I didn't realize the there was a hair salon hiding in the north end of the Loop. Mane Space is up in the Garland Building on the 18th floor. It's a small salon but it doesn't feel crowded. I like that the salon seems to Claire a multicultural clientele. I came to see Doni (@hairsmittenbysmith) and she is great. I got a blowout but she's a colorist so she can do that too and just about anything hair related. We talked about extensions... and honestly, I think I may get them. Why not do something new and fun for a bit? My hair is long but I would love to have waist length hair. This nondescript salon is super easy to get to if you use CTA! Just take about any line and hop off at the Washington Street stop. You can park here, since there are garages all over the place and there's street parking I'd you're lucky. Right outside the building on Wabash there's Macy's valet and another valet across the street directly in front of the Garland building. I love that it's so close to my workplace so I may have to pop in for a bit if style help on my lunch break! read more

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Let me tell you that the salon is an hidden gem in the loop. I am so mad at myself for not finding it earlier. I got a cut and color from Laura. She is awesome. She gave me exactly what I asked her for. I use to go to a great salon on Belmont and Southport from 2009 to 2016 but I moved to the Southloop and had my 1st baby and the location was just super inconvenient for me. Since I have been trying places but was either - no way or I will give them another try and was always disappointed. Everything was perfect with Laura - color, cut, service, hospitality and price. Laura you will see me in 3 months! Thank you again for my wonderful experience today! I put a pick of the after result (I don't have unfortunately a before) and I love it. The pic was taken 6 hours after my appointment after work, playing with my kiddos and it still looks great. read more

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Laura was AMAZING. I came in with grays abundant and all around a hot mess. She took me from that to glam! Her consultation was super detailed and her attention to me was super great. I will definitely keep coming back -- thank you Laura! read more

I absolutely hate trying to find a new stylist. I had incredibly bad luck with another high end salon in Chicago (my hair looked great, but was brittle and not as soft as it had been - great excuse to sell me more product). I literally would rather shop around for a new gyno in a third world country than shop around for a new stylist. Dana saved the day! As a fellow generation x'er, she is easy to talk to, real, empathetic, and obviously talented. Located on the 13th floor in the Garland building, Mane is clean, trendy and everytime I come there are people of all ages and ethnicities. It's comforting to see so much talent in both the stylists and the clientele. Oh, and my hair looks great too. Product is reasonable and services are exceptional. read more

Dedric was great and did a timely and fantastic looking updo for a gala I was going to that night! Dana made booking a breeze! I'll definitely use you guys again for downtown events! read more

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I first found Emily a couple years ago at Mr. Men's Salon on Irving based on her tons of positive Yelp reviews. She moved to Mane Space and I followed her there. Emily is a fantastic stylist and very warm and personable. I'm fairly particular and she pays close attention to my requests and goes out of her way to make sure I'm satisfied. When I don't really know what I want, she is great at suggestions and making sure I leave there looking good. Emily is excellent at what she does. In addition she's got a great website and it's very easy to book with her online for future appointments. read more

My hairdresser rents a chair in this salon. Everyone working here is a professional and, despite the busy rapid turnover in clientele, friendly and welcoming. I think walk-ins are accommodated if possible. There is no central phone because each stylist is a solo practioner. read more

LAURA!! I took a leap of faith and booked an appointment while here on a business trip. Boy am I glad I did. I'm now trying to figure out how I can get back to Chicago every 6-8 weeks to have Laura do my hair! First, the view from the hair chair is amazing. Who wouldn't want to look at the lake while getting their hair done? Second, Laura is sweet, sincere, and above all else, TALENTED! She took my "lion's mane" and transformed it into a beautiful, bright, and bouncy look. The Mane Space is a cool concept, with professionals of various specialties sharing space. While Laura was doing my hair I got to watch another professional doing some extensive extensions, while another did a quick cut and style. Something for everyone! Prices are fair and reasonable and the location is only a few steps from the L stop. read more

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ANASTASIA, you are AMAZING! My search for a good stylist is over. I appreciate your knowledge and skills. You took my dull damaged hair and turn me to the hair model. I can't thank you enough. read more

