I cannot rave enough about Dori. I know finding a makeup professional is hard and stressful, and do…read moreyou really get what you want, even though you show pictures? The answer is YES. Dori was beyond amazing! From the very beginning she put our minds at ease. (2 brides!) We ended up not doing a make up trial and just putting all of our gambling chips on looking flawless on our wedding day... and not to toot our own horn, but we did! To put in perspective, Dori starting make up at 6:30AM for 9 girls and 2 brides. Which, not gonna lie, is a feat in itself. Once all of the girls were done up, we took pictures all around town. Then we finally went to the venue where the ceremony/reception didn't start until 7pm. None of the girls needed to go touch up because they all looked phenomenal throughout. The make-up looked FRESH throughout the entire day and night. How, you ask? Because she uses airbrushing... for NO EXTRA CHARGE. That is incredibly rare. I believe it came out to $80 per girl, extra $10 for eye lash extensions. Complete steal and every single girl was complimented on their makeup. Stop reading and book her. You are welcome!

Working with Dori was a rare and rewarding experience. My bucket list included finding an…read moreexceptional make up artist so that I can finally apply make up correctly and in the best way for me. I found these skills with Dori. Dori is an artist who brought a refined creative vision and a strong sense of professionalism to our appointment. She described clearly how to apply make up and complimented and supported me along the way. Her work blended imagination with precision. What sets Dori apart, along with her artistic expertise, is her down-to-earth presence. She's approachable, easy to collaborate with, and genuinely listens--qualities that make her not only a gifted creative, but also a true partner in the artistic process. Dori brings authenticity, warmth, and a quiet confidence that elevates everything around her. I wholeheartedly recommend Dori for any make up endeavor as she is the kind of artist who makes ideas come to life and people feel lucky to be part of the journey. Thank you Dori!

I cannot express how happy we were with Angela Makeup Chicago! From start to finish, Angela was…read moregreat to work with. Joey, her hair stylist, was fantastic as well. Angela was professional, responsive, and very friendly! My bridal trial was great, and she was quick to make any adjustments if we wanted to go darker/lighter on any makeup. I have rosacea and Angela helped to ensure I was covered on my big day! There were 6 of us total for hair and makeup and Angela and Joey were able to get us all done in the allotted time. On the day of the wedding, Angela and Joey made everyone feel at ease, which was so important through the stress of the day! My bridesmaids all made comments about how nice and funny they were. Angela Makeup Chicago was by far my favorite vendor and I highly recommend to anyone looking for hair and makeup!

Angela (the owner) was extremely easy to work with from beginning to end. She was always very quick…read moreto respond to my emails and questions. She was helpful in finding a time that worked with both her artist (Ashley) and my schedule to arrange a trial. On the day of my wedding, Ashley arrived on time. She is really nice and my girls were raving about their makeup that she had already done before mine. My makeup looked even more stunning on the big day than it did at the trial! Most importantly, I have very sensitive skin and none of the products that were used bothered my skin at all. All three of us had airbrush makeup that held up throughout the day and into the night. We have already given these ladies info out to two of our friends that are getting married next year...they are that good!

McKenzie is the best! I was never one to stay at one salon before - I would bounce around because I…read morecould never find a stylist who I felt understood what I wanted. That changed once I found McKenzie, it's now six years of me going to her, and every time I go in she listens and just seems to understand what I want. The salon is peaceful and relaxing. The support staff are attentive. Everyone who works there just seems to enjoy working there and that makes the vibe of the salon that much better.

I've been going to fringe for at least 5 years and have had great service. The women are…read moreprofessional and make it feel like a spa experience. The shampoo room is literally designed like a mini spa and it is heavenly! Fringe has curly cuts for curly hair and I have also had great color services done here. The one thing I always struggle with here is scheduling, you do have to book pretty far in advance and often I have a really hard time getting a time in the evenings or on weekends. Most available times seem to be during regular working hours which is hard for those with a 9-5. But would definitely recommend Fringe for a great hair appointment and relaxing spa experience. BONUS! They have fresh baked goods and free infused or sparkling water!

