I'll start as many people have began before me, I have had some terrible hair experiences. I'd call myself a quite awkward and passive customer. I often fall trap to what the stylist wants to do with my hair, without putting up much of a fight about it. I try to act pleased with the end result because I feel like I'm going to hurt the stylist's feelings. So I have left many salons with Jennifer Aniston from Friends era outdated layers or Winona Ryder in Beetlejuice bangs or the Kate Plus Eight tucked under bob. None of which really reflect my own personal style. After epically failing at communication with hair stylists, I gave up of doing anything hair related with another human. I stuck to dying my own hair and trimming myself, only to end up frustrated because, let's be real - I have no skill in that department at all. This is....until I met Annie. My friend recommended her services to me and I was totally interested. Her hair always looked so fly and I was happy to finally know her epic secret. When I first entered the salon- everything about the atmosphere was so welcoming and relaxing. They always have amazing music playlists that feel like they are plucked from my music library. I'm always offered many styles of drinks (including wine and beer) to get started. There's something about Annie that is extremely unique. Not only is she client centered and is really willing to meet you where you are at, she has undeniably wonderful social skills. She immediately knows how to make you feel at ease and is genuinely interested in your life. She's not just a hair stylist- but a savvy business woman who acknowledges the importance of building relationships with her clients. Along with her wonderful personality, Annie is a fantastic stylist and colorist! She custom creates all her own colors and knows her way around of pair of scissors. She understands the vision of beautiful, natural looking hair and is willing to work with you towards that goal. If the color or cut isn't right the first time, she creates an easy atmosphere to come back a week later to correct something without an extra charge. Annie and Gold & Braid salon in general has changed my view on hair salons. I would highly recommend her services to anyone! read more

FYI ...Annie is now at Pixie Salon on Ashland and North. More info at Pixiesalonchicago.com.

Where do I start? Annie has been a lifesaver for my long hair. I moved here from FL in August and she has done my hair twice now. She has been nursing it back to health after I went all over silver blonde in FL last year and she is succeeding! This time she did highlights but also something she called a "base bump" to hide the dark ring around my head from the all over blonde growing out that I used to have. It made my hair look so much more natural which is great because I work in a conservative industry. The appointment I had today was especially awesome as she also gave me a haircut with long layers and bangs. I never try anything new with my hair so this was a huge step for me and she did a beautiful job, even teaching me how to dry them so they will lay correctly. I am even considering going back to get the bangs cut even shorter! She also gives free bang trims. She was so patient with me during the haircut and blowout as I had a last minute phone meeting I had to be on... she turned off the music and continued to cut my hair while I was on the call. She is not only the best blonde colorist I have ever had, but also patient, kind, and so accommodating. Annie is the best and I am a client for life! read more

Gold & Braid Salon - Long gorgeous bangs and beautiful blonde color thanks to the wonderful & talented Annie! - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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It's all about Annie at Gold & Braid Salon. She's my new girl with whom I will ONLY trust my big, bold, brunette locks. I'm not going to lie- it was a hard break-up when my guys left me for good last year. I was heartbroken and untrusting of others and there she was; right there with open arms to help me through my loss. I will never forget Todd & Ken, (I miss them dearly,) but Annie has been nothing shy of wonderful by keeping my hair looking sexy and fabulous. I'm very lucky to have been introduced to her. As for the salon, I would describe it as comfortable and lively. The guys are very helpful, warm and inviting to everyone, not to mention really fun. read more

Hands down best cut and highlight I have ever gotten in my life! I just have to sit back and relax and let John work his magic. I've never felt so comfortable with just letting someone take the reins when it comes to my hair. Color is always perfect and the service is fast. While waiting they serve you whatever you wish. Also the head massage you get while having your hair washed is to die for! I will never go anywhere else and refer all of my friends to John! I promise you will go home happy :) read more

Allison is the BEST!!! I've been her client for over 7 years and she always makes me happy! I know she can cut all hair types, but I really love how she cuts my curly hair. I have a rule that I will only go to stylists who have curly hair, since it's not an easy task. She has so much creativity and we always collaborate on style ideas. She is so patient with me when I'm trying to explain what i want and I never feel like i was talked into anything. I know it's common for people to feel like they can't say what they want or think they will insult the stylist. That's just not Allison. She is so genuine and truly wants you to like your hair. As she always says "It's YOUR hair!" Aside from her snipping talent, this girl is crazy funny! The conversation never feels forced and did you check out that bod?!? Adorbs! I would recommend her to anyone, especially my curly locked friends. read more

