GLORIA BILA (she/her)

ADVANCED CUTTING SPECIALIST

In 2004 I dedicated myself to this profession and began my career as a hair cutting specialist. It’s a pleasure to help people express themselves and be invited into a part of their life through their hair. I’m here to do my best to listen to each person and customize a look for them. I enjoy cutting soft pixies, fun face framing looks, cool layers and executing lived in styles. I particularly like utilizing the straight razor and creating airy textures.

I’ve trained in NYC with academy classes ranging from razor cutting to revisiting the fundamentals of hair cutting and continue to do so. I’m pretty obsessed with hair and will take advantage of as much education as I can.

I love reading, listening to synth music, journaling and painting furniture. I’m obsessed with 18th century style and I’m creating my dream baroque room one gilded candelabra and sconce at a time! My chihuahua Dewey (RIP)  and I moved to Massachusetts in 2021 to live with with my now husband, Stephen, and his cat named Bird. We’ve recently welcomed our one eyed rescue pup, Marcy, to the family!

MAGGIE RODRIGUEZ (she/her)

RECEPTIONIST

From an early age, I had a keen interest in the arts and using creativity. Some of my favorite movies included the Nightmare Before Christmas, The Addams Family, Star Wars Empire Strikes Back, and Lord of the Rings just to name a few. I started at Blackroom as a client, and found myself as a receptionist here, happy to be vibing in such a beautiful place, I love having the support of the Blackroom crew. I’m currently a dog walker and a model, plus pursuing all sorts of other interests I love all things beauty and fashion, and starting to finally understand hair.

LEX MCCOMBER (she/they)

CUTTING STYLIST

I knew I was going to be a hairdresser since I was 5. No exaggeration. I taught myself to braid and that was it. Decision made. My entire childhood was practice and preparation for this career. I attended *takes a deep breath*  Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical High School. 

This school was a perfect opportunity for someone like myself because I got licensed in Cosmetology in 2015 and graduated high school in 2016. So I busted out those doors with shears a-snippin. 

With 10+ years of experience, I’ve always loved hair but my love for people runs even deeper. Of course, I could go on and on about the types of haircuts I enjoy doing. However, I’d like to use this space to focus on the reason this is my career, purpose and passion — human beings. 

I’m such a big people person and nothing beats making someone else feel confident. The look of relief on their face when they see the final reveal. The way their posture improves on their walk out. 

There’s a strong power you hold when you’re in charge of someone else’s appearance. You can either make or break their entire world in one snip…and no, it’s not “just hair”. This is their ego, their expression and their identity. Obviously hair is, and can be, SO fun but It’s still not something to take lightly and be mindless over. 

My specialty is gender affirming/transformation cuts. I believe my biggest strength with this specialty is my ability to bring comfort to others aaaannnddd to make them giggle during that process. I have a knack for turning that nervous feeling into excitement!  

Here lies my fun facts: I worked as a nail tech for 10 years, I’ve only worked in a salon, 60s/70s/80s music is my favvvvv &The Sandlot and Labyrinth are my favorite movies of all time

BROOKE WIENERS (she/her)

CUTTING STYLIST

I’m Brooke, I specialize in cutting. I attended hair school in 2013 but always knew I wanted to do hair. Growing up I was always doing my friends hair and my own and I love that it gave me a way to express myself creatively. I love doing shaggy, edgy cuts, precision bobs and your good old fashioned Victoria’s Secret bombshell hair.

I’m always ready to learn new techniques and partake in as many cutting classes as I can!

When I’m not at work I’m hanging with my blue heeler Dennis, I’m lifting weights, running marathons, catching up on shows, reading or listening to music.

KORI WHITLEY (she/her)

COLORIST/CUTTING STYLIST

I’m a self-proclaimed hair geek. I use my art form to empower people, enhance their confidence and express their individuality. My journey as a hairstylist began with organized sports and realizing I was better at doing my teammates' hair than the sport I was playing.

Fast forward to now, I’m fueled by a passion for the craft and a dedication to continuously learning and improving. With 10+ years of experience, I still nerd out over learning new cutting and coloring techniques and the science behind hair.

You will likely find me at a concert, festival, picnic, or antiquing when I'm not in the salon slinging mops. I enjoy outdoor activities like picnics and running, which allow me to explore and connect with nature. I wouldn't consider a day complete without a good cup of coffee. And when it's time to unwind, there's nothing quite like binge-watching sitcoms I’ve seen a million times to relax and laugh.

SAM KANE (she/her)

OWNER, EXPERT CUTTING STYLIST

I really love what I do. I have developed a deep passion for cutting hair of all types on my professional journey over the last 10+ years. My cutting style seamlessly blends technical, precision haircuts with freehand texture and detail work, allowing me to create personalized hairstyles for all of you, with whatever you have going on in that hair.

I particularly enjoy working with my straight razor and working with tight curly hair because it lets me be creative and bring out the natural beauty of each clients hair.

This industry is always changing so I’m always evolving my skills and techniques with continuing education and staying up-to-date with the latest trends because there’s so much to learn!

When I'm not in work mode I’m usually at home spending quality time with my rescue dogs (Weasel, Winnie, and Loretta), playing board games with my partner, fantasizing about our next trip or finding a house project (as if I’m not busy enough).