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    Hair Express

    4.2 (43 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Absolutely loved my experience with Maricela! This was my first time coming in and she accomplished everything I asked for! To add she is very sweet and personable. Will be coming back!

    Where are the waves/curls?????

    OMG SO SO SO DISAPPOINTED!!! I came in here for an updo for a wedding and had made an appointment weeks in advance with a stylist. I arrived and was told that the stylist I had scheduled with was with someone else and I could wait or be seen with another stylist. In the interest of time, I showed the other stylist the pictures of what I wanted and was told by her that she could do it. Unfortunately for me, she could NOT. The worst part is they had the AUDACITY to charge me $70 for a hairstyle that looks HORRIBLE. Literally . Mind you, updo's start at $55 and even after they saw how terrible my hair looked, they STILL charged me $70. Do yourself a favor and do NOT go here. I will definitely never be going back again. They should be embarrassed. I sure as sh*t know I am. Now I have to wash my hair and blow dry it myself. What a waste of time and money. My goodness!!! After you look at the pictures, ask yourself how they could dare charge me that much money???

    This is the Urgent Care Doctor stating I DID RECEIVE 1st degree burns!!!
    Linda S.

    Following up my yelp review with Proof. Please see attached proof that I did receive 1st degree burns from this establishment.

    Julia S.

    I've been going to Hair Express for 6 years now and always leave happy and smiling! The ladies always do an amazing job, and provide great customer service. They are being extremely cautious when it comes to COVID (temperature checks, hand sanitizer, masks, cleaning, air purifier, plastic on chairs). I recommend this place to anyone looking for a place to go in Chicago. Krystyna and Marcella are the best!

    Balayage from Marcela
    Chyna H.

    I had some unexpected free time on a Monday and they were able to take me in with little to no notice. Once I arrived I only planned on getting a haircut but I showed her a photo of a balayage and asked her for a quick consult. Once she showed me pictures of her work, I was eager to get it done. Mind you, they closed at 6 and I arrived around 4:30. I told her my schedule was very tight and I'm unsure when I'll be able to come back for the balayage but with a quick look at the time, Marcela was up for the challenge. I told her nightmare stories of how past hairdressers have treated my hair with balayage requests and she made me feel really comfortable with the process. She explained it to me in clear detail. She even sat down and looked through the different toner options with me. She is a breath of fresh air and I am so glad I ran into her at the salon today, this will definitely be my go to salon and my go to girl for my hair! Love herrrr and the work that she does!! She was so quick. she treated my hair, cut, blow dried, AAAANNDD styled it in maybe a littttllleee over 2 hrs? Crazy!! I love this place. Marcela and Christina were both so very nice and accommodating. She literally did not have to do this for me today but she got it done! Thank you Marcela!!

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    2 months ago

    My stylist, Vanita, was fantastic. My hair came out exactly how i wanted it and their pricing was very fair!

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    They are amazing! Always assist and give great recommendations and my hair always looks and feels great!

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    Hi! Just wondering when I can come in to have my hair redone. You offered to te do my hair but never really followed up.

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    9 years ago

    Very good service, I love my hair color and they are fast and very professional:) I will definitely come back!

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    7 years ago

    Obsessed with my new hair! Diana did an amazing job coloring and styling my hair exactly the way I wanted!

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    This is a great place to get your hair cut or styled. I always request Jasmine, she is amazing at all styles.

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    Lira Guzi Salon

    Lira Guzi Salon

    4.6
    (183 reviews)
    8.1 mi
    $$
    Women-owned & operated
    Luxury

    I cannot say enough good things about Lira Hair Salon. I came in after a disastrous visit to a…read moreso‑called "blonde specialist" who completely ruined my hair while trying to take me from brunette to blonde. My hair was damaged, uneven, and honestly I was scared to try again. Lira changed everything. She not only helped me achieve the blonde I originally wanted, but she did it in a way that protected my hair and brought it back to life. My color looks beautiful, natural, and exactly how I envisioned it. Even better--my hair is actually growing back and feeling healthy again. Lira is truly a master of her craft. She listens, she cares, and she knows exactly what she's doing. If you're thinking about going blonde or need someone to fix a color gone wrong, she's the one you want in your corner. Absolutely worth every visit.

