Dineen Gossart

Stylist

Dineen’s passion for hairdressing and innate desire to learn has contributed to her successful 30-year career in Chicago. Her creative vision and eye for detail allows her to produce a professional and concise haircut for every client who sits in her chair. Dineen has received advanced training internationally at Aveda Academy in London and Toronto in addition to Bumble & Bumble and Redken academy in New York City. Specifically Dineen is known for her razor cutting and color work.

Zelle: dineen009@aol.com

Tori Dodson

Stylist

Tori Dodson

Stylist

Tori is a native of Columbus, Ohio who grew up watching her mother work as a stylist. She became a stylist in 2011 and adventuresome spirit brought her to Chicago 2015. Tori loves doing makeover styles, especially with blondes and Balayage. In the rare times she isn’t in the salon or continuing her education you can find her riding her scooter, crafting, and trying new restaurants!

Venmo: @tori-dodson (9293)

Lucy Larious

Stylist

Lucy Larious

Stylist

A passion for customer service lead her to become a Stylist. Lucy completed an apprenticeship at a leading Chicago Salon focusing on eco friendly hair care. She has become a strong stylist continuing to master hair color and cutting. She also has a passion for finishing work and braiding. As a Hispanic and an immigrant, she appreciates to connect and understand diversity and cultures.

Miranda Galvan

Stylist

Miranda Galvan

Stylist

Hello friends! Im Miranda and I really love doing hair color! Especially bright vivid colors, if you want to be a walking rainbow, I’m your girl. I also enjoy short haircuts, curly hair and updos. In my daily life I like to live in a colorful world and play video games, build costumes, watch cartoons, and explore everything that I can. I can’t wait to meet you!

Anais Bahena

Stylist

Anais Bahena

Stylist

Born and raised in Chicago. Anais has been working behind the chair since 2016. An introvert by nature, she uses her passion for hair to connect with others, by really listening her goal is to help her customers achieve their hair goals. It is exciting to assist in showing ones personality through their hair. Anais is a long haired girl who loves working long hair, especially creating dimensional brunettes and doing smoothing treatments.

Maggie Sullivan

Stylist

Maggie Sullivan

Stylist

Maggie is a Chicago Native with several years of experience behind the chair. Working in salons from a young age, she has always had a passion for the industry. What she loves most about her work is talking hair goals and the steps to achieve them. She is a Blonding Expert, does Hair Extensions and enjoys doing Keratin and Brazilian Blow out Services. She continues to further her skills by learning new techniques and keeping up with the latest trends in hair coloring and styling.

Mina Oritz

Stylist

Mina Oritz

Stylist

Growing up in Chicago and getting my curly hair blow dried weekly in the salon started my passion for creating a great customer experience. Creating the perfect Hair Color, taking someone blonde, adding extensions or embracing one's natural texture, I love the creativity and helping someone with find their look.

Andreli Zacarias

Stylist

Andreli Zacarias

Stylist

Growing up around a family salon, by the age of 9, Andreli was inspired to pursue beauty as a career. Finishing school in 2013, she has a passion for education and loves providing the latest trends in hair color and shaping.

Irene Gamboa

Nail Technician

Irene Gamboa

Nail Technician

Irene has loved the Beauty Industry since her days a Chanel Make Up Artists. Licensed as a Nail Tech since 2004, Irene is a veteran of Sole Nail Lounge. She spent a decade as the Senior Nail Tech at Mojo Spa here in Wicker Park. Now at Fringe, Irene specializes in Natural Nail Care, providing flawless Manicures and Pedicures with a focus on Therapeutic Hand and Foot Massage integrated in each service. As a natural artist, she also does Nail Art along with her No Chip Manicures.

Venmo: @irene-gamboa-1

Products

We use only the finest products in the salon—the same products we trust enough to put on our retail shelves.

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