I was overdue to update my headshots, and a colleague recommended I get some professional grooming done beforehand so I'd actually like the photos. A quick search led me to goldplaited and their male grooming package, which seemed exactly like what I needed. I was looking for something really subtle and natural--just a more polished version of myself--and they nailed it. They took the time to understand the look I was going for and didn't rush the process at all. They also checked in along the way to make sure everything felt right, which I appreciated. Nothing felt overdone, but it made a noticeable difference once I got in front of the camera. I felt a lot more confident going into the shoot, and the photos turned out better than I expected. Super professional, easy to work with, and you can tell they care about getting it right. Really glad I found them. read more

I'm always nervous about having my makeup done professionally because I often feel like the result makes me look like a completely different person. I shared that concern beforehand. At first, I thought the makeup looked nice, but once I had more time to look at it, I realized my eyes appeared much smaller and the overall look made me seem older than I am. Before the appointment, they asked me to send a reference photo of the style I wanted. I did, and they upgraded the package I had originally selected. However, it seemed like no one ever looked at the photo, because neither the makeup artist nor the hairstylist mentioned it or asked about it during the appointment. The makeup in my reference photo featured light colors, but the artist immediately started using much darker tones, even though I was already wearing my dress, which was not dark and would have paired better with a lighter look. As for my hair, the back looked beautiful. However, despite showing a picture of the hairstyle I wanted, the front initially looked nothing like the reference and, honestly, looked quite bad. Fortunately, some adjustments were made later, but I was disappointed that my preferences did not seem to be considered from the beginning. read more

I wanted to post a quick update to my review. Wow 11 years ago - time flies! I have the goldplaited membership the gild which I love. I recommend this to anyone who will listen. Recently I took advantage of their extensions matching service and I am obsessed! My clip ins make me soo happy and they match perfectly. Keep up the great work! read more

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I had such a pleasant experience at goldplaited from start to finish. I had my hair and makeup done by Carmen and Riley and both of them were so friendly and gave me the exact look I wanted. I walked out feeling so confident and received several compliments from total strangers. I will definitely return for my next event! read more

Shout out to Andrea & Estrella for making this old lady look gorgeous for her stepson's wedding! #hair #makeup read more

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The team did a phenomenal job on my hair and makeup for my work headshots. They were attentive, collaborative, and genuinely interested in my feedback throughout the process, which made the experience feel both professional and personal. I've been to many finishing salons, and Gold Plaited continues to stand out for their consistency and exceptional results. I always leave feeling confident and camera-ready. Highly recommend--thank you for another wonderful experience! read more

I loved getting my hair and makeup done at Goldplaited! I booked a last minute appointment because I had to reschedule a photoshoot and they were able to accommodate me easily, doing my hair and makeup in tandem. My makeup artist checked in with me every step of the way. I particularly loved the winged eyeliner and soft glam look I was looking for. Hair was really quick since I just wanted waves. My hair and make up stayed put for half a day. I highly recommend booking an appointment here if you need a glow up! read more

Curly girls stay away!! Really disappointing experience at this salon. I had my hair braided once with colorful extensions and it turned out great! When I called the first time I let them know I had curly hair and asked for a stylist who was comfortable with my hair type. What I didn't expect was that I would have to specify that every time because some of these stylists have significant limitations. I came back to get my hair braided for the second time and the stylist told me she'd need to straighten it for an extra fee. I asked her why that would be the case. And eventually she explained that she wasn't confident she could braid my hair type (3a/b curls.) I ended up leaving and getting a refund. But this is inexcusable. I shouldn't be told I have to pay extra for a service because the stylist is incapable of doing my natural hair. I had planned on getting these done for vacation and now I won't have time before my trip. read more

Honestly, zero stars. Horrible experience. I went in for a blowout today, I tried to change my appt to an hour later. There were available appointments online so I called to change it. They told me there were all booked up. Complete lie, the salon was empty. I met my stylist and could tell she had no experience. She didnt wash my hair underneath which was already giving me bad vibes. We moved to the chair and it felt as if she had never held a brush. They truly will hire anyone. She spun me around, my hair was not even fully dry and it was a PUFF BALL with so much volume when I asked for normal volume. Alas, I am going home to wash my hair and do it myself. read more

