Art & Science gets 5 stars from me because Kim is amazing. Every single haircut Kim has given me has elicited unending compliments from friends, coworkers and literally strangers--one recently at MDW. Kim has been cutting my hair since spring 2007, and I love her: always professional, just the right amount of chat, responsive/creative/encouraging about cut choices, excellent eye for style and a great cut. I recently decided to move to Boston in the fall of '08--I hope that I'm able to find a stylist as talented as Kim at Art & Science in Chicago! read more

If you want to pay way too much for a haircut you could easily get at Supercuts, then march right in to Art+Science! I went twice in 2006 for a haircut here and neither time did they do what I asked. The second time I went I'd barely call it a haircut. It seemed the woman (Jessica) was afraid to cut my hair, and all I had asked for were some layers and a bit of a shorter crown. I kept having to direct her. I basically paid $50 for her to play with my hair for an hour. I think it's a common misperception that if a place charges a lot, takes a long time, does a lot of texturizing, and serves booze, they are super hip and cutting edge. In reality, salons like this make money off their "cool factor." The trainees here make minimum wage for upwards of two years just to train in the Art+Science "methods," and customers are raped by the prices. So. over. it. read more

I've lived in the city for quite sometime now and was still driving back to Naperville for a mediocre haircut. I have the most difficult hair in the world and was settling with an OK haircut because I've had some terrible luck. ...And then Seven was referred to me by a co-worker in the beauty industry. OMG - Seven, don't you dare leave my life. I might have to buy this woman a diamond ring and lock this relationship down. She talked me thru everything and made me completely trust her. I even got bangs which is something I would have never done but I LOVE IT. The salon itself is also very nice. Very cozy and I love the location. Clean, happy environment. Art & Science I am all yours! read more

I visited this salon yesterday as a "hair model," for textured/curly hair (the nice way of saying ethnic hair). My stylist was Seven. She is very nice, very thorough, and seems to care a lot about hair care. I really admired Seven's ambition to learn about and style ethnic (specifically African American) hair. It's no easy task, especially if your a natural head like me, to complete while just starting out. I didn't expect a miracle, however, I was very pleasantly surprised that my hair wasn't burnt, for the most part it was straight and given style. As someone who has had my share of salons, I think this one was quite nice. I'd love to go back and let Seven become my stylist once she becomes more versed with doing African American hair. read more

I want to start by saying I am a man, not a miser but not lavish by any means either. That being said; I am writing this review for men and men only (or women planning on sending a man to Art & Science for his next cut). I have no opinion good or bad about A&S as a establishment for women. Women generally have longer hair which I am guessing requires more detail than my average Joe haircut and maybe the good folks at A&S are the Cats Pajamas at dye jobs... I'm used to paying $10 to $20 for a hair cut. I kind of freak out inside my head when the price is twenty dollars and quietly write the place off as a "never going there again". I generally get the same cut every three weeks or so. Not hard. I sit down I say "make it shorter" They giggle and say "okay, how short?" I say "I don't know about this much" and then hold up my hand with my thumb and index finger extended making a gesture of maybe a half inch or so. And that is that. I don't know what I was thinking going to A&S. I am so NOT the type of guy that would go here. $52 + tip......... ARE YOU FREAKING SERIOUS? Never again read more

Cali Shields is an amazing stylist. I have had medium to long length hair (thin/fine) for a long time, and I've been pretty bored with my hair the last few years, so I was looking forward to getting a high-quality haircut. Cali listened to what I had to say, made some insightful suggestions, and gave me the best haircut I have had in a very long time. She took her time, and was very precise with her technique. She gave my hair a lot of shape and movement, which is great because I am very much the wash-and-go type. I get frustrated when stylists talk incessantly during a haircut, as it makes me think they are not paying attention to the cut, and Cali DID NOT do this, which I so appreciate. I plan to only go to Cali moving forward, she is really the only person I trust to cut my hair! read more

Isobel, aka Christina, is back at Art + Science. Since she styled my hair for 3-4 years before she left, I was able to get an appointment with her. Of course, she did a great job and was accommodating since I ended up being about 10 minutes late. She is a great listener and always gives good advice about what would look good on a person's face. She mostly does barbershop stuff now, so I will be bringing my boyfriend in for a straight razor shave sometime soon. read more

I love this place. I recently had my hair colored and styled by two people going through art+sciences' school program, and both came out awesome. Also, both people who I had work done by were super nice. Sometimes you go and get your hair done by someone new, and it feels awkward, but not at all. I love this place. Its clean, its bright, and the people working there are awesome. read more

