Meet Our Haircrafters
Exceptional service from all, with a variety of strengths, vibes and passions!
HAILEY
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My chair is open every Monday-Thursday.
It’s important to me that my clients make the decisions about their hair for themselves but I’m happy to help you along in determining whatever curly, color-blocked, lived-in, or party-colored look will fit your lifestyle most.
As an extroverted introvert, I’m equally as happy to vibe out in comfortable silence while you turn your brain off, learn about your life, or deep dive with you on the horror movie fun facts & our pets!
Follow me on instagram @sykeshair, or text about your grand hair visions via our shop phone. 215-980-9989
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Hiii, I’m Hailey! Do you hate styling your hair? Being pushed into a high maintenance hair routine? Tired of buying 50 products and dunking your head in a bowl of water cause Tik Tok told you to? Look no further- I’m your guy.
I want to enhance your natural curls, give you the textured, voluminous cartoon-character-hair of your dreams, while giving you the tools to easily re-create the look at home. If your hair goals include highland cows, anime characters, colorful bugs, flowers, or aliens, I’m SO down! I love a freaky inspo pic regardless of if you’re rocking a shaved head, or tip toeing into horse girl hair. My “need for ease” goes for hair color too. I’m here to collaborate on a plan for your vivid, colorful, hair dreams to create a look that seamlessly blends into your natural color for long lasting mermaid hair. Who even has time for root touch ups these days? Not me!
I’m here for the queers, horror nerds, nature freaks, the introverts, and even the chatty Cathy’s. Regardless of how you identify, my dream is to offer you a comfortable, judgement free space, to empower you in the decisions you make surrounding your appearance. I view our time together as a collaborative experience. My main goal is to create a look that feels affirming, and effortlessly you. This time is for you to decompress however YOU want! Whether you want to chat, learn some hair science, quietly stare at a wall, read a book, or do some work, I’m happy to follow your lead!
When not behind the chair, my three fur freaks rule everything around me. I’m the parent of one sensitive but sweet pocket pitty, a round and loud tabby, and a beautiful look-don’t-touch cat. If I’m outside you can usually find me walking around the woods with my pup, riding motorcycles towards a body of water, or covered in glitter, on my way to the goth show. When I’m leaning into homebody mode, I’ll be snugged up on the couch under a million blankets, and at least one critter. There will probably be a horror movie on, and a fellow horror dork or two, watching with me.
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Rooted blonding -4 hrs $300+
Rooted blonding with party color-5 hrs $375+
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Barbered- $77
Chin and Shorter-$90
Touching top of Shoulder- $110
Past Shoulder Length- $130
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Single Process- $130
Bond Builder- $25
Deep Conditioning- $15
LOLA
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Sit in my chair Tuesday through Friday
Precision Cutting Specialist
Offering gray coverage & shine for hair color
All hair lengths & fabrics, thrive creatively shoulder & shorter!
Queer parent reading in a sunbeam with family in tow.
Ask me what I’m currently reading!
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I came to haircutting after finding studio art to be too isolating for me. I needed to be doing something with others. I discovered my love for cutting hair after dropping out of my oil painting and 3d art studies. The sculptural quality and immediacy of haircutting is a big reason I decided to hone my skills in this area, and limit my hair color offerings.
If you're someone who is more go-with-the-flow with your hair but likes lots of texture and movement, or you love a sharp precision haircut that is visually impactful (curly babes this includes you too!) I'd love to welcome you to my chair. I love cutting all hair lengths, but shoulder length & shorter is where I thrive creatively. As for color, I prefer subtle tonal shifts, grey blending, or just making your natural color shine.
My absolute favorite thing about this craft is that it’s all about collaborating. I love a good consultation, so even if your vision isn’t fully realized, don’t let that scare you away! We’ll talk routines, hair struggles and dreams. Bring in some photos of things that catch your eye and things you hate, & we'll figure it out together.
My background in precision haircutting, paired with care for each individual’s natural hair texture, allows me to create a custom haircut that not only has you feeling great when you leave the salon, but also will grow in well.