Carmen did a beautiful job on my blowout!!! She is at the LP/Lakeview location. My hair is very thick and freezes easily. She made it look gorgeous - smooth, soft curls, and not cookie cutter. Will return! read more

Goldplaited is a neighborhood essential for us ladies. Booking an appointment online was easy even on shorter notice. I used gold plaited for my hair and makeup before my engagement photo session and the girls there do not disappoint. I recommend this finishing salon for glow ups for any occasion--or just a self care treat! read more

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I absolutely love Goldplaited in Lakeview! I come here before every special event--holiday parties, galas, you name it--and they never disappoint. I'm honestly the worst at explaining how I want my makeup, but somehow they always get it exactly right. My makeup lasts all night (even after lots of dancing!) and my hair always looks amazing. The team is so talented, professional, and makes the whole experience fun and stress-free. I can't imagine getting ready for an event anywhere else! read more

I am going to be outright and say that I found the beauty services here really good. I tipped accordingly at 25% to both the hair stylist and makeup artist. But, sadly, I would most likely not return. As someone in client services myself (I'm an attorney), I know exactly how important it is to treat people with respect, and the owner left a lot to be desired. While she (Mal) was pleasant *enough* to me and other clients, she was outright rude to her employees, which gave me the major ick. I witnessed 3-4 such encounters before feeling like I had enough information to make the judgment call. I very rarely leave comments (especially ones of this nature), but it was so obvious to me that I felt compelled to post this. I am watching how you treat everyone, not just me. I hope this is seen and received and that there is concerted effort to act more appropriately to your staff, who do great work and deserve it! Good luck! read more

5 stars for Goldplaited! I've been getting blowouts at Goldplaited for the past seven years, and it's truly the only place I trust with my hair! I have extremely curly, textured hair, and they always know exactly how to manage it. No matter who styles my hair, the results are always amazing. The owners, Mal and Coco, are incredible--they genuinely know their customers and create such a welcoming, accommodating atmosphere. I've tried blowouts at other salons, but none compare to the quality at Goldplaited. There's simply no reason to go anywhere else! read more

I'm 2 for 2 at this finishing salon for positive experiences . I have had Linda do a blow out and Brittany and both did an A plus job . Friendly service, efficient, on time, easy parking. This may be my new permanent go to for blow outs. Highly recommend! read more

They did my hair and makeup for my elopement in July and did an amazing job at a very reasonable price. I plan to go here for our full celebration next year. They also took precautions aligned with the pandemic read more

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I came here for a quick blowout before a wedding. It is a BEAUTIFUL new (?) shop with ample street parking. It took a full hour for my long, thick, curly hair, but it came with a wash and some extra product for anti-frizz since we were going to be outdoors! I love to stretch my blowout for as long as possible, so I didn't wash my hair for a week.... It held great! I would gladly return for any big event or just because! Well worth the money in my opinion! read more

I regularly book with Goldplaited for everything from networking to black tie events, and any special occasion. Their online booking is so easy, every stylist is talented and easy to work with, plus I love supporting a woman-owned small business. I think my next booking will be their clip-in extension consultation because I trust their expertise to teach me how to install them AND make sure I get the best match possible. I would recommend Goldplaited to anyone who loves putting the finishing touches on their look or wants to elevate their hair & make-up game for a big night out. read more

Great! I used goldplaited for my rehearsal dinner and engagement session. They were amazing! I loved my hair. read more

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As I was paying for my service after my appointment I mentioned to the woman that I struggle to find a stylist that works well with curly hair as I am Jewish and curly hair runs in the family. When I mentioned that I was a Jewish woman I felt as if the woman stopped trying to continue the conversation with me, changed her facial expression and made a bit of a scoff noise. I immediately felt incredibly self conscious because it felt like that she changed her entire demeanor when I mentioned I was Jewish. I felt judged and that she thought she was above me. I've rarely run into anti semitism as a Jewish woman but this was an extremely obvious reaction. The service wasn't wonderful to begin with, but was still willing to continue to come back, until she made such a negative reaction at my mention of being Jewish. I felt extremely uncomfortable and judged and will absolutely not be returning. read more