I'm taking my time to write this review because god, I'm on cloud 9 happy with how my hair looked today. I booked an appointment a week ago with Jessica, I knew her before as she did a Brazilian blow out for me (which was FYI the best one I have ever had, and I have done it several times before at other places). I have never ever dyed my hair before. making the hardest customer ever right? Jessica took her time walking me through the process, making sure what I WANTED to have and what will suit me hair type and eyes. I just did not except that someone would include me in the decision making that I was extremely relaxed and excited before she even started. The results, phenomenal!! I loved loved loved it!!! lEveryone on Instagram are showering me with compliments. Her work is very professional and very well done, the girl just has all the technique and the fine taste. If you are feeling blue, just go for a small hair change, jessica would come up with something that fits you so well you would even think it was your idea!! And you will brag about your hair for months!! read more

I've been seeing Allison for the past 6 years and I have never left her with unhappy hair. She has this instinctual talent when it comes to finding the right style that fits what you're looking for. I could come to her with the vaguest description about what I want and with a peppy nod she seems to know exactly what I'm talking about and goes to work on creating me something fantastic. The quality of her styles extends well after your hair begins to grow out as well; with my shorter preference I never have to worry about getting that unfortunate mullet look that often comes with a little growth. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking to go a little shorter or for just something new; in fact I have recommended her to pretty much everyone who compliments me on my hair! She is really worth my trip in from the suburbs! read more

Gold & Braid Salon - My honeymoon haircut courtesy of Allison! - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Beatriz is the shiz. Seriously. My sister has been a hairstylist for 25+ years, and my personal stylist for 13 so you can imagine my chagrin when I moved 1,000 miles away from her. I had a terrible two experiences at a salon in the suburbs when I discovered B. She is my hair-color hero! She fixed a bad dye-job and gave me a beautifully, radiant red! Then she proceeded to transition me to a brunette and then a blonde. All within a year. I may be her most hated client for this, but I am absolutely the most grateful! Her highlights are fine and natural (my request) and she's a wonderful chemist that can create the exact color you're just dyeing for (pun intended). Check her out! read more

Gold & Braid Salon - All the shades of the spectrum. A la Beatriz - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Allison is amazing: + Great cut-Takes her time with you, and, most importantly, hair grows in great! + Personality-Awesome, funny, great energy, + Looks-Hot, amazing body, amazing smile, amazing everything (think she's a personal trainer as well, so will give you free workout tips). + Scheduling - Super easy, super flexible. Gives out cell #, will come in on short notice, Sunday's, etc... She used to work at Triannon (boooo), but moved on her own, much better atmosphere at Gold & Braid. In conclusion, having had 10+ barbers/stylists over the years, Allison is head and shoulders above everyone else. Go see her...now! read more

This is the most comfortable place to go if you want an awesome do. It's small and fun. Heidi is my girl and she will do anything for me. Everyone I tell to go here thanks me and is a regular. This is the best place to get a haircut! read more

Annie is THE BEST. She is SO SWEET, and she really takes pride in her work. I got a haircut and color from her. Together we worked out exactly what I wanted. I had a very intense ombre look going on from growing out my blonde and wanted to make it look more "on purpose." Her color job was PERFECT. And very reasonable too! I only paid $120 total for cut AND color. I recommend Annie! And everyone else in this place is so wonderful and friendly. Never want to change my stylist! -Sarah read more

You guys, for curly hair, Allison is the shiz. I am sure she is great at straight hair too, but let's talk about her curly hair skills. She helped me chop more than a foot off my hair and donate it to Locks of Love. I went in with a few photos of what I wanted, we collaborated and agreed on one. When she was done, I couldn't believe it - she gave me the exact cut from the photo. Unbelievable. My hair has never looked better and I just love it. In addition to being an amazing stylist, she is also super funny and friendly. Say goodbye to all those awkward hair cuts where you sit there wondering if you can fake being asleep because you have no idea what to say to the person. Allison will keep you laughing and chatting. Finally, scheduling is a breeze. You can even text her! What??? And she texts back, like within an hour. Holy cow. And parking is easy. This is one of the last remaining unpermitted neighborhoods. I can't say enough. Go - you'll love her! read more

I have some of the worst hair out there: wavy and full of cowlicks. Up until I started going to John Marinucci eight years ago, I couldn't find anyone that could cut my hair the way I wanted it cut. He's very friendly, personable, and makes you feel comfortable. John's new place, Gold & Braid, is in a good location, easily accessible by car or bus, and is very relaxed inside. I don't live in Chicago anymore and miss John and his haircuts a ton. Check out Gold & Braid! read more