I am a queer parent who prioritizes rest, joy, and community. For me that looks like biking around town with my kid and dog in tow, reading (preferably in a sun beam), cooking with/for others, day dreaming (more people should do this!) and wandering in the woods. I am also an organizer with the Philly Childcare Collective!
Looking forward to colloborating together!
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Barbered Cut - $85
Chin and Shorter - $95
Touching Shoulders - $110
Past Shoulder Length - $130
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Single Process - $120
Bond Builder - $25
Deep Conditioning - $15
ACE
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Come see me on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
A little bit crazy messy tousleyness on whatever length hair
My heart is in haircuts so color appointments are limited to gray coverage, shine and some tonal shifts.
Collector of the 2000’s barbie movies
Outgoing when in studio but lil introverted baby in my blanket pile at home
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Hiii! My names Ace! My pronouns are they/them and I’ve been in Philly for 6 years! I’ve been doing hair professionally for about 8 years, and have been at Transfiguration for 5
My favorite things to do behind the chair are messy choppy layers, whether on short hair or long. I love adding movement and a bit of craziness. I believe that every haircut I do is a collaboration, and that your ideas are just as important as mine. When booking an appointment with me you can expect a looong thorough consultation, where we’ll chat about likes/dislikes, and turn all of your thoughts and feelings into a cut. I know hair terminology can be difficult, so just throw some jumbled words, vibes, and hair needs my way and I’ll make your hair dreams come true.
I’m also a yapper! One of my favorite parts about this job is getting to have one on one time with each client, and really getting to know each other and connect. As an over-sharer myself, nothing is off limits! Although I’m also a fan of a silent appointment if that’s your vibe
Some other info about me! I’m a Virgo, Scorpio, Libra and also a twin. I live with my two cats (Nikko and Willow) and my spouse mouse Belle! When I’m not at work you can catch me playing outside with my nephews (ideally at a cool playground), hanging out with my partner, or cuddled up with my cats watching YouTube or an animated Barbie movie. I also enjoy making art. Usually some kind of mixed media collage with paint, makeup, ribbon and anything else that’s pretty and sparkly
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Barbered Cut $72
Chin and Shorter $84
Touching Shoulders $96
Past Shoulder Length $108
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Single Process - $120
Bond Builder - $25
Deep Conditioning - $15
ROSE
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Catch me in shop Wednesday through Saturday
Natural dimensional blonding & fun ass color blocking!
Precision haircutting with texture
Love yapping about reality tv, how to touch grass and traveling.
Let’s rate gas station snacks and talk Michelin experiences!
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Well hi there…it’s me, your new hair bestie, Rose(she/her)…
I’m PA girlie through and through and have been calling Transfiguration my hair home ever since I moved to Philly from Erie in 2022.
Somewhere int the realm between the vanity afforded to me by a Leo Sun and Rising placement, a 13 year career as a hair stylist and being a too busy and active, severely ADHD curly hair haver…I understand an ultimate goal of low(er/est) maintenance possible while still looking hot and feeling comfortable and affirmed in these earthly vessels.
I’ve never really understood if I’m an extrovert or an introvert? Labels are kind of whatever anyway? What I do know is that being able to connect with others is one of the best parts of this job. I can be a real grade A yapper and if I had to write a dissertation someday it would be on the topic of gossip. Sharing hair knowledge and education comes first, BUT if I don’t know about you and your lifestyle, how else can I help curate the best hair routine so you have more good hair days than not?
In our time together there is no shortage of things I find to connect with people about… art- making it, looking at it talking about it, trying to explore new music and going to shows in your late 30s, so much television - especially that with mormon themes, traveling of all varieties, how do we touch grass and breathe in nature more deeply while living in the city? A healthy and light curiosity about any and all forms of sports and fitness, food ranging the gamut from the best gas station snacks to a favorite Michelin level experience. Really whatever has peaked my or your curiosity that very moment in time - the ADHD keeps it evolving.
If we don’t have many shared interests or experiences? I am invested in hearing about something new, gaining insight and new perspectives is one of the privilege working so closely with others.
However if its a more silent appointment you’re desiring, whether it be every appointment or a at-capacity-just-for-today, say the word. It will allow me to lock in a reset myself as well.
