MAKESHIFT UNION’S 11 STYLISTS EACH SPECIALIZES IN OWN AREA

stylists; their clients start knowing other clients and it’s almost like a second family. I’m always at the shop — there’s no other place I want to be. That commitment and the vibe at Makeshift Union is what keeps our clients coming back. They are loved there and they love us back. We have a rustic, Americana-style decor that appeals to men and women. It definitely has the feel of a shop in an older metropolitan city.

Who are your clients?

Most of our clients are hard-working people, just like us. But we do have athletes from Las Vegas, musicians, actors, actresses and the like who frequent the shop.

What sets you apart from other salons?

Aesthetically, Las Vegas doesn’t have anything close to Makeshift Union. Our staff is welcoming, and under one roof we have stylists who specialize in so many categories of hair style, cuts, color — and each has their own spin on what they do.

How many stylists work at Makeshift Union, and what are some of their specialties?

We have 11 stylists. Our specialties include balayage, color melting, pastels, unicorn color, precision cutting, avante garde, razor cutting, men’s grooming, facial hair styling and shaping, bridal, blowouts and braids, to name a few. We like to use our Instagram to show off some of the styles that walk out of our door — sometimes that inspires someone to come into the salon, even if it’s for an entirely different reason. Instagram has been a great business tool for us.

What is your business philosophy?

Establishing long-lasting relationships with our clients is the key to our success. We are not trying to be a fad. If at some point, the Arts District isn’t the popular part of town any more, our lights will still be on. Makeshift Union is an institution in the downtown community and grows stronger every day.

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