The Collective

The Collective is a hair salon in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, offering personalized services tailored to individual client needs. The salon provides a range of treatments including cuts, coloring, highlights, balayage, styling, and special occasion looks, with services customized based on each stylist’s expertise. The team consists of experienced professionals who collaborate to deliver creative and individualized results. Located in downtown Milwaukee, the salon serves clients seeking a refined, comfortable experience in a space designed to feel like a boutique hotel lounge. It has a 5.00 rating based on customer reviews.

The Collective features a spacious, open interior with high-end furnishings and communal seating, creating a relaxed atmosphere. The space is designed to emphasize comfort, creativity, and leisure, allowing guests to enjoy coffee or tea before their appointment. The salon’s team includes stylists with specialized skills, and services are offered at varying price points depending on the stylist and service type. The salon collaborates with leading product lines such as Goldwell and R+Co. The Collective was founded in 2016 by Matthew Mackai, a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in the beauty industry, who previously worked with brands including Lancôme and MAC.

The salon is located on North Jackson Street in downtown Milwaukee, just steps from Cathedral Square. It sits near several notable landmarks, including Sculpture Milwaukee, a public artwork about 0.1 miles away, and the Juneau Town neighborhood, also approximately 0.1 miles distant. Nearby are the Ascension Columbia Saint Mary’s at Cathedral Square Immediate Care clinic, Northern Trust bank, and Northwestern National Insurance Company, all within a short distance. The space is situated on North Jackson Street, which runs adjacent to the public artwork and neighborhood.