Living in Shorewood, I walk by The Establishment often and always feel it gives off this trendy, casual, cool vibe. I recently decided to check out their services, and booked a highlight and cut with Kenzie It was almost a packed house (all chairs full) when I was getting my hair done. Kenzie is a sweetie and fantastic! I usually give pretty vague descriptions, show a photo or two. I'm not one to get overly upset about results (as long as I walk out with hair below my shoulders, I'm good lol), and prefer to have the artist work their magic. She definitely has the magic!! The highlights are amazing and perfectly placed. The cut is awesome - I love that she still did long layers but in a way that I can still put my hair up or braid it and there are not pieces sticking out every-which-way. I will definitely book again with her and highly recommend :) read more

I found The Establishment after searching for a Green Circle salon in the area (if you're not familiar but care about sustainability, it is worth a google search- they go above and beyond to decrease the environmental impact of hair services) and reached out to set up a somewhat last-minute appointment (especially considering a holiday rush) for some color and a cut. I saw Kenzie and showed her a couple inspo pics and explained a couple hair issues I have, and she got to work. She was friendly, and we had a few nice conversations, but also some non-awkward silence, which was relaxing. I didn't feel pressure to make small talk. Even though I arrived a couple minutes late, she was able to complete some foils, a toner, a cut, and a blow dry with time to spare before I had to leave to cross town to teach a yoga class, which was also greatly appreciated! I absolutely love the results - it was just what I was looking for. I'd had an emotionally draining appointment just before going in, so it was a relief in so many ways to be so pleased with the outcome and leave with more confidence and pep in my step. On top of that, I found the rate to be very reasonable! I will absolutely be back! read more

The Establishment - Balayage/highlights, toner, cut, blow dry by Kenzie. - Hair Salons Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Best place to get your hair cut/colored/styled. I've been going since 2004, the year they opened their doors. They even did hair and makeup for me l, and my bridesmaids, on our wedding day. Every stylist does an amazing job. It is an Aveda salon so you already know it's the best, and they have a wall full of Aveda's products. The owners are amazing, and have opened a second salon in California. read more

I went there for touch up color correction and hair cut. i showed the stylist colors and haircut I wanted with pictures. She pretended she understood what I want. I left the place some color and hair cut were completely different. I was very unsatisfie. she was 23 years old young girl. if you charge over 40$ for a haircut , you really need better stylist. i left 20 percent tip. however I think it was a waste and i need a new haircut. dont waste your money and time in this saloon read more

They cancelled on me on the day of my scheduled appointment, despite having made and confirmed the appointment 3 days ago. The reason they gave me was "X is not taking any new clients at this time". OK, but why did they let me think I had an appointment??? I have an event tonight and it's now too late to find anyone else. I am really disappointed. read more

I went to Kenzie. I wanted a new cut and difference in the color for the upcoming school year. I was offered a teaching position in a school I always wanted to teach for! I showed Kenzie a couple Pinterest boards I had created of hair colors and haircuts. It turned out beautifully! I am so exited! Thank you, Kenzie! You are the best. read more

Truly the BEST haircut I've gotten in 10 years in this city. I've been to lots of different salons looking for a stylist who excels in CUTTING skills and I have finally found Steph! I have naturally wavy hair with a deep chocolate color (I know, #blessed). So what I look for in a stylist is someone who is interested in and working on their cutting skills. I know hair color is the big thing, and I understand they make more money on that so I get it! But it annoys me when someone tries to convince me my own natural hair is anything other than fabulous to sell more. Steph did not do that! She is a highly skilled professional who does great color (I've seen her work) but also cares about the cut! She worked perfectly with the natural texture of my hair so every lock falls perfectly into place with minimal styling. I'm in awe! I'm writing this post now 3+ weeks after the fact because it is still incredible. I'm getting compliments EVERY DAY, even when it's up in a pony! Go see Steph and get the cut of your life! read more

