molecule salon presents

UPCOMING EVENTS

HAIR POP AND PALS

DOES ANY OF THIS MAKE YOU NOD YOUR HEAD IN SOLIDARITY….

“ I WISH I COULD WATCH HAIR BEING CREATED IN PUBLIC, WITHOUT THE PRESSURE OF A TRADITIONAL CLASS SETTING?

ARE YOU CRAVING A HAIR INDUSTRY EVENT CREATED BY STYLISTS FOR STYLISTS? A SPACE WHERE YOU’RE LEARNING FROM YOUR INDUSTRY PEERS, WHO GET WHAT YOU’RE UP AGAINST ON THE REG…

FEELING A LITTLE UNINSPIRED? LOOKING FOR CONNECTION, COLLABORATION, OR JUST A ROOM THAT MAKES YOU FEEL EXCITED AGAIN?

YES??

THEN THIS IS THE EVENT FOR YOU

HAIR POP AND PALS IS A LOW PRESSURE, HIGH CURIOSITY, CREATIVE HANG; BUILT AROUND SHARING AND SHOWING UP AS YOU ARE

NO SCRIPTS. NO SELLING OBJECTIVES. NO PERFECTION REQUIRED.

CREATED BY MOLECULE SALON AS A STEP TOWARDS THE KIND OF INDUSTRY WE WANT TO EXIST IN; THIS EVENT IS ABOUT STRIPPING THINGS BACK, MAKING SPACE FOR REAL WORK, REAL CONVERSATIONS, AND REAL PEOPLE.

WE WANTED TO GIVE THE HAIR SCENE A NEW OPTION. ONE BUILT ON “PUNK ROCK BASEMENT SHOW” ENERGY.

THROUGHOUT THE EVENT, AROUND 15 STYLISTS AND/OR BARBERS WILL BE CUTTING AND/OR STYLING ON LIVE MODELS, SHOWCASING A LOOK THAT’S CURRENTLY LIGHTING THEM UP

THIS IS NOT A CLASS…

THERE WILL BE NO STEP BY STEP TALKING POINTS. NO POWER POINTS. NO PRODUCT BRAND AFFILIATIONS. NO “PLEASE TAKE YOUR SEAT, AND QUIET DOWN”

ATTENDEES ARE ENCOURAGED TO ROAM THE ROOM, WATCH REAL HAIR BEING CREATED IN REAL TIME, ASK QUESTIONS, CONNECT, GRAB A DRINK, BROWSE A SMALL LINEUP OF CURATED LOCAL INDEPENDENT BUSINESS VENDORS, GET INSPIRED, AND REPEAT

HAIR POP AND PALS:
THE LOWDOWN

WE’LL BE POPPING UP IN THE BACK BAR OF GMAN TAVERN (3740 N CLARK ST. CHICAGO)
DOORS OPEN AT NOON, SHOWCASING RUNS FROM 12:30-5PM
ONCE CHECKED IN ATTENDEES ARE WELCOME TO POP IN AND OUT OF THE VENUE AS THEY WANT
EVENT IS 21+ WITH VALID GOVERNMENT ID NEEDED TO ENTER THE VENUE
(NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS DUE TO CITY REGULATIONS)
$5 PRESALE THROUGH LINK ON WEBSITE
$10 CASH AT DOOR
ONLY IF CAPACITY ALLOWS FOR EXTRA ATTENDEES
ALL SALES ARE FINAL
WHILE THIS EVENT IS GEARED TOWARDS INDUSTRY FOLKS, EVERYONE (INCLUDING YOUR NANA) IS WELCOME TO COME HANG, SUPPORT THE WORK AND THE STYLISTS BEHIND IT, AND CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY

Sold out

HAIR POP AND PALS

$5.00

Does any of this make you nod your head in solidarity…

“I wish I could watch hair being created in public, without the pressure of a traditional class setting?”

Are you craving an event created by stylists for stylists? A space where you’re learning from peers who get what you’re up against on the reg…

Feeling a little uninspired? Looking for connection, collaboration, or just a room that makes you feel excited again?

Yes?

THIS IS THE EVENT FOR YOU

HAIR POP AND PALS is a low pressure, high curiosity creative hang, built by stylists for stylists, around sharing and showing up as you are.

No scripts. No selling objectives. No perfection required.

Created by Molecule Salon as a step toward the kind of industry we want to exist in, this event is about stripping things back, and making space for real work, real conversations, and real people. We wanted to give the industry a new option, built on “punk rock basement show” energy.

Throughout the afternoon, around 15 stylists and/or barbers will be working on live models, showcasing a look that’s currently lighting them up.

THIS IS NOT A CLASS…

There will be no step by step talking points. No power points. No product brand affiliations. No “please take your seat and quiet down”.

Attendees are encouraged to roam the room, watch live hair being created in real time, ask questions, connect, grab a drink, browse a small lineup of curated local independent business vendors, get inspired, repeat.

WHERE’S THE HANG HAPPENING?

LOCATION: We’ll be popping up in the back bar of Gman Tavern (3740 N Clark St, Chicago).

TIME: Door open at 12PM, the event runs 12:30-5PM.
You’re welcome to come and go as you please.

