Ghita is the most fabulous hair professional I've ever had - and I've had some great ones. I've…read morealso had some scary ones... which is what makes Ghita even more of a find. She works out of an apartment building, but it is clean and fully outfitted with a salon dryer, vanity, hair washing sink, etc. Here are my top 4 reasons why I won't ever go to anyone else in Chicago. 1 - She listens to what you want, and works with you to figure out what will be best. We've all had those professionals who either have no opinion, or don't care about yours. Ghita is wonderfully balanced in this area. 2 - She doesn't get offended if you have a question about something. For example, I thought my bangs were a little long (I didn't want to have to come trim them every couple weeks), and she slowly trimmed them until they were as short as I could stand it. 3 - She is spectacularly affordable. Her prices vary depending on what you want, but it's always appropriate. Things that other salons routinely charged me $75-$85 for, she charges $40. 4 - She doesn't mind if you bring a bottle of wine. It might be worth asking on your first visit just to be sure you don't look like a total boozer, but I've definitely enjoyed a couple glasses while a friend waited for me (also indulging). I've had color, trims, and full-on haircuts (over 10-inches) from her. I have some male friends who have gotten highlights/cuts from her as well. Everyone loves what they come home with. One thing - I believe she is cash only. On the website there is a PayPal option, but if you plan to pay at the place of business I think you have to have cash.

I LOVE Ghita!! I met…read moreGhita back in 2007 at Sak's Fifth Avenue and I have followed her ever since and now that she has her private studio, I like it even more. It's a relaxing setting, you don't have all that noise you have to deal with at a busy salon. You can schedule appointments via text, which is so convinient and she is very accomodating around a busy schedule. She takes evening appointments which is perfect for someone with my schedule. As for technique, there is none I can compare with. I am fairly picky when it comes to hair, as she can attest too, and I have honestly not allowed a single person to touch me hair since 2007. After we had first met, I was in a crunch to get my hair done, and I tried someone else, and I called begging her to fix it before my trip home to Michigan, which she did. Learned my lesson right then and there. She's also applied color multiple times, and I have love it every time!! Strongly recommend anyone to go in and see her, you won't go anywhere else again! -William

I've had my hair cut with Lindsey two times now and she is the best!…read more She knows what she's doing with hair and it shows! Both times Lindsey gave great advice on not only how to cut and style my hair but how to keep it healthy in between cuts too. I loved how nice and easy it was to chat with Lindsey while she did her magic. I've never gotten my hair color changed with Lindsey but I've seen her work via her Instagram and she does amazing work.

The perfect sew in extensions!!! Lindsey does such an amazing job and matches them to my blonde…read moreevery time!! They even look great in a ponytail which is key for me.

I love this salon. Truly a hidden gem. The prices are affordable and the quality of service is…read moreamazing. I always leave feeling as if I've gotten great service for an amazing price. I've had haircuts, brow waxing, highlights and hair styling always with amazing results. My young daughter has had her hair cut and styled for a special event. So glad to have found a salon I love and trust!

The owner (Waffa) started out great the first two times I went in for a hair appointment but like…read moreother reviewers posted, her work product really went downhill. Twice I walked out with uneven edges (drastically so). The first. time I chalked it up to an honest mistake but when it happened again, it clearly shows that she stopped putting in a good effort. She tends to rush through it. Also, fails to brush off/remove the hair that has fallen onto our shoulders/neck etc. Just like someone else posted, if you get an "appointment" do not expect it to be honored. I still had to wait about 25 minutes for her to finish someone else up. In that case, do not even provide appointments and just say it's a first come, first serve basis. On some occasions when I dropped in and (there were no people but she was on the phone) she seemed annoyed that she had to hang up to take care of a customer. Hair salons are so abundant in the city, I am sure I can find one that provides much better customer service and actually cares to provide a good quality haircut.

This review is from a regular customer. I got my first experience with dying my hair 10 years ago…read morein a popular hair salon. I paid more than $100 for highlights (not full head!). After service my curls looked yellow and I was disappointed . Thank God I met Angelika who did a great job! I have been visiting Angelka for over 10 years! During this long time, I experimented a lot with colors, hair lengths and hairstyles. During this time, the salon has changed its address several times. But I always come only to Angelika because she's a really good specialist, always gives me good tips and suggestions for my hairstyle, she's responsible, and she's just a good person. Also the prices are very reasonable and I always get excellent quality and I am ready to pay for it! Here is a photo of my last visit last week. No photo filters. Thank you very much Angelika for making me happy again! Good luck with your business and God bless you!

Well, it's 2023 and I still had Covid hair! Angelika was able to fit me in the day I called,…read moreconsulted with me, and gave great advice! I walked out feeling a million times better than when I walked in. She has earned herself a customer for life. Thank you so much!!!!

I really loved my cut. Very reasonably priced. I will definitely go back again. And the woman who…read morecut my hair was great fun to talk to

My niece needed her hair done for her prom and my sister made the appointment at V-LA Salon. This…read moreplace is amazing!! I love the decoration and Lina makes you feel so welcome. The vibes are so peaceful and cheerful. I will post the before picture of my niece and the after ones. Omg!! My niece looks so gorgeous!!! Thank you Lina for your empathy and fantastic service!! My niece left so happy and she love her new hair style.

LOVE IT, super clean and really nice friendly staff. Been coming here for 2 years & I haven't had…read moreany problems with them. The reasons I gave them a 5 starts it's simply because they actually listen to what I want & how long or short I want my hair & specially my bangs, I have long hair & that's exactly how I want to keep it, before I would be freaking out going to get my trim but after finding this salon I actually not worry at all. My hair has actually grown faster since coming here, the last salon I went to gave me a really bad SHORT haircut & now am happy it's actually long again. After my good experience here I started bringing my kids, my son 3yr old & my daughter 5yrs old. I actually was amazed on how good my sons haircut was because usually in other places I have taken him, his cut was never been even, & here his cut it's actually how it supposed to be. After seen how good my sons cut was, my husband started going here as well. I really recommend trying this place out & ask for the owner for men's haircut.

I couldn't be happier! Blanca has done my hair for over 10 years and every time she surprises me!…read moreHer work is beautiful and I couldn't be happier!! Thank you for always being passionate!!

I have gone to Victoria for years, and she has always been the best! She listens and helps me…read morefigure out not only what I want but what I need. I get compliments every time she colors my hair! She's amazing at what she does!

I had such a lovely experience at Lex Labs Hair Studio. The ladies are very professional and…read moretalented and the location is beautiful and clean. Alexis did a phenomenal job with my hair and truly has a great technique. I am in the process of going dark to blonde and I was very nervous about having a lot of breakage but that hasn't been the case. I'm so happy and cant with for my next appointment. I would highly recommend this salon with anyone who is looking for a expert colorist.

This is the best curly cut I've had in a long time...maybe ever? The shape is perfect, stylish,…read morecool. Chrissy really cares and you can tell. The consult was super in depth and she gave me so many great care and styling tips throughout. Her vibe is very chill though, no pressure to do things her way or only use certain products. It was an awesome experience as a curly girl who hasn't always had great salon experiences. I think I've found my forever stylist!

Got my first curly cut and color in Chicago from Mia and WOW! Mia is fantastic, she listened,…read morecollaborated and made sure I walked out fully happy. I have never been so happy with a hair cut in my whole life. Her patience and care to making sure my first professional hair coloring went well was SUPER appreciated. She is great! I will be going back and recommending her to all my curly friends. The vibes from everyone in the studio was great! I had an extremely fun day there.