I have tried all the usual Men's haircut outfits around Chicago, paid anywhere from $15 to $75 in search of a guaranteed great cut every time I sat down in the chair. Needless to say, that was a challenge. Several years ago I was lucky enough one day to stumble upon Katie who now works in Art + Science's barbershop division. I followed her from a less expensive men's only haircut place to Art + Science and happily pay the small up charge as the venue itself is super clean, fun and friendly. When you find something (or someone) this good where you know exactly what you're going to get every time, exactly how you want it, you don't let that go. Ladies, send your men to see Katie. Dudes, go see Katie if you have been on the hunt for awhile. You won't be disappointed. read more

This review is for hair color. Art + Science is the second salon I tried after moving to Chicago in 2015. I have found my spot. It's everything a quality salon should be. After scouring Yelp reviews and checking out websites, I decided to give Art + Science a try. It is evident from their thoughtfully designed website, hip and trendy photos and Yelp reviews that a high level of service and professionalism could be expected. I was not disappointed! I booked an appointment with Susan, the color director, and for a first time appointment, no prior relationship, the chemistry was great. She is an extremely talented and competent colorist. Jamie who is apprenticing also was very polite and professional and did a great job on my rinse and style. The salon offers a variety of high-quality professional products. The reception/scheduling staff is extremely attentive and friendly. Overall my experience was outstanding. I highly recommend Art + Science color service. read more

Tara is the coolest hairstylist ever. Seriously. Not only did she turn my un-cool long bob into a fantastic, modern cut, but she is cool as hell to talk too. The space itself is ok - nothing great - trying a little TOO hard to be hip. But damn if they don't do great work. Plus, the fact that they trim my bangs for free (or would if I weren't too flipping lazy to go in) makes them my favorite salon in Chicago. read more

I've passed by Art + Science for quite awhile now and from the outside looking in, figured I would have no interest in what was going on inside. My hair is an amalgamation of Asian genes - namely it's course and full, far more cumbersome to work with than a person with thinner hair. As a result, I tend to toss it to a swoop and let it be (though I often get labeled by a certain three letter subcultural name - a price to pay for convenience I suppose). Those genetics combined with my dad's side of the family being almost entirely made up of hair dressers and my having atleast nine million ex girlfriends who were cosmetologists - well, I was cool with doing it punk rock style with someone coming over to our house and just cutting it in the living room or something. My criteria isn't high - choppy and longish, no big deal right? I was lured into Art + Science after corresponding with Guy over a cut he was looking to work on. Over email I described what I was looking for (take an inch or so off and remove a bunch of excess off the top to increase volume) to which he replied that such a cut was what he was looking for before confirming the appointment. My reasoning for finally going to a higher end salon for my hair was due to the experimental arrangement of the affair - on Mondays, Art + Science have class. Up and coming stylists scout for willing guinea pigs to work on and the cut is free in exchange. Not the hugest risk right? Upon walking into the shop, there was a bit of confusion and I waited until Guy came over and informed me that he had actually been looking to do a more complex bob cut for a female. In an odd snafu, he had assumed I was another gender due to the spelling of my name. No harm, no foul, it's happened a number of times before in the past - this isn't a new occurrence for me. He went on to explain that he could still do the cut I was looking for due to its relative similarity to the original cut he was looking to do anyway. I apologized profusely for the mix up and I'm pretty sure that while he replied with phrasings of things being okay, he was actually somewhat irked - he of course never expressed it, but if I were in his position, I imagine I wouldn't be the happiest with such an inconvenience either. After giving my hair the initial shampoo, he began to get down to the cut. Utilizing a razor to take off alot of the edges and remove a majority of the excess, he seemed to have a bit of an issue with the back (even going so far as to consult with his instructor on the matter several times). As time went on though, the cut began to gel and the final product came out pretty spectacular. The elements of shagginess and choppiness were retained but were now fused with a more cohesive sense of order. Guy's style of working is professional and on point and his quick conversations with his instructor showed a blatantly high standard in terms of attention to detail. I would imagine this is why Art + Science has the reputation it does - they take this seriously and aim for perfection. After asking me what I thought of the final cut, we made arrangements to do another cut within the next two months. As of this writing, I'm extremely happy with Guy's professionalism (especially in terms of the mix up that happened from the off set) and the only reason why I'm not doing four full stars is because I would like to see how consistent the cuts remain in the future. As for now though, there's no where else in the neighborhood I'd rather go. For now atleast, the living room hair cutting sessions have been retired! read more