I enjoy cutting all lengths of hair but am most passionate about cuts that live between the chin down to long past the shoulders. When it comes to color I’m most excited to provide folks with things like easy grey blending and dimensional, lived in color along with fun blocks of high impact color (think color blocking).
My approach to cutting combines a long history of precision work with a more intuitive dry cutting style to create long lasting, easy to maintain cuts. This means you’ll only have to come see me as often as you feel you need to and sadly, that may not be as often as either of us would like. But fear not! I bet if you look hard enough you can find me galavanting about the many places all around West Philly. If you do, feel free to say hi and give me that gossip, make our cutie bag charms kiss or we can share a simple, silent, knowing head nod. xoxo
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Low Maintenance or Dimensional Color 5 hrs $350
Touch Up Low maintenance/Dimensional Color 3 hrs $210
Color Block Natural Spectrum
Color Block & Party Color
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Barbered Cut $72
Chin and Shorter $84
Touching Shoulders $96
Past Shoulder Length $108
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Single Process -$120
Bond Builder - $25
Deep Conditioning - $15
HAEGAN
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Let’s work together on Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday
Haircuts of all lengths that are choppy, shaggy, ruffled and tussled type looks!
LOVE color blocks or getting weird with racoon tails!
Anime, horror and all the snacks from HMart.
An explorer of weird shops, cool trees, pet friends and any other wonder the world has to offer.
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A bona fide mood chameleon, and a self-diagnosed yapper. One of the things I love most about my career is the human experience of it all. If you want to share, my ears are all yours. A rambling sesh about a special interest is bliss for me. As someone with a long history of experiencing haircut anxiety, I’ve learned that it’s given me the ability to help others plagued with that same fear. It’s rare for someone to know exactly what they want with their hair, but I have never found that to be a problem. You could come to me with 4 different pictures where there’s only a few elements of each that you like, undoubtedly we can stitch together a custom cut for you. Finding sense in nonsense is my specialty! Even if the internet fails to give you inspiration, just knowing what you haven’t been a fan of in the past or has given you trouble can be a huge help in figuring out what direction leads us to feeling good about our hair.
I also live in the reality of a limited spoon supply, so trust I’ve found the cuts that style themselves. I’ll find you an effortless style because brain space for 3+ hours on hair care is a scarcity. Super clean, straight lines, tight and tidy is not quite my bag. Bring me the choppy, shaggy, ruffled and tussled type looks. In that same chaotic vein, I love concepts like color blocks. If you really wanted to make my day, ask me for a raccoon tail made up of weird colors!
I strive to spend most of my free time in a shared space with a cat. It does tend to be my own, but she seems to enjoy watching anime’s and horror movies as much as I do. However, I do love a side quest, so I am always looking for recommendations on little shops with knickknacks, maybe a street that has particularly pretty foliage, or honestly even just somewhere where you saw some cool rocks once. I appreciate the forest for its trees, both literally and figuratively.
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Barbered $45
Chin and shorter $55
Shoulder Length $65
Past Shoulder $75
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Blonding Solid or Dimensional Natural Spectrum- 4 hrs $180+
Blonding Solid or Dimensional Party Color- 5hr $225+
Color Block Natural Spectrum- 2hr $90+
Color Block Party Color- 3hr $135+
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Single Process -$100
Bond Builder - $20
Deep Conditioning - $15
AISLAN
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Taking care of all your hair needs on Monday, Tuesday and Saturday.
All kinds of party colors, unconventional color palettes and color corrections.
Fun freaky haircuts, let’s get weird!
Homebody cat parent that can be found in the woods looking at mushrooms & moss.
Making new coffee syrups regularly, would love to chat flavors!
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Hi, I’m Aislan! I believe hair can be such a powerful and transformational tool of self expression, and I greatly value the trust given to me in helping folks feel more at home in their bodies. To me, our time together is a collaborative process in which we create a bridge between your dreams, ideas, even nerves, and my craft. Growing up in Oklahoma and moving to Philly alone at 18, I lived at the intersections of economic insecurity, womanhood, queerness, neurodivergence, and sex work for many years- and I constantly strive for my chair to be a safe space for folks of similar, and different, experiences. Whether you love talking hot goss and hobbies, or you’d prefer to relax quietly, I’m happy to go with the flow. One of my greatest joys is providing affirming services to other queer and trans people, especially guiding folks in exploring various ways of expressing their identity with hair. While I do believe hair is not gendered, I also understand the nuances of navigating perception and want to help you feel seen authentically, however binary or not.
