First, all the staff I interacted with were so kind, so patient, and extremely helpful. Second,…read morethey really took their time to make magic; I came in with virgin hair that had seen a LOT of sun this summer, and they were able to give me a fantastic color, trim, and blowout. Will definitely be back and highly recommend checking them out. :)

Love this salon -- super clean, great location, and everyone there is so sweet. Fantastic wash,…read morecut, and blowout every time. Highly recommend!

I am a very picky blonde and Jordyn is one of the only colorists that can get my blonde right. Her…read moreexperience is very apparent in her work. I don't think I've had more giggles or fun at a hair appointment either. Highly experienced, very talented, and bursting with positivity and charm. Highly recommend. The salon is super cute too.

What a great find on a weekend trip to Chicago. I've been struggling with my cut forever and Jordyn…read moregave me the BEST cut and blowout! I may have to book a flight every six weeks to get a cut!

I wish I could give more than 5 stars - Ursula, Katherine and Hair Fusion Bar are just absolutely…read moreamazing!! I had chemotherapy 2 years ago and have been trying to grow my hair back since then. I finally decided - why wait years to have the hair I really want?? I went in for a free consultation and learned all about the different type of extensions and what would work best for my hair. I scheduled an appointment with Katherine for about 2 weeks later - she helped me pick out exactly the colors I would need to achieve the look I was going for. Pricing is discussed up front and there were no surprises at the end. I feel absolutely amazing, and because of the INSANE deals they offer to their extension clients on blowouts - I'll be back next week to have my fabulous hair styled. While I was getting my extensions done, I watched the owner do highlights on another client - I have never thought about getting extensions for highlights instead of bleaching/damaging your own hair - I can't believe more people don't do this. Brilliant!

After losing my hair to chemo, I was looking for a solution other than a wig. I found Hair Fusion…read moreBar and went in for a consult with Ursula who said she could do my whole head. A few weeks later I spent the whole day with her as she TRANSFORMED my hair and me! My extensions look just like my real hair. She was meticulous in mixing hair colors and ensuring all areas of my head were covered. In addition to doing an amazing job, she's also a really kind person. Couldn't be happier!

Lilah killed it again. I wanted to go brighter and to do something a little "different but similar"…read moreand she was able to read through what I meant and give me exactly what I wanted. And as always, always super comfortable and down to earth at this salon. The color is absolutely gorgeous, even just for a solid all-over color it has tons of dimension and is not your normal red. The cut was perfect. I am not great with requesting what kind of hair I want - I just said I wanted to switch it up a little and had a few ideas - and she was able to put all of my ideas into a coherent cut. I've been getting tons of compliments. I completely trust Lilah with my hair!

I worked with Naomi she was such a sweet person and gave me one of the best haircuts of my life! I…read morewill definitely be coming back!

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 started going to Arsova back in June after moving to River North. After years of very short…read morehair and a barber cut, it was time to change things up and let it grow long, as well as enjoy the comfort of the salon experience. Lauren has been guiding me through the process, consulting me on cut, style and admittedly, now a little color treatment too; she convinced me to own the salt & pepper but making it more vibrant. Thoroughly enjoy working with Lauren, she's naturally charming, interesting, yet most importantly, professional and skilled. The entire team at Arsova is beyond accommodating and communicative, udating me on availabilities that may be more convenient to my schedule. Highly reccomend Arsova, you'll be thankful you found them.

Absolutely amazing salon . Where to even begin…read more.. First the customer service right at the front desk (thank u Kristen) she is warm kind and welcoming. The stylists know what they're doing but always ask lots of questions to ensure your service is done to your liking. I have had a few bad experiences with salons and the idea of anyone touching my hair again was terrifying. I have had my color done here (absolutely beautiful thank u Nash) I have had my hair cut and blowout ... absolutely amazing work with great technique. Not only was the experience amazing but Philip also was super understanding when I got the appointment time mixed up and as someone who hates being late I appreciated it more than anything. I love this salon . I love the work they do and the people they are. I feel beautiful light and amazing again . Thank you Gold Coast salon U will be seeing me again

