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appt-only proudly welcomes

kevin wheatley

our latest addition to the team.

From our past experience working with Kevin we know he's a perfect match for our culture and values. We welcome him, his clients, and friends to the appt-only family.

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appt-only is a modern salon in a metropolitan city. It's a place that inspires us. It reflects our love of design, which transcends beyond our industry. Most importantly, it was created for our clients.

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Gabrielle Kuhn
Gabrielle Kuhn
gabrielle kuhn
stylist | colorist
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Gabrielle Kuhn
Evan
Evan
hair color specialist
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Evan
Evan
Andrew Tartara
Andrew Tartara
andrew p. tartara
owner | stylist | colorist
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Andrew Tartara
Michael Cunningham
michael cunningham
stylist | colorist
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Michael Cunningham
Michael Cunningham
mac
New Lady
mac
stylist | colorist
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andrew p. tartara
owner | stylist | colorist

andrew bioAndrew has been influenced by stylists his entire life. His family has worked in the industry for more than 40 years. After a career in television and film production, it was inevitable that he would join the lineage of stylists.

As a Redken stylist, Andrew specializes in color, cutting and styling. Having serviced various celebrity clientele, he utilizes his keen attention to detail, continuing education & trend-tracking, and a willingness to truly listen, in an effort to constantly hone his craft.

Since earning a Bachelor of Arts from Bowling Green State University where he studied Communications and Theatre, he spent time working in L.A. as a casting associate for ABC reality shows, and ultimately found his calling as a stylist. With long term intentions to open his own salon one day, and create a space where everyone feels at home, that day has come.

Andrew provides the following services

Men's Haircut and Style
Women's Haircut and Style
Single Process
Double Process
Highlights (full, partial, ombré , balayage)
Gloss
Hair Extensions
Andrew's hours
TUESDAY3pm to 9pm
WEDNESDAY3pm to 9pm
THURSDAY10am to 5pm
FRIDAY1pm to 6pm
SATURDAY11am to 5pm

michael cunningham
stylist | colorist

michael bio"The greatest reward is when a client looks at you and says, 'This is exactly what I wanted.'"

Michael knew he was meant to become a hair stylist from a very young age while growing up in his mother's salon. After college, he decided to follow his dream and began training at Pivot Point International School of Cosmetology. Four years later, he opened his own salon in Chicago. After thirteen great years of Salon Michael, he decided to close the salon to have more time to pursue other avenues in his career. He proudly joined the team at Fringe and also works in Nashville as a stylist for some of the biggest stars in the country music industry.

Michael realizes your image must work for you every day, every night, and on every occasion. That's why he works with you to customize your hair color, cut and style so you look and feel gorgeous day after day. Michael's mission is for all of his clients to walk out of the salon thinking, “It's exactly what I wanted!” From Chicago to Nashville and beyond, Michael has been hearing client after client utter those exact words for almost two decades. He looks forward to helping you feel exactly the same way.

Michael provides the following services

Men's Haircut and Style
Women's Haircut and Style
Expert Color Services
Michael's hours
TUESDAY12pm to 8pm
WEDNESDAY12pm to 8pm
THURSDAY12pm to 8pm
FRIDAY11am to 5pm
SATURDAY11am to 5pm

kevin wheatley
stylist | colorist

kevin bioKevin has always been attracted to the unique and mysterious from his hair to his boots. He approaches his art the same way - wanting to craft a unique style for your unique life.

Graduating from cosmetology school in St. Louis in 2009, Kevin entered into an apprenticeship with Ken Farley, an artistic director for Paul Mitchell, before making his way to Chicago in 2010. Here Kevin continued his education to beome a Redken Certified Design Stylist in 2012. Working with some of the top stylist in the city at Fringe before settling here at Appt-Only. Kevin added to his repertoire in coloring, cutting, and chemical texture.

Kevin thrives in guest experience, starting with a comfortable environment, a relaxing shampoo, to a beautifully finished color and style. He looks forward to sharing it with you.

Kevin provides the following services

Men's Haircut and Style
Women's Haircut and Style
Single Process
Double Process
Highlights (full, partial, ombré , balayage)
Straighteners / Relaxers
Kevin's hours
TUESDAY12pm to 8pm
WEDNESDAY12pm to 8pm
THURSDAY12pm to 8pm
FRIDAY11am to 5pm
SATURDAY11am to 5pm

gabrielle kuhn
stylist | colorist

gabrielle bioGabrielle's desire to become involved in the beauty industry started at a young age; showcased by her willingness to continuously give her friends and family makeovers. She knew she had to take her passion and turn it into her career, which led her to graduate from Tricocci University of Beauty Culture in 2014. After graduating she knew she had to make the big move to Chicago in order to impact the beauty industry the way she has strived to since she was a little girl.