TICKETS: $5 presale/$10 cash at door (if capacity allows)

AGE: 21+ with valid government ID to enter building (no exceptions due to city regulations)

All sales are final

While this event is geared toward industry folks, everyone (including your Nana) is welcome to come hang, support the work and the stylists behind it, and connect locally

READY TO POP IN WITH US?

A casual hair industry showcase, and community connecting event; for stylists by stylists
For the event, around 15 licensed stylists and/or barbers will be cutting and styling in designated spots through the room. Each person will be sharing a look on a live model that is currently giving them all the happy feels.
Attendees are free to roam the room, watch featured stylists up close, ask questions about their process, and just generally hang in a welcoming space
This is not a class, not a structured demo, and not brand affiliated
No, not in the traditional sense.
There’s no step by step instructions, no talking points, no structured seating, no head sheets, etc.
You’ll learn by watching, chatting, and being curious.
Plus, maybe make a new friend or two
WE’RE POPPING UP IN THE PRIVATE BACK BAR OF GMAN TAVERN (3740 N CLARK STREET, CHICAGO 60613)
GMAN TAVERN IS LOCATED 2 BLOCKS NORTH OF WRIGLEY FIELD, NEXT TO “THE METRO” MUSIC VENUE
Nope!
Hair pros, industry adjacent, creatives, friends of hair people, your nana, curious onlookers…
EVERYONE (21+) IS WELCOME
DOORS ARE 12PM
EVENT RUNS 12:30 - 5PM.
FEATURED STYLIST SHOWCASES RUN IN THREE ROUNDS; TOTALING AROUND 15 STYLISTS.
FIRST ROUND OF STYLISTS: 12:30PM
SECOND ROUND OF STYLISTS: 2PM
THIRD ROUND OF STYLISTS: 3:30PM
POP IN FOR ONE ROUND. STAY ALL AFTERNOON. POP OUT AND BACK IN. THIS IS A “CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE” TYPE OF HANG
Wouldn’t you like to know…..JK JK
We currently have 8 stylists locked in, that we will be announcing over the next few weeks.
We’re also taking entries for 7 more to be featured showcasing at the event.
WANT TO THROW YOUR NAME INTO THE MIX? POP OVER HERE
There will be around 4 vendors popping up with us, that will be announced over the coming weeks.
WANT TO THROW YOUR NAME INTO THE MIX TO BE A FEATURED VENDOR? POP OVER HERE
WE LOVE THAT IDEA!
POP OVER HERE AND THROW YOUR NAME INTO THE MIX
LOVE THIS TOO!
POP ON OVER HERE, AND THROW YOUR NAME IN
$5 PRESALE, PURCHASED AT TOP OF PAGE

$10 CASH AT THE DOOR (IF NOT SOLD OUT)
*ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL
POWER WALK, SLOW WALK, FLOAT…
THIS IS MEANT TO BE A MOVE AROUND, OPEN FORMAT EVENT. HOVER (RESPECTFULLY), MOVE FREELY, GRAB A DRINK, REPEAT
NEED A SEAT AT TIMES? THE VENUE DOES HAVE BAR SEATS AND TABLES AVAILABLE
JUST YOURSELF (AND MAYBE A FRIEND OR 2)
YES
DUE TO CITY AND VENUE REGULATIONS, THERE CAN BE NO EXCEPTIONS ON THIS.
A VALID, GOVERNMENT ISSUED ID IS REQUIRED TO ENTER THE BUILDING.
NO REFUNDS WILL BE OFFERED DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO ENTER THE BUILDING
GMAN TAVERN DOESN’T SERVE FOOD, BUT BEING IN THE HEART OF WRIGLEY; THERE’S FOOD OPTIONS EVERYWHERE
GMAN TAVERN DOES SERVE BEER, CIDER, COCKTAILS, AND NON ALCHOL DRINKS; WHICH WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ALL AFTERNOON
METERED STREET PARKING IS AVAILABLE ON CLARK STREET, AND SOME SURROUNDING ONES. THERE ARE ALSO SEVERAL PAY LOTS IN THE NEARBY AREA, SOME OF WHICH CAN BE RESERVED PRIOR THROUGH THE WEBSITE “SPOT HERO”
USING PUBLIC TRANSIT?
YOU CAN TAKE THE #22 CLARK ST. BUS OR THE RED LINE (ADDISON STOP AT WRIGLEY FIELD).
CTA BUS AND TRAIN SCHEDULE CAN BE VIEWED HERE
GMAN TAVERN IS AN ADA COMPLIANT BAR AND MUSIC VENUE, WITH ACCESSIBLE SEATING AND RESTROOM.
FOR ANY SPECIFIC ACCESSIBILITY QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, OR REQUESTS PLEASE CONTACT US HERE
THE HAIR AND SKILL OF FEATURED STYLIST IS SERIOUS
THE VIBE IS NOT
AWESOME, LET’S GET YOU AN ANSWER! DROP US AN EMAIL HERE

THE (extra) LOWDOWN ON hair pop and pals

GMAN TAVERN is a classic Chicago bar with a long history supporting live music, and the DIY creative scene. Owned by the same folks behind Metro and Smartbar, Gman’s cozy back bar has hosted countless intimate shows, community hangs, and creative experiments over the years. For many of us Chicagoans, it’s a space we grew up in, and one that’s always made room for people doing things their own way