Franky (she/they)
Salon Owner + Bleach Specialist
Franky is the founder of the brand @ifuckingloveyourhair owner of Chicago’s Gratuity Free Hair Salon @wefuckingloveyourhair.
Behind the chair - they specialize in bleach & tones, vivids, beaded weft hair extensions, curly hair, and razor haircutting.
Beyond the chair - they’ve been working in leadership and education roles since 2014, building apprenticeship programs and mentoring over 50 hairstylists, barbers, and salon owners along the way. Their experience spans the full industry, from independent booth renters and suite owners to multi-chair shop owners.
✂️ HAIRCUTS
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Maintenance Haircut ~60min
Best for → keeping your shape in check every 6–12 weeks
Includes → wash, trim, and basic blow-dry
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Maintenance + Extra Time Haircut ~90min
Best for → anyone wanting a refresh that’s bigger than a trim but not a total chop
Includes → wash, haircut, and basic blow-dry
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Curly haircut ~90min
Best for → wavy, curly, and coily hair needing tailored structure and care
Includes→ curl-by-curl cut (dry and/or wet), wash, and curl styling
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Transformation Haircut ~2 hr
Best for → big shifts, new shapes, or first-time-in-forever cuts
Includes → wash, major haircut, blow-dry style
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Extension Blending Haircut ~2 hr
Best for → clients with a fresh set of extensions (installed within the last week) who need detail and blending
Includes → layering and texturizing of extensions and natural hair, plus wash and blow-dry style
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Corrective Haircut ~75min
Best for → fixing a cut that didn’t land or reshaping awkward grow-out to set future you up for success
Includes → reshaping, wash, and basic blow-dry style
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Bang Trim ~30min
Best for → clients who need a lil bang refresh between full haircut sessions
Includes → dry or damp bang trim
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reviews
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bleach & tone
I have been getting my hair bleached for 18 years and I can say with confidence that Franky is the best bleach & tone artist I have been to. She cares about your hair’s health and helps you get platinum without sacrificing your hair quality. No breakage, no burns, no lifting scalp for two weeks after your appt, no sticking you under a dryer to make your bleach develop faster. She is extremely knowledgable and has a lot of experience. In addition to amazing hair skills she has amazing people skills! Getting your hair done with Franky is like going to therapy. She is inclusive and her salon is a safe space for everyone. - Mary
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Amazing
Well, I'm spending a lot of time with the dictionary and thesaurus looking for a stronger word than AMAZING! If the world had more people like them we would all be so much happier. First, I loved the entire experience in getting a whole new look. When people have a passion for what the do they will always come up with something incredible and fabulous! What they had for me has (almost) left me speechless. The extension they fitted me with is incredible! I can't believe how much I love it! It's perfect and I'm not exaggerating. I'm likely to spend the rest of the evening admiring their brilliant work in the mirror. This was truly one of the best experiences of any kind that I've had in such. A long time. - Lizzie
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Curls
Franky is ALWAYS the bees knees. So excited for how she has taken my curls on a journey these last couple years. This time no different getting my curls ready to get married! love love love! - Megan
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Vibrant Color
I’ve been getting my locks done by Franky for almost 8 years. She is THE ABSOLUTE QUEEN when it comes to bleach and vibrant color (but let’s be honest, she also rocks at just about anything hair related, AND at being one of the best human beings ever). She is professional, inclusive and always transparent (from an expectation/results standpoint, as well as a cost standpoint)! You will leave her chair feeling your absolute best! - Michelle
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Hair Health
Franky's knowledge of hair health in general but in relation/addition to women's health spectacular. I've been undergoing some hair changes and Franky helped me tease through the problem. I love seeing them, and so does my hair! - Merva
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10 Years
Franky always does a fantastic job with my hair and today's appointment was no different. I have been a client of Franky's for well over 10 years and every single time I receive a service,I feel renewed and my hair- just beautiful! She has grown to become the owner, the president and the CEO of her company and the salon is a gorgeous space. It's clean, modern and beautifully set up. So proud of Franky's success and look forward to my next appointment with her! - Marissa
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Postpartum Hair
As always, an AMAZING visit with Franky! I left feeling refreshed and gorgeous! Thank you! Franky also took the time to walk me through what to expect with postpartum hair changes to make sure I was comfortable and explained the process. I can't say enough how lovely it is to feel so cared for, especially during this phase. - Maureen
🔮 HAIR COLOR
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Toner & Trim ~90min
Best for → Quick tone shift or gloss with a little haircut love
Includes → Toner / gloss, haircut trim, and blow-dry
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The Roots ~2 hr
Best for → Grey blending or covering roots to keep your color looking fresh
Includes → Root color application, wash, and blow-dry
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The Pick Three ~3 hr
Pick Three → Grey Coverage / Root Touch Up ▷ Face Frame Highlight ▷ Toner ▷ Custom Haircut ▷ Deep Conditioning Treatment
Includes → basic blow-dry
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The Highlight Refresh ~3.5 hr
Best for → Touch up of existing blonde that was achieved 12 or less weeks ago
Includes → Partial highlights, gloss / toner, treatment and blow-dry
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The Lived-In ~4.5 hr
Best for → Hair color designed to last with low maintenance upkeep and natural dimension
Includes → Balayage, root smudge, gloss or toner, treatment and blow-dry
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The Works ~5.5 hr
Best for → Total color transformations and maximum hair care
Includes → highlights / balayage / tip-out / base color, toner / root shadow / gloss, treatment and blow-dry
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The Vivid AF ~6.5 hr
Best for → Vibrant, saturated color, calico, fox-tips, stripes and rainbows!
Includes → Pre-lightening, vivid color application, treatment and blow-dry
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The Vivid Refresh ~3.5 hr
Best for → Clients with existing vivid hair color who want to keep it bright and bold
Includes → Vivid hair color application, treatment and blow-dry
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Full Bleach & Tone ~6.5 hr
Best for → Clients with natural, untreated, uncolored hair who want to go lighter all over
Includes → Global (all the hairs) bleach application, custom toner, treatment and blow-dry
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Bleach & Tone Touch Up ~4.5 hr
Best for → established clients with bleach & tone done 7 weeks or less ago
Includes → bleach touch-up, toner application, treatment and blow-dry
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The Reset ~7.5 hr
Best for → Hair color correction
Includes → Color removal treatments, corrective bleaching, color melting, toning, glossing, treatment and blow-dry
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Hair Dye Roulette ~8.5 hr
Best for → Clients who love bold, experimental, totally unique hair color adventures and are ready for a one-of-a-kind hair color experience.
Includes → Creative consultation, full color application, treatment and blow-dry
“I built WFLYH because I was sick of outdated pricing models, awkward tip math, and salon spaces that didn’t feel safe for everyone.
Hair is personal. It’s identity. It’s self-expression. And you shouldn’t have to decode a menu or brace yourself for weird vibes to get it done right.
So we created a gratuity-free, inclusive salon where the expectations are clear, the energy is good, and the work speaks for itself.
This place exists because I fucking love great hair. And I love building a space where people feel like themselves in and behind the chair.”
Would you mind taking a few minutes out of your day and casting a vote for WFLYH for Best Hair Salon…
We’re so excited to share some big news! Nominations for the Chicago Reader are officially open, and WFLYH has the chance to be recognized as the Best Hair Salon.
But we can’t do it without you.


To everyone who voted, trusted us with your hair, sent their friends, hyped us up, and believed in what we’re building… this win is yours as much as it is ours.