Stylists
The Cast of Characters
Meet the regulars and the guest stars of the show!
Frank Mulone
Frank Mulone — the Darling Starling himself — has been cutting and coloring hair for over 15 years. After beginning his career in Boston’s South End salon scene, he opened The Darling Starling in early 2021, creating East Boston’s premier boutique salon.
Outside the salon, Frank is a multidisciplinary artist, working in sculpture, music, painting, and film. He believes great hair begins with great communication and specializes in precision cuts, custom color, and curly hair.
Em Thomas
Em Thomas is a hairstylist who understands the importance of feeling heard. He has a passion for razor-cutting, vivid color projects, and anything wacky or wild. Em specializes in sensory safe cutting, a service designed to remove the excess stressors from a haircut instead of accepting discomfort as the norm.
When he’s not at the salon, Em is likely painting or playing with his two cats, Aurora and Pumpkin. He loves a craft fair and will never turn down a black coffee!
Derek McClellan
Derek is a close friend of the salon and has worked with Frank since the early 2000s. You may find him popping up at Darling Starling once in a while... For booking, contact Derek directly through his Instagram account.