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Got a great haircut and style with Yuvi! I shared some pictures and got the cut I wanted and she finished it off with a fun waved style! Was super easy to book an appointment via text. Due to Covid everyone was wearing masks and sanitizing stations between clients. read more

ANASTASIA. She not only transforms my hair to be the most amazing colors on the planet, but goes above and beyond to make you feel comfortable with what you're choosing and making you feel gorgeous after. I love her. Every cut, color and style she has ever done I have LOVED. I don't think I'll ever get my hair done by anyone again. Everyone... trust me. read more

Mane Space - ANASTASIA. That is all. - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I tend to do some stupid things in my life. Doing my own hair when I'm on a budget is one of them. So is doing my own hair when I'm in a rush on a Sunday and every salon within a one mile radius (I'm from out of town and am careless) is closed. What was supposed to be a "quick bleach wash" and tone session in my hotel bathroom turned very rapidly into a "shit shit shit now my hair is orange and I can't fix this myself" session. I quickly sent out SOS emails to a handful of salons in the area and prayed against hope that someone could get me in to see them first thing Monday morning before anyone else could see the disaster that is my life. Enter: Laura. Sweet angel. Savior. She was able to see me at 12:30 on Monday, just hours after I had sent out my distress call, and guys. She took my balayage-turned-ginger fiasco and turned it around to not just suitable, but beautiful, styled hair! Not only that, but she was super kind, cheerful, and didn't chastise me for my transgression of home-hair-dying. (Seriously, though, that was nice - you know when you've messed up; rubbing salt in the proverbial hair-wound makes me feel like a kicked puppy!) A+ for personality, hair-dying ability, and pricing. You won't regret going to see this gem! Thanks again, Laura! :) read more

I came in from out of town and desperately needed a hair cut and color. On a Friday afternoon I decided to try my luck on Yelp and see what the area had to offer. Knowing the chances were SLIM to none, I reached out to Mane Space because of their reviews and location. They replied via Yelp within 10 minutes and secured a Sunday slot for me. The location was on the 18th floor of a building near my hotel - WOW. Nice classy studio. Incredibly clean and a jaw dropping view. Laura was so friendly and professional. I spent just under 2 hours in the chair. Laura not only worked wonders on my hair but explained in detail everything she was doing so that I could replicate it back home. I highly recommend this studio and Laura. I will be coming back every time we have business in this city! read more

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This place is super cute and the artists are very warm and inviting... made it all a comfortable experience. Anastasia is AMAZING!! she discussed what the ideal process would be (i had dark brown hair, wanted to make a blue/green transformation) so this itself was thorough and reassuring because i know she wanted to do what was the healthiest for my hair. It was over a 7 hour process and it was beyond worth it.. I'm so happy with the outcome and I've gotten compliments left and right. I honestly really appreciate the knowledge and patience she shared with me. She has a genuine passion for what she does and it shows in her work! read more

Mane Space - from brown hair to THIS just in a day.. look how healthy and vibrant it is!! - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This review in particular is for Emily. She has been cutting my hair for nearly 3 years and I won't go to anyone else. I followed her here from her last Salon and do not regret it. Emily's passion for the industry, attention to detail, and honest suggestions are what keeps me coming back. If you are looking for someone new to cutting your hair give her a shot! You will not be disappointed. #JM read more

I found Mane Space out of desperation while looking for a last minute hair stylist to help me with maternity photo shoot. I needed a service on Sunday morning one week before Christmas, and most salons in my neighborhood were not open on Sundays. A few minutes after bulk Yelp-messaging a few salons Dana (the owner) from Mane Space got back to me. My initial thought was "it's too far" as her salon is located 5 min Uber drive away from me (I know I'm THAT lazy). But she promptly scheduled my appointment at 9am on Sunday and efficiently communicated with me via yelp messaging, addressing all my questions and concerns instantly. So I showed up a few minutes early before my appointment to meet Laura, my hair stylist. Honestly I went with no expectation and even had a backup plan at my go-to hair salon that opens later than Mane, in case it didn't go well. An hour later, I walked out with all smiles as Laura delivered beyond what I asked for. She did deep conditioning, hair trim, and blowdry with the style I wanted, all under an hour. The price was more than reasonable, especially compared to my backup plan in Gold Coast. She apparently does wedding hair as well and frequently works Sunday mornings when she doesn't have wedding clients. My hair lasted more than several hours I needed for the photoshoot without extra hair products to make it all crunchy and yucky and still looked great the next morning before I washed it. I cannot wait to go back to Laura for my next styling need. read more

