Meet the minds behind Subculture

At Subculture Hair Studio and Spa, we redefine beauty and wellness, offering a unique fusion of artistic expression and rejuvenating experiences. Nestled in the heart of Society Hil, our studio is a haven where innovation meets tradition, and every client is embraced as an individual canvas.

Our team of skilled and passionate professionals is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge hairstyling, coloring, and spa services tailored to each client's distinct personality and preferences. At Subculture, we believe in the transformative power of a good hairstyle and the restorative effects of a spa session.

Immerse yourself in a contemporary yet inviting ambiance designed to inspire relaxation and creativity. From trend-setting haircuts and personalized color transformations to indulgent spa treatments, we curate a diverse range of services to cater to every aspect of your beauty and wellness journey.

In addition to our commitment to excellence in salon services, we take pride in creating a warm and inclusive atmosphere. Subculture Hair Studio and Spa is not just a place to enhance your appearance; it's a community where self-expression is celebrated, and individuality is embraced.

Discover the perfect synergy of artistry and tranquility at Subculture Hair Studio and Spa, where each visit is an opportunity to rediscover your unique style and rejuvenate your senses. Welcome to a haven where beauty is an art form, and self-care is a cherished ritual.

The Team!

Suzi is a hairstylist with 20 years of experience. She is a great listener who enjoys working with you to stay true to your vision. She is a versatile stylist who is passionate about learning and practicing new techniques. She pays great attention to detail. She loves dry haircuts, razor cuts, dimensional hair color, technical foiling, and lived-in color. She enjoys working with long, thick hair as well as fine, thin hair.

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Suzi

Co-owner

Ashlie has been a hairstylist for 14 years. Her passion is doing blondes and fantasy colors. She also enjoys doing bridal, avant-garde, and fantasy makeup. She graduated from MUD in NY. Furthering her education is always a top priority, so she can keep up to date and be on top of the next hair and makeup trends.

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Ashlie

Co-owner

Ruairí

Ruairí Lynn is an experienced beauty artist with over 13 years of industry experience doing hair and makeup. Specializing in curly hair, vivids, and creative makeup, Ruairí is constantly growing an extremely varied skill set, allowing them to tailor a customized beauty ritual to each individual client's needs, based on their unique anatomy, lifestyle, and personal sense of style. Having no desire to be another voice in the beauty industry telling clients what certain face shapes, body sizes, ages or genders can or can't wear, Ruairí is deeply passionate about creating possibilities instead of limits by utilizing good techniques and even better communication.

Master Stylist & Makeup Artist

Master Stylist

allison

Allison Gretsuk is our spa manager and lead esthetician. They pursued an education in esthetics at Jean Madeline Aveda Institute in 2018 after starting in the beauty industry as a makeup artist in 2011. Allison is passionate about gender affirming care in our industry and offers experience in just about any aesthetic service you can think of! They are a certified laser tech, skilled skincare expert, licensed cosmetic tattooer, and NALA accredited lash artist.

Allison is also a lifelong visual artist and musician, a huge nerd, and pet parent to a rescue greyhound and gaggle of cats. They can’t wait to meet you and bring their unique approach to self care to your services.

Spa Manager & Lead Esthetician

Hel (they/she) has spent over 11 years helping clients express themselves through hair. They specialize in alternative, gender-affirming styles, with a passion for creative color, raccoon stripes, color blocking, vivids, and anything outside the box. Whether you're looking for a subtle statement or a full transformation, Hel is all about creating a safe, inclusive experience where individuality comes first. When they're not behind the chair, you'll find them gaming, crafting, thrifting, exploring the outdoors, or spending time with their beloved cat, Rosemary.

Senior Stylist

Sarah

Sarah is a talented hairstylist with a passion for creating beautiful, personalized looks for every client. She graduated from Jean Madeline Aveda Institute in 2013 with diplomas in both cosmetology and skin esthetics.

Sarah’s favorite services include all types of highlights, color corrections, and formal styling.She loves helping clients achieve their ideal look while creating an experience that feels both relaxing and personalized

When she’s not behind the chair, Sarah enjoys discovering new restaurants, catching up on her favorite Bravo TV shows, and training in kickboxing.

Master Stylist

Hell

Mo

Hell

I’m Mo Hayes, a stylist in Philly since 2008. I absolutely love working on custom projects, especially in vibrant party colors and stunning platinum blondes. Creating user-friendly haircuts that fit your lifestyle is my jam. I'm passionate about supporting the LGBTQ+ community, particularly with gender-affirming styles for trans clients. When I'm not at the salon, you can find me hanging out with my dog and cats or belting pop classics during car karaoke. Can't wait to see you in my chair!

Master Stylist

Hel (they/she) has spent over 11 years helping clients express themselves through hair. They specialize in alternative, gender-affirming styles, with a passion for creative color, raccoon stripes, color blocking, vivids, and anything outside the box. Whether you're looking for a subtle statement or a full transformation, Hel is all about creating a safe, inclusive experience where individuality comes first. When they're not behind the chair, you'll find them gaming, crafting, thrifting, exploring the outdoors, or spending time with their beloved cat, Rosemary.

Amanda

Ruairí Lynn is an experienced beauty artist with over 13 years of industry experience doing hair and makeup. Specializing in curly hair, vivids, and creative makeup, Ruairí is constantly growing an extremely varied skill set, allowing them to tailor a customized beauty ritual to each individual client's needs, based on their unique anatomy, lifestyle, and personal sense of style. Having no desire to be another voice in the beauty industry telling clients what certain face shapes, body sizes, ages or genders can or can't wear, Ruairí is deeply passionate about creating possibilities instead of limits by utilizing good techniques and even better communication.

