Terrible service. No one greeted us when we walked in. Made an appointment online...sat for 15 minutes before speaking up and someone checked my son in and said they were running behind....40 minutes later we left with the most expensive clipper cut for an 11 year old boy..it was supposed to be $21. She charged me $28 because she used scissors for the top instead of clippers. No shampoo or style. Crazy! Just save yourself the disappointment and go to an actual salon or barber. read more

I went to Jaimie for color cut and style. I always feel beautiful and valued when I leave!

She understood what I wanted and made suggestions. Really enjoyed my cut! Love my hair! Sandra is the one to see!

I have gone to the same styles for years and absolutely love her. Anyone looking for a great cut, style or color needs to go see Gabi.

Went to get my hair cut got there at 5:30 stylist said she was closed. Wait your sign says 6!? Oh no that's not correct. Wont be back to this one read more

I went in for a fade. I did not get a fade the sides are super patchy instead of buzzing under my ears she decided to make the line shorter. My part is patchy the top part of the cut looks like it's buzzed on one side but not the other. She kept poking me with the guard. Didn't really talk to me just the other stylist and the other client. Will be buying clippers!!! read more

Fantastic Sams - Hair Salons Near Me - Wood River, Illinois

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I've been going to the Wood River, IL location for the past 5 years. The staff is always gracious. I've learned how to describe which styling/cutting process I like best. While the price for a standard male haircut has increased recently, it is still a good value. Only wish I could call in for appointment. Do wish WiFi was available while I wait read more

If you are looking for a good friendly stylist go see Morgan Ann Turner in Wood River, IL. She is great at what she does. You will not be disappointed!!!!! read more

I like this Fantastic Sam's over the one in Alton, just because of the set up and one of their stylists. It has a warmer feel to it, and if your like me, nervous to cut your hair any length, you will feel more comfortable here. If your not sure what kind of hair cut you want, just tell them to go crazy...you won't be disappointed! read more

Worst experience of my life!! Brought in a picture of how I wanted my hair cut and the girl completely butchered my hair!! It looks nothing like the photo I showed her! One side is longer than the other, I have a hole in the side where the hair is shorter than the rest, the front is bowl cut straight across!! Maybe if she wasn't so worried about getting a house she put a bid on she could have concentrated more on cutting my hair correctly!! My hair looks like a three year old put a bowl on my head and cut around the bottom!! I will never recommend this place and in fact I will tell everyone i come into contact with to stay far away from Fantastic Sam's in Wood River, IL!! read more

Let me go ahead and leave an updated review for anyone who may not have been here recently and the lack of talent they currently seem to have. My poor mom went here yesterday to get a hair cut. Jewels was the individual who cut her hair. She dry cut (didn't shampoo or bother even dampening it). She turned my moms chair away so she couldn't see, my mom expressed concern in her lack of technique and the fact you CANNOT get hair even by dry cutting coarse, wavy hair, let me say it again, wavy hair???? How are waves going to lay even dry? Anyhow, the girl ignored my poor moms pleas and continued to weed wack her hair. She is now going to Aveda in Fairview to have it fixed by a professional. While I will say, the manager offered for my mom to come in and they "could look at it", clearly she doesn't want to risk being butchered ANY farther. So if you want a cheap trim and a ridiculous hair cut, this is your place. If you want a great cut and style, I'd run so fast until your legs gave out to get away from this place! read more

The stylist told me I need to bring me a picture of a brunette not blonde because the hair texture is different and can not get the same look. Never heard of this before in whole 40 some years of my life! read more

I was very sad to learn that Jules had left your establishment. I did not ask for anyone in particular today. I was very lucky in getting Lyndsey! She is very personable, knowledgeable, and a phenomenal multitasker! On this day the salon was extremely busy. I did a cut and color...along with most of the women coming in. Lyndsey was very fast yet efficient. It seemed like nothing to her to have two of us with cuts and colors going at the same time. She kept both of us talking and interacting with each other. Time definitley seemed to fly by! Although I am sad that Jules left, I have a new stylist that I will be asking for every time I come in! I am also glad to see there is a new manager (she has been there for a while now). She is much nicer and personable than the rude one that was there for several years. All the stylists seem extremely happy to be working with a professional manager! Thank you so much Lyndsey for a phenomenal job and being such a personable young lady! read more

Gotten my hair done here for the last couple years always have been pleased great friendly stylist always welcoming

My stylist was Lesli. Started off nice. Asked me what i wanted and everything. She shampooed and started on my haircut. She asked what i would like taken off the length and we agreed on just a half inch. She then starts to cut my layers and takes off about a inch and a half! Never showed me what she was about to take off and comfirm it with me. Im growing out my length and layers for my wedding. Then she asks about my bangs and i specifically told her that I had one piece on the right side of my part that could not be cut because it got cut too short once before and it really needs to grow out. So what does she do? Not part my hair properly.. she just cuts it all. When somebody has a concern like that you make sure your doing it right not just guess! Also the bad language and negative life stories about hating the neighborhood kids needs to be left outside of work. Extremely disappointed. read more