Super wonderful people, super wonderful service! Dana is just amazing! She is lovely and energetic; she responds fast (for scheduling) and really cares to make sure you're happy with the service. I'll certainly go back. read more

I have had extensions for 3 years as my hair NEVER grew, but getting engaged recently, I finally had to commit to cutting my hair to make it naturally healthy (and save cash for the wedding rather than my hair). I looked on Yelp to find a good salon that I could trust to take out my extensions and then give me a hair cut to help me start the process of "recovery" from extensions, and I found Mane Space. I messaged them and within minutes I had a response. I let them know that going to the hairdressers for me is like going to a dentist for anyone else (I fear having short hair!) and that is probably not something a hairdresser wants to hear, ha! Francesca set up an appointment with me and was BEYOND AMAZING. I have not had short hair in years, and when I did, I hated it, hence my fear of getting it cut. But Francesca made me feel at ease and was extremely honest with me on what needed to happen to get where I wanted to be with my hair (naturally long and healthy). She cut off a good 6+ inches and I cringed at the thought but WOW, she did a beautiful job and I have gotten so many compliments. My hair feels extremely healthy and I LOVE the blunt cut that she did. She will be my hairdresser from now on and I highly recommend her to anyone that needs a hairdresser! Thank you, Francesca! read more

So happy I found this place! I was lucky to book an appointment the night before with Daniel. He's truly the best hair stylist I have ever had the pleasure of meeting! He understood right away what I wanted with the color and the haircut itself. Also, Daniel took his time to explain the process and answer all of my questions about purple shampoo, Olaplex, and more. In addition, he showed me how I can blow dry and style my hair at home to add more body to it. Overall, Daniel is so much fun to talk to, and his work exceeded all of my expectations! read more

Mane Space - After cut and full balayage by Daniel. So so happy with!!! - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I followed my barber, Maurice, who just recently left another salon down the street from here. It is super convenient to book an appointment here as I am able to do through the app, Style Seat. Set the appointment at 6:30, get there at 6:30, and there aren't any issues with the schedule. Every time I'm here it's a good experience, and top notch customer service. I can only speak for the barber here but if you're looking for a salon in this area, check it out! read more

I came here for my hair and makeup trial for my wedding. Dedric is great. He had a lot of great suggestions and my hair was phenomenal, I received a lot of compliments. I booked him for my upcoming wedding. I booked Dealia of Dealia's makeup artistry for my makeup trial and booked her for my wedding. She has been doing my makeup for a few years now, she is awesome. Not to mention we went to high school together so I have known her for over 10 years. She ask a lot of questions about your skin, "what's your skin type? Do you have any allergies? What look are you going for? read more

It would be nice to get back to the client but I guess you can't rely on them to follow through. This morning I was told they could get me in today, but they have not gotten back to me. Since they close in a couple of hours, I guess I am going to Napa with roots and shaggy hair. Thanks for nothing Mane Space. read more

Found Kyra through salon apprentice, so this review is solely based on that experience. She was very nice and young but she did a TERRIBLE job with my hair. I asked for a gray balayage and showed pictures beforehand but I got something completely different, my roots are like 4 inches out and there is brassiness, all she did was do a crap just bleaching and then just toned it, there are cut of lines. I don't know in what world this is considered a balayage but it's definitely not what I asked for at all. I even gave her a nice tip because she was sweet but now I have to pay more to get my hair fixed. read more

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Franchesca is all around amazing and has worked wonders with my hair! Not only has she been crucial in repairing the integrity of my hair, but I leave every visit with the hair of my dreams and tremendous self-confidence. I would give 10-stars if I could; she is truly remarkable!!! read more

