Welcome to Mint
812 e dayton st locted on the 2nd floor in Citrine co-op suite 208 (608) 218-4095
Studio Ghibli inspired illustration by Kristin Ashman IG @orca.emoji
howdy!
My name is Leah(they/them), I also go by El. I am a hairstylist based in Madison Wisconsin since 2015. In my chair you will be welcomed with open arms to be your most authentic self. My goal is to create a safer salon experience for all!
Some of my favorite things to do are modern mullets, textured shags, fades, transformative gender affirming haircuts, alternative creative haircuts, and vivid colors. Hair can be a great tool in expressing your individuality, and I love helping folks explore that.
When not at the salon I enjoy browsing antique stores, powerlifting, and riding around on my Honda Metro.
Queer community and allies welcome, bigotry is not tolerated!
testimonials
“El is attentive, skilled, and works hard to give you what you want. They have introduced me to my favorite hair product and I so appreciate being able to be in their inclusive, impeccably decorated space. I know El specializes in shorter cus, but as someone with medium-long hair I can still highly recommend them!”
— Heather C.
“I’m sad it stops at 5 stars, I would give 10, heck 100, ALL of the stars. Leah did great with my hair, they were so patient with me and my anxiety when I was booking too. I haven’t felt comfortable since I am a trans man of color, with any stylists in my whole life like I did with Leah. They are EXCELLENT. I’m definitely planing on returning and I already told several fiends about them. 100/5 would return and is already planning on it.”
— Gabriel K.L.
“Leah is a creative color genius! I really appreciate the time and effort they put into making sure I walk away with hair I love, even if I walk in not knowing what direction I want to go with.”
— Lauren K.
Read more reviews here.