Hair Salon GUM Now Open in Downtown Providence
GUM owner Christian Domingos styling model Ava Wood's hair (Photo by Abigail Clarkin for InDowncity)
Look what has just joined the downtown Providence neighborhood: a new hair salon is now open in the WIT Building!
Please help us give a very warm welcome to GUM, a modern hair salon that has opened at 77 Clemence Street. GUM is owned by Christian Domingos, a professional New England-based hair stylist and educator who specializes in creative cuts and color. (Pssst you may know him as @christiandomingos over on Instagram).
WHAT TO EXPECT AT GUM
Hair cut, colored, and styled by Christian Domingos (Photo courtesy of GUM)
To start, Domingos is the sole stylist working out of the new salon space. And later on down the line, other stylists will join him. That means now is the time to book an appointment, if you’d like to get in before the whole place is buzzing (in the very best of ways)! GUM is open Tuesday through Saturday, with appointments by request. You can book super easily online right here.
Appointment length can range, depending on the cut, color, hair type, and other factors. But you can expect immaculate vibes the whole entire time, from the thoughtful, clean interior design by Alex Correia and wall art by Greg Was Here; to an upbeat and carefully curated playlist on in the background; to a well stocked drinks and snack pantry. The hospitality is excellent, so sit back, relax, and enjoy the entire haircut journey.
ABOUT THE OWNER
Domingos began his career in hair styling in 2016 and since has worked in a variety of salons across New England. He has gathered a large following both from current customers and through his popular Instagram account @christiandomingos, gaining features on influential accounts such as American Salon, Modern Salon, and Redken.
Domingos’ accolades include multiple nominations for the One Shot Hair Awards, plus recognition as part of the Modern Salon 100 of 2021 and Behind the Chair’s 2023 Top 100.
“What drew me to opening up a salon in Providence was the little city vibes,” says Domingos. “I love how eclectic and artsy the city is, especially in the downtown area, and that fits the brand so perfectly. I would describe GUM as a hair salon geared for creatives; trying out new things and keeping the East Coast innovative and trendy is kinda our thing. I wanted to create a space where all creatives could be aligned not only in the stylists that are there but also the ambience.”
We are beyond excited to have GUM in downtown Providence, RI. For more information about the salon, visit gumpvd.com and follow @gum.pvd on Instagram.
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