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    Maxine Salon

    4.4 (444 reviews)
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    Closed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Sarah M.

    What an amazing, perfessional salon in the heart of Chicago! If you haven't visited yet, you must go! My hair turns out perfect everytime!

    I was excited to try someone new and I made a huge mistake meeting with Robert. I said I wanted my grays covered at the front and brighter highlights but as balyage. I showed an old photo which showed clear dimension of colour at the lengths. I was told highlights and balyage would be done and of course the gray would go. I wasn't asked how many or what look but as the colorist describes his style as soft natural highlights I didn't think to query the amount of product being used. I was asked where my part was and I said I float between both sides. I didn't see a mirror until half my head had foils / wrap on and realised that he was going to town on the amount of color,but with half a head in, what do I say?! At the end of the foils process, the heat lamp was put on without any hair being looked at to see how they were lifting and was then re-set for further time, again without any hair being looked at. I remember thinking this was unusual But again I thought, the guy has done this for decades. What do I know? I ended up with possibly the worst color I have ever had - practically solid at the length and chunky stripes. The Maxine salon lighting is very different to outside and the blo-out was curled so difficult for me to see the full color however I knew my greys were covered and I was pleased about that, but as soon as I got into my car I became concerned. I thought my hair looked brassy orange but assumed it was the window tint. Plus a base color was used and maybe it needed a couple of washes to calm down. However returning home I was absolutely horrified to see the results. It also made me realise why the shampoo had been so aggressive! She could clearly see what had happened. She absolutely should have said something to him. Sat in traffic and time to study my hair closer I knew I was in trouble and immediately made an appt the next day with my usual guy who I really like but he could not get the greys covered (which led me to look for someone else) I booked in for an emergency 30 min appt for a toner to calm the brass down and then he also added root smudge to soften the actual hard lines some of the highlights had. I have to miss important meetings to be able to go back in 2 days for another appointment to add lowlights to break up the 90's stripes plus work out how to deal with how the highlights and balayage have lifted at different rates and are literally mottled in areas. The splitting is bad and I'm pretty nervous of how it's going to look at the end of this week. A good cut will help a little. I'm truly perplexed. The salon has a great vibe, the receptionist is wonderful and I've had great success with a cut there. How was I let out of the salon looking like this? I'm over 50 years old and easy going and would have happily stayed longer to get the color rectified. I know I can call and get Maxine's to adjust but I'm just so upset about my experience that I can't step foot in there again. It's only hair of course but having spent $hundreds and hours of my time there how on earth do I trust the provider to rectify this? I want to hope this is a one off, but the process seemed to be just that - a process. Without care and attention. Creatives are passionate about what they do. Maybe the passion has gone. Shame.

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    Francis C.

    OMG!!!! Diana, Maxine's Colorist Specialist, is a Master of her craft!! I walked in thinking there was no saving my hair because of all the different colored banding and WOW! Diana fixed the horror and gave me a gorgeous new color! As if that wasn't enough, Raven then worked her magic with the scissors giving me a delicate face-framing style while keeping my hair long! The moment I got up from the chair, I felt like a million bucks! I HIGHLY recommend this power duo!! Thank you, Diana, for your vision & skills!!!! You have another life-long, loyal client!!

    Olivia M.

    Favorite salon in the world! The artists are talented and have wonderful personalities to match. For cuts- I trust Michelle with my life! That lady knows what she is doing when it comes to hair. She is such an amazing person inside and out. It's truly a great experience with her all around. For color- I just found my new favorite guy, Robert. This was my first time working with him and he did a fantastic job with my blonde color. He knew exactly what I wanted, I think he might read minds. Cannot wait to get my hair done again.

    Shelly gave me the bob of my dreams.

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    Raven did an amazing cut on my hair, and I felt like a completely new woman! Thank you Raven, I'll be back.

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    No1 Salon

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    Jason is a very underrated hair stylist at this salon! I have gotten two haircuts from him, both I…read morewas very satisfied with. The first one was a layered cut with a side fringe. He was very meticulous and took his time to make sure all of the layers were even. He was very friendly during the whole interaction. Recently, I made a drastic change from long hair to a pixie cut. I showed Jason my reference pictures, and he was able to cut it in the way I requested while also making it fit my face shape. Again, he took a lot of time to perfect the shape and texture. I was very impressed with the ending result! I have since gotten many compliments on my new style. Additionally, the salon itself is clean and simple. The other staff I have interacted with were nice and efficient. The receptionist also helps with translations to effectively communicate what you want done. I have always favored Asian hair salons for my hair type, but it is very rare that I come across a stylist as skilled as Jason. If you're into layered cuts, I definitely recommend booking him.

    Made a reservation for walk-in and random stylist and I was super lucky to have gotten my hair cut…read moreby Hugo! I showed him a picture and he cut it even better. I asked for bangs and layers which I've had done badly too many times. He's super professional and skilled and comparable to stylists at pricier salons. The hair wash is really nice and relaxing also! Paid only $38 pre tip :)

    Lira Guzi Salon - Blonde highlights by Lira

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    River North, Near North Side

    I cannot say enough good things about Lira Hair Salon. I came in after a disastrous visit to a…read moreso‑called "blonde specialist" who completely ruined my hair while trying to take me from brunette to blonde. My hair was damaged, uneven, and honestly I was scared to try again. Lira changed everything. She not only helped me achieve the blonde I originally wanted, but she did it in a way that protected my hair and brought it back to life. My color looks beautiful, natural, and exactly how I envisioned it. Even better--my hair is actually growing back and feeling healthy again. Lira is truly a master of her craft. She listens, she cares, and she knows exactly what she's doing. If you're thinking about going blonde or need someone to fix a color gone wrong, she's the one you want in your corner. Absolutely worth every visit.