Do NOT go here!!! Unless of course, you enjoy throwing money at someone for running their fingers through your hair. I never got a chance to write a review earlier but 3 months after the fact I am still FUMING about my experience with Dana. I made an appointment a week in advance for a haircut and blow-dry right before having to take a professional picture for work. Dana knew everything in advance and when I walked in, not only did she have an attitude right off the bat, she told me that I didn't need a haircut and tried to up-sell and convince me to come to her for hair extensions! WTF? She seemed so off that I decided to agree and not have her cut my hair (because I didn't want her to mess it up). I told her to just wash and blow dry it for my picture. She then asked me when the last time was that I washed my hair, I told her it was that morning and so she said I didn't need to have it washed again especially if I wanted soft curls in my hair. I said fine and let her start doing her thing. She took out a 1 inch curling iron and went over my hair in less than 10 mins and put 5-6 pathetic looking curls in my hair and then sprayed hairspray. When I told her I wanted something fuller she said that it wouldn't look professional and then started talking to the other girl about their next appointment - mind you I had only been in there for about 15 minutes when my appointment with her was for an hour. I was so annoyed that I just decided to leave instead of have her burn my hair off. When I asked her how much I owed her she looked at me and said, "oh don't worry, for you I'll just charge $45." WHAT THE BLEEP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When I said she initially quoted me $50 for a haircut AND a blow-dry, she said, "Well that's just a package deal, $45 is how much I charge for a style." I couldn't believe it. I paid her and walked out, ended up canceling my work picture appointment because I was so dissatisfied with my hair. NEVER AGAIN will I go to Dana for ANYTHING!!! Also, her place is pretty much in a closet and shares space with a barber so while you're sitting in the chair, you're about 3 feet away from the barber's client whose chair is facing you as well- nothing much in between. Great way to make friends I guess. I ended up going to the Ladies & Gentlemen Salon and Spa in Block 37 - it's an Aveda salon and AMAZING!!!! You get a head, shoulder, neck and hand massage, shampoo AND style (imagine that, Dana) all for under $50 with a SENIOR stylist - mine was Sal and he was amazing!!! Oh and best part? There's a no tip policy. Haircuts with all the same perks are around $30. You'd be insane to pick Dana over them. I LOVE yelp and turn to it for everything and always have a great experience at places with so many 4-5 star reviews. This was the first time Yelp failed me. Consider yourself warned! read more

This is the 1st time I've ever been disappointed by the Yelp users recommendations. Dana gave me the worst haircut I've ever had. I have to go to another salon this week to have them fix it. The salon (office space) was so dry, that when she was cutting my hair there was so much static that my hair was flying everywhere (may be the reason for my bad cut?). Dana is super sweet and I really enjoyed speaking with her, but the cut she gave me is horrible. Sorry, Dana! read more

I flew in Thursday night Sept. 1st into Chicago from LA and all I could think about was WHERE AM I GOING TO FIND A HAIR DRESSER TOMORROW, FRIDAY AFTERNOON, IN DOWNTOWN, LAST MINUTE?! So, after visiting the Art Institute of Chicago, I just did a Yelp search and in the top 3 was Dana's Beauty Box. I read her reviews and she had some great ones so I called. Within 30 minutes, I was sitting in her salon up on the 7th floor. The girl who did my hair, Leslie (I believe), was such a sweetheart! Both of them were! She flat-ironed my hair soooo sexy straight and that sucka was so paper-thin straight it lasted me all weekend (well, had to wash it by Sunday lol)! But again, she did an amazing job and I will totally go back to this place the next time I'm in Chicago! She also recommended this leave-in conditioner called Shuga. It's actually a very fine mist, smells like sugar (the hair spray smells like sugar cookies!) and it made my hair smell so nice and left it shiny. It's also great for flyaways and touching up the next day! Great rec. Leslie! read more