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I'm new to the area and needed a good haircut so I booked an appointment at The Establishment online and was looking forward to it. The next day I went to work and did not look at my personal email until later that night, only to find out that my appointment had been canceled with no explanation. I did find another earlier email also from that morning to confirm the appointment. But I had booked it and left my credit card number I never saw the confirmation email until after I saw the cancellation one. This seems to me like a terrible way to treat a new client potentially one who could give them a lot of business. I'm a firm believer in Aveda salons not just because of the products but because of the way that they treat their customers. I did call and left a detailed message with my number and the information telling them that I was surprised to get these emails and that I had never made a cancellation and had been looking forward to the appointment. But no one bothered to call me back either to explain what happened or to help me rebook. I have such a bad taste in my mouth after this and I am never going to try them again.​ read more

Literally cannot say enough about the talents of every single stylist who works here. Pretty sure I have been to them all. Special shoutouts to Jess and Ali for cut and color. Ali is also an insanely talented aesthetician and I have revived many a wax from her. I won't go to any other salon in Milwaukee. Not only is the quality amazing but The establishment vibe is stellar. It's so diverse the ages and customers there are not just a bunch of north shore Nancy's but people of all ages who love aveda and top notch self care. Just a lot of beautiful hair going on follow them on insta too for great inspiration. See below for a before and after pic I have. read more

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Unfortunately I had a pretty bad experience here. Kenzie barely listened to what I was explaining, was silent and sullen the entire haircut, far too rough in washing and handling my hair, used extremely high heat, and gave me a haircut and hairstyle that was not what I asked for. It does not look good. Perhaps she was having a really bad day but it was a really disappointing experience and I won't be back... read more

Great location, good vibe, a little on the small/homey side. Best part about my experience was that the stylist listened to my non-descript explanations of what I "wanted". I was a little concerned after cut #1, but I'm actually quite impressed with how my hair cut has grown out and I just made another appointment! read more

Went in with a bad haircut from another salon and came out with the best haircut I've had in a while. The hairstylist are great and have good knowledge on hair. This salon has become my to go salon for anything hair needs. read more

Kenzie did an amazing job! Also I really appreciate Jill and Kenzie working with me when I had a last minute conflict come up!

Yep, definitely a regular now, with Justine. She always seems to be in sync with what I'm looking for. While I'm very particular about my bangs, the rest of it I'm kind of wishy washy about, and she always executes everything brilliantly. I've referred three people now to Justine, all of whom rave about her to me and intend to stick with her. They all say the same thing that she's warm, friendly, and gives exactly the haircut they're looking for. I love the convenience of the online appointment booking, too. read more

This place is so great I actually debated not writing a review so I could keep it to myself :P I have now seen Kara twice and she is AMAZING. I have Type 2a (wavy) hair. I also have a TON of it. I have visited countless salons and stylists throughout my life, usually leaving disappointed with my hair. On ability and skill alone she KILLS IT!! Her attention to detail is the stuff you write home about and I will never see another stylist again as long as we both are located in the area. She is very genuine in her interactions, I never feel like she is being 'fake' with me. She is so nice and never makes me feel stupid about the damage I had done to my hair in the past. Back in the winter I got a balyage and cut and I had never been so in love with my hair. Even though this was my first time going to Kara she seemed like she was already in tune with what my hair could handle (dark - turns orange with lifting). She explained and walked me through all the technical reasons behind everything she was doing which I LOVE because I am the type of person who enjoys knowing how things work. read more

The Establishment is top of the line when it comes to salons in the Milwaukee area. Steph is the master of balayage and I won't trust my hair with anyone else, but I'm positive all of the stylists are incredible- if you want proof, just check out their Instagram. Full of great pictures of their colors and cuts! I always check there for inspiration before my next appointment. Very professional and very clean and bright space. The whole experience from start to finish is top notch. Word to the wise though- I'd recommend booking at least a month in advance. They book up fast! read more

The Establishment - Big change from my usual-- dark dark brown. Haven't seen my hair this color ever but loving the change. - Hair Salons Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I love this salon. The staff and stylists are wonderful. Great vibe, great people, great hair. Kara Brown is amazing!

