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    Albert Memi Salon

    3.1 (45 reviews)

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    Services - Albert Memi Salon

    Haircut

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    Hand nail fill-in

    Hand and toe nail fill-in

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    Hand and toe polish change

    Nail polish removal

    Toe polish removal

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    Hand and toe polish removal

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    The best colorist in Chicago Great service Beautiful salon Great service Great results

    Tanya T.

    I'm actually being generous giving one star, but apparently a 0 star rating is not an option. I'm going to make this a detailed review so that Albert Meme and his team don't try to rebuttal with a lie. Cliffs notes: stay away from this unprofessional jerk. I'm writing this so no other bride has to feel the way Albert Meme made me feel. I had booked Albert Meme salon for my wedding day for a party of 8. One bride, 6 bridesmaids and my mom. I booked the date as well as my bridal trial one year prior to my July 28, 2018 wedding date. The receptionist I spoke with advised me to wait until closer to my wedding day to do the trial, and also to make a deposit after the trial to ensure I'm happy with the work. When it was time for my trial, my mom and I made our one hour commute over to his salon on Skokie, IL. Upon arrival, the other hair dressers advised me that Albert wasn't in and no longer worked on Sundays. They also stated there is no way he'd come in, he is apparently a socialite on Sunday afternoons. When I reminded them I made my appointment a year ago, they said he just changed his schedule. I asked why no one audited the planner to update future brides/customers and have us rescheduled in advance and they just looked at me dumbfounded with no response. I was taken aback that he hadn't showed up, and that it was so casual for him blow off a customer. We rescheduled my appointment and they stated my trial would now be done as a courtesy so I felt a bit relieved. The next time I came in, Albert was actually there. I waited for about 25m while he serviced other clients. One worker noticed I had been waiting and was aware of my previous experience so she decided to start the process of blow drying and curling my hair. Once she was done, Albert waved me over to his chair. No introduction, let alone an apology. I sat in his chair and he asked me which style I wanted. I showed him two styles and said I am debating on the two. He said they are too different to switch between the two and I had to select just one. I completely understood and asked him to try out the style I was most interested in. I sat in his chair for maybe 7-8 minutes before he told me to stand up and take pictures at his signage. I wasn't aware the trial had concluded until he waved over the next client to sit in his chair. He was already on to the next. He could see my confusion and that I was unhappy and he stated "it'll be cleaner on the day of the wedding." I was concerned as the work was not just sloppy, but there was no vision of the final result. It was nothing like the photo I had shown him. I was rushed and felt as though I was in his way as opposed to a valued customer. I was taken aback at how quick yet unsuccessful the appointment went. I left crying and uncertain what I was going to do. After I left, the receptionist called and told me I didn't leave the deposit. I informed her that I had forgotten since I was shaken and literally crying leaving the salon. I said I'd have to call in again to make the payment. The reception called me back within 2 minutes and stated that Albert had informed her he chose not to do business with me as he didn't feel he can make me "happy." One month before my wedding, and I was without a hair dresser. I cried even more at that point but was not shocked at their unprofessionalism after what I had already experienced. I informed my bridesmaids and one of them called the salon to determine whether Albert had just dropped the bride, or the entire bridal party. The receptionist stated that Albert decided to just cancel the whole bridal party since he had double booked for July 28, 2018. It then became clear why he was so rude, mean, careless, unprofessional, and standoffish. He had hoped I would cancel my appointment since he booked two weddings on the same day. My family and I had to scramble to find an available hair dresser for a bride one month before my wedding. It was so stressful and hectic. By the graces of God, I found someone who happened to be available for me. Karlen from Highland Park, was able to fit me and my bridesmaids into his schedule. He was kind, executed amazing work, and was way more affordable than Albert Meme salon! During my trial, I left Karlen's salon with tears of JOY and relief and I was excited to see the results on my big day as a bride all over again! This is exactly how brides should feel leaving their trial. Not disappointed, let down and confused. I'm beyond happy with the way things turned out, however if I can stop even one bride from leaving his salon crying, that's more than enough for me. Please stay away from this jerk. I've attached a photo to see how badly he "styled" my hair (left) and how AMAZING it turned out thanks to Karlen (right).

    My hair the first night in the white dress.
    Sylvia S.

    Highly recommend this salon. I was greeted as soon as I walked in by Jackie. I only waited a few minutes to have Albert come do my hair. I was having a lazy day and just wanted my hair up in a nice styled pony tail for a nice Saturday night. I loved loved my hair that he did. I showed him a picture of how I wanted it and he did it even nicer ! I never attach photos but my hair stayed in for two days and I was able to enjoy it. I received hundreds of compliments and was sad by Monday I had to wash it out. It was worth the trip I made from downtown! I can't wait to come back this weekend to Do my color!

    i asked for dark brown ombre and this is his Ombre!!!

    all I can say horrible!!! Albert burned my hair its been 3 years still working on my hair to fixed his horrible work!!!

    After my hair cut and blow dry at Albert memi
    Disha M.

    It's been a long time coming for me to write this review, but I LOVE this salon and Albert's cuts. He knows how to cut hair. I got a recommendation from one of my friends who comes here regularly and now I don't go anywhere else. Two things though you should know that I'm totally ok with-he takes like 10 mins to cut your hair but it turns out fabulous each time. The second, each time your hair is different than the last. I get my hair blown out by Katia after and she's amazing at it. She adds so much volume to it. I live in the city but for Albert I'll make the 30 minute drive to get my hair cut.

    Excuse the pink balloons in the background(daughter's baptism).10 minute haircut, compliments of Albert Memi in 2011!