    First I will start with what was good…read more 1. The dye job ended up beautiful. I came in with pretty unclear instructions and reference photos and both the stylist and the owner were able to figure out what fit my needs. This seems to be a huge strength here. 2. They were able to fit me in last minute. What was bad 1. The total time listed online was 1.45 hours, the service ended up taking 2.45 hours. I have been to many salons and never had my hair take that long, especially when I was getting all over color and a blowout (no haircut). Perhaps this was due to me booking last minute. However, the website booking made it look wide open and I think it is the responsibility of the salon to accurately represent their booking capability. I would not have booked with them had I known what experience was to follow. 2. The salon overall seemed overbooked and people were bouncing around. Three different people worked on my hair. Personally, I really didn't like this set up. I like to build a relationship with my stylist and this hectic atmosphere was not synonymous with that 3. The blowout I had was so uncomfortable. The rollers were tangled up in my hair and I could feel it ripping out as the stylist took them out. I have never have a blowout be so painful. My hair had so many split ends after I looked in the mirror at home. 4. My hair fell the moment I stepped outside. Granted it was a windy day, but my hair doesn't typically fall that fast. I think this may have been due to the stylist rushing at the end. On one hand I'm glad she did because I had been sitting alone for quite some time, but on the other hand I paid for essentially nothing. My old stylist back home (moved cross country) had no problem giving me a blowout that lasted at least a few hours. Even on windy days. 5. At one point the owner took my stylist in the back and seemed to be scolding her. This is never something a new client wants to see. I immediately felt anxious that something had gone wrong with my hair color. It ended up great but tbh experience was awkward and handled strangely in my opinion. 6. Finally. The price came out to $260 for all over color and a blowout. I wouldn't mind this price if it wasn't for the lackluster experience. Hair salons are charging luxury prices without offering luxury experiences. The pricing structure is also strange. They charge $60 extra for toner but I have never had a color job that didn't need toner to look good. It feels strange to not include it all together. The toner charge was added after which was a surprise because toner has always been included in the price. To be clear, the website did ask if I wanted to add toner for $60. I thought that was for someone coming in looking just to tone and not add more color. Perhaps this was my mistake but I found the whole pricing structure strange. A few other things to note: water was offered but never given and they only accept cash/zelle/venmo tips. Overall this salon was not a fit for me. A lot of this is subjective preference but I think it's important that people understand what environment they are paying for when they sign up to spend hundreds. That being said, the color was beautiful and I am grateful for that.

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    Lira Guzi Salon
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    Baby Highlights by Lira
    Baby highlights with haircut and style by Lira

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    707 Hair Studios

    707 Hair Studios

    4.7
    (169 reviews)
    7.5 mi
    $$

    Jennifer is amazing! She truly understands that a great haircut isn't just a quick snip and cut…read more It's basically a whole math equation. She takes everything into consideration, including your face shape, hair texture, length, how your hair naturally falls, and what will actually work best for you. I'm someone who genuinely does not enjoy getting my hair cut or being touched in general, so trusting someone with my hair is a big deal. Jen is the only person I trust to do it. She makes me feel comfortable, really listens to what I want, and I always leave so happy with my hair. I can't recommend her enough!

    Bad experience trying to cancel an appointment. I had booked a balayage appointment with Tara, and…read morewhen my plans changed, I called to reschedule more than 24 hours in advance. I was then told that Tara has a separate 48-hour cancellation policy and that I would still be charged a cancellation fee, despite that policy not being listed anywhere on the website. The whole interaction left such a bad taste in my mouth that I didn't even want to reschedule afterward. It felt really misleading and just poor customer service. I was also told that Tara's specific cancellation policy would be added to the website, but it still hasn't been. Posting this so others are aware, because there's no reasonable way to know cancellation policies vary by stylist if that information isn't clearly disclosed upfront.

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    Long layered bright blonde balayage @707 Hair Studios @Old Town
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    707 Hair Studios

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    Arsova Salon

    Arsova Salon

    4.6
    (301 reviews)
    8.2 mi
    $$$

    When visiting Chicago seeing Keith at Arsova Salon is an absolute must. Keith is super skilled,…read moreattentive, and he listens to his clients. His color, balayage, cuts, and styles are modern and beautiful. The salon itself is open, airy, and spacious. Arsova is also located in a cute neighborhood with lots of cafes and restaurants nearby in case you want to get styled and go out afterwards. It is also worth noting that the booking and payment process was seamless. Overall I recommend Keith and Arsova Salon.

    I want to share my experience because I think other women should know what to expect…read more I came to the salon asking for blonde highlights, but my hair ended up looking noticeably darker than what I had asked for. What disappointed me most was not only the result, but the way my concerns were handled afterward. Instead of taking responsibility for the result and trying to understand why I was unhappy, the stylist repeatedly shifted the conversation toward blaming me. I was made to feel that the problem was somehow related to my language barrier and cultural differences in communication. At one point, the conversation even became about money and what I had paid for -- essentially, "You didn't pay for the whole highlight, right?" -- which felt completely inappropriate and shaming. I have never experienced this level of disrespect or lack of accountability in a beauty salon. I left feeling sad, embarrassed, and unwelcome, when I had simply come in expecting professional service and to be heard as a client. I want to be clear that I don't believe this experience represents the values of the entire salon or its owners. My issue is specifically with this individual stylist and the way he handled a situation when the result did not meet my expectations. I am sharing this so other women, especially those who may have a language or cultural communication difference, know to make sure their concerns are genuinely listened to and treated respectfully. A client should never be made to feel guilty or ashamed for expressing disappointment with a service.

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    Color by Blake
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    Cut by Noel
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