I have never been more pleased with a haircut than the one I received from Erika at this salon. I have very long, pretty thick hair, and I find that some stylists don't know what to do with that hair type, but Erika was incredible. When I arrived, they took my temperature on my wrist, which I understand has to be done, and they were really relaxed and respectful about it. Then, when Erika came to take me back, she talked through what I wanted with me, offering her suggestions when I needed them. The shampoo was very nice, their quiet sink room was really relaxing, and when my hair was cut and they needed to dry it, Erika had a second stylist help her, which really made me happy. Usually I just sit for half an hour while one person tries to wrestle with drying my hair. The atmosphere was clean and pleasant and I highly recommend this salon. And Erika! read more

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I'll start by saying the stylist did a great job and I was happy with the results. I showed her inspo pics and she executed exactly what I was imagining so props to her. My enjoyment ends there. I called in to make the appointment for an updo to go with my costume on halloween. I was told I would have to have the red carpet style and it "starts" at $75. I was very specific on the phone and told them my hair is roughly 32 inches long, inquiring to how much that would be. The receptionist told me she could not tell me how much that would be, and the stylist did not tell me that my style I requested would actually be NINETY dollars. The lack of transparency is truly upsetting and unacceptable. To that effect, I was asking the stylist how much they charge for haircuts & she again stated that it depends entirely on length and hair, starting at $60 but for my length, it would be probably $120. That is truly insane. I've heard of salons charging a small fee for extra long hair but double the amount of a "normal" cut is just ridiculous and not fair to customers with long hair. Also, there was a huge dog inside the salon, with a man that I believe works there. Salons are supposed to be hygienic, professional spaces, & a dog sniffing around me while I'm in the chair is not conducive to that kind of environment. It creates a potentially unsafe environment for those with allergies or for anyone in general, should the dog become provoked. Given all of this, I will not be back & will instead go to other salons that are fairly & transparently priced & that maintain a welcoming atmosphere for all guests. read more

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While expensive, I loved going here. Cycled through about 3 hairstylists, because they kept leaving, but all were nice. Had a standing appointment. Got a text from James Anthony telling me my latest stylist had left, and let them know if I wanted to cancel. I did not want to cancel, so I did not cancel. Then I got a text reminder of the appointment, tell me to response if I was cancelling, and if I did not respond, appointment will be as scheduled and I would be charged if I later cancel. Today, three days before the appointment, JA calls me to "reschedule" my appointment because Violet is gone. I'm like, I never told you i was rescheduling, you sent me that text 3 weeks ago she left - you didn't get someone to work that shift? Then they pretended they didn't know if I wanted to keep the appointment, so gave up the slot. I said, I understand if something on your end caused you to have to change your schedule, but don't put this on me. This is why I schedule my appointments three months out. Things got heated and I've been banned from JA. Good riddance. I got the sense they exploit their workers anyway. ADDED: So I am reading all of the reviews now, and the owners' defensive responsive to negative feedback just confirms they do not have good customer service. Owners take note - your defensive responses, in which you insult the person giving you feedback, is NOT a good look for you. It's kind of business 101. read more

Being in business for 35 years does not reflect how you treat all your clients equally, does it?! So that you're aware I have lived in OP longer than your business being around. Besides, I was also one of your first group of clients to support your company since the beginning! Just like when I told Jim repeatedly that please do not talk about politics when I was in the salon. But did you respect my suggestions? No. All I would say is be respectful of ALL CLIENTS!! read more

The staff is stuck up and rude. You don't get a reminder phone call and they will charge you for the service and not reschedule you. waste of time and money. read more

Maybe more professional management! Rudest unkind people. Please take your business somewhere else. Spend your money at a salon that truly listens to you and your needs! Funny they have a policy that you get charged for no show, but when a stylist gets sick an now theres an inconvenience on me to reschedule do I get money for that? Since it works that way at your salon because if I got sick you would of still charged me. read more

My hair has orange tones and I wanted a more blonde change. So I put myself in Jane's hands. Knowing that my hair is dry and battered but I love the results, Jane made me a cut that eliminates dead ends hospitality and kindness make you feel relaxed. read more

