Chroma is an appointment-only studio focused on an experience built around your comfort and needs. We are a registered safer space with The Dresscode Project and Strands for Trans. We’re part of a global alliance of salons committed to providing positive, gender affirming services to LGBTQ2S+ clients. We also create a “neuro spicy” friendly environment by offering fidgets, weighted capes, quiet appointments and anything else you may need. Our culture is one of support, collaboration and respect.
Chroma is also committed to a healthy, inclusive and fair work environment for our staff, which you will see reflected in all of our policies. Our pricing is a simple time based, gratuity-free system; transparent and fair.
Cruelty free products, gender-free services and fun included.
Wondering who to book with? Check out our specialties and bios below! It’s very important to us that you are paired with the best stylist for your needs.
Maddy Reingold
$100 per hour, accepting new clients
Specialties: Natural Textures / Natural Color, Warrior Braids
She/Her/Mermaid
New Paltz
Curl Coach
The Aveda Institute, graphic design, yoga teacher
Two truths and lie about me:
I’ve been to Burning Man 6 times, I have been homeless, I’m bilingual.
I hype myself by:
By reminding myself that I can do anything!
Together we could:
Unlock some curly hair magic.
Meg Mahoney
$80 per hour, accepting new clients
Specialties: Creative Color / Haircuts
She/Her
Kingston
Color artist for unicorns
13 years professional
I geek out on:
Fantasy games and historical fashion
This year, I really want to:
Finish writing a short comic and visit Salem.
You’re my favorite client if:
You talk nerdy to me or bring me treats.
Scotia Angel
$80 per hour, accepting new clients
Specialties: Gender Affirming Transformations
She/ Her
Shokan
Follicle alchemist for shape shifters
10 years professional
I can teach you how to:
See your true, actual self.
Something that’s special to me:
Musical theater
Our perfect first appointment:
You feel heard, your hair expresses your personality and you leave confident in your presentation in the world.
Julianna Marcellina
$90 per hour, accepting new clients
Specialties: Color Correction / Fantasy Colors / Formal Event Styling
She/ Her
Chatham
Maven of manes
5 years in professional hair
This year I really want to:
Finish writing my book and learn more about metal casting jewelry.
How I unwind is:
Hiking and taking care of my houseplants
My favorite movie /tv show / book is:
The Princess Bride, Steven Universe and On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous, by Ocean Vuong
Melissa Megan
$120 per hour
Specialties: Natural Texture / Low Maintenance Color/ Alt Cuts
Owner
She/Her
New Paltz
Texture Ninja and Team Leader
25 years professional
My favorite fun fact:
A group of ferrets is called a “business”.
My simple pleasures:
My dogs, playing video games with my son, color by number
We’ll get along if:
