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    C'est La V

    4.4 (48 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

    Services - C'est La V

    Bridal hair services

    Blowout

    Chemical treatment

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    Color only

    Haircut

    Cut and color

    Applying hair extensions

    Hair extension coloring

    Reapplying hair extensions

    Hair extension removal

    Hair extension services

    Hair styling

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    Women's highlights and haircut
    Megan S.

    The hardest part of moving to a new city is finding a hair stylist you trust, and I am SO thankful to have found C'est La V. I have thick, coarse, long hair (and a lot of it), and Christie has done an absolutely amazing job with both my cut and color. I feel like my blonde has never looked brighter or shinier. And the added bonus is that Christie is such a sweetheart and a great listener! Highly, highly recommend Christie and C'est La V if you're looking for a Chicago stylist!!

    BEFORE Keratin Treatment- this is how my hair normally looks after blow drying it. Literally Hagrid's twin.

    I have been going to Christie for highlights and since she always does such an amazing job I decided to trust her with my very first keratin treatment. I have been considering doing a keratin treatment for a while now but was hesitant because I've read mixed reviews. She ensured me I will not lose my natural curls, it will not damage my hair, and it will solve my #1 problem which is EXTREME frizz. Im so glad I trusted her. After waiting the 48 hours to get my hair wet, I blow dried my hair and I was SHOOK at how amazing my hair looked. My hair is notoriously frizzy and I've never been able to shower without having to fully straighten it after for 30 min to make it look presentable. When I tell you my life is changed, I'm not being dramatic. She did SUCH a great job and is so knowledgeable about hair, if you are considering doing a keratin treatment GO TO CHRISTIE!!!

    Christie gave me a mix of everything I wanted from the pictures I showed. Genius!

    I love this place :) I make the drive all the way from Oak Park because I have so much trust in this place. Christie gave me a mix of everything I showed her in the photos of what I wanted. She is so smart! Not only is it a woman owned, family owned business, but they have years of experience that shows through the end product and the confidence and trust that you feel throughout the whole experience. Christie is the sweetest angel and knows everything there is to know about hair and style. She is seriously awesome!!! You will not regret coming here.

    My wedding feature in CS Brides - hair color and extensions by Christie at C'Est la Vie!
    Agnes D.

    I've been seeing Christie for 3 years now and I love my hair! I get compliments on my color all the time. She is the queen of extensions ( I wear those as well). This past July I got married; Christie did an amazing job on my extensions and cut/color once again. I'm so happy to share my wedding feature in the latest CS Brides to show off my beautiful hair. Thanks Christie!

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