I've been going to Jackie for 9 years! She's the best! She is very creative and knows what haircut/color will look best for YOU. Most of the time I tell her to do whatever and I'm always happy with the results. I also get alot of compliments when I am out and about. Although I have my hair colored about once a month my hair always looks healthy and shiny. I have a fun little cowlick in the front so you'd think i would forgo the bangs-but Jackie defied nature and figured out a way to make it work! Brilliant. She's always learning new techniques and really is committed to making people look awesome. She's also super funny! She's fun to be around! The salon itself is also awesome. It's super comfortable and stylish. AND they give you booze! Everyone who works here is really awesome, laid back and it's a relief to be able to get your hair did in an unpretentious salon by someone who really knows what they are doing and really cares about her clients. Obviously I would recommend Jackie! read more

ALLISON = AMAZING!!! I am the type of person that will bounce around salons/stylists because I'm not too picky with my hair. Well, after I was introduced to Allison 3 years ago by a friend of mine who has been a loyal client of hers for years, I can't stop going back to her! I first met Allison when I needed to get a previous haircut fixed BADLY. I had long hair, but the best way to fix my haircut was to cut it short, and so we decided to do a bob. She did an amazing job and seriously saved my hair! Nobody could tell it was to fix an old haircut! Anyway ever since then I have totally trusted Allison and I've been going back to her not just for her amazing cuts but because she is such a fun person to talk to. She makes the appointment really special and will never make you feel like you're 'just a customer.' I can't say enough awesome things about her, but the fact that I've gone to her this many times while I transitioned from the short hair to my long hair today, goes to show you she's versatile and can work with anything. You can call/text Allison directly to make an appointment with her at (773)-759-1241. read more

ONCE YOU GO JACKIE YOU'LL ALWAYS COME BACKIE! I have been going to Jackie for more than 8 years. I have referred many of my friends to her and they love her just as much as I do. She is an expert at what she does. Jackie always has great suggestions and creative ideas on what hair cut and color would fit my style and personality. I trust her so much that there have been many times that I've sat in her chair, closed my eyes, and said "Just do whatever you want". I've always left the salon satisfied and you will too! read more

Gold & Braid Salon - Getting my hair colored by Jackie . . . - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

If I could give Allison more than 5 stars, I would! I first found Allison a few years ago after scouring Yelp for reviews and am so glad I did. When I called the salon to book my second appointment with her they told me she had moved to a different salon, and I literally called around town until I found her. I have never found a stylist that I've stuck with -- but now, I will never go to anyone else! Allison always listens carefully to what I want, but also gives guidance on what will work best for my hair/face. I have a chin length style that requires a lot of detail in the layering and she gets it right every time. She is a perfectionist! I regularly get compliments on my cut. In addition to being top-notch at what she does, Allison is a delightful person. I look forward to my appointments just to catch up with her (and if you ask, she'll give you fitness motivation too!) I always leave her chair with a fantastic cut and feeling great. I can't recommend her enough! read more

