As a woman, it is rare to find someone you trust with all of your beauty care needs. I met Lisa…read moreover 5 years ago and instantly fell in love with her impeccable style. Once completing my bridal make-up trial with her, I realized she not only had great taste, but an amazing talent. Since providing me with the wedding day make-up of my dreams, I have gone to Beauty Crew for my microbladed brows, facials, make-up by Mylene, and chemical peels. They are truly my one stop shop to make me feel beautified. When you trust someone to tattoo your face, it says a lot about their abilities. I highly recommend them for any beauty service. Considering multiple friends of mine have since had their bridal make-up and microblading done, I'd say everyone agrees!

Lisa is absolutely amazing! It's almost hard for me to put into words how grateful I am from start…read moreto finish. I was diagnosed with cancer and I an anxious whim knowing I was about to lose my hair, I reached out to Lisa late at night in a panic. She responded within minutes and answered all of my questions and got me on her books just in time to heal before my first chemo treatment! She is kind, clean, thorough, professional and so talented! She listened to exactly what I wanted. This is literally the only thing making me feel feminine at this point in my journey. I promise you will not be disappointed with her work! Thank you so much

Such a great little neighborhood find. The owner always manages to squeeze my mom into her…read moreschedule, which we truly appreciate. Mom walks out every time with a fantastic haircut, great styling, and an even better conversation. It's the kind of place where you feel taken care of, not rushed. Highly recommend this salon for excellent cuts, thoughtful styling, and truly personalized service.

T'soma is absolutely the best of the best! I have been going to her for years. I trust her…read morecompletely with my hair.I always leave with beautiful color and always get compliments on it from people. She has a great personality and knows her stuff!

Got my nails down with Maria, absolutely love them! Can't recommend it enough. Place is clean,…read moreshe's is extremely nice, and overall did a great job with my nails.

This was my first time getting my lashes done, and I have to say that it was a great experience. I…read moredidn't have to worry about space because she takes clients in her private studio. Maria was very nice and friendly! I could tell she was there early because everything was already setup and ready. My lashes lasted more than 2 weeks and I went back to get them filled in and they lasted another 3 weeks. So, 5 stars! She even gave me advice on aftercare on how to accommodate the cleansing of my lashes since it was my first eyelash experience; so I did not have to go through the trouble to find the right cleanser , brush etc . All you really have to do is show up. Will definitely be going again for my next event. Thanks again, Maria!!

Deb did my hair and makeup for a mod styled faux wedding shoot way back in 2013 (orange headband…read morepic) And I loved it so much that 12 years later I asked her to do my hair and makeup for my REAL wedding! I wanted a subtle Old Hollywood curl and a more polished and lasting version of my everyday makeup. She nailed it. I knew she would!

Deb and Milan are fantastic hair and make-up artists. I had the most interaction with Deb. She…read morewas very communicative before my wedding. Additionally, she was kind and flexible when I needed to reschedule my trial at the last minute because of my dog being sick. Most importantly, she gave me a look that I wanted on my wedding day, which was a big departure from the trial, both at my direction. This showed both her skill and flexibility. I can't recommend Deb and her team enough.

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 woman is a miracle worker she took me and transformed my hair!!! Wafa did an amazing job and…read morebtw I came out looking 10yrs younger thank you so much once again!! Been coming here for years & never steered me wrong.

Kasha and two of her team members did hair and makeup for my daughter's wedding (Oct. 2025) and her…read more8 bridesmaids and MOB and MOG. Kasha and her teams are fantastic! They asked for pictures ahead of time so that they could come prepared and they were patient and asked questions to make sure each person looked and felt beautiful on the wedding day. On top of Kasha's professional skills, she is an absolute joy to work with. Kasha is so cheerful, calm and joined in on the conversation as everyone was getting ready. Your hair and makeup is the start to such a special day, and I can't think of a better person to start it off with than Kasha. THANK YOU Kasha! We feel so lucky to have been introduced to you!

