Located on the top floor of the Bushwick Paper Mill, we like to think of our Bushwick salon as Gowanus’ moody sister. With a panoramic view of the Manhattan skyline, getting your hair done at The Bird House Bushwick can renew your love for New York. With our luxury services and haircare products, supremely talented team, and relaxed vibe, you’ll leave not only with the hair you’re hoping for but also, we hope, feeling sanguine and rejuvenated.
Contact Us
bushwick@birdhousenyc.com
917-909-1431
917-634-4662
Wednesday-Friday 10-8
Saturday & Sunday 9-7
Closed Monday & Tuesday
Our Bushwick Team
Three main factors contribute to our stylist levels — the three Es: expertise, experience, and education — and begin with Level I Junior, followed by Levels 2, 3, and 4 and finally Level 5 Master. All of our stylists maintain their education via internal and external classes as well as via special-guest educators.
ASH
Salon Director
Level 5 — Master Stylist
DREN
Education Director
Level 5 — Master Stylist
KARA
Level 5 — Master Stylist
Ana
Level 3
ASH
Salon Director
Level 5 — Master Stylist
ash
Hair was an integral part of my upbringing. With multiple cosmetologists in my family, weekends were spent with my grandmother getting her hair glossed and set and us little ones reluctantly getting our hair ready for the school week. Later, as a biracial queer teen, I found immense comfort and individuality in expressing myself through hair and makeup. So it was no surprise to me or anyone else when I chose a career in the beauty industry.
I am extensively trained in curly-hair cutting and hair-lightening services for all types and textures. I find my passion not only in creating beautiful hair, but also in building relationships and community through my role as Salon Director of The Bird House Bushwick. I’m light-hearted, loyal, and 100% committed to giving every single Bird House client the best possible experience.
| Pronouns | She/her |
| Hair specialties | Curly/high textured hair and all things blonde |
| My personality in 3 words | Passionate, driven, empathetic |
| Sign/Enneagram | Pisces/8w7 |
| My signature hairstyle | Long and wavy |
| Favorite food | Homemade mac and cheese |
| I'm a regular at... | The gym and Trader Joe’s |
| Holy grail hair products | Oribe's Supershine and Grandiose Mousse. Almost any client can use these versatile products |
| Pet(s) | Stella (mini dachshund) and Louis (grey cat) |
| On my days off, you'll find me... | Restaurant hopping with friends, working out, or in the winter, getting cozy inside with my family |
| My greatest accomplishment (so far) | Moving to NY and starting fresh, and learning to trust myself and make decisions that feel right to me even when they don’t make sense to others |
| One thing that can make my day better, no matter what | Animal content and good coffee and quality time with the people I love |
DRENUSHA
Education Director
Level 5—Master Stylist
dren
M y hair journey started when I was very young. My sister was pursuing cosmetology in Kosovo and would bring me with her to school. After the war there in 1999, she wasn’t able to continue her training but would sit in front of the mirror blowing out her curly hair section by section, and it became like a meditation for me to watch her. Later, I was trained at The Salon Professional Academy in Nashville, Tennessee where I then became an educator. Although I loved teaching and the connection I had with my students I decided to start my journey behind the chair where I focused on building a safe environment to hear my clients’ stories and help them build a look that represents their deepest selves.
My roots are in shaggy cuts and mullets but with the flick of my wrist I’ll create a soft long-layered shape that will grow out effortlessly. My heart is in enhancing the beauty of everyone’s natural texture through razor and precision based cutting, and in creating soft dimensional color.
| Pronouns | She/they |
| Hair specialties | Balayage and razor cutting |
| Besides English, I also speak... | Albanian |
| My personality in 3 words | Intuitive, goofy, eccentric |
| Sign | Taurus |
| My signature hairstyle | Two braids and a bandana |
| Favorite food | Sushi |
| Holy grail hair products | Oribe's maximista and Curl Gloss, and Davines Salt Spray |
| I'm a regular at... | Mixtape Coffee and High Low |
| Pet(s) | Zion (husky/german shepherd) , Myrtle (kitty cat) |
| On my days off, you'll find me... | Frantically cleaning my apartment so I can then sit on my couch with my journal and a book |
| My greatest accomplishment (so far) | Being authentically myself in a safe salon environment |
| One thing that can make my day better, no matter what | A good playlist and a good cry |
KARA
Level 5 — Master Stylist
kara
I have been in the hair world for over 20 years and have experience in many aspects of it: as an educator, a stylist behind the chair, a platform artist with Rusk, and as a salon owner. Opening two salons in Brooklyn gave me incredible insight into the industry and myself, and what I realized over time was that focusing my attention on my craft and my clients was what I loved most. The relationships that I build with my clients is my favorite thing about hairdressing and I’m so happy to be focusing my energy on it.