Tara has been cutting my hair at A +S since 2005, and I can't imagine going to anyone else. There have been few times that I have experimented with other stylists, but I always come running back to her -usually ashamed :( Tara has given me a wide range of haircuts and that is very impressive considering how thick and coarse my hair is. I'm currently sporting a short french bob with one side shaved underneath. It might sound a little extreme, but I love it and get compliments all the time. Actually right after Tara first shaved the side of my head, I was stopped by the photographer of Chicago Street Style, and she featured me (and my hair!) on her blog and refinery 29 -a true testament to Tara's sick ass skills! Oh, and I've even referred my sister to Tara, and that's a huge deal because she doesn't trust ANYONE with her hair and rarely gets her hair cut at all. My sister continues to make appointments with Tara for her tri-annual haircut :) But best of all, she's one of the sweetest people I've ever met. Truly a kind person and soooo easy to work with. Needless to say, ya'll need to pay Tara a visit at A + S...like now! read more

This is, without a doubt, THE BEST SALON EVER!!! Susan is the most amazing colorist I've ever encountered. She makes going to the salon feel as though I'm going to grab a glass of wine after work with a friend, it just so happens that I get to look fabulous and fresh once I leave. She has given me the most vibrant, beautiful red hair that I think I've been trying to achieve my whole life. Luckily, she loves reds, so it's always fun and exciting for us both when I come in. The hardest part about moving to San Diego was leaving her. Luckily, I still plan to visit home and every visit WILL include a trip to her chair. Guy has always given me the perfect hair cuts and advice while growing my hair out. I was so sick of getting bad hair cuts that I actually hadn't got my hair cut for about a year before I relaxed enough to let Guy take a scissor to my locks. He is amazing!! For the first time, I sit down to get my hair cut and I'm not nervous or scared. He always knows exactly what I want and explains what he's going to do so well. Communication is key and he's got it! So thankful he was able to whip my hair back into shape. Everyone should go to this salon and see Susan and Guy! :) read more

I had a very good experience here today. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Meredith, why cut my hair, was very skillful and patient, she really took time to work on my hair. She didn't take less time just because I was a groupon customer. I would recommend this place as well as Meredith to my fiends. read more

I have been on the lookout for a good stylist for the last THREE YEARS! I have tried many many places and it resulted in pure hatred towards all the salons. Thank god i decided to give art + science a try! Jessica cut my hair and honestly I don't remember it looking as good as it does now. She was super helpful, informative and fun to talk to. I am totally coming back. I took my mom with me as well- she was in the same situation as me- Seven did her hair and she keeps praising the haircut everyday. I'm giving them 4 out of 5 only because of the receptionist- she seems like she's bored with her life- never looked up from her computer to ask if we need any help when we walked in, never offered us anything to drink. Maybe she just had a bad day, who knows. read more

I had my hair cut by Seven a few weeks ago, and then again a few days ago for minor modifications. I went in knowing I wanted a small part of one side to be cut real short...but thats all I knew. I showed Seven a picture of the general idea and she went straight to work, giving me a great cut that eased me into my new look. It was more conservative than what I showed her, but we decided to stay conservative and see how I would feel with it for a few days. After feeling great with the haircut and deciding I wanted more, I came in and she cut a bit more (and it looked even better!). Even though I took up a good amount of time, I was still not charged under their "free-trims" policy. She is so friendly and easy going, and absolutely knows what she is doing. The general staff at the salon was also really helpful and friendly as well. Good coffee too! Highly recommended!!!! read more

I needed a new hair stylist after moving to Chicago, and I was pretty nervous about making the switch (Tabatha's Salon Takeover has left me very skeptical about the level of quality/professionalism I should expect). So, I am happy to report that I have been returning to Tara's chair every 8 weeks for the past 7 months. She does a great job and makes easy small talk. Perks: they offer complementary water/coffee/wine and always have the most recent magazines for reading :) I didn't give 5 stars because I've never had an appointment start on time--usually 15 minutes behind schedule. read more

I've been pretty negligent in the past when it came to my hair. I had just let it grow and grow, and I'd just tie it back. I'd only get it cut when it was absolutely necessary (twin sister's wedding, etc). For a number of different reasons, I decided that it was time for a change. I don't know how to explain it, but there's something about how a really good haircut really changes a man and makes anything seem possible. I got exactly that kind of haircut from Christina at Art + Science in Wicker Park. When we arrived, we were promptly served beverages, coffee for me and wine for my girlfriend. I visited the restroom, and by the time I returned, Christina had been chatting with my girlfriend and already had an idea of what kind of cut I was thinking about (that makes my girlfriend sound kind of controlling, she's not, we had looked at some hairstyle pictures prior to the appointment and agreed on ones we liked). To be clear, this haircut was a complete overhaul. It's not like it was just a trim or as if I walked in just looking to go back to something I had done before. I'm pretty certain that only a particularly skilled stylist could have pulled it off. All I know is that I lost TONS of hair (it was longer than my girlfriend's, for sure), and that the result was pretty fantastic- fashionable and sophisticated. Bonus: Nice salon, great design aesthetic, great line of hair products, good prices, friendly people and great service, and the hot steam towels on my face during the shampoo was pretty nice. read more

