https://www.thecollectivemke.com/contact daily 0.75 2026-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587325027260-QSQQIALUDA9AC9911AB0/smartmockups_k97gbksx.jpg Contact - Whether for a product or service, we offer gift certificates in any amount. Just stop by the salon or give us a call. Because the gift of style is just a really nice gift. https://www.thecollectivemke.com/home daily 1.0 2026-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694583486-2PQT0LQ193RL7MCB6DX4/20140228_Trade+151_0046.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694644871-IC85FNH781UNZSZEGHDR/Aro+Ha_0428.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587104104036-94J9FG1M1W2NU2X8Z43Z/DSC_4097.jpg Home - Welcome to The Collective Both intimate and inspiring, our all-encompassing salon space is designed to embody everything a real hair salon experience should be – customized, beautiful, and full of creative energy. Located just steps from Cathedral Square in downtown Milwaukee, we’re your go-to beauty oasis, offering a well-deserved, feel-good escape from everyday life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587101839029-5060TFTJ6UT63CJIAP8A/DSC_1847.jpg Home - A collective team Our innovative, experienced stylists work as a true creative collective, collaborating to deliver tailored services, unique styles, and unforgettable experiences for every guest who sits in our chairs. From lived‑in color and precision cuts to effortless styling and special-occasion looks, we listen first, consult with care, and bring your vision to life with a mix of artistry and expertise. At The Collective, you’re not just another appointment – you’re part of the experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1603219442851-N2AK7TVPSWG35VDMWGG7/DSC_3951.jpg Home - Not just a salon, but a destination Our unique space fosters a sense of leisure and features high-end, comfortable furnishings alongside communal seating areas reminiscent of a boutique hotel lounge. Soft, natural light, layered textures, and thoughtful details create an inviting space to sip a coffee or tea, catch up on work, or simply enjoy a quiet moment before your service. https://www.thecollectivemke.com/photos daily 0.75 2025-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587103696162-3Z0RJJN3AWP3CX1PDFP0/DSC_3835.jpg Photos Street scene with a sign for The Collective beauty and grooming shop, a church tower with a clock, parked cars, and pedestrians in the city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587103682345-VV3ATDY4490TG2M292KP/DSC_3610.jpg Photos A modern hair salon with three white shampoo bowls and black chairs in the foreground, dark walls decorated with colorful abstract art and a large mirror, a table with framed photos and a vase of flowers in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587103669209-PRN1OVFBKVEJ4M13CLUM/DSC_1343.jpg Photos Modern hotel lobby with a seating area, flowers, and a reception desk in the background, illuminated by ceiling lights. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587103669161-U2JPTH5B2B9O5UKB7MGC/DSC_1341.jpg Photos A black hardcover book titled "Modern Glamour" by Kelly Wearstler rests on a stack of black books on a table. Next to it is a decorative glass box with green inside and some transparent items, and a small glass container with what appears to be red tissue paper or decorative elements inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587103674278-Q6YN1DQLVFNAWNUF2ENT/DSC_1818.jpg Photos Three books on philosophy and psychology standing upright on a wooden surface, supported by two gold-colored, ram-shaped bookends with curled horns. The books have white covers with black, red, purple, and blue text. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587103673028-4EHOTLZR0ZL1ZGNZ921M/DSC_3569.jpg Photos Interior of a modern cafe or lounge with a black counter, two chairs, and artwork on the dark wall. There is a potted white orchid on the counter, with decorative geometric and photo frames. Large windows reveal parked cars outside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587103668733-1NGDWEO1O6U1CU7OT0AS/DSC_1508.jpg Photos Modern chandelier with multiple illuminated spherical bulbs hanging in an industrial-style interior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587103675241-ZNWAR6MIDSDNMFIQR6YU/DSC_3582.jpg Photos A white table with a framed picture of pink flowers, a glass container of green apples, and a potted orchid plant with yellow blossoms and green leaves, on a green patterned surface, with a Dalmatian dog partially visible on the floor next to the table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587103678378-BGPXSH5G89GG1Q5JS42X/DSC_3592.jpg Photos A bouquet of orange and white calla lilies in a black glass vase, a white ceramic lion figurine, and a framed photo on a wooden surface against a blue wall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587103678463-3ZVOCE93HVB2MLZL7JOR/DSC_3602.jpg Photos A modern interior with dark walls, featuring a large abstract painting with yellow, blue, and light pastel colors. In the foreground, there are wooden chairs and a small table with a framed photo of a woman in a red dress, holding a phone, on it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587103674249-Q79M3K8KEQHJLOIWOA8Q/DSC_3581.jpg Photos A group of green apples in a metal basket with a green lining. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587103683519-VZIFB1UDVXNN2HXVIOAM/DSC_3628.jpg Photos Modern chandelier with multiple illuminated bulbs hanging from the ceiling in a contemporary interior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587103682850-STR18TTRD1W5BG1NEWJB/DSC_3634.jpg Photos Interior of a modern cafe or bar featuring a dark wood counter with a marble top and wooden bar stools with metal legs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587103683612-QC3Q1WI5EFQJHD70AG64/DSC_3637.jpg Photos Two people at a table, one using a tablet with a keyboard, a yellow notepad, and a colorful flower arrangement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587103688255-YPJTA1W4NMXAGCTIOMAT/DSC_3648.jpg Photos A white table tent with the word 'yay' written in green letters, placed on a glossy countertop in a modern cafe or restaurant interior with blurred background of people, flowers, and lighting fixtures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587103687628-1CKZSJOD0KQR8XR136JD/DSC_3654.jpg Photos Decorative ceramic lion figurine with an open mouth, two black bottles, and a framed photograph of a woman in an orange dress on a dark background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587103688733-2LZXT37UZFZX8NBIL4TM/DSC_3688.jpg Photos Four framed abstract art posters hung on a black gallery wall, each featuring colorful geometric shapes and minimal text. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587103691244-WF7WTMZBK217V184RI15/DSC_3692.jpg Photos White orchids in focus with a blurred framed artwork featuring a person in a red outfit in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587103692042-9WBOP2YBRTIHSQ1ZRHFZ/DSC_3700.jpg Photos Modern decor with geometric gold wire vases and a white orchid on a reflective wooden table in a stylish, contemporary interior https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587103692654-NP9Q0NAKYT7TMDPW2OVF/DSC_3732.jpg Photos Interior of a hair salon with black walls, wooden flooring, reclining shampoo chairs, shelves with hair products, a mirror, and a wall clock. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587103695140-WX3SNFQMN7YU28RY1PQG/DSC_3802.jpg Photos People getting hair treatments at a salon with dark walls, mirrors, and bright salon lighting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587103703223-3DQGQLOTKJSLL67WT3V3/DSC_3863.jpg Photos Interior of a modern lounge or waiting area with a gray tufted sofa, a small table with several magazines and three green apples, a flower arrangement with yellow flowers, and black chairs in the background with a woman seated. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587103724228-681O8LAF5AP5EZBSXDIC/DSC_3956.jpg Photos Interior of a modern hair salon with clients and hairstylists, black walls, mirrors, and contemporary lighting fixtures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587103706910-01PCVM9DA4VEBDXZYPTS/DSC_3873.jpg Photos A top-down view of a metal container filled with bright green apples. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587103718056-EB5HR77NMTYYXHR30BZ1/DSC_3907.jpg Photos A dining or living room corner with a gold-colored table, decorated with framed photos, ceramic lion figurines, and a flower arrangement of orange and green flowers. There is a large mirror on the dark wall reflecting colorful abstract artwork. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587104104036-94J9FG1M1W2NU2X8Z43Z/DSC_4097.jpg Photos Man washing a woman's hair in a salon with another woman in the background https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587103723394-GC17BACW358NYG0IDEKR/DSC_3945.jpg Photos A modern salon or lounge with seating, artwork, and hair washing stations, illuminated by hanging lights and a chandelier in a dark wall interior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587103722551-KW3HUPDC4NPVARMPAFNE/DSC_3951.jpg Photos Empty wooden chair in foreground, blurred background showing a woman in shorts and a man in a patterned shirt and shorts, inside a modern indoor space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587145882984-3O1L55OWSSTTWP78F9NT/DSC_3893.jpg Photos A person with dark hair washing their hair with shampoo in a sink, with foam and soap suds visible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587104162956-NKRXKAQ37A2TBCOZDMXA/DSC_1430.jpg Photos A blonde woman wearing a pearl necklace is trimming a man's hair with scissors and a comb in a salon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587103724637-5NPRXS174C75X27D07FL/DSC_3977.jpg Photos Decorative gold-framed mirrors on a dark wall, with a blurred foreground of a dining table with flowers and chairs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587103713051-F40L5WTAG7MLFPPQ6X4O/DSC_3882.jpg Photos A contemporary interior with a polished wooden table with a geometric metal wire flower pot containing white orchids as a centerpiece. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587103731080-FF4WPAKD7YFM9ZOKGM9A/DSC_4032.jpg Photos Interior of a modern cafe or restaurant with a black wall, wooden table with a striped surface, two wooden chairs with black metal legs, a potted orchid and geometric candle holders on the table, framed artwork on the wall, large windows letting in natural light, and track lighting on the ceiling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587103731854-RCZPF8L3FQS06Z96NG03/DSC_4039.jpg Photos People sitting on a sofa inside a modern, dimly-lit lounge or library with bookshelves in the background, seen through a foreground decorated with flowers and a potted orchid. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587104163169-5OLM3AU2M09YA3JBODR3/DSC_1763.jpg Photos A woman with blonde, wavy hair and a statement necklace is using a hairdryer in an indoor setting with dark walls and an exit sign in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587103730713-ITP6H9YOUDBODKD4NT6N/DSC_4046.jpg Photos A modern chandelier with multiple round white lights enclosed in clear glass or acrylic globes, hanging from black metal rods against a dark ceiling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587103740602-FMQJKBWACDELCBFRN1D2/DSC_4083.jpg Photos People relaxing and socializing in a modern, stylish living room with black walls, large windows, floral arrangements, and contemporary furniture, during daytime. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587103745088-FTJ3G95WEYZ9TMZYIYU4/DSC_4111.jpg Photos Store display shelves filled with beauty or skincare products, with a beige sofa in the foreground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587103744795-D5FXIMRMB33B91K6Y310/DSC_4128.jpg Photos Hotel room vanity with a curling iron, hairdryer, and various bottles of hair products on a countertop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587145905289-E6QUOI2XPH5VVEDSA30W/DSC_1902.jpg Photos Woman with blonde curly hair drying her hair with a blow dryer, smiling, in an indoor setting with dark walls and wooden accents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587103740666-6WGVQZLI0EEO0AOI1S7A/DSC_4085.jpg Photos A modern hair salon with dark walls, wooden floor, and a large gray velvet couch in the foreground. There are shelves with hair products on the left, a colorful abstract painting on the back wall, and a clock on the wall. Two customers are getting their hair washed while a stylist shampoos one of them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587104161860-3R0EUTPSGYB6OE4U2O94/DSC_1321.jpg Photos People sitting at salon sinks receiving hair washes, with stylists attending to them in a dimly lit salon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587104167185-8MSJGX810N55TOOE5PJA/DSC05296.jpg Photos Hairdresser blow-drying a woman’s hair in a salon with large windows and other clients in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587104167182-NMZOQCQ3XJ3T39SKNO59/DSC05559.jpg Photos A person with a shaved undercut hairstyle is getting a haircut with a clipper by a hairstylist. https://www.thecollectivemke.com/book daily 0.75 2024-09-03 https://www.thecollectivemke.com/about daily 0.75 2024-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1603219846699-JITF2Z8GXRU8PAMATHJM/Collective-2918.jpg About - What are we all about? Well, it’s quite simple. The Collective is just that – a collection of highly motivated and talented individuals that share similar goals and just want to provide our clients with the best salon experience in Milwaukee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1603223271852-S4FTZ301NS2V233QRN58/DSC_3945.jpg About - Who doesn’t like a great space? With a passion for concept development and interiors, we dreamed up a space with a subtle nod to a sanctuary, not just a salon. We’re a place where people come not only to get great service but also to relax, unwind, and simply enjoy themselves. Open and loft-like, The Collective is a unique space that encourages a sense of leisure. The salon features high-end and comfortable furnishings and communal seating areas reminiscent of a boutique hotel lounge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587101405433-T6OSHFNMP6OGTR3T4Q3D/DSC_1667.jpg About - Our visionaire Matthew Mackai, a seasoned professional with more than 25 years of experience in the beauty industry, founded The Collective in the spring of 2016. With a degree from VICI Beauty School in Milwaukee, he has honed his craft while working for prestigious brands including Lancôme, MAC, Beauty, Erik of Norway, and Scottfree Salon. Always interested in further honing his craft and keeping current in the hair industry, Matt continues his education in cities at the forefront of style. When asked about opening the salon, he said, “I wanted to open a salon where I could work with like-minded talent and have it operate in a way that we could all grow as individuals - to feel like we were part of a team and be able to focus on our guests – and nothing else.” https://www.thecollectivemke.com/team daily 0.75 2026-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587103036133-YD6N7387I7O3PDZDLW0Z/DSC_1689.jpg Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1603216250789-EGEIO9XTH9PM1ILSM54I/Collective-2895.jpg Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1603216159289-LRZBZHULXT1ZET4OV86T/Collective-2697.jpg Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587103109327-PSC1HZRM9UY7NA1LML1U/DSC_1538.jpg Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/c997afa0-82a5-49ee-92d7-521ec2b27fb5/Dana+Headshot.png.jpg Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/7640838f-8eb4-4556-b440-a96978c60a40/IMG_0348.jpg Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587104162956-NKRXKAQ37A2TBCOZDMXA/DSC_1430.jpg Team - Every member of our team has trained and mastered all aspects of the beauty industry. But like most licensed professionals, each stylist has honed in on specific skills and has specific services that they tend to focus on. Below is a little insight into each of our individual talents. https://www.thecollectivemke.com/services daily 0.75 2026-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587098455453-1DSIN1AKQOSVUEBCVSBP/DSC_1332.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587101839029-5060TFTJ6UT63CJIAP8A/DSC_1847.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587101186515-9LPSFXCFVS3ENN982I0N/DSC05106.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587104167182-NMZOQCQ3XJ3T39SKNO59/DSC05559.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/ebd68d53-62e6-40bc-a4df-2e58cf887eb4/Erica.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9904ea2fea5a193160d6ea/1587098455453-1DSIN1AKQOSVUEBCVSBP/DSC_1332.jpg Services - Services that are tailored, beautiful and always inspiring Our team of seasoned stylists provides an array of beauty and grooming services specifically tailored to the individual needs of our guests. To enhance our services, we collaborate with some of the leading product lines in the industry, such as Goldwell and R+Co.