Love Fusion Hair Studio. I trust Melissa with all my hair needs. She is phenomenal. I found my forever stylist! I could imagine ever going elsewhere. read more

Every review starts with horrible hair. Haha ‍ I was a brunette turned balayage blonde because of, you know, a guy. Then the salon I went to bleached my hair with product so bad that my hair essentially turned into a bird nest made out of grass. Dry, endless tangles, and brassy. I went to solo Solon back in 2018 and booked an appointment with Joey. It was probably the best 5 hours spent - Joey was sooooo patient with my stubborn asian hair, and needless to say, I looked fabulous. Soon after Joey moved to another salon, I followed him to keep up with my hair appointments. There's never been any disappointment or anything less than positive experience with Joey. I would say "I think my hair needs some touch up", and Joey would say "oh yes it does, hon". And you will be in good hands. And by good hands, I mean you will be so pleasantly surprised by how you look right afterwards, a little surprised and trying to get used to the new look. But then 3 days later you look into the mirror and you're like, oh jeez why do I look so good????? The coloring is so multidimensional - I've gotten so many compliments for my hair. I broke up with above-mentioned guy in June, and I went to see Joey again. "I want a change because I'm back on the market," I said. "I think maybe I want to go brunette again." Joey looked at me and said, "my dear, let's lighten you up this time because of the things you're going through. It's a touch time and darker tone will only weigh you down." That moment I felt like Joey truly cares, that he takes care of not only my hair or my looks, but my soul (really). Fast forward to January 2020, Joey moved to Fusion Hair Studio, and I had my appointment with him again. I always walked out with the happiest, most genuine smile on my face, thanks to Joey. With his years of experience (I think he actually teaches coloring too), I truly believe that there's no one better to get your hair done with, 100%. read more

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Melissa is just the best. Over the 7 years that I've been going to her, my hair (and life) has transformed. There's nothing that fazes Melissa, and I'm so grateful that our paths crossed -- she is like family now. I tend to get ambitious with my hair cut and color, and Melissa is always up for the challenge!! She also is upfront about what is doable since my hair is very thick and naturally dark. I've gone from long hair to asymmetrical bobs, caramel/blonde/light brown ombre to a sweet blue/purple ombre. The first time I went to Melissa was to make the transition to ombre color, which is one of her specialities. Needless to say, we hit it right off as she's someone who you'll be comfortable with as soon as you meet her, who will make you look and FEEL amazing, and who I cannot recommend enough! read more

Aimee is such an amazing hair stylist. I drive from the suburbs to see her because no one can do my hair as well as she can. I constantly get compliments from strangers about it. Aimee puts three colors of highlights in my blonde hair and it looks very natural. She also cuts my fine hair to look like it has some body. In addition to her amazing talent, Aimee is a great person and I always feel comfortable in her chair! read more

I've been coming to see Amy every month for 8+ years! This is their new location and it is awesome! It was a great move as it no longer has the foot traffic of Wrigleyville like it use to. Big perk that it is now located right next door to a small liquor store and two doors down from Pony Inn! All the ladies that work here are really nice. Amy (who also owns the place) knows exactly how a guy wants his hair, BUT she is really good at giving you her own opinion to make you look extra sharp! (It's always good to have a ladies opinion on it..right?) Dude....don't be fooled into thinking this is a "salon". It's a studio! Well worth the transition from your typical barber. I don't go anywhere else....ever! If Amy isn't available for some reason, I'll stay shaggy until she is. Yeah...really... read more

Fusion Hair Studio - Hair Salons Near Me - chicago, Illinois

Amanda Moss Brostek is my go to hair STYLIST for the past nine years. I have followed her religiously because she is simply the best. She is my hair styling goddess/therapist/doctor all in one!! She knows exactly what to do with my hair and I not only trust her with my hair, but my daughter, sisters, mother and best girlfriends!! To recap - Amanda has done my color, cuts, and styles for everything ranging from my engagement photos, wedding, post-wedding chop, maternity styles, professional bobs/lobs, and mommy friendly styles! She does it all and every time, I walk away from her, I am 150% amazed at the quality that she gives me. I've converted my sisters into Amanda hair-aholics and my daughter, as well. I can't wait for my next Amanda cut/style to see what she has in store for me!! read more