I love curls, creating dimension and brightness in natural color, formulating natural reds, and cutting hair in a way that grows out effortlessly. When I’m not in the salon, I am usually running around with my two kids, Jane and Louis, at playgrounds across Brooklyn, and I also love to sew.
| Pronouns | She/her |
| Hair specialties | Pixies, shags, bobs, bangs, reds, Dim the Lights, gray coverage/blending |
| My personality in 3 words | Intuitive, kind, creative |
| Sign/Enneagram | Pisces/4 |
| Favorite travel destination | Paris is my favorite vacation destination. We've been twice and can't wait to go back. |
| I'm a regular at... | Stroud playground |
| Power outfit | A brightly patterned dress, statement earrings and heeled shoe |
| My greatest accomplishment (so far) | Raising my kids |
| One thing that can make my day better, no matter what | My kids running up to me while yelling “Mommy!!!!” and giving me big hugs can turn around my day immediately |
Ana
Level 3
ana
I love working with curly hair, creative colors, and creating a perfectly finished look. In my free time I am a devoted plant mom, and I love to experience outdoor life with my two pups. Despite growing up in this busy city, I like to live a really chill and laid back life.
| Pronouns | She/they |
| Hair specialties | Curly hair, creative color |
| Besides English, I also speak... | Spanish (semi-fluent) |
| My personality in 3 words | Empathetic, goofy, chill |
| Sign/Enneagram | Cancer sun, leo moon, gemini rising, and enneagram 4 |
| Favorite food | Tacos |
| Pet(s) | My dogs Rocky, a Rottweiler, and Storm, a mini Australian Shepard |
| On my days off, you'll find me... | Playing tennis, spending time with my dogs, and SLEEPING |
| One thing that can make my day better, no matter what | Fresh flowers |
Ona
Level 3
Liam
Level 2
Quintana
Level 1 — Junior Stylist
Ona
Level 3
ona
W hile studying Economics at Virginia Commonwealth University, I could never visualize a future for myself in that field. I craved a profession that allowed me to express my artistic side. When a close friend opened her own salon, I saw the inner workings of the industry and realized it was exactly what I was looking for!
Specializing in high-impact blondes, rich luxe tones, and color corrections, I am well versed on hair chemistry and health. (Hair health is my number one priority!) I know exactly how far you can push your hair to achieve the look you want. In my chair, you’ll not only leave with the hair you’d hoped for, but you will have also learned about how it thrives, and what products and lifestyle is required to ensure you maintain its health and structure.
| Pronouns | She/her |
| Hair specialties | High impact blondes, and long layered cuts with natural movement/texture |
| My personality in 3 words | Dedicated, passionate, dark-humoured |
| Sign/Enneagram | Perfect balance of water and fire |
| My singature hairstyle | Effortless texture/disheveled chic |
| Favorite food | Soul food |
| My holy grail hair product(s) | Oribe's Maximista Thickening Texture Spray, Supershine Moisture Cream, and Dry Texture Spray |
| On my days off, you'll find me... | Visiting NYC's amazing art museums and taking long leisurely walks around the city |
| What is one thing that can instantly make my day better, no matter what | Snacks |
Liam
Level 2
liam
Four years later, between the education from Seagull Salon in the West Village and the legendary Marie Robinson salon in Flat Iron, I started creating looks with color ranging from fantasy vivids, to beachy, sun kissed naturals, to seamless grey blends. Between playing music and studying astrology, I’ve now begun to cultivate a legendary community right here at The Bird House in Bushwick alongside an amazing team! I cannot wait to meet you, help bring your dreams to life, and show you what The Bird House is all about.
| Pronouns | They/them |
| Hair specialties | Foil balayage (foilyage), bleach & tone, creative color, & grey blending |
| My personality in 3 words | Charming, polite, and quirky |
| Sign/Enneagram | Capricorn sun, Libra rising, Gemini moon |
| My singature hairstyle | Mullet |
| Pet(s) | My beautiful black cat Binx aka binxii aka Binx Monsoon aka Jar Jar Binx |
| Power outfit | Diy screen printed t, baggy lived in pant, docs, signature thrifted military apron |
| I'm a regular at... | Topos bookstore, Rednote Rehearsal Studios, and Our Wicked Lady |
| On my days off, you'll find me... | at the coffee shop |
| My greatest accomplishment (so far)... | Quitting smoking |
| What is one thing that can instantly make my day better, no matter what | Ice cream |
Quintana
Level 1 — Junior Stylist
quintana
I love big transformations, working with all textures, and guiding my clients through color corrections. My goal as your stylist is to bring your visions to life, to make you feel comfortable and confident in my chair and to have you feeling like your most authentic, beautiful self!
| Pronouns | She/her |
| Hair specialties | Long hair, blonding, corrective color and helping to keep your hair healthy |
| My personality in 3 words | Artistic, balanced, studious |
| Sign/Enneagram | Libra |
| My singature hairstyle | Long hair, often put up with chopsticks |
| My holy grail hair product(s) | k18, Olaplex Clarifying Shampoo, Oribe Run Through Spray |
| Pet(s) | Dimmi, my tuxedo cat from The Bronx |
| On my days off, you'll find me... | Working on my next project, or spending time with family and friends |
| What is one thing that can instantly make my day better, no matter what | Cuddles from my cat and the right song |