I'm not generally one to write reviews, however, based on my experience getting a Brazilian Blowout from Jessica, I did feel compelled to write a review. (Please note that each of the stylists rents a chair at the salon, so this isn't a review about the salon as a whole, only about the stylist who administered the treatments.) I have been getting Brazilian Blowouts for the last 4 years, and have varied between two different stylists. When I moved to Chicago this past summer, I was forced to find a new stylist who would do the treatments. After reading the Yelp reviews, I decided to call Gold & Braid. The receptionist was very nice, and referred me to Jessica, while noting that the other woman who used to do the blowouts was taking a break. I scheduled the appointment with Jessica, and, when I arrived, I asked her how long she thought the procedure would take. I was very surprised when she said it would take between 90 minutes and two hours, given that, with all of my other treatments in the past, it has taken close to 3.5 hrs. I did question her on the timing, to which she replied that she was a "fast worker". (This should have been my clue to leave right then, and I wish I would have.) She started working, and was fine through the hair washing process (although we did wash my hair multiple times with the product, which no one one has ever done before) and initial blowdry. The real issue came when she went to flat iron the sections. The Brazilian Blowout method stipulates that you take small sections (generally partitioned off with a small comb) and run the flat iron over them, root to tip, around 8 times. However, Jessica was taking large chunks of hair and haphazardly running the flat iron over them. When I questioned this fact, she told me that she knew what she was doing, even though the process was completely random. She did finish in about 90 minutes, and it was clear at the end of the process that I was unhappy. She kept telling me that it "looked good", even though my dislike was clear. It almost seemed like she was trying to convince one or both of us that she hadn't done a bad job, and not even administered the treatment in the right way. I went home from the treatment, and noticed that my roots were very greasy, and my ends were extremely damaged. Given that I had just had my hair cut two days prior, I knew that it was in good shape when I went in there. I scheduled an emergency appointment with my usual stylist, who had me come in. When I got there, he told me that my ends were completely fried, and we had to cut 1.5 inches off of my hair (even though he had just cut an inch off two days before). He also noted that my scalp and roots were very greasy, so we tried getting the grease out with a clarifying shampoo. (He ended up sending me home with the shampoo, and it took two weeks for my roots to stop being greasy.) He brought several other stylists over to look at my hair, and none of them could figure out how in the world this could have possibly happened, particularly since I'd been doing this treatment for years now before this mishap. After my $100 trip to my stylist, I texted Jessica, and told her what had happened, and that I was very unhappy. She said she would refund the $300 that she charged me, however, to date, I have not seen the refund on my card. (This happened over a month ago.) I did give her the benefit of the doubt, however, it just didn't work out. Instead of waiting my usual 3-4 months to have another treatment done, I have to go back in two months and spend another $300 to fix something that wouldn't have happened if the procedure had been done correctly in the first place. read more

Well, I went to G&B based on the strong Yelp reviews and had really high expectations. I looked forward to a cozy, neighborhood salon where I could relax with a glass of wine while my stylist worked magic on my split ends and tired roots. Unfortunately, this place just missed the mark for me on all points. No pampering, no friendly greeting, and a below average haircut. I even visited twice, just to make sure I didn't catch them on a bad day! However, my second visit was worst than the first...in fact, I walked in to my house after my appointment and my boyfriend said "I thought you were going to get your hair done this afternoon." Yikes. For me, this place is a pass. read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE ALLISON!!!! I went to her not knowing what I wanted to do with my hair. My hair was down to the middle of my back, straight, and boring....for the past 10 years. I told Allison to do what she thought would look good with my face shape, age.... She cut about 8 inches off and gave my hair the cutest shape, new life, woke up the color without doing anything but cutting it. It was a drastic change and I love it!!!! Even better yet....my husband loves it! She is amazing and such a fun person to get to know!!! Highly recommend her!!! (and I swear.... I normally would not yelp for hair because I am very low maintenance- but SHE IS AWESOME!!!!) and Parking was very easy ( and free!) Cute small cozy salon. Allison also came in on her day off to fit my schedule. (Allison Stauber- the BEST!!!) 773-759-1241 read more

Heidi is my girl. Nothing but great, attentive and personalized service, solid cuts based on an in depth discussion on what I want and color that is dead on and shiny! She's super flexible and generous with her time, plus it's so easy to schedule on the fly with an exchange of texts! The salon is clean, cozy and very hip, nice amenities like drinks are offered making my Friday cuts a pleasure with beer in hand! I keep sending all my friends to Heidi and you should too! read more

I was looking for a new salon, since I just moved back to Bucktown. I've had some negative experiences, so I was really looking for someone who would listen to me and cut my hair how I wanted. I got a recommendation to try Gold and Braid, and gave them a call. I talked to Lynn, set up an appointment for the next morning and gave it a try. Lynn was amazing. She's very friendly and talkative. She listened to exactly what I wanted and went to work. I must say, it was truly the best hair cut I have ever received. My hair looks amazing. I've already gotten so many compliments about how great the layers look. I'm so thrilled with how my hair came out. I highly recommend Lynn, she's awesome. read more

I love Heidi! She is the best, and my bangs have never looked better. We all know how hard it is to find someone who you get along with and who can translate what you say you want onto your head, and I FINALLY found that with Heidi. She is adorable, super nice, and very talented. If I could give more stars, I would! read more

I started going here about 6 months ago and Heidi is the best! I've never had bangs before but decided it was worth a try, She was extremely helpful in figuring out what I wanted, and they looked AMAZING! Have been loyal ever since. The salon is adorable, and all the staff make me feel right at home. Would highly recommend going there!!!! read more

Annie is the best! My mom and I drive into the city from Naperville just so Annie can cut our hair. She spends time talking to you, looking at your hair, and giving her suggestions. I would not trust anyone else to cut my hair! Call Gold and Braid and ask for Annie! My hair has never looked better. The drive from Naperville is sooooo worth it!! read more