I had a really great haircut here, using a groupon. although the staff was very unprofessional. I came in not knowing what I wanted, and she did a great job of convincing me to cut off 12 inches of hair and go back to my pixie/bob styled days. However, I was a bit shocked (since it wasn't REALLY what I had planned) and she was a bit insulting towards me when I asked a few questions about styling and commented that she disagreed when I pointed out a section that looked boyish. The thing that really irked me, though, was the fact that the other staff were in there with no customers and just insulting staff that were out that day. They were being catty and rude, and talking about things that were wayyy to personal. They also talked about customers as they left. I realize I was the only customer in there towards the end and that I was there for a long time because of the amount of hair that I was getting cut off, but I just don't think I can go back! There's no saying what they said about me when I left. So great haircut, awful professionalism. read more

I have been going to The Establishment Salon for over 9 years. I have lived out of state for the last 6 of them. No matter how long between my visit back home to Milwaukee I ALWAYS make sure to schedule an appointment with Shannon. It seems odd that my hair stylist lives across the country but that is how amazing Shannon and this salon is. I love the Aveda products and the vibe of the salon, very homey and has a community feel. They always make you feel at home and welcomed. I cannot recommend this salon enough, you will not be disappointed. read more

For hair, I'll travel far and wide to find a good stylist and I must say, I've found "THE ONE." It's been a long time since I've actually gotten what I want from a hairstylist. Using a groupon coupon, I made an appointment with Molly. Now I'm always wary of trying out new stylists because I am very specific in what I want. Molly took away my fear of having my hair butchered. She's excellent because she listens and gives an honest opinion. She wasn't pushy about selling me products. I really admire her courteousness and professionalism. I love my haircut even though to the rest of those who know me, it's my 'old' hairstyle. I am so glad I am back to normal! Now don't too many of you go there cause I will fight you for a hair appointment. read more

I've been going to Ali at The Establishment for five years and have loved every experience! She understands exactly what I want and delivers the perfect haircut and highlight for me. I also really enjoy her company while I'm in the chair. Great person, great stylist, great salon! read more

I came here for a cut n' color because my usual stylist was out of town. I had read on Yelp about the "wonders of Justine"....So I decided to take a chance and "cheat" on my long-term stylist with this new and mysterious Justine girl.... Well, the reviews were true. Justine is, in fact, the beautiful and amazing girl that is described on Yelp. haha. She is an absolute doll---but more importantly, a qualified and talented stylist. She does indeed intuitively know what the client wants/needs--with little explanation involved. I am super happy with my cut, new rockin' bangs, and awesome color. Justine is a master of her craft. The Establishment itself is my kind of place...small, unique, stylish...and with solid customer service (that's so important!). I LOVE walking into a place and feeling welcome. Why shouldn't I---I'm going to be spending my hard-earned cash there, right?? :-) In Summary, great experience, great outcome----so happy with my hair. The Establishment delivered---and Justine shined like the bright star she is. The Establishment is so lucky to have her. I'd say she's the main attraction. read more

A++! I am so happy with my new cut. I read a review talking about Justine's ability to cut Asian hair. I have Asian-esque hair and she did a fab job! With three aunts that cut hair, this is the first person to give an opinion about what I should do with my hair. She did exactly what I wanted and added some short bangs that topped it off. The atmosphere is perfect for me. You walk in and are greeted by a friendly person, regardless of what they do there. Sometimes, at other places, it seemed as though you had to have an "in" to fit in. Not here, all are welcome. I was able to get an appointment on a Saturday morning when I called on a Friday night. This place is a keeper. read more

I have struggled for *years* to find a salon that has both great customer service and does a good job on my long, thick hair. I was recommended by a friend and I am SO glad I took her advice. When I came in, I was given a cup of tea (Rishi, even. They had my heart right there.) and enjoyed their great musical taste while I waited for my appointment time. Carly did an amazing job on my hair, was gentle on my tender scalp, and I walked away with the best haircut of my life. I will never go anywhere else. Happy customer for life :D read more