Bait-and-Switch Pricing: $190+ Advertised, $680+ Quoted In-Person…read more I had an extremely disappointing experience at Gold Coast Salon that I believe constitutes deceptive business practices. What I Booked: I'm new to Chicago and found Gold Coast Salon through Google, where they're listed as a "relaxed salon" with quality work. Their website clearly advertised full babylights starting at $190+. I booked an appointment with Ashlee on 5/15 and paid a $95 deposit. She immediately requested photos of my current hair and my desired results, which I provided (see attached photos). What Happened: I arrived early to my appointment on 5/29. After examining my hair, Ashlee quoted me $680-$700 for the service without blow dry or cut. This was over 3.5 times the advertised price. I understood the "$190+" meant the price could vary, but in what world does a jump to $700 make sense? That's not a reasonable variation, it's egregious and deceptive. I came prepared for the price to be higher than the base rate, but this kind of markup is completely unreasonable for babylights on already blonde, shoulder-length fine hair. When I expressed that my budget was $300-$400, she offered to "see what she could make work." She returned with a scaled-down option: face-framing highlights and a few babylights for around $390. During this back-and-forth, she claimed the high price was due to this being a "full color correction." Look at my photos. I'm already blonde. This is clearly not a color correction situation. When I pushed back on the pricing, Ashlee condescendingly told me that this cost might not be in my "beauty budget" but it is in a lot of her other clients' budgets. This comment was not only rude and dismissive, but completely missed the point: this isn't about affordability, it's about being misled by advertised pricing. The Unacceptable Resolution: Realizing I couldn't trust her judgment or spend hours in this uncomfortable situation, I requested to simply use my $95 deposit toward a trim and leave. She refused, insisting I could only receive the service I originally booked or be charged the full amount. I left without services and with my deposit held hostage. The Issue: This is textbook bait-and-switch advertising. Advertising services at $190+ and then quoting nearly $700 in person with no transparency about pricing factors beforehand is deceptive and potentially illegal. Their own booking policy states deposits "will be applied towards your services," yet they refused to honor this for an alternative service despite their egregious pricing discrepancy. I am pursuing this matter through my credit card company and appropriate consumer protection channels. Do not book here if you value transparent pricing and honest business practices.

Meagan is amazing - she's cut, colored and done keratin treatments, and it's always been an…read moreincredible experience. I'm a busy mom of 3 and i run a business from home - getting a few hours to go out to the salon is almost impossible. I saw someone recommended Meagan on a local Facebook group and had to try her out- life changing! I no longer have to go without highlights or a fresh cut because of my crazy schedule. I highly recommend Meagan to all my friends - she's made me feel gorgeous again.

Meagan is fantastic! She's a true artist. An absolute professional. And a fun and caring person. I…read morelove the concept of Drop By Gorgeous -- great idea!

Rafael took me in last minute and revived my hair! he was so kind and took care of me. would…read moredefinitely come back next time i come to town edit: a few hours after i noticed a HUGE difference in my hair. the treatment completely brought my hair back to life. i can't wait to be able to go back next time im in town

Just moved to river north and needed a new colorist/stylist. Booked an appointment with Sam at…read moreSalon 833. The salon is bright and clean and was busy but not chaotic. The ladies at reception couldn't have been more welcoming and Sam was right on time. From the start he was attentive and I felt in good hands; and the results were amazing, he did a root touch up but it was way outgrown because of my transition to the city and he gave me a fresh trim that did not cut too much but somehow brought new life and energy into my hair. I love his it!!! and I will definitely be a regular customer of Sam's and salon 833.

Lucy has been my hair stylist for about 15 years now. I have NEVER and will NEVER see anyone else…read more My hair is naturally very curly, and you curly heads know how hard it is to find an excellent stylist for corse curly hair. Lucy has taken my hair from very long to very short, dark with bangs to long and blonde without bangs. I have ALWAYS been thrilled with her work. Not only is Lucy a hair magician she's a genuinely beautiful person. Moral of this story...Go to Lucy you won't regret it!!!

I love going to Lucy! She's fun, friendly, and my hair always looks amazing when I leave! I found…read moreher on Groupon, and have been twice now. Both times I was getting color treatment. She's been helping me lighten my blonde hair for the summer! I was nervous because I haven't done much color treatment to my hair, but she made me feel really comfortable throughout the process. She's also honest about what won't work- which I super appreciate. I completely trust Lucy with my hair- and I can't wait to go back!

Had an amazing experience with Eric at Thrive! Eric gave me such a great haircut and was incredibly…read morefriendly and attentive throughout the appointment. He made thoughtful recommendations for covering my grays and suggested layers that really suited my hair and face. I appreciated that he listened to what I wanted while also giving professional advice. I'm so happy with how my hair turned out and would definitely recommend Eric!

I got my hair done here a few days ago by Eric and was very impressed by the results!! He cleaned…read moreup my damaged hair and was so knowledgeable about hair care and had great suggestions! Relaxing and welcoming atmosphere. Reasonably priced place too! I'll be coming back soon!