Our Story
I Fucking Love Your Hair originated from impulsive outbursts from Franky while admiring the hair she'd created with her clients, but it quickly took on a life of its own when she started printing stickers to distribute to people she’d met in the wild. The simple goal of spreading joy quickly became a major hit, and before she knew it, Franky was inundated with requests for more.
Although initially hesitant about branding, Franky eventually embraced the idea and took her game to the next level. She created this kick-ass website and built a strong social media presence to keep her followers engaged (14K on Instagram & 26k on TikTok). What started as a simple hobby quickly transformed into a booming business, proving that the most successful ventures often sprout from the most unexpected beginnings.
Shit hit the fan for Franky in 2019 when she was hit hard with a massive burnout. After 12 years of sacrificing important moments and constantly battling for basic rights (like a fucking lunch break), she found herself feeling resentful, lost, and on the edge of quitting the hair industry. Overwhelmed, and with no clue what to do next, she hired an incredible business mentor Cyd Charisse to help.
Franky learned how to build self-esteem and tap into her own inner FUCK YES.
Franky’s First Micro Salon
97 Square Feet
Oh March 10, 2020, Franky fearlessly flung open the doors to her very own private studio, aptly named I Fucking Love Your Hair. Despite the ✨unprecedented times✨, Franky's relentless hustle paid off in explosive growth. Within just two years, she had not only hired two badass employees but also expanded the brand to include We Fucking Love Your Hair.
in 2022 we upgraded to a bigger salon space
200 Square Feet
Although the two micro salon’s had been a cozy setting, Franky knew she wasn’t done growing. The fear of expanding into a “real” salon multiplied by some serious existential dread, lead Franky to hire her second mentor Nikola Salter. After almost two years of searching, she finally discovered a literal dream location in the West Town, Ukrainian Village neighborhood of Chicago.
2204 West Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
West Town, Ukrainian Village
If you're a talented hair artist looking for a new opportunity, we are always accepting applications and submission videos. Alternatively, if you're in or around Chicago and are looking for an amazing place to get your hair done, we would be fucking thrilled to have you