I had a great time when I was there - they were kind enough to also fit me in for hair when I had originally only booked for makeup, but then I woke up the next day and my face was totally swollen. To this day I still don't know what in the makeup application went wrong but I have never had my face swell up like that and then a few days later my face started peeling like crazy and I ended up at the dermatologist. All of this was fairly easily resolved, all things considered, and my face is back to normal, however I called the salon to warn them that something was going BADLY and was promised a call back from a manager/potential refund but never heard back again. I feel like my problem was swept under the rug a bit which is leading me to write this review. I don't want others skin to end up the same way! read more

I cannot say enough amazing things about Goldplaited. They really saved my day. I had a family wedding to attend that day. My friend was going to do my hair and makeup. She ended up not feeling well and had to cancel the night before. So I got busy scrambling for places to go to get my hair and makeup done. I scheduled an online appointment with DryBar for my hair, but was unsuccessful with where to go for my makeup. The following morning I had my hair appointment at DryBar. It turned out okay at best. Nothing better than what I could have done myself. So I left DryBar desperately searching for someplace to get my makeup done. Lucky for me I remembered Goldplaited wasn't far and thought I will take a chance and see if someone will be available to do my makeup. So I drove up the road, found parking and went in. I walked in and explained my situation. Well they could not have been more accommodating. Not only did they do a beautiful makeup application, they fixed my hair. Mel who greeted me so kindly, sensed my panic and set everything up within minutes. Next thing I was sitting in a makeup chair and introduced to Becky. She was awesome! She asked every question about how I wanted everything on my face to look. My makeup was flawless and she redid my hair, which never looked better! I can't put into words how wonderful my experience was start to finish. I really can't thank them enough. Genuinely kind and sincere people! Thanks again!!! If you are looking for extremely talented and experienced individuals to help you feel confident and beautiful this is your spot! read more

For hair and makeup done for a wedding. My hair stylist Michelle was fantastic. Loved my 1/2 up 1/2 down look. Makeup looked natural and sophisticated read more

Loved them!! I had a special event for the evening and they did hair and make up I received so many compliments. There's no way I could have done this on my own. I didn't look overly done (nor did I want to) but I did look special. Perfect balance Everyone was so nice. Will definitely do this again!! read more

Worst customer service I have ever experienced, I was forced to purchase a package with add ons I could not use due to allergies.

I booked hair and makeup for my birthday. My husband took me to a fancy restaurant on the river walk and I wanted professional hair and makeup done for pictures. It was easy enough to find and not far from my home in Edgewater. The salon is rather small and did not have hooks for my brand new name brand purse. So I had to set it on the floor. The staff was friendly and got me started right away. They did my updo first which came out beautifully. I got lots of compliments on it. The makeup on the other hand was very disappointing. I may have chosen to smokey of an eye but I walked out looking like I had two black eyes. The coverage on the foundation and concealer was awful. I had a tiny zit on my chin that she made no effort to cover. I went home and washed the makeup off and redid it myself. I wouldn't call the makeup professional. For $280 I should of walked out of there ready for a flawless photo shoot. They make their own cosmetics and are not friendly for mature skin. It all settled into my creases and wrinkles and looked cracked and dull. I wouldn't recommend them for makeup, particularly for woman 40 and up. They should of never allowed me to leave with it looking so bad, but I was happy with the hair. I'll be going to City lights and just pay the $50 more next time I want professional makeup done. read more

I am a regular at Goodplaited and I truly appreciate all the stylists there. They all do an amazing job, and I can't pick a favorite because they all excel. My hair is thick and textured, which can be a challenge to style, but they always nail it effortlessly every time! read more

Amazing for special event or elopement/wedding! Great communication with business and got exactly what I requested. Left pleased. Staff professional and easy to work with! Only downside was airbrush makeup/eye makeup wasn't was long lasting as hoped. Eye make up smudged and faded through night which was disappointing. Would return and recommend read more