Carving out unique, alternative looks that align with an individual’s personality and lifestyle is what it's all about for me. The freakier, the better in my book! I’m just as happy razor cutting layers as I am fading and shaving designs. I love caring for hair of every kind, particularly assisting folks in working with their natural texture- whether it’s a soft wave that’s new to you or tighter coils you’re looking to play with. I prioritize meeting you where you’re at and making sure we reach a place that feels comfortable and sustainable outside of the salon. While I am all for low maintenance looks, I hold a special place in my heart for party color and color corrections. I live for all kinds of creative party colors, unconventional color palettes, and unique sources of inspiration. If your dream is to have hair the color of a bug or a particular oil slick in the road, we’d be a great fit!
In my free time, I am often a homebody and can be found hanging out with my cats, Blueberry Cobbler and Texas Sheetcake. Some of my other interests include being in nature (I <3 John Heinz, Ridley Creek, and any body of water,) hobby mycology and foraging, whatever art or craft has my attention (currently chainmail,) trying new recipes, and haunting various karaoke or pool bars with my chosen family. I am a big horror fan across the board, from body horror to camp, with some of my favorites being Evil Dead and Buffy The Vampire Slayer. I am a coffee guy through and through, I make my own lattes at home and make all kinds of syrup flavors for them (ask me what’s in my current rotation!)
If you’d like to create something cool with me, you can book with me on Mondays and Saturdays through the Transfiguration website, or over the phone at (215)980-9989! You can also connect with me on instagram @canceriancuts!
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ANGEL
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Available on Wednesdays for Haircutting and the rest of the week is Leadership and Admin.
Haircutting & Curl Specialist for low-maintenance shoulder and longer looks– shaggy, layered curls, or any variation that needs some swing to it.
Let’s chat the real celebs like Octavia Butler and Ursula K Le Guin! Total scifi & fantasy nerd, I want to know everything you’ve been reading & enjoying (or DNFING haha)!
I love giving care <3 That means to you, my garden or my werewolf dog Griff and kitties Cheese & Oz
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While hair is our daily accessory we wear, I also understand that it can be the last thing we are thinking about! Which means I feel passionate about creating haircuts that can grow out seamlessly without an expiration date (well you know, beyond regular wear and tear!)! While I love the people I work with in my chair, just know the goal is to see each other less than more. In the true spirit of lower maintenance approaches I unfortunately can’t give you reviews on huge varieties of ‘it new’ products but I can tell you what are the main 1-3 products you should have to cover a paired down routine! Carving with my shears as a haircutting technique is my favorite because I’m not scared to debulk, build texture and create space in the hair. Sometimes all your hair needs is a little freedom for its natural curl and wave to perk up and shine through! Since hair is more sculptural work to me, I lean more naturally to layered looks, curls and anything shaggy/wolfy/mullety however I am always establishing a strong precision shape!
When I’m not behind the chair or doing Transfiguration’s backend work, you’ll find me spending time with my family which includes some wonderful humans and one werewolf dog & 2 kitties. At home I generally love quiet time despite the fact that I can’t shut up sometimes which means I’m happy to meet you where you are at when working together in studio.
f there is a glimpse of free time outside of family & home, you can bet I’m deep in some sci-fi or fantasy books, practicing my HORRIBLE spanish, half assed gardening, or trying a new salsa recipe. Despite whatever it is that I’ve hyper focused into temporarily, I generally want be laughing or releasing some contented sighs.
I’d love to give you some hair support via my hair veteran 20 years of experience and also to laugh together along the way, find me in the online booking or text the Studio at 215-980-9989
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Touching top of shoulder- $175
Past Shoulder Length- $205
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Single Process- $150
Bond Builder - $25
Deep Conditioning- $15