When I first came I was pretty nervous about the place. Tucked away in the Gold Coast, it can be pretty intimidating. Right when I met Nic my fear dripped away. I could immediately tell how great J Andrews Salon is. Their vast wealth of knowledge of hair and how to cut it is invaluable to a customer. It is very comforting to know that someone knows EXACTLY what they are doing. They can cut it exactly how you want, and even if you're not quite sure, your problem will be solved in a matter of minutes. I highly recommend J Andrews Salon for their expertise in the world of hair and their easygoing aura. read more

Nic is the most talented colorist I've ever seen. I have been to so many different stylists and never have I had such a great color. It's natural looking and beautiful and has a shine everyone notices. They only use Aveda products and I discovered it is a wonderful product line. People tell me they have never seen my hair so natural and beautiful. read more

I had wonderful experience. The salon is tucked away in 3rd Coast restaurant on Dearborn. The salon is relaxing not a lot if clutter open and understated . Nevis was my hairdresser who listened to my requests. The shampoo was great . She took time to massage my head. My Haircut is great .She recommended some products and told me how to handle my pesky hair. I will return to her when I am in Chicago. read more

Small, quiet salon with friendly and well experienced stylists. They take the time to ask you about your hair and preferences; they really listen to you. read more

I highly recommend Becky at J. Andrews. Becky really knows how to do hair the right way. Since getting my hair highlighted and cut for over a decade now, Becky did by far the best (blonde) highlights and cut that I've ever had. She is very meticulous and really listens to what _you_ want. Plus, Becky is very personable and I look forward to visiting her again! read more

My visits to J Andrews Salon have been bi-weekly for the past 12+ years. Kim and Nic as co-owners and their staff are absolutely wonderful and the top of the line at their crafts. Hair color, haircuts, lash tints, brow and back waxing have all been given with superb care and personal counsel. Hence, I always feel great and look great. The salon environment is welcoming, inviting and comforting. Appointments are never rushed and the attention to detail makes me feel special at every single visit. Then there are the treats of summer cucumber water and winter hot apple cider. Professional, caring, attentive to every detail from start to finish. read more

Great salon in the heart of the Gold Coast! I have been going here for two years now and have been very happy with their services. Nic is very personable and really takes time getting to know you and what you want. He's been in the business a long time and has a great sense of which hair style best suits you. read more

Nicole at J. Andrews knows her stuff. I am blonde, and a very picky blonde when it comes to the tone and dimension of my shade. After 5 years in Chicago have been able to find only 2 people that can achieve what I consider perfection for my hair, and the first person recently up and moved to Australia. About a year ago, Nicole was featured in Chicago Magazine, as being a "blonde specialist" and that's just the case! She is very meticulous in her work and prefers to use a bunch of foils so that the color turns out more blended and so that your regrowth isn't as noticeable as soon. I am very pleased! read more

I agree that Nicole at J. Andrews knows her stuff and knows BLONDES. She IS very meticulous in her work and I left a happy camper. I thought the price was pretty reasonable, too. I'll be back. read more

Went in for highlights and single process with Rebecca and love the outcome ! The color was exactly what I had asked for. Rebecca was an absolute sweetheart !! Front desk was very professional, while kind. Salon was clean and chic. Definitely, will be going back for a touch up. read more

I was so scared about putting fun color in my hair and Nevis made me feel excited about it not only did she ease my mind but she did an amazing job and I was over the moon with the results. I highly recommend seeing Nevis at J Andrew's for any of your hair needs!!! read more

I had to come back and rewrite my review after having my hair settle in for a bit. If you're specifically looking for the ombre technique this is for you. So although I do think my hair looked nice after this visit it wasn't the "real" ombre technique. The real ombre is very gradual and isn't just two colors on your head. In fact the real one is gorgeous and just fades from top to bottom. I did a lot more research after looking at my hair and realizing it wasn't the exact thing I had wanted. I also noticed several blotches and spotty spots throughout my head. Not super noticeable but when you look at yourself everyday you see it. When I went to my new salon I told her how it was done and she was shocked at the process that my stylist at J Andrews used. She said she's never seen someone just put one color on there and tease your entire head to do it. After I watched my new stylist do my hair and saw the outcome I was easier swayed to stay at the new place!! Much more knowledgeable and looks gorgeous. They also validate the parking garage next door and it's only $10 which is a huge plus and very convenient!! The staff and everyone at J Andrews was nice but if you want a legit ombre that starts out darker at the top and fades very gradually without choppy difference than I wouldnt suggest this salon. read more