I've passed through this place many times when I ride the 15 and was originally leery of this place. First of all, I usually get my haircut in Chicago - I don't feel comfortable going to many American hairdressers since most of them cut my hair really bluntly on the ends (which irritates me to no end) and also because the place was really expensive compared to what I'm used to. I ended up going there on a less than busy Friday evening for a trim and was greeted by Justine, one of the stylists. I was really surprised when she gave me a neck rub before cutting my hair. Also, she washed my hair and when I specified how I hated blunt ends on my hair, she followed through with this and I ended up having the more natural looking ends I usually get from most Asian hairdressers - I was impressed. Not only that, I found Justine to be super-friendly and very professional. The other added perks to this place is that you don't get itchy from having hair falling down your shirt. Oh, and the place smells pretty nice and is really clean. Overall, do I recommend it? So far, yes. Though I've yet to try getting one of those awesome trendy Japanese haircuts I see on Raysysa (http://www.rasysa.com/pkg/style/) from The Establishment, I'll definitely be going there again for at least a trim. read more

I absolutely love Justine and the great things she did to my thick, coarse, Asian hair. She was great with scissors and just *knew* what I needed. I've been going here for a few years now with Justine as my main stylist, but unfortunately she left for LA. So I went in for a trim by a different stylist. I wish I would have left when Justine left. I paid $48 for a mediocre cut. I just wanted my hair cleaned up, subtle bottom layers... but I received a haircut that made me want to cry. There was a gap of 7 inches from the shortest layer to the bottom (yes, I measured it) and layers were not blended well. On the right side, it literally looked like someone took a big bite out of my hair. Also bangs weren't done at all like I had showed in the picture. I decided not to go back to get it fixed because I don't want to risk it and don't think she can give me back my 7 inches of hair. I mean.. it wasn't a horrible cut.... but for $48 and #1 salon on Yelp, I expected better. So I decided to go to a stylist who knew Asian hair and had it fixed instead. Btw I'm not sure why the "Hair Types Specialized In" says Asian hair, but it's absolutely not true at all. Just look at my pics. :( read more

The Establishment - Left side was my long summer beach hair. Right picture is what I got after getting a hair cut from The Establishment :( - Hair Salons Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I have been a customer at the establishment for several years and was a little terrified that my stylist will be moving to California to open their new location. I was recommended to see one of the new staff members, Jackie. I had my first visit with Jackie a week ago and will definitely be back to see her. Jackie gave a great consultation, did not push me to cut my long hair more than I wanted to - a big plus, and encouraged me to go a bit lighter on my highlights for summer. The highlights she did are fantastic. With my hair being so fine I have had some bad color in the past at other salons and was afraid to have someone new do my hair. Jackie exceeded my expectations. So many people have asked where I had my hair done and say they love the highlights. Knowing her skills, I may get a bit more adventurous next time i see her. Also got a feather extension, which is staying in much better than the ones I got at another salon a few weeks before. Love my hair, highly recommend Jackie. read more

Justine is, in fact, as amazing as everyone says. I'd been trying to find a stylist in Milwaukee for years, and all the other ones I'd been to ranged from "Meh" to "Good Lord, never again." Enter Justine. She's completely adorable and a skilled stylist to boot. She's always made me feel comfortable (good conversation skills are as important as the ability to cut hair, in my opinion). She's the first person to give me bangs that don't look like I cut them myself - they look fabulous (a compliment to her, not me), and I've had several people stop me randomly to ask where I get my hair done since getting them. And that girl has a crazy memory. On just my second visit to her, I sat down in her chair and she asked, "So how's school going? English, right?" Umm...yes. Considering how many clients she must have, her ability to remember a conversation with me from 3 months prior was impressive. I'll even be cheesy and say it...she made me feel special (awww, right?). She doesn't judge me for dying my own hair because I'm cheap...what else? Oh, just go to her. P.S. The salon itself is cute, too. And it's right across from Alterra, so you can make a day of it and treat yourself to a scone and latte after your appointment to show off your new 'do. read more