Her career started in a men's specialty salon, where she got the opportunity to perfect her talents. Later, she moved on to a full-service salon where Gabrielle blossomed from working alongside a top colorist in Chicago. Gabrielle’s drive to combine continued education and to stay on top of current beauty trends has created the well-rounded stylist she is today. Her ability to listen and her attention to detail ensures that Gabrielle achieves her goal of every client leaving her chair feeling confident, uplifted and the best version of themselves.

Gabrielle provides the following services

Men's Haircut and Style
Women's Haircut and Style
Single Process
Highlights (full, partial, ombré , balayage)
Upstyle
Blowout
Gabrielle's hours
TUESDAY11am to 7pm
WEDNESDAY11am to 7pm
THURSDAY11am to 7pm
FRIDAY1pm to 5pm
SATURDAY10am to 5pm

Mac
stylist | colorist

mac bioWith five years experience in the hair industry, Mac graduated from Paul Mitchell the School Lombard in 2015. She then completed an in-depth apprenticeship at one of Chicago’s top salons. She has also received advanced training with R+Co, Oribe and Kevin Murphy.

Mac likes to help clients feel like their best selves. She works to highlight the natural beauty and features her clients already possess. Her passion is listening to and connecting with her clients and helping them establish a hair routine that best compliments their life.

She is a true dualist and focuses on both cut and color equally. She loves working with hair’s natural texture to create more raw, lived in looks, with an emphasis on shags, short cuts, baby lights and low maintenance color.

Mac provides the following services

Men's Haircut and Style
Women's Haircut and Style
Single Process
Highlights (full, partial)
Blowout
Special Occasion
Mac's hours
TUESDAY12am to 5pm
FRIDAY12am to 5pm
SATURDAY11am to 4pm

evan
hair color specialist

evan bioEvan has always had an eye for creating. He studied a multitude of media at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco and specialized in fine art charcoal and oil painting. After he began studying cosmetology in 2007, Evan worked for a L’Oréal National Academy Salon where he was introduced to the world of balayage and quickly fell in love with the method of hand-painted highlighting.

After relocating to New York City in 2014, Evan discovered Whittemore House where he began his apprenticeship in their specialized technique of hair painting and attributes this training as his greatest aesthetic influence. Since then, Evan’s work has been featured in publications such as Elle, Allure, Vogue Brazil & Marie Claire.

A hair painting specialist, Evan enjoys creating both subtle, natural looks as well as full transformations. His signature hair, whether bold or understated, has smooth textures, soft gradated colors, and an unmistakable effortless quality that is both individualized and fundamentally beautiful.

Evan provides the following services

Single Process / All Over Color
Gloss
Base Break
Highlights (full, partial)
Single Process + Highlights
Double Process Retouch
Brow Color
Quickdry / Blowdry
Evan's hours
MONDAY11am to 4pm
TUESDAY9am to 2pm
WEDNESDAY9am to 2pm
SATURDAY*at least one Sat. a month - check booking schedule
SUNDAY11am to 4pm

Dry Texturizing Spray
8.5 fl. oz.
Dry Texturizing Spray
oribe
Bigger, better, full-on glamorous hair. This invisible dry hair spray builds in incredible volume and sexy texture. Patented polymers absorb oil at the roots, leaving you with just-styled hair for days (and nights).

Price $44.00

Dayly Fortifying Shampoo
16 fl. oz.
DEATH VALLEY Dry Shampoo
oribe
This nutrient-enriched shampoo promotes hair manageability & body. The first step in our shampoo and conditioner “Strengthening System” contains wheat protein and vitamin E for hair and scalp treatment that repairs and cleans without drying. Coconut extract delivers natural nutrients essential for healthy hair growth and acts as a remedy for dry scalp. Leaves hair smelling fresh and clean.

Good for: All hair types
Shampoo for Beautiful Color
8.5 fl. oz.
Shampoo for Beautiful Color
oribe
An ultra-gentle cleanser for ultra-beautiful color. Extend the bright, happy life of your dye with high-tech ingredients that target damaged areas for intense moisture treatment and protect your hue from the elements.

Price $42.00

Cleansing Crème for Moisture & Control
8.5 fl. oz.
Cleansing Crème for Moisture & Control
oribe
Finally tame your tresses. Curly, kinky, impossibly thick hair gets instant moisture gratification and even a bit of devolumization, leaving it smooth, sleek and completely under control.

Price $44.00

Imperméable Anti-Humidity Spray
5.5 fl. oz.
Imperméable Anti-Humidity Spray
oribe
This anti-humidity finishing spray shields hair from frizz on the sultriest of days (and nights), protecting sleek blowouts and perfect curls alike. Miami-tested.

Price $39.00

BADLANDS Dry Shampoo Paste
2.2 fl. oz.
BADLANDS Dry Shampoo Paste
oribe
Cool cats everywhere sing the praises of dry shampoo. One part dry shampoo, one part styling paste and 100% badass on days when you want to add texture and hold to slept-on hair.

Good for: Adding amazing second-day texture and absorbing oil. Its matte finish and reworkable hold mean no build up, just serious style.

Price $28.00