I went to Lola for a men's haircut and what I can tell you is she does a great job. She really…read morelistened to what I asked and can use texture to make fine hair look thick! I highly recommend her.

I've had my hair done probably by every one of their people and every time it's been great…read more Everyone there is so friendly, walk-ins are welcome, you're in and you're out and you will look good. Half the time I don't even know how to explain how I want it done but somehow they figure it out. Haven't had a bad haircut in 5 years. Just because it doesn't take a long time doesn't mean it's not a good cut. These people have been churning out haircuts since the 80s--possibly before then. There's a reason they're still in business. And it's $30 as of 2026 I believe. Best deal in town.

This place is THE greatest place that cuts hair! I've been going for years, and for every time I've…read more gone, they've NEVER given me a bad hair cut. They are consistently great, and they some of the nicest people you'd ever meet. There is not a possible chance that I could give less than five stars, if anything, I'd give it 10 stars if I could! I love this place and I don't think I'd go anywhere else for a haircut!

Everyone is so welcoming when you come in. I had an appointment to get my roots done and for an all…read moreover toner and a cut. I had called and requested information on their Facebook in advance and they were so helpful. The service was very pleasant. I was offered coffee, water, or tea while I was there and they even charged my phone for me. I am so satisfied with the result and will definitely be back!

Amazing professionals, great service, and good quality of products!!!…read moreI went there to get some services for my hair, color, trim and blowdry, and my hair is so much healthier! Thank you

Update: Still pissed actually 2.5 years later. You could have absolutely asked me if it was ok it…read moreshave my neck with buzzers. That's something you ask your clients if they want first not "there was nothing you could do" I had like 5" of hair that was shaved off without my consent.

I love love love Velvet Pinup and my new hairstyle! I am so glad I was able to get my daughter and…read moreI appointments this weekend for her 1st Haircut and my 1st fantasy color :) We are going to miss you being so close, Raquel! I'm totally following you wherever you land

I love Velvet Pin-Up plain and simple, because of the work and service I get EVERY time I'm there…read more All three girls are amazing and do great work. I have been getting my hair done with them since the original location in Garfield Ridge area in Chicago. The first location was closer and due to a fire, they had to relocate. I didn't mind traveling because of the quality of work and service. When I first started working with Raquel, my hair was extremely thin and fragile due to illness. With her advice and careful care of my hair, it is better than it ever was. I have had highlights, cuts, ombre, dye, make up, up-dos done here. The time flies by when I'm here and I look forward to my next dramatic change with her. She always gets my color and style right on point no matter what it is or what the change is. She is honest and will get you where you want your hair to be or advise if your hair is not at it's healthiest or realistically you wouldn't be able to achieve it without damage. Not many stylists will do that, they'd rather tell you what you want to hear and take your money. Give them a try!

I am a hair dressers worst nightmare in the sense that I never go in regularly for hair trims, I…read morepull my hair back into buns daily, I don't hydrate enough and occasionally I'll take out my own scissors to chop away. In general I usually only force myself to get my hair cut when I have a wedding to attend, and this time was no exception. In efforts to not be the bridesmaid with horrendous hair at my friend's wedding this weekend, I set out to find a decent hair salon in Chicago that works on damaged African American hair. Little did I know, the same salon my co-worker (with fabulous hair) has been raving about for years was the same shop I "discovered" on my yelp search. Time Hair Gallery's close proximity to the Chicago Loop and awesome reviews is what convinced me to bite the bullet. The area (Morgan Green Line) is super cute and has several yummy restaurants to dine in after you get your hair done (Nando's Peri Peri didn't disappoint). Upon my arrival I was warmly greeted, instructed to hang my coat and offered refreshments. My time was valued and I did not have to wait before my stylist - Victoria came to get me to consult on what I was in for. I clearly laid out my lack of devotion to hair care and she sweetly listened without lecturing like most places have in the past. Victoria is the first stylist that has ever said, "Okay we are going to start with a hair cleanse, I'll give you a deep condition and then we will discuss what I think should come off and what you feel comfortable with." In the past I have always had stylists just wash and then start chopping with little regard to what the client wants, so I was really impressed with her thoughtfulness. My hair cleanse was so lovely, with Victoria perfectly executing that magical tip of the finger pad scratch that only the pros can do. After a solid go around with the shampoo she put in a conditioner that smelled amazing (honestly all of their products smelled great which is such a major bonus) and sat me underneath a steamer. I have never been under a steamer (at least not that I can recall), so I was unsure about whether the steamer was on for the first five minutes. Sure enough just when I was about to ask if it was on I felt the glorious steam start to settle in and laid back to enjoy a relaxing sit-down there for what could have been anywhere from 20-30 minutes (I really suck at guesstimating time). After the steamer stopped Victoria washed out the conditioner and took me back to her station and dried my hair. She showed me the areas that needed to come off and in total only took about 1.5 inches off (much to my surprise since I was prepared to lose more). Prior to Victoria cutting my hair she asked if I wanted to leave with a straight do or with curls and told me I could think about it as she worked. After seeing her magic come to life with the scissors I gave her full reign to do what she wanted and she whipped out some lovely loose curls with her hair straightener. I walked out of that shop with a pretty, light and bouncy lob (long bob) and was feeling myself. Long story short, I am a fan and will be back in eight weeks to see Victoria. If you're on the fence.... go! Thank you Victoria for the awesome experience.

