Excellent color and excellent service! The salon is lovely and the team did a wonderful job…read moreensuring the integrity of my hair during the color process. I especially enjoyed their attention to detail, from the initial discussions about my hair goals, to the offer of coffee/tea, to the lavender eye pillow while getting my hair washed. I'm glad I finally found a salon that meets my needs!

Every time I go in I get an excellent haircut, styled to perfection. Even when I come up with new…read morehairstyle ideas, the staff works with me to get the best realistic result for me. It's been my main hair salon for a while now, and it will keep being that way in the foreseeable future.

Gina is an absolute SUPERSTAR stylist! I truly don't think you could find anyone better at hair…read moreextensions if you searched the world. My best friend recommended her to me, and now I can't stop recommending her to anyone and everyone I know because her skills are unmatched. She is an absolute expert, knows what she's talking about, understands technique for any and all hair types - she is upfront and honest (hard to find in the industry far too often). Gina transformed my hair (after multiple really bad experiences with extensions) - and she is entirely transparent, thorough, and will not let her clients feel anything except their absolute best. After my experience I don't think I could EVER imagine letting anyone else come close to my hair besides her. If you're looking for your forever extension / hair expert look no farther!!

Gina does an amazing job! I wouldn't trust anyone else to put extensions in my hair, Gina is a PRO!…read moreShe's also such a kind person, every appointment feels like an appointment to see a friend.

I have been going here for almost 3 years now and cannot recommend it enough. Ina is the absolute…read morebest. She always goes above and beyond and is one of the sweetest people ever. My hair has gotten so much healthier since seeing her, and I always walk out of my appointments incredibly happy with the results. I have very curly hair that I dye blonde, so I am always nervous about getting my hair done at a new place, but have had the most positive experience since moving to Chicago and going here. If you live in the area, I would highly recommend giving it a try

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.

Erica is a true artist. She installed my first sew-in and did a beautiful job. She blended my leave…read moreout with the extensions with careful precision. As another reviewer commented, the sew in was not too tight. She checked in with me many times throughout the process to make sure I was comfortable. It was a little painful at times during the installation only because it was my first time. I rather enjoyed the rush of endorphins though! I will definitely be a return customer. The salon is beautiful and minimalistic with high ceilings.

This place is amazing. Erica is very friendly and professional. I got my second sew in, installed…read moreby Erica, and her skills show through her work. The Install was very neat and not too tight. WHICH IS KEY! I've never had problems with my sew in. I had an appointment for 10:00 AM and I got there about 15 minutes early. She started on my hair right away. First she washed and blow dried it. I also liked how she moisturized my hair before braiding it. Her braiding process was painless, tight and neat. Her sew in are a low price of $155. After braiding my hair she began sewing in the hair. Making sure I was comfortable and offering me snacks and beverages. Which I appreciated because sitting in that chair can be tiring. You can tell all her customers share a bond with her. The way they interact with each other makes you think of the type of hair salons that are in movies, where everyone is like family. The interior design of the salon is extremely nice. Nicest one I've been in. Despite the location, this place has a lot to offer. I strongly recommend going!

I have been a patron of Marin now for over a year--after being with my previous salon for over 15…read moreyears. That was a huge change for me but I would do it again in a heartbeat. I originally started coming to Marin for my colorist Michelle DiGiovanni. I didn't start coloring my hair until my late 30s because I always thought it was too high maintenance and would be damaging to my hair. But, I went through a mini mid-life crisis where I wanted to dye my hair pink and thankfully I listened to Michelle when she said "maybe let's try to ease in with a balayage first." And many years later my appointments with Michelle are one of the few things I religiously make sure I keep as part of my self-care. She has always done an amazing job adding depth and dimension to my hair that feels natural. It also ages well and I never feel it looks "bad" even when I'm due for a gloss. It just wears in and makes such a huge difference for me in feeling put together. Michelle is just also a great person who is always fun to catch up with and a cat lover to boot! (Which is definitely a plus in my book) Michelle also introduced me to my stylist Bria Salvador-French who I've been seeing now for the last year. Bria came highly recommended as she cuts Michelle's hair (which always looks amazing). From my first appointment I knew I was in good hands. She taught me so many new things on how to do my hair in a low maintenance way. And most of all, she listened and really made me feel cared for as a woman and as a person. Something that I realize in hindsight I was missing previously. Her skills and craft speak for themselves but the extra care is what sets her apart. I would highly recommend both Michelle and Bria for all your hair needs.

I had a great experience at Marin Hair Co. David listened to what I wanted and asked plenty of…read morequestions to ensure he understood what I was looking for in a new hair color. He exceeded my expectations and I am so happy with how my hair turned out. I will definitely be returning.

COLORicious! If you want to get adventurous and try something outrageous, give Trece at Super…read moreStars Styling Studio a try. She knows her color palette. I'm still working up the courage to get it done, because I was blown away by what I saw when I visited her shop. Aside from the color, she's someone who you can trust to give you exactly what you want and that's the most important thing to me. Check the photos! Wow, just wow!

From the owner: My Business specialize in total hair care ,wash and conditioning of hair ,hair extensions ,custom…read morewigs ,sew ins ,color , haircuts for men women and children and I also sale Top quality Virgin Hair .Bundle Deals are Available

DO NOT BOOK or WALK IN. This hairstylist that owns this shop she gave my mother a chemical burn…read morefrom a perm and when my mom communicated to her all she had to say was a plain "sorry" she showed no empathy nor concerns! she didn't even offer a free service or refund ! she needs to hold accountable Please do not book with her this could be your mother!

mixing salon is great! Amy is the best stylist in Chicago. I recommend giving this place a try.read more

Rita is a very talented braider! Plus I love the products she uses on my hair. Great atmosphere…read more Highly recommend this salon.

Rita was so patient with my toddler's first salon visit. She was a pro with the braids, even with…read moremy fussy toddler. So quick and it turned out lovely! I'm grateful for her giving my daughter such a great first visit and encouraging her throughout :)