THORPS Haircuts & Color

Ownership

Liz Glynn owns Thorps Haircuts & Color and Liz Glynn and Hattie Chamberlin are the owners and stylists at the salon, indicating independent local ownership rather than corporate chain or franchise structure.

Local Sourcing

Thorps carries Davines, Baxter and Olaplex products, which are nationally/internationally distributed professional beauty brands. No evidence of Wisconsin or local supplier sourcing was found in search results.

Community Involvement

Founded in 2008 on Madison's eastside, Thorps was concieved as a community-minded business, and the business demonstrates community values in messaging. However, specific evidence of sponsorships, event participation, or nonprofit partnerships was not found in available search results.

Local Workforce

Multiple reviews highlight positive staff experiences with praise for stylists' professionalism and skills. During COVID closure, owner Glynn received client stimulus money and passed it to staff, suggesting owner commitment to employee welfare. No negative labor practice complaints were evident.

Revenue Retention

As an independent local business owned by Madison residents, most revenue stays in the community rather than flowing to corporate headquarters. However, exact percentage of revenue retention locally cannot be confirmed from available sources.

Local Presence

Strong local signals throughout: founded 2008 on Madison's eastside, named owners (Liz & Hattie), all 20+ staff members listed with individual names and Instagram handles, Madison/WI references, single location focus, and personality-driven 'community-minded' copy. Zero corporate signals present.