I absolutely LOVE The Establishment!!! I've been going here for almost 2 years now and look forward to every trip. I drive in from Racine and it is about 40 minutes each way, but well worth it! Suzanne is AMAZING with color! She somehow understands what I want even when I can't put it into words. I have gone to a variety of salons over the years and had a number of stylists (even worked in a salon for a while) and I have never been as happy with my hair. Not only is Suzanne awesome with color, but Annie rocks a wax! No matter what she is waxing, you feel comfortable. I'd never get a Brazilian from anyone else! I just plan LOVE The Establishment, and so does my teenage daughter. It is nice and cozy and makes you feel like one of the family. I feel so relaxed and special whenever I go. One last thing that I truly appreciate is that the salon consistently does classes for their stylists..allowing them to keep up with the latest trends and fine tune their skills. Not all salons make that commitment, just another way The Establishment exceeds so many other salons. read more

Ok. First of all, I had my first Brazilian.....not for the feint hearted. BUT I am really glad I had it here. Stacey was AMAZING. She is super nice and really good at what she does. The pain was alleviated by Stacey's skill and conversation. I am really really impressed and would highly recommend her! The place is nice and in a nice area. The waxing room was impeccably clean. A plus in my book! read more

I do my research... it's not always spot on, but it is much better then doing No research at all. After reading the reviews, it appeared that Justine had some of the best feedback, especially how she can intuitively know what you are looking for... So I picked her. Justine was able to visualize what I wanted to create. I showed her a few pics and explained some of my hair issues. I think Justine listened attentively. She's younger, and I don't think I would consider her a "master " stylist, However, give her a few years, and I see massive potential. You will want to fall in love with this girl the minute you see her. Justine welcomes you in to her world with love and positive energy. She's a doll basically. She kept telling me what a "super cutie" I was, which gave me a boost of confidence. And she's also a vegetarian (I have a special place in my heart for all of the other veggies out there). I was very happy with my haircut. It was the first time I had gone there. My bangs were cut a little bit too short on one side, but we were both trying to collaborate on getting a particular look that didn't actualize itself completely. I'm not an "easily pleased" person ... I seek out perfection. if you generally spend around $40 per haircut, Justine will get you your money's worth. I'd like to try her again but I'm happy with my current stylist. I think Justine is growing as an artist exponentially... She was definitely the most upbeat and fun hairstylist I've been to in a while. Ten star personality. read more

It was my first time at Establishment yesterday. Ok, so the stylist wasn't the warmest or most talkative. But I liked the way she danced to the music, we exchanged a few pleasantries, and most importantly, my hair looks AMAZING. I-can't-stop-looking-in-the-mirror amazing. And I don't even think I gave her that much direction. She just *knew* what my hair needed. Best haircut I've gotten in a long, long time. The salon itself feels professional, but not like they're trying to make a big deal out of it. Comfortable. I don't plan on going anywhere else for a while. read more

What a awesome salon. Staff are soooooo friendly and real. I can honestly say this is my favourite hairdressers ever! I walked out feeling like they gave me exactly what I needed and have without trying made me want to visit again and i have told everyone about them. So pleased with my results. Thank you to all the team at the establishment. read more

I absolutely loved my first experience at The Establishment! My previous stylist moved out of state almost a year ago and I've been searching for a new stylist ever since... to no avail. When a friend suggested I give The Establishment a try, and the deal was sweetened with a Yelp $10 for $20 special, I couldn't pass it up. I was in desperate need of a haircut after putting it off for nearly 6 months. Justine could not have done anything better. She (along with everyone on staff) was friendly, kind, professional and a great listener. I had a fabulous experience and I love my new style! I could not recommend this salon or Justine more highly! read more

