photography by MARTIN BOLING
by SOPHIE BIRD
After a year of neglected haircuts and colors, Bloomingtonians have been returning to their local salons ready to change things up.
Bridgett DiVohl, who with her wife, Steph, owns Royale Hair Parlor on the downtown Square, says curtain bangs, undercuts, and colorful ‘dos are current local trends. “We do a ton of fashion shades including blue, purple, pink, and rainbow, and that trend evolves and continues to grow,” says DiVohl.
Alison McGlothlin, owner of Elan Salon in Fountain Square Mall, says lived-in color trends like root smudges, balayage, and grey blending have been popular as customers seek to adopt lower-maintenance color routines after quarantine.
Modern shags and mullets have also been highly requested this summer, says Elizabeth Robinson, owner of Senoj Salon. “We would describe this as going back to the ’80s’ style with big waves,” she says. “Shags and curls are coming back.”
Looking for a new cut or color? Check out these styles for a little inspiration.
Donna Fromm shows of a cut from Elan Salon. Photo by Martin Boling 
Chris Gould’s hair was cut and styled by Senoj Salon owner Elizabeth Robinson. 
April Underwood wears long, slightly curled locks by designer Taylor Teel at Senoj Salon. 
Dana Walker’s shoulder- length ‘do was crafted by Senoj Salon stylist Anastasia Moore. 
This soft, romantic balayage look on Kate May was done at Royale Hair Parlor. Photo by Steph DiVohl 
Susan Glowacz models a dimensional shag by stylists at Royale Hair Parlor. Photo by Steph DiVohl 
Daisy Denson shows off a short, blue androgynous cut by stylists at Royale Hair Parlor. Photo by Steph DiVohl 
Father and son duo Ryan and Xander Piurek wear cuts from Hoosier Barber. 
Father and son duo Ryan and Xander Piurek wear cuts from Hoosier Barber. 
Donnell Garner’s hair was cut and styled at Hoosier Barber. Cassidy Raley shows off a shaggy mullet cut by stylist Marisa Bayless at Elan Salon. 
Emily Arabia sports a long cut and balayage by Elan Salon’s Rebekah Duncan. 
Corey Parton’s perm, cut, and style are by Misty Jacobs at Elan Salon.