I was recently married on June 30, 2018 and hiring Kasha to do my hair and makeup was by far one of…read morethe best decisions I made during the wedding process. Not only is she incredibly talented in both hair and makeup but she is just an absolute joy to be around. Her positive energy gave me a sense of calm on the morning of my wedding. My bridesmaids and moms looked beyond stunning. Kasha brings out the natural beauty in everyone without using too much makeup. I felt like the best, most beautiful version of myself after Kasha finished. I didn't need a touchup the whole day and it was 98 degree humid heat. She is a unicorn in this business and I highly recommend you hire her for your special day.

***First time reviewer*** I was looking for a hair salon in…read morePark Ridge and came across Linda Russo, Hair & Makeup Guru (Studio 17) at Sola Studios. During the hour, Linda was very engaging and personable. She did an amazing job with my haircut and I absolutely love it. She tells you exactly what she is going to do with your hair, she will wash it nicely, and leaves you with a clean cut (no leftover hair on you). Her studio is clean, warm and welcoming. Thank you, Linda! Can't wait for my next visit!

Linda did an AMAZING job for me with makeup for my son's wedding last week. It was very hot…read moreoutside and I had no problems with the makeup at all. Linda was also very knowledgeable on color and application. And I need to mention how kind she was. I highly recommend Linda for makeup for any occasion!

I found this gem last minute on Yelp, and wow--what a fantastic surprise! They were able to take me…read morein right away, and I had the pleasure of being with Alejandro, who absolutely slayed my blowout and curls! I'm honestly blown away (pun intended). Not many stylists can handle my thick Puerto Rican hair with such ease and skill, but he nailed it! I live in the area and can't believe I've never noticed this amazing spot before. It's clean, welcoming, and clearly full of talented professionals. Do yourself a favor and give them a try--10 out of 10! I'll definitely be back.

Tried twice to get an appointment for a hair cut. one time they were closed, I had gone during…read morebusiness hrs and it said they took walk ins. The second time I made the appointment the night before and it wasn't approved until 4pm the day off. My appointment was at 6. Unsure I would try again.

I highly recommend Lisa for microblading services. I have picked at my brows for years so they…read morewere very thin and sparse in places. I was a little nervous but was sick of having to color in and shape brows everyday and worried the makeup would rub off. Lisa made me feel very at ease. The procedure was painless. She gave me a great after care plan that was easy to follow. I am so happy with the finished product and have new self confidence! I've gotten great compliments. Simply A

LISA IS AMAZING!!!!! She made me look like a movie star and feel like Beyonce. She was responsive,…read morekind, and professional throughout every stop of the process. I sent her photos of the look that I wanted and she made it happen during our trial. I did the trial a few months before the wedding, and Lisa remembered everything that I wanted on the day of. My wedding makeup was flawless and looked (in my opinion) so fabulous in pictures. Like...really really good. I was bawling during the ceremony and my makeup held up the whole time. It was such a relief not ever having to worry about my makeup running or having to touch up my lips. I'm just waiting for the next chance I have to get my makeup done by Lisa. THANK YOU!!!

I so highly recommend Rare Bird Beauties to knock your glam out of the park! I was referred by a…read moreclient of mine who is a blogger in the Chicagoland area and uses them frequently for photoshoots! The owner and I hit it off after the first call and I knew this would be my glam team! Samantha, Nicki and Nastassia exceeded all of our expectations with hair and makeup for over 8 ladies! They were prompt, courteous and highly skilled! They were great in listening to what we wanted and open to any feedback to make it 100% perfect! I can't wait to use them again for other important life milestones!

I have nothing but amazing things to say about Rare Bird Beauties. We were lucky enough to be…read moreconnected with Ioana and Jen and I highly recommend them both. They really listened at my original trial and were very flexible throughout the process. I wanted a natural makeup look and I felt like Ioana made that happen. For hair I was indecisive and Jen showed me two looks (similar but different) and gave me to time I needed to make up my mind. They really helped make me, my mom, and my sisters look and feel beautiful! All 5 of us had only great things to say about our own hair and makeup and each others. If you are in search of a great team, I highly recommend going with Rare Bird Beauties.