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Angelina was awesome first time I went dark in like 6 years I was so nervous but she made me feel comfortable and assured me she would not let me look ridiculous, lemme tell u ou she was spot on. read more

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I've been coming here for years and it stays my favorite place to get my hair cut. The last time I was there (about 1 month ago) I had emily and she was AMAZING. cut my hair exactly how I wanted and the haircut was so relaxing. Regardless of who you have cutting your hair, the haircut includes a hair wash with a little scalp and neck massage that is absolutely incredible, can't recommend this place enough! read more

Karla did my hair before the new year and I love it! When I came in my hair was pretty damaged and the color was extremely grown out. I went in for a partial highlight and a cut and it gave me the refresh i was looking for! My hair feels much brighter and healthier now. Thank you!! read more

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My first time ever getting my hair done and I completely fell in love with my new hair thanks to Cynthia ! she was super nice and professional! Made me feel very welcomed and the rest of the staff was also very nice loved the vibe definitely will be coming back to Cynthia #highlights #hairtrasformation #makeover read more

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Love love this salon. It's by far my absolute favorite establishment in Chicago for a blowout and styling. Everyone is professional and welcoming. I have had the opportunity to meet a few different stylists and they are all talented. Plus they teach you about best products for your individual needs. read more

I have been a client at James Anthony for YEARS. This salon has always given exceptional service, a professional and friendly setting, and is always at the forefront of the latest trends in the industry. Jim and Tina have built an amazing team centered around high quality customer service & a unique salon experience. The Lather Lounge, where clients are treated to an amazing scalp and neck massage, along with soothing music & dim lighting is literally THE BEST experience ever! I cannot say enough good things about this amazing business! read more

James Anthony Salon - My hair after an amazing color & cut where Tina, my stylist, used a newly-learned technique to cut beautiful layers. - Hair Salons Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

Reeeeally bad experience, both in the quality of their work, and the rudest treatment ever. Most of the stylists seem to be really inexperienced, with the owner, Tina, trying to provide on-the-job training. I originally asked for all over blonde, but they said it was impossible, which is baffling because I've had it done many times before in the past, elsewhere at places that knew what they were doing, and no, it did not take multiple appointments as they tried to tell me. They talked me into a partial foil, which looks so dumb because it is literally just the front half of my head. See pic. It's not even blonde. Because they previously fixed a haircut they badly botched, (kind of fixed, see pic. It's still not a good cut) they refused to fix the color, and it got kind of heated between the owner and me because she was blaming ME for my ugly hair. And then she physically yanked the smock off my body and followed me to the door yelling at me to have a good day! Seriously, it was completely insane. And my hair looks so dumb. My advice is, go somewhere else. And always read reviews before you schedule. There is a theme here with Tina not accepting responsibility. Can't wait to read her reply to this review. ETA: lol I did not bash the other salon. I purposely did not mention what salon it was because I did not want to bash them. And because they weren't jerks about it, I didn't post a negative review. Lastly, do read the other 1 star reviews, and Tina's responses, and decide for yourself who is unkind. read more

James Anthony Salon - The best they could do, apparently. - Hair Salons Near Me - Oak Park, Illinois

I always look forward to my haircut at James Anthony. Lovely service from the moment you walk in, and one of the best shampoo / head massages! I have almost fallen asleep while having my hair washed. Claudia is my stylist and I trust her completely with my hair - which has a specific cut. She knows what I like and after 3 years working together, I have come to depend on her for her styling know how and her friendship. I highly recommend the salon and Claudia. On my rec, my sister and two friends are now regular clients. read more

Horrific experience with the management. Horrible, horrible! A miscommunication BURNED my scalp with the wrong products. I had to leave immediately as the pain triggered my medical disability and I started to have a seizure. I understand mistakes happen and wanted to give the salon another chance, as they have been my go to for four years. When I asked about the incident, there was no acknowledgment that anything wrong happened. In fact, they tried to blame me. They went on to state Management did me a favor by not charging me for leaving the appointment. She stated since I came back, obviously nothing happened. I asked to speak with ownership and was told no. I asked to speak with management and was told no. I inquired if all mistakes are handled this way, and was told there was no mistake. She just sat there and laughed at me.. The whole thing just made me feel sick to my stomach. There are so so many lovely salons, I recommend you choose one that cares about their clients.. especially if it's on your birthday.. read more