Overall my experience was okay. I had a haircut and got my roots done. My hair dresser was Kaira. She did a satisfactory job. My roots do not match with my previous color very well, but it is not bad either. The entire job took 2 hours which I believe is a lot of time for this much work. I wanted to get my bangs shorter and thicker. She started off confident but seemed confused when she started cutting them off. A lot of time she held scissors quite close to my eyes, and I had to tell her to move them away. My last haircut was from Supercuts and I guess I will go back there after this experience. Compared to Kaira, the Supercuts lady seemed much more confident and the experience was much breezier. read more

What can I say, I am so thankful I found Dana. A few months ago, I was a skeptical heavy haired chick who longed for longer hair, and now I am still a heavy haired chick, but happier than ever with her extensions. Dana did an amazing job with explaining the process of the keratin bond extensions and how they work. She was there to answer all the questions I had (and trust me, I kinda grilled her with questions) and made it affordable for me. I never thought I would be able to afford such quality hair extensions! I have thick, heavy hair... and LOTS of it. It was shorter than shoulder length and she brought it down to past shoulder. I have gotten tons of compliments on it, and she was able to blend it so well! My mom didn't even see how in the world it was possible to do that, she was sort of freaked out. It looks very very natural. A girl's confidence is everything, and because of Dana, I feel hotter than ever (not that I ever wasn't ;) Totally recommend her. Great prices, very sweet person, totally adjustable to schedules. My heavy, untamable-until-dana- hair found a new home :) read more

I went to Dana not only because I needed to change hair stylists, but I also needed someone to do my hair and makeup for my wedding. I couldn't believe she was located downtown - super convenient. So I went and got a haircut - just to check things out. She has the cutest salon and she is a young, savvy business woman. I loved my haircut and we discussed hair and makeup options for my wedding. After that one meeting, I knew I could trust her. I then had a hair and makeup trial run for my wedding. I was skeptical about airbrush makeup and I wasn't sure she would be able to achieve the hairstyle I wanted. Let me tell you, I walked out of there with all my expectations met! I brought in some photos of my hair and she duplicated it with no problem. On my wedding day, Dana met me at a downtown hotel. The results were even better than the trial run! She also did hair and makeup for my bridal party and everyone looked amazing. We all looked like ourselves, but polished. Makeup was not thick or uncomfortable and it did not need much reapplication. My hair stayed in place and felt so natural. The thing about Dana is that she listens. She listens to what you want and she achieves. It is difficult to find a stylist who does that. For bridal hair/makeup, she is one of the best. For everyday trims/haircuts, she is also one of the best! I too found my new hair home! read more

Dedric is the colorist you want to make all your hair problems go away. I easily booked an appt by texting Mane Space and the owner responded quickly and professionally. Originally I booked a balayage appt with Kyra and I think they may have booked her next client too closely since it felt like she ran out of time... Thus I went home to sleep on it, and woke up still feeling like my hair was too brassy...an Asian person's worst hair nightmare lol... So I texted back to see if there was anything I could do to fix this issue, and Dana texted back that I could come back and get it corrected without any extra charge. Dedric tried his best but it seems like Kyra didn't leave the lightener on long enough... I'm happier with my hair even though it still has that "warmth" but hopefully he can fix it for me next time. Thanks! read more

Dana has cut my hair for four years, and I'm only getting around to reviewing her now because, having moved away from Chicago, I'm starting to realize that finding a new stylist is going to be utter hell. I can't say enough good things about Dana. She's really attentive to what kind of haircut you want, but is also superbly talented if you tell her "well, you're the expert, just do what you do and make it look good." Hot damn, it'll look good. I have short pixie hair that's pretty thick. Dana thins it out really well and it'll still be good-looking six weeks later. On the few occasions my hair has decided to grow back in with a vengeance, she's taken me in between cuts for a clean-up. . . no hassle and with a smile. She's upbeat and friendly and remembers things about your life, fun to talk to. Probably the last half a dozen times I've gotten my hair cut, whenever I stepped out into the Loop afterwards, someone complimented me on my hair. Oh, and, seriously, SUCH a good deal. Dana, won't you please move to New York?? :) :) read more