    First I will start with what was good…read more 1. The dye job ended up beautiful. I came in with pretty unclear instructions and reference photos and both the stylist and the owner were able to figure out what fit my needs. This seems to be a huge strength here. 2. They were able to fit me in last minute. What was bad 1. The total time listed online was 1.45 hours, the service ended up taking 2.45 hours. I have been to many salons and never had my hair take that long, especially when I was getting all over color and a blowout (no haircut). Perhaps this was due to me booking last minute. However, the website booking made it look wide open and I think it is the responsibility of the salon to accurately represent their booking capability. I would not have booked with them had I known what experience was to follow. 2. The salon overall seemed overbooked and people were bouncing around. Three different people worked on my hair. Personally, I really didn't like this set up. I like to build a relationship with my stylist and this hectic atmosphere was not synonymous with that 3. The blowout I had was so uncomfortable. The rollers were tangled up in my hair and I could feel it ripping out as the stylist took them out. I have never have a blowout be so painful. My hair had so many split ends after I looked in the mirror at home. 4. My hair fell the moment I stepped outside. Granted it was a windy day, but my hair doesn't typically fall that fast. I think this may have been due to the stylist rushing at the end. On one hand I'm glad she did because I had been sitting alone for quite some time, but on the other hand I paid for essentially nothing. My old stylist back home (moved cross country) had no problem giving me a blowout that lasted at least a few hours. Even on windy days. 5. At one point the owner took my stylist in the back and seemed to be scolding her. This is never something a new client wants to see. I immediately felt anxious that something had gone wrong with my hair color. It ended up great but tbh experience was awkward and handled strangely in my opinion. 6. Finally. The price came out to $260 for all over color and a blowout. I wouldn't mind this price if it wasn't for the lackluster experience. Hair salons are charging luxury prices without offering luxury experiences. The pricing structure is also strange. They charge $60 extra for toner but I have never had a color job that didn't need toner to look good. It feels strange to not include it all together. The toner charge was added after which was a surprise because toner has always been included in the price. To be clear, the website did ask if I wanted to add toner for $60. I thought that was for someone coming in looking just to tone and not add more color. Perhaps this was my mistake but I found the whole pricing structure strange. A few other things to note: water was offered but never given and they only accept cash/zelle/venmo tips. Overall this salon was not a fit for me. A lot of this is subjective preference but I think it's important that people understand what environment they are paying for when they sign up to spend hundreds. That being said, the color was beautiful and I am grateful for that.

    Touss Hair Salon and Spa

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    Printer's Row, South Loop

    I've been going to Touss Salon for about three years and have loved every single experience. I…read morealways walk out feeling beautiful! I usually see Emad for my cut, color, and blowout, and he is SO kind and incredibly talented. He's truly the best hairstylist I've ever been to. My blowouts last for days, which is why I always book with him before trips. It saves me from worrying about styling my hair or packing my Dyson. I've also referred several friends, and they are just as obsessed with Emad and the team as I am. Everyone I've encountered at the salon has been so professional and kind. I also wanted to add, in response to a Yelp review mentioned below, that I've personally never encountered a language barrier with any of the staff. But if you do, tools like Google Translate on your phone can make communication easy. You really can't go wrong with this place!

    Amazing experience! Emad gave me a fabulous cut and color. He's so kind and fun to talk to. He had…read morea clear vision of what he thought would look great for me, which I really appreciated because I was ready for a change but wasn't sure what to do. I love the vibrant red color he created and my shorter cut has so much bounce and frames my face perfectly. I'm so happy with the result! I'm thrilled I found my new salon in my new city. Jay is fantastic too. Emad created/mixed the hair color and Jay applied it, and washed my hair and got me ready for the haircut. She is so nice and I really enjoyed our conversation. Beautiful and spacious salon. Welcoming atmosphere and positive vibes.

    S&M Hair Salon - Blonde balayage

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    Chinatown

    Amazing experience with MICHAEL! His technique is everything !!! He really takes the time to care…read morefor your hair and gives amazing results

    I have been going to Leo for 2 years. I found him on Instagram. I live about a little under 2 hrs…read moreaway. With that being said, I do not trust anyone else with my hair except Leo! He is worth the drive. Atmosphere- The salon is very clean, welcoming, comfortable and spacious. Everyone is friendly and you'll always see someone cleaning and helping each other out. Yes they do speak another language but that's because that is their first language and it's easier for them to communicate to each other. It does not bother me at all. Also, they have a great play list lol Parking- It worried me the first time because it's the city but there's free garage parking and on the side of the street as well. I've always been able to park on the side of the street. Price- Fair pricing considering the quality and time spent. I'm usually there 8-9 hours. Hair stylist- Leo is amazing at what he does. He doesn't rush anything. He takes his time, gives you his honest professional advice on what color you want to achieve while keeping the integrity of your hair. I love how Leo styles my hair. It always feels silky smooth and soft. He can cut hair and gave me the cutest angle bob. So don't hesitate to get haircuts from him either. I always get compliments on my hair and recommended him to my co worker and now she goes to him too! Her hair looks amazing and healthy. She is happy with her results and said she will continue to see him. The hair results don't lie! Oh and whatever hair products they use to wash your hair with smells amazing and I keep forgetting to ask what it is!

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