After four years of searching this city for a skilled, personable stylist, I found Lynn...and she's a keeper! Cuts are fantastic, and I always leave feeling great. The salon is beautiful and has a warmth to it...I never feel rushed or overwhelmed at all. The focus is on great hair and a great experience. read more

Allison has been cutting my hair for 7 years and as long as she's in town, I'll never find another stylist. I finally found someone who allows me leave the salon happy every single time, and I've never had that before. I used to rush home to restyle my 'do, but with Allison, I never have to. She seems to know just what hair wants and needs and executes it with ease, like a skilled sculptor. She did an awesome job when I decided to go super short, helped me with my wedding hairstyle and keeps me cleaned up and feeling pretty on the daily. My haircut was recently featured in Chicago Magazine's Great Hair issue--and I didn't do a thing, it was all Allison's handiwork. Besides being an awesome stylist, she's hilarious and great to talk to. She has wonderful stories and I always have a lot of fun in her chair. She also notices if you want to sit quietly and encourages you to close your eyes and relax while she cuts your hair. I recommend her to everyone looking for a dependable stylist because she's talented, professional and fun. She can work with any type of hair, takes directions well, and has experience and talent. She's currently at the Bucktown salon Gold and Braid, a cozy salon with a calm, inviting environment without a snooty demeanor. You can call or text Allison directly to book an appointment at 773-759-1241. If you're looking for a consistently awesome cut and style, see Allison--you'll find a stylist for life. read more

So I know I'm technically "cheating", but the loving at Gold & Braid is just oh so good! Being an avid Kelly Cardenas customer for the last 2 years, I was less than thrilled with my last few visits and decided it was time for a change. Jumped on Yelp and found that this little salon a mere 1.5 blocks from my front door had stellar 5 star reviews (and no, there was not a single review with less than 5 stars), so I decided to give it a try. In the past 2 months, I've seen Jessica twice with a 3rd appointment to test out some extensions tomorrow. Needless to say, she is the cats meow and I am in love. Period. read more

Annie is an artist! I've been to here three times: twice for a cut and once for a style, and every time I walked out looking awesome. Here are my favorite things about this salon and Annie. 1) The place is really inviting and everyone who works here is great. There's a really good energy about the location and the people who work here. They care about getting to know you and it's all about treating you like a person. I've been to a lot of trendy salons, and places referred by friends, but this is the first place where I've really felt comfortable coming back again and again -- and giving Annie freedom to be creative. 2) Annie listens to you and makes sure you're both on the same level. She'll won't let you walk out disappointed because she's a perfectionist! She wants everyone to be honest about her work and wants to leave you feeling good. She's a hair therapist! 3) The price for a haircut is decent and appointments are made on a text-by-text basis. I came across this place serendipitously. I went to another salon in New Orleans, had a good experience, and then the owner (who used to work at Gold and Braid) referred me to Annie. It turns out he referred all of his Chicago clientele to her when he went down south! Then I walked by one day and remembered the referral. I've been going ever since. read more

I had met Sam prior to coming in to get my hair done and I'm so happy I decided to go! Sam and his assistant dani were so amazing. Offering me water and wine and getting to know me! Not only was Sam amazing, but everyone working was so nice too! I can't wait to go back. read more

Jackie is THE BUSINESS!!! I've been following her for YEARS and would not go anywhere else for my locks. I've grown out my hair, color, highlight, low light, layers, and recently cut off at least 6-7 inches. She is a bad ass stylist, colorist and gives great consultations. She got me to really take great care of my hair...Something no other stylist has been able to do before. This reminds me...I'm due for an appointment :) read more

I found the salon on Yelp and booked an appointment with Jessica for a brazilian blowout. After a failed keratin treatment (literally did zero), my super frizzy curly hair was a huge pain and I was nervous to drop a few hundred dollars on another treatment. She took me through all the steps and very carefully applied product, flat ironed, and even though the brazilian blowout is more anti-frizz than straightening, my hair has almost no curl and is super soft and shiny. I can't wait to go back for another and to try some color as well! read more

Jackie has been looking after my hair for the last couple of years now and I would not dream of going elsewhere. She is always able to come up with an awesome new style for me, which is great as like most other guys I struggle to describe how I would like things to look! Jackie is fantastic at what she does and I always feel very much looked after. She makes the appointment fun and puts you at ease, definitely recommended! The salon is also really relaxed, and I like that if I am early for an appointment I can chill out with a cold beverage and some cool tunes in the background. read more

