An amazing female-owned business where I always look forward to my appointment. Every single stylist here is expertly trained and also, wonderfully personable. My favorite part is always the hair wash in a zen room-- the girls give THE BEST scalp massages. If you're considering booking with Meraki, my advice is do it! This will soon become your regular salon. read more

I have been to this salon 2x. Claire is the best. I cried from grief in her chair and she pampered me. She's done an outstanding job! I never felt judged for depression causing massive knots in my hair and she listened every time! read more

Fantastic first experience at Meraki with Kelsey. Excellent work on my blonde highlights and haircut. A seamless process that put me at ease. I felt like I was in good hands the entire time and wish I made the jump to this salon sooner. Highly recommend Kelsey! read more

Meraki Room is a Chicago gem! Such thoughtful hospitality, pricing, and service. Sarah Kane perfects my blonde every time!

Meraki Room is my favorite salon in the city by far! As you walk in, the front desk staff will ask if you want anything to drink to start off your session. I've had both my hair cut and colored here and always have always walked away super happy with the outcome - beautiful color blending and always up to date with popular styles. One of my favorite parts of the experience is the hair washing section where they've created a little zen getaway with dark lighting and spa music. Can't say enough good things about Meraki! read more

I always have the best experience at Meraki Room! I typically just get a haircut but as a new mom it's time to myself. Olivia was the perfect balance for me of chatty but zen. Such a great vibe. She gave me such a beautiful and up to date cut, my first postpartum. I felt free and beautiful after! All of the staff is so accommodating and personable. Def recommend going here. read more

I've been going to Meraki Room for years now, and every cut and color have been amazing. Allison does amazing work, and I've been so happy with the highlights I've gotten from her. Great space and stylists. Highly recommend! read more

Kara Gazzo is top notch! The Salon is open and well maintained. These stylists know their stuff!! They constantly are getting education to provide the latest looks. Fun team vibe as everyone gets along well. Give it a try!! read more

I love this place! I have been going to Meraki since 2019. I was initially attracted to the salon because of its cute and relaxing vibe with all the plants and minimalist design. But I have gone to both Meghan and Dani for highlights and they are not only super talented, but also nice humans who are great to talk to. Everyone I have interacted with at the salon has been great. Try it out but don't take my appointment slots from me! read more

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Absolutely love Meraki Room!! I've been going here for over 5 years now and recommend any one looking for a relaxing, great, consistent salon to come here. From the tranquil wash room to the amazing products, really cannot go wrong. read more

Love this salon. I passed by it everyday since it opened but never walked in because honestly, the fancy interior/exterior intimidated me. I thought it would be way out of my price range. Then, one day I met one of the staff Lauren at the studio across the street that I work at and she told me she works there. I had been looking for a colorist for years! I left my hair untouched for 6 years at this point (naturally jet black) and wanted a change but was afraid to have someone mess up the color i want (Also bc im asian and was terrified of having orange hair) Anyways, after asking a gazillion questions, Lauren recommended me to Kara and now I am loyal. I love the beginning to end process at Meraki. It turned out to be such a treat for a fair price. From when I walk in, I love when she massages my hair in the 'ambiance' spa like room, Kara LISTENS to my concerns and she delivers. I love my new color and am so glad I found Meraki Room. read more

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Just visited this salon for the first time and will be returning for future cuts. They were punctual, friendly and did a great job. I had Sara and she was such a treat. She gave me an amazing scalp massage while washing my hair, engaged in great conversation and cut/styled my hair really well. read more

SARAH IS THE BEST! Oh my gosh sarah made me feel right at home. She is so funny and gave great ideas when I came in unsure of what I wanted. We wound up going with a round of fun highlights for summer and they turned out amazing! Her little fingers massaging my head during the shampoo phase almost put me to sleep; I was so relaxed. All my friends see her too as well as my mom! Everyone here is so so wonderful ( shout out to Alma as well who is a true angel) Dont sleep on making an appointment because it wont be long before this girl is impossible to get in with! read more

I have been a client of Meraki Room since I moved to Chicago in the summer of 2018. I love this salon and all of the ladies so much! A few of them have become friends and I so look forward to coming and miss it when I am between appointments! I get hair color (highlights) and haircuts done by Dani, and Claire often assists and is my other go-to. For my Wedding in November, I had a hair trial from another company (Pin Me Up) and it did not go well. I was asking for Dani & Claire's advice and Claire offered to jump in and do my bridal hair the day of my wedding! She practiced on me right then and there, then practiced on other girls at the salon before the big day. She brought a beautiful bubbly energy to my bridal suite and did an amazing job with my hair! She also helped fix a bridesmaid's hair after the aforementioned company didn't do the style she wanted. The salon, the employees and the general happy vibe is amazing here. But most of all, my hair is in great shape, expertly done each time, and I get compliments all over the place! read more

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This place is amazing. You are treated with the highest quality service as soon as you walk through the door, and your hair is treated like a canvas for your own beauty. Highly recommend! read more

First time at Meraki but: Diana was so careful, patient and attentive!!! My balayage turned out amazing! Also, I've been through a bunch of hair cutter íes where no one ever listens how I want my layers done. She took her time to understand exactly what o wanted and it turned out great! Extremely satisfied client! read more

I am still high on life about my experience here ! Kara was my stylist and she did exactly what I wanted- I walked out of there a whole new woman. My rich brunette hair color is perfect and soooo shiny and healthy. I am growing my hair our and was nervous about length being cut and she gave me the perfect dusting split end haircut. Claire gave me the best shampoo of my life ! All the girls are so nice and fun to chat with. Highly recommend the Meraki room, I literally asked how soon I could come back. read more