I just realized I've never written a review for Fusion, which is insane, because they are amazing. Maybe I've subconsciously wanted to keep Aimee my little secret! I've been going here for 4-ish (?) years now... I admit I was too cheap to get a 'real' haircut prior to this (In my defense, I grew up in So-Ill, where my haircuts were always $14, so the Chicago sticker shock got me!), but I finally decided that since I had a big-girl job, I should get myself a big-girl haircut. A friend recommended Aimee to me & as long as I live here, I'll keep going to her. I don't get a cut as often as I should, but every time I do, I leave feeling like a million bucks! The new location is in a great spot & I'm so happy to have found Fusion... can't recommend it enough. read more

After several months of debating on whether to go lighter or not I finally decided to "go for it". No the hard part began; looking for a stylist! Well, after filtering through stylist after stylist I found Jennifer and I am so glad that I did. She knows what she's doing and will talk you through the steps and make sure that you really understand what she's saying (and not just agreeing to everything she's saying). Look through her IG page and you will see the great work she does. I decided to do a light/blonde bayalage which will take two sessions (originally though it would take 3) to complete as I have thick really dark brown hair. I finished with the first and the second will be next week and I left the salon LOVING my hair even after the 1st session (which is usually know to be the "ugly session"). Looking forward to the 2nd session. Jennifer is an absolute gem and I highly recommend scheduling your next appointment with her! read more

Top notch, great style, and friendly customer service! Now moved in to their new location at 1632 W. Belmont. . . . Love the new look! Ask for Aimee, she's the best! 773-296-1700 read more

Fusion Hair Studio - Hair Salons Near Me - chicago, Illinois

I've been going to Fusion for years. Aimee is fantastic and always suggests the perfect cut & color for me. Most recently, she suggested Balayage based on my description of what I was looking for and all I can say is wow! I've never received so many compliments on my hair. I highly recommend Fusion & Aimee! read more

Fusion Hair Studio - Balayage - Hair Salons Near Me - chicago, Illinois

Let me just start off with the fact that Aimee, the owner, came in on her day off, DAY OFF, to help fix my hair emergency. The day before I had gone to my old salon wanting to change my dark red hair back to its original dirty with blonde with ombre. To make a long story short, the other salon destroyed my hair turning it into a dark, dark brown on the top and an awful yellow bottom- no blending just a straight line. I came into Fusion because of a recommendation from my cousin. Aimee took the time to explain all of my options to fix it. She was so sweet and professional. She made me feel so comfortable with endless conversations and even made me tea and coffee (which were delicious). After three hours the end result was AMAZING. My hair is now healthy and an absolutely breathtaking blonde ombre. I am planning on returning within the next two weeks to have her do my extensions. I have officially found my new hair home. Aimee is thee BEST colorist I have ever had and simply the nicest owner as well. I highly recommend her for any hair need. Melissa, another stylist that was working is also a sweetheart. She helped in deciding what was best for me. Needless to say I am the happiest woman in the world with my hair and can't wait to have Aimee do my extensions. I will never go anywhere but here for my hair needs. Ps, I have also included before & after pictures of my hair. read more

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Moved to Chicago a few years ago and have had a hair affair ever since. Truth be told, I'd follow Joey to any salon (he is that good), but the new location is *beautiful*. Modern, sleek, comfortable/plush chairs, easy to get to, and in a lovely neighborhood for pre/post perusing. Would highly recommend Joey to everyone and anyone, especially if you want an impeccable color and cut. And if you don't have hair? Best head masseuse around. 12/10 stars. read more

Aimee is simply too cool for words. I knew I was long overdo for a cut, so she got me in before I had to leave on a business trip. (Which I appreciated immensely). I never know what to do with my hair so I let her have at it, and it turned out great. Def will keep going back, especially since it's so close and is in a great part of town. read more

Aimee is the best around. She will not only completely satisfy your wants & needs, but you won't wanna leave her chair! She's the real deal, all around 5 star, never enjoyed a haircut more!!! Book your spot now, she books up quick. Cant wait to be back in her chair! read more