A little more than a week ago, I had an appointment with Ali and WOW! She is the best hair stylist I have ever had. I was sick of my very long and burnt work-from-home hair and went for a full blown chop-off of around 11 inches. I had seen her work on the salon instagram page and decided to make the trip from Caledonia to get a cut from her as well as because the salon really made it clear that they took COVID seriously. Ali was amazing and is such a nice hype person! She listened to me, took her time, and kept me reassured the whole time. I've been to hair salons here in Milwaukee, NYC, LA, and Madrid but she stood out from all of them. Everyone else in the salon seemed genuinely nice and I can't wait to keep getting my hair done here! read more

I do not like trying new salons. I've had bad and mediocre experiences, which is undesirable when dealing with one's hair. I read the reviews for The Establishment and decided to go for it. I am so excited to get my next haircut there! Shannon is amazing. She's so adorable, like a little doll, and so smiley. I am terrible at explaining what I want done, but she perfectly understood my weirdly vague description. She started with a scalp massage and I almost asked her to marry me. Shannon is fun to chat with, putting me at ease while she worked her magic. When she finished, I loved my cut and left the salon feeling very fancy. I made sure to have plans that night so I could show off my new hair. read more

Came here with a bridal party (I was one of the bridesmaids), so while I don't know what the cost is per hair style since I wasn't the one footing the bill, I can say they did a really great job with our hair. Our bride wasn't super picky, but wanted us each to have a side braid and a flower in our hair. Rebecca was great about making the style work in my hair, not adhering strictly to the photo (as was encouraged) and figuring out what would work the most natural for a style that isn't generally my style. It came out really great, and I felt pretty fantastic day-of. Also, props to Annie for doing a great quick eye-shadow job! I'm not generally a makeup wearer and mine were fabulous in two shakes of a jiff. The vibe here was great, our whole bridal party looked fabulous, and were I to come back to Milwaukee for more hair services, I'd likely head to the Establishment. read more

I always have excellent service. I love what Justine does to my hair! I can come in wanting something new that fits my hair and styling preferences and she can make awesome suggestions. I love my haircuts from her. I have also had Suzanne cut my hair and she also does excellent work. I had my make-up done by Meghan for my engagement photos. My photos turned out with a very fresh and natural look to my face. Both Justine and Meghan will be doing hair and make-up for both myself and my bridesmaids for my upcoming wedding. I can't wait! Oh, and Jill is always so kind. Really, everyone who works there makes it a great experience. read more

I just moved to Milwaukee and was worried about walking blindly into a new salon. Thanks to YELP, I picked The Establishment over a few other random places and am SO glad I did! This place does great work yet is unpretentious, is extremely professional yet really comfortable and friendly. I love it! I saw Annie, who helped me prep for a job interview with a drastic cut that I LOVE. I described what I wanted with "Professional and clean looking but still funky and creative. Also low maintenance, light, and really short but not so I look like my mom." She translated that brilliantly - I've gotten countless compliments since! Another note: as a pretty low-maintenance gal, I sometimes feel out of my element visiting salons. Not so here! Totally genuine, sincere and comfortable. 5 stars; very cool place. read more

Went there Thursday 7:00 pm - My first time there , I'm a dude! location - it was a nice location, lot of restaurants, pubs and other salons. so far so good. Decor is semi industrial, I really liked the hardwood floor. I forget the entrance or if there was a sign to the place maybe cause it was dark. Stations are neat and clean, with full length mirrors and comfortable chairs. Receptionist greeting was pleasant , i was offered a drink, i asked for water but none was brought. (ditzy girl!) then the stylist came around greeted me politely. She presented herself well. Small consultation on the style. I presented a photo. Wash, minty and refreshing. She began the cut.. Nice small talk. Her hands were confident with the scissors, but reserved with the electric razor. the cut turned out good, sides were even top was left long. (modified pompadour) got a rinse, and a hot towel on my face, sat back down at her station. We just couldn't get the styling down, i think my hair was still too wet. But this morning the style turned out awesome! read more