Wow what a great men's haircut from Christina! A dear friend recommended her the other day. I was pleasantly surprised to learn (while my hair was being cut) that she was one of a few women to attend a barber college in San Diego, I never new this existed. It was obvious that her schooling was very effective. Unlike Floyd's or one of those national chains she actually uses scissors which results in a styled cut. If you want a buzz cut either go to those national chains or buy a "Flo Be" system on the Home Shopping Network. She is also a pro at a shave or a beard trim. I highly recommend her abilities. read more

Just got a haircut yesterday! Guy was amazing!! I loved how my hair looks, specially since I went from really long to short short!!! He did a amazing job. He listen to my needs and what exactly what I wanted. I will be in soon! I found my to go Hairdresser! Oh GUY! read more

I have gotten my color and cuts done at Art + Science for some time now. I started going because I knew Jo who works at the Evanston location from a previous job. She does an awesome job cutting! I am pretty picky about my cut and she gets what I want every time. She is always professional and meticulous. I don't think I could ever have someone else cut my hair! I would highly recommend her for for detailed hair cuts and mens cuts. I was recommended to see Elvis for color. I had been going to another salon for color and they were not getting what I wanted at all. On the first visit to see Elvis, he totally got what I wanted and I was really happy with the color. I have since seen him a few more times and every time it turns out great! I have worked in a couple salons before in reception and have worked alongside a lot of stylist, Elvis totally has natural talent and has an understanding of color that not all stylist have. I highly recommend Elvis and Jo! read more

I was dedicated to KIM, my stylist at Art & Science for years and was heartbroken to have to leave her when I relocated. I highly recommend Kim to anyone seeking a reliable and skilled stylist. She is very talented and cares a great deal about her work. She really understood my hair and helped make it look it's best. She built a relationship with me as a client and paid her full attention to me during each appointment. I met with her many times over the years and was consistently pleased with my hair. Kim managed to make my hair style interesting and progressive while making sure that it was executed in a way that I could replicate at home. She never pressured me into buying products that I could not afford. My budget did not allow haircuts as frequently as I would have liked but her hair cuts always grew out in a really nice way. Look no further - you will not be disappointed by Kim at Art & Science. read more

They have my Vote. The Experience: I gave art + science a try after I heard my main barber was fired from an old spot I used to go for simple haircuts. (Mainly using clippers.) So I was pretty shocked when I first found out that the stylists here didn't use clippers to cut mens hair. I was skeptic at first but I went for the ride. I asked the stylist what type of cut I was looking for and she put in great results. I've been going to this place ever since. The prices are a little steep, but to be honest I don't think I've never been this happy with a haircut in ages. So yeah I minus one star for the price but from my understanding neck trims are free, so I'm all for that deal! lol. The Staff: I'll keep this short and concise. The staff are very enthusiastic, talkative, and professional. A definite plus for returning customers. read more

Your standard "hip" urban salon. Props for the cool waiting area! The staff are all very pleasant. The music is terrible salon music, but hey, what do you expect? I came in today to model a blow dry for Justin. He's a complete sweetheart. Though he's new to the salon, I can tell he's going to do very well, as he is very personable and has a good sense for hair. read more

I got a hair cut with Mitra. She is amazing and was so knowledgeable about hair. It's been two years since I got a professional cut and I was nervous about it. She taught me about how to style and care for my hair. I absolutely loved her. She is a hair goddess. I think I found my new hair person. read more

Amazing soothing and relaxing I love art + science I've been going here regularly since it has opened I'm a huge fan. I would never go anywhere any else highly recommended the barbers really know what there doing and how to make you feel relaxed which is what I look for with my busy work life schedule! read more

Ok Mellisa for the hair Cuts and Christina for the color. These two girls together can start they're own salon. They have the best hands. My hair has been growing so quick, my color is never dull and my hair cut is NEVER last weeks look. Ok so together now, who will you ask for....Mellisa for cuts and Christina for color. read more