So UPDATE on post-extensions. I decided after having them in for about 3 months that it was time to take them out before heading to New York City on a vacation. She took them out in no time (or what seemed like no time) and there was ZERO damage to my natural hair. I know. I couldn't believe it myself! She also did a cute cut for me to transition into another growing out phase. I really like the cut, and will probably go back in to have the extensions put back in again at some point soon, since my hair growth isn't going to meet my desires for awhile. BONUS- she keeps the hair after she's removed it- so the next time you want them, you don't have to purchase more hair. Yay! read more

Laura rocks! I'm new to Chicago and needed my hair done before starting a job out here and she got me in within a few days of booking and this was during the Thanksgiving holiday week! She is very personable and understood what I was looking for and nailed it. Just had my second appointment yesterday and wanted to change it up and she killed it again!:) Highly recommend this cool lady! read more

I found this place via Salon Apprentice, and was approached by Perzia to get a cut and color for $60, a total steal in my opinion, but obviously I was a little apprehensive too! Situated on the 13th floor, the salon has gorgeous views of the lake and Millennium Park. Complimentary glasses of wine or cups of coffee are a nice touch. Perzia spent 10-15 minutes finding out exactly what I wanted. She is astute and a very good listener, and showed me a bunch of references until I was sure I had gotten my point across. She did a fantastic job with my cut and color and this was one of the very few times I went into a salon and came out completely satisfied with the service I had gotten. The partial highlights that Perzia gave me were subtle and gave my hair the sunkissed appearance I was aiming for. She is a very good communicator, and the only area for improvement I could suggest is perhaps providing a little explanation before every step of the process. When I did ask questions though, she was happy to answer them. What really impressed me though, was that not only did Perzia suggest what would look good on me, but she was also very quick and very assertive to dismiss hairstyles that would NOT flatter. This saved me from getting yet another unflattering shaggy bob from an over ambitious and eager to please stylist. In a nutshell: good customer service, knowledgeable and honest stylists and AMAZING views of the lake. I will certainly be back, even without the discounted price! read more

One Name: ALEX She is a miracle worker!!! I came in with an overgrown ombre, dead ends, and high expectations. She nailed it!! I wanted my hair to get brightened up with peek-a-boos of pastel pink. After discussing with her my goals, we decided to add highlights and pieces of rose gold throughout. It was an excellent choice!! Alex was so friendly, we talked the entire time and I loved every minute!! She cut, colored, and styled my hair. I feel like a new person! read more

Go see Dedric!!! He's been my stylist for 7+ years, and there is no one else I trust with my hair. It can be so difficult to find a stylist who works well with Black hair and helps makes my hair not only beautiful, but healthy too! Dedric helps me to have the color I want, without ever compromising the health of my hair, and always promoting growth. Every time I come in I want something dramatically different, Dedric is always able to deliver. Just make one appointment, and you'll never look back! read more

I have been going to James Rosko since the last 3 years (followed him here from his last salon, Fuga) In a summary, he is a hair guru. Since I have been going to him , I have experimented with Balayage,cutting my long mane to a short lob and many other hairstyles. I have been amazed with the results every single time. Additionally, I get tons of compliments every time I get my hair done by James. James understands my hair and preferences (low maintenance hairstyles). Now, even appointments are easy to book online via styleseat. Will definitely recommend James! read more

I'm a customer of Dedric Deshon who works in the Mane Space, and I love it!! The service is always really great. Dedric has taken the best care of my hair and practiced so much patience while taming my mane. Over the past 2years, I have seen the health of my hair transform and become so much full, longer, and simply prettier. The space itself is also beautiful. From his station you get the perfect view of Lake Michigan. Stop by to visit with Dedric for a cut or styling and I promise you won't regret it! read more

I always look forward to my appointments with Laura. She takes the time to listen to my needs, provides useful tips, professional feedback, and is a very pleasant person to have a conversation with. Not only is she a talented hair stylist, she is also spunky and sweet. She provides great suggestions for at home products to maintain our desired looks and these recommendations have never failed me. Additionally, I got highlights done for the first time in my life with Laura and she only impressed me more. I recommend her for haircuts, highlights and consultation. She is the best out there. read more