The ultimate salon experience brimming with comfort and creativity

Welcome to The Collective

Both intimate and inspiring, our all-encompassing salon space is designed to embody everything a real hair salon experience should be – customized, beautiful and inspiring. Located just steps from Cathedral Square in Downtown Milwaukee, we’re the ideal oasis offering a well-deserved respite from everyday life.

A collective team

Our forward-thinking and established stylists work together to offer custom services, signature looks and memorable experiences for each and every client.

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Not just a salon, but a destination

Our unique space encourages a sense of leisure and features high-end and comfortable furnishings and communal seating areas reminiscent of a boutique hotel lounge.

 

It’s quite simple - we’re just a collection of highly motivated and talented stylists ready to serve our amazing clients.

What They’re Saying

  • "Tara is the best" - Cate B.

    I worry when picking new hair stylists to do my hair since blonde fine hair can be tricky.. but my worries always disappear when I step foot in The Collective. The environment is relaxing and clean. The staff is amazing. Stylists are even better! Definitely recommend coming here for all you blondes out there.

  • "First hair cut I've gotten that I really Love" - Joy C

    Heather is great with curly/wavy hair and everyone was very friendly. I haven’t had a hairdresser really understand my hair needs as I have 2B curly/wavy hair, and Heather not only was really efficient- she handled my hair in a way that works well with my texture, and this is the first hair cut I’ve gotten that I really love. The salon is also beautifully designed, very stylish and comfortable, and accommodating.

  • "Beautiful space" - Emily D.

    Beautiful space in Milwaukee with, really friendly and talented staff. Heather really took her time even though they knew I wouldn't be a repeat customer. One million thumbs up!

  • "Can’t recommend this place enough" - Stacy R

    The entire staff is terrific, with beautiful craftsmanship, and chic decor, always feel welcomed. Can’t recommend this place enough. I get my hair done, and I go for a drink or bite to eat nearby after. The perfect little spot.

  • "The most relaxing, beautiful, professional places" - Terri F.

    One of the most relaxing, beautiful, professional places I have ever been to! Matt was so professional with everything he did! I have seen a lot of hairstylists and watched how they work. Matt was very professional! I saw the difference and felt the difference! :)

  • "So lucky I stumbled upon it" - Candice F.

    I love this place and am so lucky I stumbled upon it when I moved to Milwaukee from TX. Heather is incredible at what she does and makes you feel right at home. Kelly is always welcoming and takes care of you as soon as you walk in the door. I highly recommend The Collective to anyone who is looking for a stylist!

  • "Everything was done perfectly" - Carly Z.

    “Matthew was amazing! He gave me the little Barbie bang of my dreams. Fast process, everything was done perfectly. He thoroughly communicated with me to make sure he got what I wanted! I will be back.”

  • "You saved my marriage" - Matt P.

    After years of cutting my own hair, my wife got fed up and had me come see Shannon. I gotta say, my hair looks much better now. Thanks for saving my marriage.

  • "My search is over!" - Ellis

    Cool modern salon. I was looking for a new stylist and decided on The Collective, due to such positive online reviews. My search is over! Tara did a super job on my thin hair. I'm very pleased with the cut and my new style.

  • "I found the right place" - Daniel K.

    I am new to Milwaukee and really didn’t know where to get a good haircut. However, I think I found the right place now. Check this place out and ask for Matt - he’s amazing.

  • "Best hairdesser in the land" - Linda B.

    “Shannon is the best hairdresser in the land. Her cuts are precise and on point, after a visit with Shannon, my hair is easier to manage and looks its best.”

  • "Timely, personable and attune" Lisa S.

    Mattie is a top-notch very skilled stylist! Timely, personable and attune to a client’s hair. You always leave the salon looking as though you were going somewhere special and feeling as if you were treated to a very high-end experience.