**BEWARE BEFORE BOOKING. WILL CHARGE YOUR CARD THE FULL AMOUNT BEFORE SERVICE**…read moreI've been going here for years so I am appalled to learn that this salon is willing to lie to make $110.00. I have been going to see Charminique for years. She does great work with color and styling but she is consistently late to every single appointment and always "running behind". My biggest mistake was to continue to go to a person who isn't timely. I made an appointment for June 8th at 9:00 AM. **I booked online and was charged for the entire amount before having a service** I arrived to my appointment 5 minutes early. Charminique had another client in her chair when I arrived. She hadn't even started styling the clients hair. I took a seat and Charminique asked me to wait 10-15 minutes to finish her client. 10-15 minutes went by and she wasn't ready for me. 30 minutes passed and Charminique was not ready. I got up to leave as I had another engagement to which I needed to be on time. I filed a dispute with my credit card company to get refunded and Kenyon (owner) and Charminique lied to the credit card company stating I showed up late and left without saying anything. Actually, I told Charminique I was leaving because my appointment was at 9 AM and it was 9:30 AM and she was still servicing another client. She said sorry and asked me to wait (the audacity to ask me to wait more than 30 minutes past my original appointment time). The owner was there and witnessed everything and didn't say or do anything to right the situation. If you like sitting around for hours wasting your entire day in a salon, go to Time Hair Gallery! If you like a business that has no integrity and will lie and to keep your money, go to Time Hair Gallery. If it took $110 to be rid of this place and poor service then it is a $110 well spent. would give negative stars if possible.

This is my second visit to this salon with Terez after 6 months to get my hair colored again.. at…read more18 my first dye on permed hair started to break off & a lot fell out. Now at 35 I wanted to trust the process and knew how to take care of my natural hair.. let me tell you!!!I'm just ecstatic that I was led to her with a bit of google researchWhen I say it was worth every penny!!! Being a single mommy I needed a pamper, to feel good walking out the door & it's exactly what I got.. Calming atmosphere & everyone who worked that day were all great! So many compliments.. Thank you EssenceVip!!! Special special thank you to.. Terez!! I'll provide both colors

I have been coming to this salon for over 7 years. It is one of the few black hair salons in the…read morelincoln park. My hair is so much healthier since I have been coming here. I get a relaxer but they do a lot of styling with natural hair and Tereze the owner and main stylist is known for her coloring. The prices are average for the services they provide. Only down side is that they sometimes have been over booked and you have to wait a long time. Its a true black beauty salon with good music and a lot of chatting between stylist and clients.

My haircut is fabulous. Claudia knows what she's doing and loves what she does. My daughter…read morerecommended her, so I gave her a try. I'm returning to Claudia for my haircuts from now on.

Claudia does an extraordinary job!! She leaves my hair looking exactly how I picture and makes me…read morefeel so beautiful every time I leave her salon. I would recommend her to anyone a million times over she is very talented and good at what she does. Previously I had never had a hair cut I liked until I found her! I left her salon with a huge smile on my face. Besides that her salon is very cute and the music selection is awesome!

I've been a client of Mrs. Dee's for the nearly 7 years, and I honestly can't imagine trusting…read moreanyone else with my hair! She is a true professional who not only cares about how your hair looks but is deeply invested in the overall health of your hair as well. Specializing in healthy, natural hair, she brings a wealth of knowledge to every appointment; from the best products for your texture to personalized tips that help you maintain healthy hair between visits. Her salon environment is calm, clean, and welcoming, and she is always punctual and respectful of your time which these days is a rarity! If you're looking for a stylist who combines skill, professionalism, and genuine passion for hair care, look no further. Mrs. Dee is a gem, and I'm so grateful to have her in my life.

Was looking for someone to cut my hair urgently after being natural for so long and not knowing…read morewhat to do with it. I googled every hair salon in Chicago and no one was available or they were only available by appointment. I came across ms Arlene and she was nice and a breath of fresh air she agreed to get me in the chair as soon as possible and boy am I glad I made that step she's been more than a awesome beautician she's been a listening ear and a friend all in one.. I recommend anyone that natural or looking to go short contact her she is lovely and trust me you won't regret it