I had been coloring my own grays for at least 4 years and wanted some dimension.I've been working with Juliana at James Anthony for two visits now and I'm super happy with my hair and so glad to have been paired with her. She's an excellent colorist and stylist who is fun, and easy to work with. She really listens to what you want and communicates to achieve your goal. Look at what she did today! So pretty. read more

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This was my first time at JAS & Juliana was AMAZING! She was so sweet and accommodating and really made me feel welcome. My hair had not had a cut in years due to covid and it was severely damaged. She suggested a keratin treatment which turned out to be a great idea as it added softness and repaired a lot of the damage to my hair. She went above and beyond and I booked my next appt with her for my next cut. If you're local to Oak Park I highly suggest this salon. Clean, feels upscale, welcoming, everyone was super sweet and I'll be a returning customer. Highly recommend Juliana if you're looking for someone who wants to make sure you leave happy! read more

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Amazing service from the front of the salon to the back throughout. I've gone to see Kat a couple times now for my highlights/cut. She is so talented and always does an awesome job on my hair. The lather lounge is so relaxing! Love the vibes at this salon. If you're looking for a recommendation I would highly recommend Kat. read more

I have been coming to see Stephanie at James Anthony Salon since 2010. In that time my hair has been from rich chocolate brown to bright platinum blonde and everything in between! She even did fun purple peek-a-boo highlights one time. Went again today for my regular visit with an idea to change up my color again. To break up the heavy blonde I had been rocking she added honey low lights. I am once again in love with my color!! Overall James Anthony is the best salon experience you can get. I love the head, neck, and shoulder massage with my shampoo. The staff is always welcoming and they know who I am. And of course I always leave feeling like a million bucks! Can't say enough good things. Great value for the level of service. read more

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Regarding my comment of 5/30/24 stating James Anthony charged my card a missed appt fee of $100 dollars without my consent. Your response about me no showing 3 times prior to you finally charging a no show fee is ABSOLUTELY false. What reputable salon would allow a client to repeatedly book appointments and no show 3 seperate times - makes no sense. Just a bold face lie shame on you James Anthony! read more

I believe I may be one of James Anthony's longest customers. everything is just right. You truly feel you are their guest. My highlights are always perfect . The complements never end. I consider myself very picky. Never disappointed . The entire staff aims to please. The preparation room has always been one of my favorites. The massages and techniques can not be matched. Try Them, you will not be disappointed. read more

I really believe this is the finest salon in the Chicago area. Every time I go, I feel like a VIP. It begins with a head massage during the hair washing in a spa environment.. Jim who cuts my hair is an artist. when I get done, I feel like I have been turned into a work of art. I have been going to the salon for several years now and truly never been so happy with my haircut. Highly recommended. PS my wife referred me and she is as amazed at the quality of the service as I am. read more

My experience in this salon was outstanding. The receptionist was accommodating of schedule. I got my hair colored and cut. Tina was amazing with the color. I have never had a better hair washing...incredibly relaxing and the massaging of my scalp was pure bliss. Gabby cut my hair perfectly and was so fun to chat with. Everyone was so kind and caring! I can't wait to go back!! read more

This salon has canceled my appointment twice on such short notice; The first time was the day of my appointment. When I was able to finally reschedule my appointment, they literally called me back 10 minutes later and asked to reschedule for another day because I have thicker hair, so they'll need more time. This is completely unacceptable. The representative I spoke to should've asked these questions before scheduling my appointment. You would think they would have been accommodating or empathetic considering my prior appointments were cancelled due to issues on their end. It has been such an inconvenience and poor customer service. Completely unprofessional. read more