I love J. Andrews Salon! The staff is so amazing - Vince at the front desk is so welcoming and accomodating, and always calls with appointment reminders. Kim is wonderful with chemical peels and facials, she loves helping people with their skin, and I have a lot of (acne/post-acne) work to do with mine! Sarah is amazing for hair and cuts - she took me from a fried, dry, foiled blonde to a natural, shiny balayage. I recently went to their Wine, Cheese and Blowdryers event which was so fun. They had different stations set up around the salon where you can learn something new about hair - braiding, dry styling, extensions, etc. Awesome place! read more

J Andrews Salon - Blonde balayage by Sarah M. - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is amazing. Not only do they give great haircuts for an affordable price, but their attention to detail is extraodinary. My stylist repeated my request back to me twice, and explained what she was doing as went along. When she finished my cut, she dryed my hair for free so I could see what it'd look like dry. I randomly decided I wanted to chop off my bangs, and she patiently redid my style without hesitation or complaint. I'll admit, I was a slightly annoying client, but she did not seem to mind the least bit. It was much appreciated. Aside from my great stylist, the salon is clean, cute, quick, and memorable. If you're looking for that ever-elusive, quality hair salon - look no further. read more

I love word of mouth recommendations!!!! Been around downtown for about a yr and half and have been attached to my Lucky Hair Co in Canton MI for cuts as well as a friend that does my highlights that live in the suburbs. I know eventually I will have to find somewhere where I can just conveniently walk to or a cab ride away to, .. and I found this. :D Tanya is pretty awesome!!!! I'm going back for highlights this Wednesday :D This place is a hidden gem... you'd have to ask the receptionist exactly how to get there .. LOL It's better to have an appointment.. but walk-ins are also welcome if they have an opening. Anna :D read more

I've coming to see Nevis now that she is back at the salon!. She cut my hair for the longest time, and I had such a hard time finding a hairdresser who knows my hair. One of the most talented, kind and artistic hair dressers available in Chicago. I highly recommend a service with Nevis If you want people to notice your hair! Also the front desk was very kind and helpful. read more

I have been going to J Andrews for over a year and love it. In particular, Kayla always does an amazing job. She is congenial, professional, and an excellent stylist. I have a few special preferences and she remembers every time. Overall, I have always had a great experience with everyone at J Andrews, but Kayla stands out. read more

Love J Andrews Salon and the hairstylist Maricela! She's the best! I have gone to her for hair cuts, dyes (from balayage to foil) to really fun braids. The rest of the stylists are really cool. 100% recommend going to them! If you decide to go blonde (with more of an ash tone) definitely use their purple shampoo. I'm addicted. *update/response to question by owner... Yes, feel free to post photo on Facebook (just not twitter). Thanks! read more

Just as a comment regarding Elle's review... I'm here all the time and have never encountered a stylist who swears or is anything but professional. Maybe she used to work here, but I don't think she does anymore- I would have noticed that sort of personality. I just would hate for anyone to pass up J Andrews because of a ambience concern. When I'm here, I'm comfortable, relaxed, and thoroughly enjoying myself. read more

Found J Andrews on Yelp after searching for a well-received salon in my neighborhood and soon after scheduled an appointment with Tanya for a quick cut. (FWIW, I have chest-length curly hair that doesn't tame easily.) Tanya was great -- she listened attentively to what I did and did not want, made appropriate and on-point recommendations and provided pleasant, relaxed conversation without gossiping my ear off. Both service and results exceeded expectation and the price was lower than anticipated -- what a pleasant surprise! I will absolutely be a repeat client. - - - - - - - My first appointment was back in May; I'm only now getting around to writing a review -- apologies for the delay, J Andrews! read more

I had Becky and I have never had a worse haircut. I had long hair and asked for a trim but to keep as much as possible. There are pieces that are cut near my chin and the rest is overly layered and MUCH shorter than I wanted. I will not be going back to her and maybe not to the salon. The prices were reasonable but I would have paid twice as much to have had a more senior stylist cut as I asked. I would also pay twice as much now just to have my hair back. And on top of the bad cut, she talked my ear off - especially once she realized I was mad she cut off all my hair. read more

I echo the sentiment that J. ANDREWS SALON is a hidden gem - one of those places that truly makes life a little better. DENISE has been cutting and styiling my hair for 5 plus years. She is not only a gifted stylist, making clients from age 7 to 70 look absolutely great, but she is the most conscientious person I have ever met - in any field. She is kind, easy to talk to or easy to be silent with. She truly cares about you and your hair. It is common to go in and have Denise tell you that she has been thinking about your hair for the last couple of days and thinks you might like this or that kind of cut or treatment. But unlike some sylist at other salons, she respects absolutely the client's wishes.Denise has been equally skilled with my straight, thin hair and my daughters very curly hair. And don't get me started about her organizational skills. She will organize her schedule so your hair always looks its best. J.ANDREWS SALON is full of talented hair stylists. It is a comfortable, classy, yet unpretentious place, without glitz and loud music: The owners sometimes have wine tastings and art shows on friday nights. Everyone is friendly, polite and the salon is extremely well run. It is small enough that you feel special and yet has sufficient depth of talent to meet all needs. I almost hesitate to write this review, as I woudn't want J. Andrews to change one things. But it is only fair to recognize the best. read more