Great place. Aimee is the owner and very nice to deal with. Melissa is another stylist and does a great job. Very clean place with good music and convenient hours. Check them out. read more

Let me start by saying that I've lived in Chicago for 8 years and for the first 3 years I would drive back to Michigan to get my hair done. I'm VERY picky about my hair and who can touch it. I found Melissa through a friend 5 years ago and she is an hair ANGEL. She was amazing when I was blonde and she made my hair look stunning. And then she made me into a redhead and I'm never going back. She is unbelievably talented when it comes to coloring hair and styling it. AND she is so sweet and funny that the time spent there is fun. Go see Melissa, I promise she will make you feel like a supermodel! read more

I have been coming to Fusion for the past 3 years. Aimee is amazing! She highlights my blonde hair so it looks natural and beautiful! I always leave looking fabulous, plus she cuts my hair so I can style it straight or have a wavy look. She also does an amazing job cutting my husband's hair. He has thick coarse hair but she always makes him look great! Fusion is a fresh, clean and fun salon! You will feel relaxed and you can even have a beer while you get your hair done! read more

Melissa is seriously incredible! I came to get a cut and color per a recommendation from a friend and was a little nervous to take my brown hair to blonde. It turned out the most gorgeous color, and 3 months later it still looks amazing. Melissa was really sweet, and made the process super easy. Plus, fusion lets you sip a beer while getting it all done. Is there anything better? Now, I won't go anywhere else! Thanks thanks! read more

I've been going to Melissa for about five year now, and I cannot recommend her highly enough! Before coming to her, I would often feel nervous getting a haircut, as I have a LOT of hair, and stylists in the past haven't always known what to do with it. Now, I trust Melissa fully with my hair, and I always leave her chair feeling great. Whether I want to go with a classic low-maintenance look, or try something new and edgy, Melissa listens and more than delivers. We talk about what I'm envisioning, then I leave it up to her expertise and creativity to come up with something amazing. I get so many compliments on my hair, and it's all thanks to Melissa. As a bonus, she is also a wonderful person, and I always look forward to my appointments with her! read more

I currently live in the LA area but I fly out to Chicago once every quarter for work. Five years ago, on one of my trips I was in need of a haircut before a meeting and Aimee was recommended to me. Not expecting anything more than a quick efficient cut, I had a great experience. She was engaging and man can she cut hair. It was the best haircut i've had and I can honestly say that I have never been able to find anyone as good as Aimee Collins at Fusion Hair Studio. I now make sure to schedule an appointment every time I come to Chicago...So I guess you could say that I commute from LA to Chicago just get my hair cut by Aimee Collins and to do a little business. It's worth the trip for sure. read more

Where do I begin?! I found Melissa through a Yelp review when I first moved to Chicago nearly 10 years ago. I had an aversion to dyeing my hair due to a horrible experience with box dye when I was younger. After my first appointment with Melissa, I knew it was the start of a fantastic friendship! Melissa has an extensive background as a colorist and after numerous appointments and conversations, I knew I could trust her to take my hair to the next level. When I first met her, my thick, wavy hair was as short as my chin. Over the years, with the help of her extraordinary styling abilities, it's now grown as far as the middle of my back. Not to mention, I didn't have to deal with any of that awkward "triangle hair" as my hair grew in length. She was able to foresee exactly how my hair grows and she cut it in layers that complimented my face shape even when I was overdue for a trim. Fast forward a few years and I finally had the courage to try color. She delivered my first ombre like it was the easiest thing she had ever attempted. I have never had so many compliments on my hair! Even strangers compliment me on a regular basis! I can even go a year+ without a touch-up and the way she's incorporated the color into my layers, the ombre is still as visible as it was the first day she colored me! I've done the ombre an additional two times and she nails my color request on the first try without fail. Want more caramel? More blonde? DONE. I tell everyone I know I would never trust anyone else with my color. If I ever leave the city, I will totally make a point to coordinate appointments with her when I return to visit my family. Not kidding. She's a wonderful person with an exceptional talent and I HIGHLY recommend her services. (Although, I'm not kidding when I say it pains me to write this review because I want to keep her a secret so I can always schedule appointments without her calendar being crazy full!) Honestly though, Melissa deserves it. Saying she's awesome is a complete understatement. And shout-out to the rest of the staff! They've always been so nice and friendly and it's definitely a family-like atmosphere over there! They ALL rock! read more