I never write bad reviews, especially at businesses that employ women. We tried three stylists-- two were very condescending, one was kind. My stylist, who is supposedly an "expert" stylist that charges more!, didn't even give me the adjustments I asked for, made me feel rushed. My mother's hair stylist was super cold and rude. At checkout, they first claimed the extra charge for my hair (which looks worse than how I could do it myself at home) was because my hair was long! even though my sister's hair was also long! Maybe they didn't give a damn because we're out of town --even though our entire family is based in Oak Park & will change their choice of salon. Maybe they were having a bad day. I don't know and can't endorse this place. TLDR: Avoid at all costs. Rude staff, inconsistent stylists, just an overall mood killer. And ASK for prices before you sit down. Not worth it at all. read more

The customer service at James Anthony is a joke. I was called the day of my appointment and told that the stylist I was supposed to see was going home sick. Fine, is there someone else that could take me? No, no one else was available to see me. This is the third time that this has happened with this stylist in the last year. I asked to speak with the manager who told me that I was selfish because I expressed my frustration that this happened again at the last minute. They offered me other times to come in but none of them worked for me. I understand that people get sick and things come up but what is my time worth? I used to love James Anthony and always had a great experience there but I will never recommend this salon going forward. The owner/manager is rude and has no customer service skills whatsoever. read more

I am very annoyed at myself for not remembering the name of the stylist that did my daughter's hair, but she was awesome! Went in a few months ago, sorry guys for the late review. My daughter went to this salon to donate her hair to children fighting cancer ( this salon is one of few that do this), and her stylist was AMAZING. She was so sweet and caring, and my daughter's hair came out great. It actually still looks great now, months later. She's 13, so the cut made her hair really easy to manage (rolls out of bed and off to school). We will be returning. read more

I have been getting mani/pedi services from Stella for several years now and she is fantastic. I had a black toe and she carefully nursed it back to health. She has new specials every month using all organic products. My feet have never been in better shape. Her space is private in the back of the salon. It's a very relaxing experience. Highly recommend Stella. read more

Growing your hair out is not easy! I always get to a point where I get impatient and want to just chop it off.. I was at this point during my last visit with my stylist Stephanie. But oh no, she was not hearing it!! She reminded me of my GOAL and the reality of the process. She gave me a slight trim which was part of our long-term plan but she refused to chop it off. This is exactly what I needed - a stylist who knew my weakness and stayed strong! Also, I have naturally curly hair and there are some wonderful things about that, and there are some styles and color techniques that just don't look good for us curly girls.. and Stephanie is HONEST and fearless when it comes to communicating about what will work and what won't for my head of hair. I really appreciate her for helping me stick to my vision and hair goals (lol). AND I love the whole experience of getting my hair washed & a neck/shoulder massage in the super calming room in the back of the salon. I am grateful for this place and thanks again Stephanie!! :) read more

I have been going to James Anthony Salon for almost 20 years. My entire family goes to this salon. I LOVE this salon. Raz is awesome stylist. Love my color and new cut. The entire staff is great...friendly and professional. read more

They're the best! I was looking forward to have a radical color and the transition from blonde to red copper felt smoothly! Their staff is really friendly and attentive, and my hair stylist was the best! I'm going back again and again :) read more

I was recommended to Tina at James Anthony Salon when my hair stylist moved out of state. I had some anxiety about trying a new salon and stylist, but this salon came at such high recommendation that I was optimistic. My appointment was with Tina and was scheduled on 9/16 at 1:15PM for highlights and a haircut. I wasn't seated until around 1:45PM, and it wasn't until about 1:55/2PM that I actually met Tina for the first time (the salon was very busy at the time, I get it, it happens). I do believe that Tina did a great job on my color and the Lather Lounge experience was very relaxing, however, my issue is with my hair cut. I asked for about 4 inches off at max with long, round layers. I was looking for them to be subtle, just to give my hair a bit of texture, and I expressed this when we discussed the game plan for my hair. After I left the salon and straightened my hair (I always wear my hair completely straight - for reference, at the salon my hair was dried with a rounded brush giving the ends a bit of a curl) I noticed that the "long round layers" are everything but. When completely straight, the layers are uneven, don't really blend with my hair, and there is a chunk missing on the right side layer. I am disappointed with my hair and I don't believe that this looks like a $100 hair cut. I'm not sure if this was an oversight due to the salon being so busy and Tina being rushed, or just a genuine mistake, but I wish this had been brought to my attention before I left the salon so it could have been corrected. read more