This was not a great experience. I booked two appointments so my mom and I could get blow outs together, and after my hair got washed I had to wait about 15 minutes before someone even started to dry my hair. I didn't even get an actual blow out, my hair was dried messy and the woman used a flat iron to give me tight curls when I specifically asked for loose waves with volume. I am disappointed I paid for something I could have honestly done better myself. The only reason for leaving 2 stars because my moms hair actually looks cute. read more

I took a makeup application lesson a couple of weeks ago with Andrea and I really enjoyed it. I don't know much about makeup, so she kept the lesson basic so that I could understand the ideas/concepts and was patient when showing me how to apply it. She also sent some information after the class and was responsive to a follow up email I had as well. I highly recommend classes there with Andrea, and once I have some practice under my belt, maybe taking another one to learn a bit more! read more

This place is magical! They got me in on the same day! I had been feeling down for a while about my hair but they turned that around so fast. I haven't felt this pretty in a long time. They were so kind from start to end and made me feel like a queen. Thank you guys from the bottom of my heart for adding some sunshine to my day! read more

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Hair and makeup was amazing!! And super easy to work with and schedule! Natalia is the bridal coordinator and is very helpful with suggestions during your trial! The new space is also very open and super cute! read more

Goldplaited - Makeup Artists Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great spot to get hair and make up done for any special event. They have lots of skilled staff, very professional, and fun. The owners are such a delight and manage the place very well. My hair was absolutely perfect! My friend had her make up done and she looked stunning! Will be returning for when I have another special event to attend! read more

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Brianna did my makeup this month for my bridal shower and it was absolutely stunning. I was literally speechless when she showed me my look. It was perfect. I've been to this location twice now. The first time was for my engagement photo shoot prep. The second was for the bridal shower prep. I've always had a great experience. All of my friends complimented my look at my shower. I will absolutely be going back to Goldplaited for all my special occasions. read more

This was my first time here. They asked me what my natural hair looks like and what I wanted prior to my appointment! I cannot recall my stylist's name but they have curly red/orange hair. It was a great experience!!! The space is absolutely lovely and clean with AMAZING lighting. For once I didn't hate how I looked in the mirror. No fluorescents. My stylist was patient and curated a fun appointment. I showed her exactly what I wanted and it was perfected. I had an updo (kept long) for a wedding and received compliments all night. I had brought my own ear guards and my stylist was gentle and reassuring that I am in good hands. My hair is naturally curly and you wouldn't even be able to tell with how well she did my styling. My hair is so soft and shiny!!!! Going to a new place is daunting but it was truly the best! I would definitely think about leaving my hair cutter (who was fully booked that day) to come here.... HAHA I really wish I had the whole team and their names on the website but from what I saw I think they're all extremely nice and talented!!! read more

I thought about this a lot and wasn't going to post but decided to just because I looked back on the pictures from the event I had gotten my hair done for... I asked for vintage waves and got round curls that were teased, so they looked like a knotted mess. I wouldn't recommend this salon. I'm mostly bummed because this is what they are supposed to specialize in. It also took her like 20 minutes so when she told me she was done I was in complete shock. read more

The stylist was super nice and the salon was great, but I explained to my stylist that I needed my hair to hold until the nighttime( I came at 11AM) and she seemed to understand. My hair looked great at the end but by the time I got home, less than 10 min later, my curls had completely fallen flat. I am extremely disappointed because every other blowout I've gotten other places has lasted through the night. read more

This place is the best! They absolutely killed it on my hair and make up, I'll never go anywhere else!

Krista rocked my hair & Natalia rocked my makeup! This is a glam squad & I want in! I feel super blessed that I found u!!!!! read more

Goldplaited - Krista rocked my hair & Natalia rocked my makeup! These girls are a part of a glam team & I want in!!! - Makeup Artists Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place was really accommodating and reasonable ! I did my hair and makeup here for my cousin's wedding . The team is attentive to what I wanted or if I wanted something corrected with my makeup . The price for hair and makeup is very reasonable for living in Chicago . My only complaint is it was cold in there ! They really need to get their front door fixed and the heat tuned on higher !! read more