Aimee is an expert hair stylist, a fantastic business owner and an overall wonderful person! I originally visited Aimee about 6 years ago when she operated her business on Clark St., after my friend Traci referred her to me. I have never let anyone else touch my hair since for good reasons! She has transformed my hair over the years and thoroughly understands what I like, what I dislike and what is good for me! I trust Aimee wholeheartedly that she will leave me walking out feeling like a new woman! Aimee will either conduct a touch-up and cut on my hair or a full-fledged highlight session (we rotate based on need) in which case she mixes a couple colors and it always turns out fabulously! I always just trust her because she "gets it". Additionally, Aimee has given me so much life advice over the years! She has become a friend, and I legitimately take her recommendations on everything! I always look forward to my salon visits, and I more than recommend Amy to any friend, family member or Yelp reader! She is the BEST!!! read more

The best salon in the city! Trust me, I looked around for 3 years before a friend recommended Aimee at Fusion. Aimee has been cutting and highlighting my hair for the past 8 years and I have never, ever been disappointed. My hair always turns out to be exactly what I envisioned. Amy's new space on Belmont is easy to get to but still quiet and free of all the city noise - it's always a relaxing experience. If you're looking for a new stylist, Aimee at Fusion is definitely the way to go. read more

as a woman of Jewish heritage, I have what can only be described as a "jew-fro"...and with the humidity...well...it was a jew-frizz regardless to length or lack there of. Aimee and I talked about the Brazilian Blowout for shorter hair and how it would make my hair easy to manage and that I could even grow it out if I wanted. So...we did this yesterday...and I am so happy!! My hair has NEVER, EVER been straight and shiny and sleek...and on shorter hair like mine... it gives my style that "edgy" "modern" and youthful appearance that I wanted so badly (me not wanting that little old lady curl that happens so frequently with short hair)...My hair feels great...it's shiny and easy to style and keep styled all day long. Aimee is an expert and she knew precisely what I needed...she is my hair savior!! Thanks a gazillion Aimee..and thanks Fusion...PS love the new space! read more

Nice relaxed atmosphere, very fun stylist who are incredibly talented and good.

I love Aimee and her team. I became her client when she just opened her first place on Clark, over 10 years ago. Never left. Friendly, cheerful, great stylist, reasonable prices. Never will look for another place again. Love, love, love. read more

My first Yelp review ever, and with good reason: Aimee is awesome and the BEST at Brazilian blowouts. I have thick, wavy, frizz-prone hair that goes crazy in humid summer weather, and my past attempts to get it under control with a keratin treatment and a Brazilian blowout elsewhere left me disappointed. The treatments were expensive and didn't last nearly as long or make as much of a difference as they were supposed to. But because I have just the kind of hair they're designed to help, I wanted to try again, thinking that they maybe just hadn't been applied correctly before. So at the start of last summer, with hot weather again beginning to fry my hair, I called Aimee. Not only was she able to fit me in promptly for a Brazilian blowout, but she was incredibly friendly and thorough, and gave me good advice on how to get the most out of the treatment. It lasted all summer and well into the fall, and I can definitely say it was worth every penny. My hair was transformed, and it made my life so much easier! I'm thankful to have found Fusion and am looking forward to returning again soon. read more

I found Fusion and Aimee Collins on Yelp. What a great find! I was looking for a place that is close to home (in this case right across the street), and was worried that unless I could make it down to Oak Street and pay a ton of money, I wouldn't find someone who could help me. Aimee is terrific! From the very first visit, she has worked with me to figure out what is best for my hair, that is now changing, since I am getting older. Rather than talk me into very expensive highlights, lowlights, etc., she helped me see that a darker color and less extra stuff will work perfectly. She is always willing to experiment with me, but helps me see what is best, while not upselling or trying to get me to add services that I don't need. Her haircuts are also top quality.....I get more compliments on my cut and color now more than ever! Aimee is also just fun to spend time with and going to the salon is an enjoyable experience. I would highly, highly recommend Aimee. read more