Russel Thompson: Specialist

Russel, color specialist and color correction master, has been serving clients in Park Slope since joining Union Beauty in 2019. Russel began his career in Los Angeles working with some of the industry’s all-time greats before working in San Francisco for 27 years. Maintaining a robust clientele, he joined forces with Angela Berk to create Carmichael Salon. They also created a specialty hair care line, Two Boys and a Girl. An expert craftsman, Russel is a true visionary when it comes to natural, wearable hair color and classic haircuts. 

  • 35+ years experience

  • Advanced training with Eufora, Arrojo, R+Co, and R+Color

  • Russel’s specialities: 

    • Natural, lived-in blondes

    • Customized dimensional color

    • Rich and vibrant reds

    • Color correction

    • Long-layered haircuts

“Always the best, a hair magician/guru. I have golden blonde reddish hair and Russel does his magic on it, making it better than natural, but utterly believable. A master.” -Karen

Book with Russel Wednesday through Saturday.

Custom turquoise fantasy color and edgy mullet by Russel Thompson, Union Beauty salon, Park Slope, Brooklyn.
Butter blonde balayage styled in Hollywood waves by Russel Thompson, Union Beauty salon, Park Slope, Brooklyn.
Cherry cola highlights and curly bob by Russel Thompson, Union Beauty salon, Park Slope, Brooklyn.