SOVRAN SALON

River North, Chicago

Sovran is an upscale yet inviting collective space for beauty professionals to independently grow their business. Sovran provides an environment that elevates the traditional salon rental experience, with the resources of a community and the freedom of entrepreneurship. We strive to inspire you to be unapologetically you.

Kattie Engelman, Owner & Creator

From a very young age Kattie was able to experience what great hair can do to make people feel better and more confident. It was then, in elementary school, She decided to pursue her interest in cosmetology by writing her first career day essay on how to become a hairstylist. Now almost 30 years later she is continuing to chase her dreams giving others the feeling of independence and confidence. She wants everyone to experience the thrills of entrepreneurship with the ability to stay connected to current trends, furthering inspiration and skill. Kattie’s goal is to create a space that has all the feelings of a traditional salon with an elevated experience for professionals and their guests.