I have multiple friends that are stylists - but I go to Jackie time after time because I feel like she just gets me. I'm not one to be too particular with my hair, and I feel like when I go to Jackie she knows just what to do to make it look great. I've gotten haircuts, trims, and even started experimenting with highlights when I went to her - which gave my hair dimension and brightness. Thanks, Jackie! She also donated a $100 gift styling certificate and product to my non-profit fundraiser, which was very awesome and generous, and I'm very thankful for her kind heart as well. :) read more

I've been going to Annie for almost 3 years now and she is my life. I was desperate for someone who could handle red color and who wouldn't have me in tears on my way out the door, (unless they were tears of joy of course.) After moving to the city, I needed to find a stylist who could consistently deliver a great cut and color, and Annie is my girl! She has a vision and I trust her every time. She works with you to get your hair exactly as you envision it. I'm always recommending friends because you can't go wrong. Not to mention the convenient location of this salon and how cute it is. Plus the wine. I mean what are you doing with your life? Go book an appointment already. read more

***UPDATE 10/8*** THIS SALON OR SAM STILL HAS NOT CONTACTED ME. Something else to add to this review it that Sam clearly doesn't care about his customers or how this new salon is portrayed online! This place did the worst job on my daughter's Brazilian Keratin! Sam Griffith, the owner actually did it or should I say did a horrible job at it. He rushed through the process because unbeknownst to her, it was the final day of his salon before he closed the doors to move down the street to a place called Gold and Braid, the poor place to get him! She shared with me that he seemed more focused on the move than satisfying his customers. My daughter's hair looks UNACCEPTABLE. It is puffy and the crown extremely bumpy. I have 3 daughters and alot of experience with this process!! She is a young 23 year old living on her own, paid for it after saving up and that was ALOT ALOT of money! I was the one who called his cell phone eventually since he instructed her to call if she had any problems but he never picked up nor returned messages. All conversations were relayed through the receptionist at his new place because he was too cowardly to get on the phone. At first Suzy, the receptionist came back with an offer from him to take 20% off her next visit. That wasn't feasible because there was no way she could wait until the next visit because her hair looked like she had never had it done plus why would she go back if she wasn't happy? Sam wouldn't even redo it after she paid over $325 and tipped him( even though he was the owner and it's really not necessary). After weeks of going back and forth and the only time I spoke to him directly, he PROMISED to give her half of the money back. After waiting another 3 weeks for the check, I once again tried and was told that because he closed his salon and moved elsewhere, he can't refund her! But he actually promised to refund her money while he was already working at the new salon! So I'm not sure what moving to a new salon has to do with anything? HE JUST RENEGED TOTALLY ON HIS AGREEMENT!Well guess what Sam, I'm going to let everyone know that you are at a new salon called Gold and Braid at 1945 N Damen Ave and never to go there because you don't stand behind your disappointing work, provide horrible customer service, and you are a LIAR! I'm going to make sure no one ever gets ripped off like my daughter did. If you want to save yourself a shitty hair job, a ton of money, avoid Sam Griffith and his new salon at all costs!! Hopefully Sam will now read this post, refund her money as he committed to do and I can then provide an update. read more

Annie is the BEST! I've never gotten a better haircut except the last time she cut my hair. I am a customer for life! Thanks!! The Salon is really nice as well, good aesthetics and atmosphere. Free Stella is a definite plus! read more

Heidi is a SuperWoman! My previous attempt to get my hair to look like Ashley Simpson's on the cover of "Michigan Ave" magazine was a total debacle !! I went to Ulta on Clybourn and ended up with a crazy combo of streaky highlights and a weird array of colors in my hair. Heidi to the rescue. She somehow made sense of my crows nest and tamed it to look like the cover of the magazine! I kid you not, I have never had better color. Aside from having some serious skills she is very unassuming and sweet as pie. Glad I found her. Amen ! read more

ALLISON has been cutting my hair for probably 8 years and I have followed her from salon to salon like a pathetic puppy - a pathetic puppy with beautifully-styled fur. Credit does not go to my genes but to her flawless cutting and styling skills. I happen to be a person who enjoys some conversation when I am getting my haircut and ALLISON is a friendly, funny, interesting, intelligent person to spend an hour or so with every few weeks. Full disclosure to any fellow male customers: please be prepared to feel self conscious about any muscles you may or may not have in your body because ALLISON is also a fitness model. Call her tomorrow. All of you. read more