Beth is amazing and I am so happy to have booked her for doing my wedding make-up. Her make-up was…read morevery natural looking - yet was perfect in the photos as well. I had a pretty bad experience with one of the "larger" bridal firms in Chicago who charged an exorbitant amount of money for a trial - which was awful. I then went in for a much more appropriately priced trial with Beth and was "wowed". On the day of the wedding, she did the make-up for most of my bridesmaids as well as my mother and mother-in-law. She made everyone look wonderful and my mother-in-law said "this is the most beautiful I've ever felt". My make-up lasted the entire day and never got that "cakey" look which I hate (as someone who doesn't typically wear a ton of make-up/foundation). Beth has a wonderful talent for enhancing people's natural beauty, which is perfect for weddings. I would absolutely recommend Beth for any bride's wedding day! I'm also thinking of taking some make-up lessons from her to get some tips on how to glam up my current routine.

Beth did my make up for my reception and wow was I amazed... my family and I truly loved our…read moremakeup... What I absolutely loved was the care and attention to detail Beth showed with my trial. She took great notes and on the day off knew exactly the colors I was looking for. Beth did an amazing job. Highly recommend her

I have always been extremely nervous about getting my hair done, pathetically similar to how people…read moreare scared of the dentist. However, Nicolette Cimaglia has done an outstanding job each and every time. Her confidence and skillset keeps me calm every appointment, and I fully trust her with my hair. So much so, that at my last appointment I simply went in and said, "Do what you think would look best"... The results were stunning! She knows exactly what she is doing and paints my hair smoothly and with ease. I was more than satisfied with the outcome of my cut and balayage/ombré. Nicolette is so talented and provides great advice for aftercare as well. Not to mention, the salon is very well-kept, clean, and cute. Her partner Emily also does a fantastic job from all I have seen! I will no longer go to anyone else, pledging my loyalty to her talent! In fact, I have even traveled home from my school in Nebraska just for a hair appointment. I would highly recommend her to anyone, especially if you are looking for a more creative hairdo! They do a variety of services as well from color to cuts to blowouts to extensions. Follow their instagrams if you want to see more: @hairbynicolettec @stylesby.ne @hairbyemilyf

Great service, and have been more than happy of how my hair has turned out. Totally recommend them.read more

Love this salon, Jenny is a friendly understanding hairstylist. I do recommend her I always leave…read moresatisfied.

Pure Ambiance was a fabulous experience! It is small and cozy, the service is personalized and I…read morecame out feeling relaxed and refreshed! I love the color Jenny selected for me. She spent time talking about skin tones and gave me some great make up tips too! I am also impressed with Jenny dedication to community events. She gives her time and donates prizes for worthy causes. I tend to gravitate to business's that give back and she is a leader in that respect! I would recommend Pure Ambiance to anyone that enjoys one on one attention! Laurie J.

I've now come here three times! Once for a blowout (with Dori) and twice for extensions (install…read moreand move-up, by Aneta). Every time has been a great experience and I leave with great hair! Definitely recommend for blowouts, and make sure you keep an eye on their Instagram for their specials!

Great partial updo for wedding guest! Also, had makeup done and loved that, as well! Would…read morerecommend!!!

Omg am I literally OBSESSED with my hair!!!! This was my first time going to Liv Love Hair and I…read morecouldn't have had a more perfect experience with Olivia! The studio itself is adorable. Very welcoming and love the intimate feel being the only person in the chair. What's a big game changer is her shampoo bowl. There's a freaking neck rest!! Like whaaaat!!! We all know sometimes our necks can get sore from the shampoo bowl, not here! Who knew a neck rest was something needed in my life? It's so fabulous! Onto the service itself, I booked the give me dimensions luxe and told Olivia what I wasn't happy with with my previous stylist and it was just so refreshing that she listened to me. Another thing is with my previous stylist is it would take forever to get my hair done. Sometimes 4-6 hours! I was in and out of here in less than 2.5 hours. So amazing! My color came out absolutely beautiful. I love the dimension of the blonde with my brown hair!! I loved the products she used on my hair so of course had to buy some! 10/10 I would recommend Olivia! If you're in need of a stylist, you'd be doing yourself a disservice by not coming here! I haven't loved my hair this much in such a long time!

Trust me folks, I've been to SO many salons that were supposed to be 'the best' but where just over…read morepriced, had stylists who didn't listen to me, and gave sub-par results. well no more! Olivia is amazing! She uses great & ethical hair extensions, and her install skill with SWK (basically invisible beaded rows) is on point & she's always working to stay up to date. takes great care of clients & does everything to make them happy. Highly recommend for every service I get with her: cuts, color, extensions! Ps my pic is also 10yrs apart, but trust me my "before" hair before Liv was the same or worse. New hair is 2 rows (18" & 22") and custom colored & blended!