APPLICATION FORM
Link to IG or website showcasing your work
Are you relocating to Chicago? If so, timeline?
Preferred schedule (full time or part time)
Desired start date?
Are you open to shared standards around space care, professionalism, and client experience?
What support do you value most in a studio environment?
Are you comfortable operating as an independent artist? (LLC, Taxes?)
How do you contribute to a shared, curated space?
What kind of environment helps you do your best work?
Why are you interested in the RUME?
What does ”elevated experience” mean to you?
What inspires your approach to hair?
How would you describe your work and aesthetic?
Do you carry your own payment or retail?
Describe your current clientele? (volume, price point/vibe)
Are you currently independent or transitioning to independent?
Specialties
Current location / Salon
Years in industry
Phone number
Email Address
Instagram / Ttiktok Handle
Full Name
** By submitting this form, you understand that the RUME is a curated studio for independent artist and that submission of this application does not guarantee placement. Thank you!
Your form has been submitted.
Your application to join The Rume has been successfully submitted. As a curated space for independent artists, we take great care in reviewing each portfolio to maintain the integrity of our studio environment.
What’s next?
Review: We are looking over your professional background and aesthetic.
Contact: If your vision aligns with our current availability and studio culture, we will reach out to schedule an in person chat or demo.
Thank you!