    I have seen his work on a few women and heard a lot of positive things about his work. Well I wanted to try him out in 2011. I wanted a nice haircut for my daughter's baptism and I pretty much told him, I want lots of layers and I trust your judgement. BIG MISTAKE!!!!!! He basically game me a 10 minute haircut and made me look like a 60 year old woman. At that time I was in my mid 20s. I was so disappointed and shocked that he treated my hair like a piece of trash. I waited and watched him give a client a nice haircut, but he purposely gave me the ugliest haircut I have ever seen. I support the Assyrian community, but this guy is selective with his clients. When I say selective, I mean it! He has the potential to make your hair look like art, but if he does not know you, forget about it-lol. That was the first and last time that I went to his salon.

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    I love Albert! He cares and he takes the time to make sure that you have the best experience!!!!!!

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    Got my nails done with Adriana. She does a nice job. Very timely and flexible. She put three coats on the no chip which lasts longer.

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    Today I was in the area and decided to come by to this particular location out of all the places in…read morethe area. Just to clarify this is by first time coming to this location. When I arrived I specifically asked for a "French no chip mani" lady asked me like 30 questions before proceeding to do the job and I was very clear explaining what I wanted. Through out the entire visit as soon as she started applying the color I had asked for she kept complaining that "the job seemed to be easy, but it is not". I totally understand the job wasn't easy and that is the reason why I pay for someone to do it for me. I pay from my pocket I don't expect for it to be FREE. She kept making mess herself and painting her own finger tips and she did once on the center of my nail. She kept complaining over and over again that the color was too messy and talking to her colleagues next to her in her language and I can almost guarantee that she was talking about my nails since the guy was too obvious staring at my nails. Please note that I had in mind that I was going to pay over $60 since I know this is what they normally charge in other places and I did not care about it as long as I received the service I wanted it and that I like and on top of that I normally leave a tip which is over the % they normally tip them. She did not do what I had asked for and only she only applied once coat on each finger. She made me put my right hand once because she kept messing up. When she "finished" she asked me "if I like" my mistake was saying yes since she already looked exhausted and upset and I didn't know that they only require cash tips. As soon as I told her that I was leaving tip on the card with the front person she immediately said "only cash" and I said to her I didn't have any cash and she immediately said "Zelle, you have it" I said yes to her and I proceeded sending her the tip I should her I had already send it to her and saw the amount which was $15 her face expression changed instantly not sure if she was ashamed of the actions and complaining throughout, but she even grab my hand as a form gratitude I am assuming. As I proceeded to pay the front desk immediately ask me for Zelle also and charged me $70 which I did not care because I know that was a "hard work". As I am in the car I checked them again and you can see the spots and the edges not fully covered. This is the very first time I come to a place where they only do I coat and specifically for a dark color (black) I am very dissatisfied and disappointed. I am also sure that in a couple days the color will start fading away. But will definitely not recommend and never commit back!

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    1.8 mi

    I've been going to Cassie for about two years now and I followed her from KA Studio to here! The…read moresalon is absolutely GORGEOUS and so spacious! I ended up getting my proposal and engagement party nails by her so I had to come get my wedding nails done by her as well. She did not disappoint! Every time she does a set, they last so long and they look exactly like the picture inspo I showed her. I got a pedicure with my MOH and a full set and they were so kind and patient with us both. Obviously a little pricey but for the quality you're getting, you might as well go to a place that knows what they're doing.

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    0.8 mi

    I've been going to Evanston Nails for 20 years. I decided to try Beauvie for a change. So glad I…read moredid! The last 5 no chip mani's at EN lasted one week. Here, my nails have looked beautiful for three weeks--and counting! The owner/operators are not only the nicest people, but their studio is so clean and contemporary. No TVs! No noise (a little background music would be nice actually!). They clearly use the best products, equipment, and process. Only no chip here, they don't do traditional polish. Haven't tried pedicure yet but sure will. After decades of mani-pedi's at the old place, I highly recommend trying Beauvie!

    This place was highly recommended. The man who was supposed…read moreto do my nails showed me to the color board area and said only one board was suitable for me. His boss came out and said I could choose from all the different options. She left and he started my nails and then got the day old new employee to do my nails. She was being trained. 3 days later my gel nails chipped. I went back and this same arrogant man started drilling off the defective work. He was also drilling off my nails. He went so deep that I jumped in pain. His boss then intervened. Over the 2 visits he had removed so much nail that my nail beds were tender. The owner redid the job and I told her of my dissatisfaction. Now, about a week later, my nails are chipping again as there is no nail to support the gel. My nails are ruined.

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    I NEVER thought I would be the type of person to write reviews, but this place truly deserves one…read more So I am taking the time to write one! because other people definitely have to check this place out! I went in for a pedicure and a no-chip French tip. When I left, I wasn't completely satisfied the tips were a bit crooked and too thin, and the French base was more milky white instead of the neutral pink I prefer. I didn't say anything at the time because I'm pretty shy, and I didn't want to come off bratty. After showing my nails to a friend, she encouraged me to call and get them fixed. I was hesitant because I didn't want to come off as someone who complains, but I'm really glad I did. The receptionist was incredibly sweet, super apologetic, understanding, and accommodating,. She encouraged me to come back in and insisted they could fix them . When I returned, another nail tech gladly fixed my nails exactly how I wanted them. Not once did anyone make me feel uncomfortable or like I was being difficult. They were kind, patient, and genuinely welcoming the entire time!!!!!! Great customer service makes all the difference, and they really delivered!!!!! I truly appreciate how they handled everything . I was super happy!!!!! Definitely recommend this place!

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    Beautiful and open space.

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