a rume you'll want to be in
By design, The Rume operates differently. Independent artists. An experience that feels more personal. A quieter, more considered salon experience from start to finish.
More than a Hair Appointment
We believe artists thrive in spaces that respect their independence while offering beauty, calm, and support. Every element is designed to enhance the experience for both artist and client.
The rume was created to feel different.
Shapes that are easy to wear
@rosemarymonicahair
Women’s & men’s haircuts, bridal/event styling
My doggie Lenny
Rosemary
Aries
visionary, tastemaker
@delaracolors
good lighting
Delara
scorpio
dimensional blondes and rich brunettes
Big, bouncy, voluminous blowouts
@emmacosbitthair
Lived-in, dimensional color, women's cut's, barbering
My morning caffeine!!
emma
cancer
Women’s cuts
@stephsaavhair
Dry cutting
A midday diet coke
steph
virgo
Creating personalized color
@donebyjacks
Lived-in, dimensional color
My besties
Jackie
Sagittarius
Airy layers & long lasting blowouts
@hairbygabbyg
Women’s dry cutting specialist & event styling
My amazing little family!
Gabby
Sagitarius
soft & blended placement & rich tones
@adelefredricksoncolor
brunettes & dimensional blondes
a piña colada
Adele
libra
Shapes that are easy to wear
@rosemarymonicahair
Women’s & men’s haircuts, bridal/event styling
My doggie Lenny
Rosemary
Aries
Big, bouncy, voluminous blowouts
@emmacosbitthair
Lived-in, dimensional color, women's cut's, barbering
My morning caffeine!!
emma
cancer
visionary, tastemaker
@delaracolors
good lighting
Delara
scorpio
dimensional blondes and rich brunettes
Airy layers & long lasting blowouts
@hairbygabbyg
Women’s dry cutting specialist & event styling
My amazing little family!
Gabby
Sagitarius
Women’s cuts
@stephsaavhair
Dry cutting
A midday diet coke
steph
virgo
Creating personalized color
@donebyjacks
Lived-in, dimensional color
My besties
Jackie
Sagittarius
soft & blended placement & rich tones
@adelefredricksoncolor
brunettes & dimensional blondes
a piña colada
Adele
libra
Every artist is hand-selected. Each person here works independently, with their own specialties, approach, and clientele—so you can book with intention and confidence.
The People Behind the Chair
meet the artists
Xo,
Delara & Rosemary
Together, we built a space to support artists, inspire creativity, and redefine the modern salon experience.
With over 20 years in the hair industry combined, we know our work as artists is deeply influenced by the atmosphere around us. The energy of a space, the environment it creates, and the experience within it are all connected.
When we created The Rume, we knew that if we put the atmosphere first, both our clients and our artists would feel the difference. Today, our space offers a calm, intentional experience for every guest while giving our artists the freedom to deliver their best work.
THE Founders
A Curated House for Independent Hairstylists in Chicago
At the RUME, your identity isn't tied to the salon, and your brand isn't absorbed into ours. Your work stands on its own. We are simply the space that holds it.
We believe we all thrive most in a space that respects our independence while offering community, support, and mentorship that create the ultimate experience for our clients. We’re out to be the most-trusted hair salon in River North, intentionally curated to look & feel premium in every way. Think you’ll fit right in?