About Rev. Billy

Owner | Director of Education | he/him

31-year hair veteran, cosmetologist, musician, & Cricket Tools Team member. Known for being precise, honest, and usually blunt. Educated by Aveda, Rusk, Yoshi Higiwara, the Doves, and many others. Rev. Billy’s modus operandi is to provide you with a cut/color or any other service that looks awesome without all the fuss, just great hair. Besides being a stylist, as a business owner it’s Rev. Billy’s goal to have a clean, creative, professional, judgment-free salon anyone will feel welcome in, from classic to modern & everything in between.

About Rachel

Senior Stylist | Assistant Manager | she/her

Hailing from the south Chicago suburbs and hustling through the beauty industry since 2010. Rachel’s goal is making your hair look rad as hell and ALWAYS helping you feel comfortable in her chair. If you love something or don’t, let her know! Creating a safe space where there is an open line of communication and you can express yourself is Rachel’s #1. She loves versatile, low-maintenance looks that won’t be hard to recreate at home. Bold, subtle, bobs, shags, pixies, etc., she loves it all! Specializing in razor cutting, color, & extensions.

= Certified Bellami & Hotheads Extensions Specialist. =

About Marisha

she/her/they/them
Born and raised on the Northwest side of Chicago and licensed since 2016. Educated by Aveda Institute Chicago & graduate of Rev. Billy’s Chop Shop’s apprenticeship program. Marisha is an ambitious stylist that is very enthusiastic about utilizing her skills to provide a sublime style that also gives easy maintenance for at-home care. Marisha’s goal is to help empower everyone who sits in her chair to look and feel their absolute best.

About Marian

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Marian has been in the beauty industry since 2012, originally hailing from Puerto Rico. Marian is a hairstylist, illustrator, and also the creator behind Colormefunky. Her art as well as her creations behind the chair focus on themes of radical imagination, wonder, closeness to nature, and loads of color. Specializing in bright vivids and creating the perfect look for her guests. Her passion is all things hair but when she’s not behind the chair you can find her crafting, brainstorming her next hair color creation, or rollerskating in the sun with her doggie. *Fluent in Spanish.

About Amber

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Born and raised in the Metro Detroit area, Amber is excited to make their mark on the beauty industry. A recent graduate from Aveda Institute in Chicago and current apprentice under Rev. Billy, Amber is eager and excited to learn everything she can about the industry. Outside of the salon you can find Amber at the lake, finding the best coffee spots in the city, or cuddling their two cats Betty and Jughead.

*Currently looking for clipper/fade haircut models. Shoot us an email or call us if you are interested!

About Angie

Front Of House | Reception | she/her

Angie is here to help the gang at Rev. Billy’s Chop Shop keep things running smoothly upfront and behind the scenes! After moving to Chicago to pursue an acting career, she ended up becoming a restaurant industry veteran. Angie has worked at many Lincoln Square gems like Cafe Selmarie and Bistro Campagne and is thrilled to stay in the neighborhood transitioning into a new industry.

About Amanda

Owner | Manager | Events Coordinator | she/her

Amanda has been involved in the Chicago service & entertainment industry at Metro, Smart Bar, Lincoln Hall, The Alley Chicago, & multiple salons for over 14 years. Her experience in her field has given her a unique opportunity to oversee hospitality, customer service, & team building. From running front reception to social media & salon/art gallery management…Amanda keeps the shop running hot!