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This review is long overdue. Nothing is scarier than moving to a new place and trying to find a good hairdresser. I moved from Texas to Oak Park and knew nothing about the area or salons, but I found James Anthony Salon on yelp AND saw that they did hair extensions. I took a chance and met with Stephanie, and now it's been 5 YEARS that she's made my thin limp hair look like a hair model! Not only have we done all lengths (with and without extensions), she's taken me from a variety of blondes to light brown and everything in between while keeping my hair healthy. If you are looking for a great salon with talented stylists and friendly staff, go to James Anthony...you won't be disappointed!! read more

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I truly enjoyed my experience at James Anthony Salon. Kat listened to what I had to say about my hair and she discussed with me the different types of hair treatments and the various benefits of each one.  I also showed Kat a picture of what wanted done with my hair and I wanted about 12 inches cut off and donated. Along with the amazing hair and neck massage done by Evelyn, Kat also provided me with a fresh hot cup of coffee. I enjoyed Kat and I's conversation and I could tell she enjoyed her job and was an expert at styling hair. Along with the great service I was incredibly pleased with the end results and will continue to get my hair done at this location. James Anthony Salon may be one of the best salon's I have ever visited and I enjoyed all the amenities and fantastic customer service. I would highly recommend this salon to anyone who expects excellent service! read more

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I came in just to get my roots done to cover some greys on my medium brown hair with Megan. She turned my hair 4 shades darker - into a jet black- then said that was my natural color (It's not...). I have had medium brown my entire life and my hair looks worse than whe I went in. She also charged 4x more than the website since she used so much color to change my hair i to a color I did not want. I went to Elan to fix and they did g **Update** I called and left at least three messages to fix the color after, and told her immediately when she started blow drying that it was too dark. It's only after I posted here that the salon finally acknowledged the mishap. Too little too late read more

Looking for a high end salon, with a dedicated service team that's extremely talented at what they do? James Anthony is it! I've been a client at this salon for a little over two years now, and continue to be impressed by the cut and service I receive each time. The front desk staff are always attentive and ready to assist. Offering a beverage and to take my coat, they're always going above and beyond! Even when I have had to change my appointment last minute, they are quick to help. Your experience at James Anthony, will start with The Experience which is a fabulous pre-service included with your cut. Massage, hot towel and a shampoo are a great way to start a hair cut! The salon also offers a variety of levels of stylists to meet your needs. I have been seeing Raz since my first appointment, and highly recommend her! Raz has elevated my haircuts and the style of how I wear my hair to a very on trend style. In addition, Raz is always so helpful in offering product and styling advice too. I highly recommend James Anthony Salon! read more

I've never been here for a cut or color. I come here occasionally for blow outs. I try for Dominica or if I can't get her any other stylist is excellent. If your not up on things.. Here's the deal.. You have someone who shampoos you and they give you a scalp massage and shoulder massage it's excellent. But what I wish they would ask is if you want the shoulder massage some don't they just do it. Than the stylist takes care of you. Than you tip both, you should it's only fair. Nice place, they text you to remind you of your appointment which is a plus. I go when my stylist is out of town she's closed on Wednesdays. Sure it's $35 and parking is not free it's Oak Park people. But they are nice and accommodating. Give them a shot for a blow out. I do always love them. Ive also had a mani/pedi but at the original location it was excellent. read more

Absolutely love this salon!!!! Loved my color and went back for a haircut! Nailed it both times by Cat. The entire staff is incredibly sweet and the shampoo service is outstanding. So grateful I found this salon- HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!! read more

I love James Anthony! I have been seeing Leticia for a few years and her cuts are always amazing. Their shampoo service is insane, it feels like coming to a spa with a hot towel and massage. All the women here are so sweet, often coming over to compliment my hair once it is done. I have super long hair and Leticia is the only person I feel 100% comfortable with, after getting bad haircuts other places in Oak Park. She recommends great products without aggressively pushing them and I'm always in love with my hair. I will keep coming back for sure! read more