About

It is with a heavy heart that I am announcing that Misfits Hair Studio is now closed. I have decided to start a new journey in the UK. I've always wanted to leave the country and I have felt drawn to the UK for several reasons. When I look at photos from there, it feels like home. I can't stop thinking about it and I know that's for a reason. I didn't think I would be able to make this happen since my studio lease goes until September 2026, but when a friend told me that they were looking for a bigger space for their hair business, we started talking more about the possibility of them taking over my lease. And now that it's official, I am also announcing that Loren Lifka is taking over starting December 1st! Loren (he/they) is a brilliant hair artist who also enjoys all the edgy, bold hair that I enjoy doing. They are also incredibly kind, genuine and funny. I just know all of my clients that love me, will love them. Check them out on IG! @lorenlifka & @l2hairstudio Loren has been doing hair for 8 years. I met them in beauty school and always admired their hair career journey. They specialize in creative cuts and colors and also loves dimensional reds and golden blonde balayage. With that being said, Loren has their own clientele and won't be able to take all of my clients right away since they will book up fast, so I have reached out to other service providers in La Crosse who are safe people. I know how hard it can be to find someone you vibe with who also does the services you're looking for and makes you feel safe. I want to help my clients through that. I know some amazing people and it'll give you guys options in case Loren's schedule doesn't work for you. I just want everyone to feel taken care of. I loved providing that safe space where people can unmask, stim, feel heard, seen, valued, uplifted and celebrated for who they are and I want to help everyone find that space again with someone else. I will post these individuals below: Laura Budde (she/her) at Anew Aura Salon in La Crosse. She loves creative color, funky shaved hair designs/haircuts and curly hair. She works with one other gal and often has the space to herself. I met Laura at my first salon job. She was always so genuine and kind and provides a very calm presence. Lauren Callahan (she/her) Daydreamhairbylauren on fb and ig. She loves creative colors, Multidimensional color and balayage. Located in a private suite at Primitive Parlor downtown La Crosse. She has been doing hair for 8 years. I met her in beauty school and always thought she was so funny and kind. It's never a dull moment with her. Angela Leonhardt (she/her) @fringesbyang on ig. Located at Su Casa Salon and Bridal Suite in La Crosse. Angela has been doing hair for 26 years. She she a master at haircutting and curly hair and loves grey blending and natural balayage. I met her at my first salon job and she was one of my mentors. I learned a lot of haircutting techniques from her. If you're looking for a safe space to get some skin care assistance, check out my friend Kiersten Leon Lessard (she/her) @kier.skinesthetics on fb and ig. She's been in the industry for about 9 years. I met her at my first salon job. Fun fact: she is the first person I met there and she handed me my job application! She loves doing primary Korean facials, brow wax & lamination and lash lifts&tints. She is located in a building with other businesses in her own private suite. Her space is so zen and cozy! It's been an incredible 2 years at Misfits. Being my own boss has been the best decision I ever made. Working alone has helped me to tap back into who I am at my core. Being able to dress, decorate and act however I want and be my authentic self allowed me to unmask and pour back into me. I stopped trying to fit into molds that weren't mine. Misfits was my safe space away from home. I realized I was trans staring into the mirror in this studio. I picked out my name while cleaning color bowls and implements at my color bar. I became more and more myself here because I was in an environment where I felt safe enough to be 100% authentic. I gave so many people their first gender affirming haircut in this studio and introduced so many of my clients to eachother. I am grateful and honored to have met everyone I've met through Misfits. I have been living the life I manifested years ago. I have a clientele full of people in the LGBTQIA+ community, neuorspicy people, the goths, the punks, the metalheads, the activists, the artists and the misfits. I've made close friends who started off as clients. I have several mom clients who make me feel loved and seen. Some of you have been with me since before I transitioned and before I opened Misfits and have supported me every step of the way. I am so lucky to have had you all in my corner. You are all amazing. I will miss every single one of you. Thank you all so much. The memories I've made in this space will stay with me forever. Much Love, Felix Murphy

Business Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Cancellation Policy

We get it that sometimes things come up and you may need to cancel. If you are unable to make the appointment, please kindly notify Misfits Hair Studio LLC at misfitshairstudiollc@gmail.com as soon as possible to reschedule.