Esthitician

Massage Therapist

Mel

Dr. Mel Wolf is the founder of HONEYWOLF Acupuncture, a nationally board-certified, Pennsylvania-licensed acupuncturist, and a creative, curious, slightly weird human who believes healing should feel both grounded and approachable.

 She specializes in TMJ/TMD, jaw pain, headaches, facial tension, stress, and helping people whose bodies have been carrying way too much for way too long.

Using Five Element and Traditional East Asian Medicine, Dr. Mel creates treatments that are personalized, restorative, and focused on addressing the root cause—not just covering up symptoms. Every session is designed to help your body regulate, recover, and feel more balanced.

Acupuncturist

Hel (they/she) has spent over 11 years helping clients express themselves through hair. They specialize in alternative, gender-affirming styles, with a passion for creative color, raccoon stripes, color blocking, vivids, and anything outside the box. Whether you're looking for a subtle statement or a full transformation, Hel is all about creating a safe, inclusive experience where individuality comes first. When they're not behind the chair, you'll find them gaming, crafting, thrifting, exploring the outdoors, or spending time with their beloved cat, Rosemary.

Makeup Artist

My name is Rey Llewellyn and I have been doing makeup for brides, photo shoots, film, etc. for 11 years. A linguist turned makeup artist, I graduated from MUD in 2016 to continue my makeup career in special effects. Since then I have won 2nd place in IMATS NY Battle of the Brushes, worked on feature films, New York Fashion Week, and music videos for multiple talents such as Rob Zombie. My passions in the arts are not limited to makeup — I am also a pencil artist, sculptor, and designer. I love movies, video games, nature, and anything weird or unusual!

Rey

Makeup Artist

Andrew

Devon

Sam

Creativity is in Sam’s blood. Her aesthetic is influenced by her interest in varied aspects of beauty. It started in high school with makeup, Sharpies, and paint, but it wasn’t until a trip to South Korea and her exposure to their skincare market, that she realized she would channel it into a career that she would love. Upon return, she enrolled at Gary Manuel Aveda Institute in Seattle, WA. She received her esthetician license in 2013. Sam's favorite (and most popular) service offers Is Eyelash Extensions (especially more dramatic looks or colors). She is certified in classic and volume lashes from JB Lashes. She is also a certified makeup artist from Makeup Forever. In her off time, you can find her immersed in art projects or on the search for Victorian-Era treasures.

Eye Lash Tech & Waxer

Devon developed her love of makeup while at West Chester University studying theater where she designed many of the shows. She has now been working as a makeup artist for 10 years and has an eclectic variety of experiences. She loves any opportunity to flex her creativity creating anything from special effects and avant-garde looks to a natural and soft glam for your big event. Her main focus is integrating a client’s natural beauty and unique features to create a final result that makes them feel confident and like the most beautiful version of themselves.

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Devon

Makeup Artist

Devon developed her love of makeup while at West Chester University studying theater where she designed many of the shows. She has now been working as a makeup artist for 10 years and has an eclectic variety of experiences. She loves any opportunity to flex her creativity creating anything from special effects and avant-garde looks to a natural and soft glam for your big event. Her main focus is integrating a client’s natural beauty and unique features to create a final result that makes them feel confident and like the most beautiful version of themselves.

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Nicole

Nail Technician

Nicole has always loved nail art and design and decided to turn her passion into a career as a nail technician over the past three years. She specializes in gel x extensions and unique free-handed designs. Her goal is to give clients another avenue to showcase their individuality and personal style.

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Sam

Eyelash Technician

Creativity is in Sam’s blood. Her aesthetic is influenced by her interest in varied aspects of beauty. It started in high school with makeup, Sharpies, and paint, but it wasn’t until a trip to South Korea and her exposure to their skincare market, that she realized she would channel it into a career that she would love. Upon return, she enrolled at Gary Manuel Aveda Institute in Seattle, WA. She received her esthetician license in 2013. Sam's favorite (and most popular) service offers Is Eyelash Extensions (especially more dramatic looks or colors). She is certified in classic and volume lashes from JB Lashes. She is also a certified makeup artist from Makeup Forever. In her off time, you can find her immersed in art projects or on the search for Victorian-Era treasures.

A young woman with long, gray and black braids, smiling, wearing a black shirt with a tarot card design, layered necklaces, and makeup, seated indoors with a decorative metal wall, floral arrangements, and ornamental objects in the background.

Rey

Makeup Artist

My name is Rey Llewellyn and I have been doing makeup for brides, photo shoots, film, etc for 11 years. A linguist turned makeup artist, I graduated from MUD in 2016 to continue my makeup career in special effects. Since then I have won 2nd place in IMATS NY Battle of the Brushes, worked on feature films, New York Fashion Week, and music videos for multiple talents such as Rob Zombie. My passions in the arts are not limited to makeup as I am also a pencil artist, sculptor, and designer as well. I love movies, video games and nature, and anything weird or unusual!

Spa team

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Allison

Spa manger & esti

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Shante

Esthetician

Shante is a certified PCA skin specialist who graduated from the Rizzieri Aveda Institute in New Jersey. She is very passionate about helping others reach their skin care goals through a personalized approach, education and product knowledge

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A person with short dark hair styled with a side part, wearing a black vest over a gray hooded sweatshirt, which is underneath a black short-sleeve jacket. They have multiple facial piercings including a septum, nostril, and eyebrow piercings, and tattoos on their left arm including roses and a bird. They are standing outdoors against a brick wall with trees and buildings in the background, and are smiling slightly with a relaxed expression.

Amanda

esti

andrew

Massage Therapist

Andrew found a passion for massage therapy back in 2017 and decided to turn that passion into a career in 2019. Andrew prides himself in being a very client-focused massage therapist. No massage is the same just as no client is the same!

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Dan

Massage Therapist