Absolutely love this salon, I cant say enough about Nick and Kayla. They do amazing work, and make you feel so welcomed and at home. Best service. Best products. Best price! read more

I can't say enough positive things about J Andrews Salon. I have been going to Nevis for about a year a half and have been nothing but pleased with the results. The entire staff at J Andrews is always very friendly and accommodating. When it comes to picky I think I take the cake! I have long, thick, curly hair and have always loved the end result at J Andrews. Nevis talked me into getting the Keratin treatment for my hair, I hesitated at first, but after trying multiple "frizz control" treatments at other salons and I have to say.. it is well worth it! I get the express Keratin treatment which runs $125, it's a great deal if you ask me and lasts 6-8 weeks. Again, I can't say enough about J Andrews and Nevis, I would recommend this salon to any of my friends or family! read more

I've gone to J. Andrews twice and I am already extremely please with the services they offer! I am super picky about my hair and they are super patient with me and what I want my hair to look like. I get my hair done by Nevis and she is great. She tells me what she's doing and the products she is using to make my hair shiny and healthy. I just got my hair dyed yesterday and it is exactly how I wanted it. The front desk staff is super friendly and always offer me a beverage and to take my coat right away. They converse with you while you're waiting and compliment you on your hair when you leave. I HIGHLY recommend this place. A little pricey but you definitely get your money's worth and more! I also want to add that I enjoy the fact that they give back to their community. read more

Nic, the owner of J Andrews, has been cutting my hair for more than 15 years. I wouldn't go anywhere else. And now my son won't either. I recommend J Andrews Salon. read more

I have been working with Mari for about three years now. Mari is extremely talented with color and with cuts. I get compliments all the time on the color - people are always asking me if that is my real color. I, of course, always say yes :) when in fact it is just Mari's talent that gives me the best color that works for my skin tone. She also does an amazing job with colors - I've had fun with adding subtle shades of pink, rose, and purple! Mari is very deliberate and careful in her process. She is extremely gifted in what she does. She has the potential to take her talent anywhere she desires! I have referred many people to her and all have been so happy! She is very personable, down-to-earth, easy to talk with, and most importantly, she loves what she does! read more

Let me start by saying that I recently moved to Chicago (here since June) and have had my hair colored once before visiting J. Andrews -- in nicest terms, the experience at the glitz & glam, over-priced, pretentious, under-qualified salon was sub-par and resulted in a complete flush of $160 for virtually no hair change whatsoever. So, now comes the great part...I have been searching every day for the past 2 weeks (on Yelp and other sites alike) for a great salon, near my apartment, with reasonable prices, qualified stylists AND a comfortable, friendly experience -- enter J. Andrews Salon. To be frank, this salon is the very definition of a "hidden gem". Tucked away at the back-end of an apartment building lobby, J. Andrews is a small, quaint little space that is well-maintained, clean and full of chatter between stylists and their regulars. After changing my appointment from just a cut to a cut/color mere hours before I was scheduled to arrive, I was greeted by a very friendly receptionist who instantly made me feel welcome and offered me a beverage. Given my last minute appointment change, Nicole (the stylist I chose based on other reviews) managed to juggle 2 of us at the same time (both needing cut/color) without a blink of an eye. Even though we were cutting it close time-wise, Nicole took the time to have a thorough consultation with me (cut styles, color ideas, my daily hair care routine, etc.). I explained my earlier issue with a so-called "high end" salon a few months prior and she completely understood my concerns/hesitations. I wanted a traditional Ombre style and during the entire process, Nicole was talking me through each step, explaining what she was doing and why to get the visual effect I was looking for (much appreciated!). As the color processed, she explained some home-remedies to maintain the look and avoid that horrible orange/brassy shade that tends to come out with most Ombres after several washes. She then went on to give me a nice, clean trim to freshen up the ends followed by a relaxing blow dry, all the while chatting with me about my move, how I liked Chicago, work, her fabulous new cranberry courduroys from Gap, music must-haves, etc. Needless to say, I left J. Andrews with not only an excellent hair cut/color, but an amazing new stylist & friend in one (not to mention, lovely acquaintances with other members of the salon staff). And the best part -- this memorable experience cost nearly $40 LESS than what I paid for ONE service at the aforementioned "hoity-toity" salon...a thank you! I will DEFINITELY be back to visit Nicole and the other wonderful members of J. Andrews Salon and can't wait to go a little brighter with my next color touch-up! A sincere thank you to Nicole, as she saved me from another horrific excuse for quality hair care at 3x the cost. I am, once again, a believer in the wonders of the classic "hidden gems". read more

