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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.

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Clock at The Bird House Hair Salon in Brooklyn, NYWednesday-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.

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ASH

Salon Director
Level 5 — Master Stylist

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DREN

Education Director
Level 5 — Master Stylist

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KARA

Level 5 — Master Stylist

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Ana

Level 3

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ASH

Salon Director
Level 5 — Master Stylist

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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
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DRENUSHA

Education Director
Level 5—Master Stylist

dren

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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
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KARA

Level 5 — Master Stylist

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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
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Ana

Level 3

ana

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I always knew I wanted to be in a field where I’m socializing and constantly meeting new people. But figuring out my place in the world more specifically was difficult, until one day I woke up and decided to attend cosmetology school at Aveda NYC. It was a bit of an impulsive decision, but the best decision I ever made! Making people feel like the best version of themselves is a dream come true—a dream I didn’t even realize I had!

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
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Ona

Level 3

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Liam

Level 2

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Quintana

Level 1 — Junior Stylist

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Ona

Level 3

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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
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Liam

Level 2

liam

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G rowing up queer amidst the height of scene culture, tumblr, and the warped tour alike during the late 2000s meant your hair was your ticket to escape. I started experimenting with bleach and direct dye pastels from manic panic, and, for once, felt included in a community. A couple years later, after playing keys and singing background vocals for Adore Delano, in the Til Death Do Us Party tour, I found myself moving to New York City on a mission to create a life of complete liberation. Somehow I managed to fall into night school part time at the Aveda Institute in Soho while I assisted stylists during the day at a boutique salon in Tribeca. With having a Gemini moon, being in a fast pace, hustle culture felt right to me.

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
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Quintana

Level 1 — Junior Stylist

quintana

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A t age 5, I was determined to have my dream bob so I cut my own hair in the bathroom with my best friend and a pair of craft scissors. As you can imagine, it didn’t go as planned but a seed was planted. After assisting in Brooklyn for several years, I’m now behind the chair and am so grateful to have found my hair home at The Bird House. Every day I am surrounded by talented artists and endless support in a beautiful and safe environment. I consider myself a lively native New Yorker and in my free time I enjoy sewing, staying busy with a variety of projects and hobbies, roller skating and enjoying the outdoors.

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