Ailie (pronounced Eye-LEE) is the owner of Aim & Ailie Hair Boutique. After earning a degree in sculpture from the University of Illinois, Ailie pursued her lifelong passion of becoming a stylist by completing her training at Pivot Point. Ailie honed her skills under the previous salon owner, Amy G. She also received instruction from Vidal Sassoon Creative Director Mark Hays, Kevin Murphy guru Kevin Murphy, and became certified at the Devachon Salon (NYC) to perform DevaCuts.

Aim is the co-owner and manager of Aim & Ailie Hair Boutique. She takes some credit for the precision and superior technique that Ailie offers her clients as Ailie perfected her skills taming Aim’s thick, cowlick-riddled locks. Aim’s time away from the shop not chasing the brilliant anarchist daughters she shares with Ailie, is spent writing, hiking, biking, reading, or behind a camera. Willing to spend 90 seconds per day on her hair, Aim understands the power of a brilliant haircut and excellent styling products. She is devoted to Leaf & Flower’s Curl line, Jessicurl’s Spiralicious, and Kevin Murphy’s Free.Hold.

With 20+ years experience, Megan’s favorite thing about being a stylist is finding a unique look to suit each client’s individuality. After developing her skills on a devoted set of clients— her Barbies— Megan formalized her training at the Aveda Institute in Milwaukee. A perfectionist who insists her clients leave feeling gorgeous and authentically them, Megan’s approach truly embodies the Aim & Ailie hair philosophy, “Come as you are, leave perfectly you.”

Laura knew she wanted to make women feel and look beautiful as a nine year old girl growing up in Lithuania. Her quest involved coming to America not knowing a word of English and completing her training at the Erica Alexander University of Cosmetology. Laura’s insatiable hunger to learn and employ the latest hair techniques is a superpower. With over 10 years of experience, Laura is a skilled perfectionist devoted to creating looks clients love. Whether straight or curly cuts, natural looking color or bold explorations, Laura’s clients benefit from her passion to teach and share transformative style tips and product recommendations.

Our assistant manager, Molly keeps Aim & Ailie Hair Boutique running smoothly so our talented stylists can focus on what’s most important– you! A proud Northwestern University alum, Molly has lived and worked in the Evanston community for over 25 years. Her passion for putting people at ease and near mystical power to transform clusterf*ck into cluster-fuction (sometimes even cluster-fun) helps foster the inclusive and welcoming vibe of the shop. A devotee of work/life balance, Molly’s time away from the salon is spent teaching yoga, biking and hiking with her family, and finding quiet moments to read. As promiscuous with her hair styles as she is with her reading list, Molly loves trying different products. Moroccan Oil Curl Defining Mousse currently sits at the front of her go-to shelf.

Trinity has worn a ton of hats at the shop over the years. An integral part of the management team, they currently serve as the salon’s Special Projects Coordinator. With a passion for community-oriented work and superhuman project management skills, Trinity shepherds ideas from feverdream to optimized and fully implemented salon policy. Outside the salon, they serve as a senior art facilitator at Evanston’s Art Makers Outpost. They are also preparing to join UCLA’s Education & Informational Studies department to pursue a PhD in Social Research Methodology with a focus on art education this fall. Always on the move, you’ll never catch them without their favorite Leaf & Flower Flyaway Stick — the perfect fringe refresher.