I went here for a wash and blowout. From what I understand this place puts employees on a year long internship and on Mondays they offer this promotion. The girl that took care of me was new. Apparently the salon made her change her name because another girl already had her name ? ? ? I had Piper....the other Tara. You need to remember that most of the stylists are in training and you need to be patient. Don't make plans for what you think is going to be the end of your appointment because sometimes they have to start over. Piper took the time to learn how to make my very long straight hair look curly. She twisted it all and then diffused the hell out of it. What a pain, but she did it with a smile on her face. She did a great job and it came out super curly. Bike parking is out front. read more

I used to come here when I knew some stylists-in-training who needed hair models. I highly recommend the cheaper cuts and color that they do here so that the trainees can get some practice. I wasn't worried about my hair getting ruined because the regular stylists are there and consult with you as well. The place itself always seems really busy with all of the chairs full. Everyone comes out looking great! read more

Lemme put it this way: I live in LA now, but will leave my hair un-cut for months just to have Paul cut my hair when I'm in Chicago. That guy understands hair texture and movement like no one else. If you have curly or otherwise textured hair or weird cowlicks or anything else that is a little "outside the box" I would highly recommend him. You will get a hair cut that looks amazing with no help, no product, straight from the shower. Sure, he's a little pricey, and in all actuality out of my budget, but I always find a way to afford him. He's that good. Words cannot express my love for his work. read more

I've been going to Art + Science a year now and have only had great experiences. Megan styles my hair is definitely my favorite in the salon -- fun, funny, and yet knows how to make me look awesome. I'm always treated very well and my cut makes me look at least 10 years younger. Love this place! read more

I have been coming here off and on for 10years. The off was because I lived in LA. Most recently I met Mitra. My husband and I were walking by and saw her cutting hair. I went in to schedule an appointment hoping I would get her AND I DID! She helped me transition back into bangs. I had bangs my whole life and grew them out 3 years ago I never quite felt myself. She cut my bangs so perfectly I feel like I'm walking on clouds!! I highly recommend Mitra and Art + Science in general. They are amazing! read more

This is a great hair salon. A little pricey but they do a great job. They've also got awesome hair care products you can buy! read more

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Moving to Chicago, I had to find a hair place for a trim/refresh. Art + Science has great reviews and decent prices so it seemed like a safe bet. Hannah shampooed, cut and styled my hair. I loved everything she did. I also love that she did everything from start to finish vs. some salons where different people handle different parts of the process. She was nice, friendly and did a great job. The space is more hipster-y. I hadn't been up to Wicker Park in this area but since the entire block was similar, it made sense. I'll be coming back here for my haircuts. I don't do anything fancy, just like to maintain the length but keep the hair healthy. read more

I've been coming here to see Cole for a little while now and she is AMAZING. She always nails exactly what I am looking for and never disappoints. She is so great with color no matter what you throw at her. I love coming here knowing I'll walk out looking the best. If you want a great colorist Cole is 100% your girl. read more

Great haircut from Gigi (in training) - but aside from taking longer the haircut was a top quality cut. Framed my face, took my part into account. Most importantly cleaned the brushes. The trainer (owner?) was very attentive, probably other students are great too. make a monday appt for a 10 dollar apprentice cut! read more

I originally went here through a referral by one of my friends after getting sick of having to get a new stylist every time I got a haircut at my old salon. A few things about Art & Science: It is hipster-ish, and I am not. I still feel comfortable there. It is expensive. Most of my friends flip when I tell them what I pay... Paul is the best damned stylist I have ever ever ever ever had. It is worth the expense to go in to a salon trusting thatyour hair will look great when you leave. Paul never pushes products, he always listens to what I want, and will make suggestions on what can work for my hair if I am feeling daring. Once you try Art & Science you will never stray to another salon again. read more

Quality has declined over time, but it's still a great place for a haircut. I've been going to Art & Science for sixteen years, so I've seen the highs and lows of the place. I've probably had ten different stylists, and they've all been very good. Charlie has been my favorite over the years, though, so it was great when he came back after his two-year hiatus in India. There may be better places for women to go for a haircut, but, for men, I can't think of any other salon that has had such a singular focus upon men's hair and hair-care products (this is the salon that gave birth to American Crew after all). read more

Justin is a doll! I volunteered to have my hair blown out and absolutely loved the experience. I've had some awful blow drying experiences where my hair just gets bigger and bigger and frizzier and frizzier. I left Art + Science with some smooth and shiny hair that was complimented about 5 minutes after I left. Twice! On Mondays it's all apprentice training and I think that it really says a lot about a salon that dedicates an entire day to training their future stylists. No wonder they have some great reviews. read more