Kayla is amazing! She is super good with hair and can perfectly translate what you're asking for into a great cut and style it well. She doesn't give off a pretentious vibe and is super chill about her talent of giving amazing haircuts. Got lots of compliments after my haircut. And still loving it months later! read more

After my daughter received an amazing haircut from Mari , I decided to book one too. Mari was extremely nice and took her time cutting my thick thick hair. She patiently blew it dry and added some needed product to calm my hair. I was impressed with the effort to please me even knowing that I would not be returning because Was here for 4 days only and will be returning to Boston Sunday. I highly recommend Mari!!! read more

I had my first appointment at J Andrews and was very pleased. Kayla was absolutely wonderful and did a beautiful job on my balayage and haircut. The entire staff was so friendly and accommodating in any way they could be since my appointment took a bit longer than expected. I would absolutely come back for future appointments. read more

Great salon!! I'm always hesitant to try new hair places, but after my stylist moved out of state last year, I was looking for recommendations. My sister-in-law suggested I try her stylist Nicole and I'm so glad I did! I've been going to her for cut, color & highlights for about 6 months and have never been disappointed. Nicole listens to what you want and gives really good suggestions on styling ideas and products. I highly recommend this place. read more

Amazing! I had my hair cut and highlighted by Nicole and it's one of the best styles I've ever had. Nicole really listened to what I was looking for and it came out even better than I expected. Wonderful experience, I will never go anywhere else as long as I live in Chicago. read more

Being someone who is VERY particular about their hair cut and color, I could not be happier to have found J Andrews Salon- and in particular, Becky. This salon is a hidden gem in the Gold Coast, on the first floor of an apartment building on Dearborn. When I moved to Chicago a year ago, I was leaving behind a stylist who I had seen exclusively for over 5 years. There is NOTHING like the fear of going to someone new for the first time- and Becky was not only wonderful, but continues to surpass my expectations every single time I visit. I am EXTREMELY particular when it comes to having the exact shade of blonde that I am into at the moment, and always looking to change it up. Becky has never steered me wrong, and always has me leaving the salon with hair that makes me happy! After my most recent visit, I honestly had co-workers tell me that I had never looked better. It's a great feeling to have a wonderful stylist, and salon that you actually look forward to visiting! I would highly recommend J Andrews Salon to anyone who simply wants great hair. read more

I go to Nicole and she is awesome! I don't like to switch stylist but i could not go back to the burbs any more. I even trusted her with cutting over 9 inches of my hair. I get more complements then any other haircut I ever had! The staff is great and respectful. read more

J Andrews salon is the best salon!! I just moved in from New York and only went to one women over there for practically my whole life so I was a little concerned going to a new stylist in a completely different city. I went in for a keratin with Kayla and absolutely loved the results. I have ethnic hair too and they handled it perfectly. Would recommend to anyone!!! Super nice people, and super professional! Very hard to find a place like this that cares about their clients!!!! read more

This is the salon and Becky is the hairstylist that I've been looking for in Chicago. Becky did an amazing job on my hair. The layers and side bangs that she cut were perfect. As a hairstylist, she was appropriately concerned on how I took care of my hair and made just she educated me about anything about hair that I didn't know. Becky is personable and I love the positive energy that she expresses. You can definitely tell that she is passionate and skilled with what she does. The salon is a tad small and in a strange location to get to (you have to buzz into the building) but that will not stop me from going here again. The staff was very friendly. The prices are also reasonable without sacrificing any quality. I would highly recommend giving this place a try! read more

This place has this awesome deal on certian Friday nights. You go in, they cut and style your hair, you get it approved by a professional stylists assigned to you, and then you pay for it -- at a very reduced price! After that, you get to hang out at the salon, have a drink, and meet people! Take a few friends along and this deal becomes a great Friday night girls night out! read more

I never write reviews, but I had to this time around. I work in the northern suburbs and if Nicole were up here she would be inundated with new customers based on the feedback I've received! I'm new to town and have been to a few mediocre stylists/colorists and then came Nicole. AMAZING! I had shoulder-length hair but wanted to go short on my first visit. We decided for a few inches shorter just to get used to it and then this last visit (only my second visit overall) we chopped it all off and I LOVE IT. I've received so many compliments not just on the "move" of getting it all chopped off but the cut itself. She did a phenomenal job! After just two visits, I completely trust Nicole with my hair and won't go anywhere else. Just booked my next four appointments to make sure I get her when I need her! read more

Amazing highlight by Nicole! I've received tons of compliments on my hair. However, the blowdry she gave me was just okay. Regardless, I would recommend Nicole any day for a color service! read more