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I love this place! As a wicker park resident I walk be this salon daily. I've been to multiple salons in Chicago but I haven't fully committed to one that I loved. The adorable interior drew me to the place and I decided to take a chance and schedule an appointment. The business is female owned and the stylists are very talented, quick, and efficient. I haven't been this happy with my hair in a long time. I got a full head of highlights with a tone and I was fully expecting to pay over $200 for this amazing job and much to my surprise it was much more affordable! I'm happy to say that I will be a repeat customer and I 100% recommend this place. read more

The first time I made an appointment with Taya was shortly after I moved to Chicago and I was nervous because until then, my entire life, the same person had cut my hair (like gave me my first hair cut when I was a baby). But naturally I liked the way Taya cut my hair even more than my old stylist! I've been seeing her ever since! All the girls here are great though. My hair is probably pretty easy to cut but my Puerto Rican friend has long dark curly hair and I brought her here and she loved Diana's work too! One of the highlights is always the wash room which is dark with relaxing music and you get an awesome head/neck massage before every cut! The prices for all this are super decent (around $70). Beer and wine served too! read more

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The team at the Meraki Room were recommended to my by a very good friend who also used them for their own wedding a few years ago. I happened to be in that wedding as well so I knew that they could work wonders on my hair, which is thin, flat and uncooperative. My hair refuses to hold curls or much of any hair style really, and suddenly I was going to ask it to stay curled not only for several hours of photos, but also for a full night of dancing and moving around. I was also going to ask it to hold up a heavy jeweled comb and a netted veil. I did not know how this would happen. For the trial run at their studio in Chicago (super cute/super trendy studio that looked too cool for me but did not feel to cool for me) I brought the hair pieces that I already purchased for the big day. I also brought in some photos of some looks I liked. The trial went great. Dani was a delight to chat with and she made my hair and hair pieces all work. She assured me that the day of would not be an issue, and the curls would stay. After seeing what she did in an hour I did not doubt her. When the wedding day came somehow they managed to give me the curly, bouncy wedding hair I wanted and they made the veil and the comb (which I had trouble figuring out how to make work as a collective unit) stay upright and adorable all day! Dani and her fellow hair artist (I forgot your name, please forgive me! You were great) drove out to our Air B&B in Plainfield and did the hair of 7 women within a set time. And everyone looked amazing. I highly recommend them for wedding services! read more

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This is by far one of the best shops I have ever been too. It is beautiful, inviting and everyone here makes you feel like you have been friends forever. Dani is my stylist and she's a magician with cutting. I have short hair and alternate between a disconnected cut and a traditional pixie. Dani was amazing and i'm very picky on my hair and each time I left I felt great. Highly recommend her and the salon as a whole! read more

By far the best salon I've been to. Not only are the stylists friendly and talented but they are so thoughtful to every detail of your experience. Keiko did my cut and color and it turned out so natural and the style is perfect for my low maintenance look. I loved sitting at a big table with other patrons sipping wine while getting my color- definitely the perfect Friday afternoon The hair wash room was magical and definitely the perfect place for a scalp massage! The product line they carry works great, is beautiful and smells amazing! I will definitely be going back! read more

I found Meraki Room on Yelp and booked an appointment based on the positive reviews. I easily found an appointment for the day I wanted to get into the salon. The staff is incredibly friendly and offers you a variety of beverages upon arrival (wine included )...a good sign! The highlight of this salon trip is the wash/scalp massage. You're taken to a quiet room where you can truly relax - instead of being out in the salon with a lot of noise. It was a perfect way to wind down at the end of the week! My stylist, Shauna, was amazing! She took the time to listen to my concerns/wants for my hair and responded with an amazing cut. I enjoyed our conversation and love my cut! I'll definitely be back! read more

I love this place. I just moved to the area and was apprehensive of trusting my hair to a new stylist, but my experience while short (for a bang trim) was quick and great. While the wait to check in was surprisingly slow for the middle of the day, I appreciated that they had someone give me a tour of the place instead of just leaving me to wait. All the staff were very respectful and my stylist did a great job listening and giving me the exact look I was going for all in under 10 minutes. read more

I can't say enough about how phenomenal this place is! I came here right off the plane from Providence and immediately felt comfortable. I had my hair cut and colored with Natalie and she knew exactly what I wanted even without me fully expressing it. Not only is this the best cut and color I've had in a long time, she's one of the best stylists I've ever had the pleasure to meet. The salon is beautiful and sunny and so is the staff. From top to bottom the whole experience was 10 stars! I highly, highly recommend the Meraki Room. read more

The three lovely ladies (Dani, Diana and Taya) behind Meraki Room are incredible on their own, so just imagine their combined star power for a second. Yep - it's basically a salon supernova! I'm a huge fan of the space. The new Meraki Room is stunning, in that California-clean, minimalist sort of way. I fawned over all the custom pieces that Diana and Dani's fathers made - seriously, I want to commission these crafty guys to design and build furniture for my apartment! Lots of reclaimed wood mixed with metal for that industrial chic look. I'm also digging the artisan product line they use, Davines which hails from Parma, Italy. These products look good, work well, are sulfate-free, green-friendly AND they smell fantastic. So yeah, this line fulfills all of my requirements which results in a "good hair day" every single day! It was a difficult decision as I'm well aware of the incredible results all 3 of these ladies deliver, but I chose Dani because her hair is super cool-toned. As a balayaged blond that struggles with a bit of recurring brassiness, I know Dani won't be afraid to go cooler than cool when it comes to my mane's tone. On this visit, I just needed a haircut but I'm returning for that balayage this week. But back to the cut - Dani removed a ton of weight, so now my hair swings instead of hanging like dead weight (it's crazy thick). I'm really specific when it comes to my hair cuts - no layers, for one - and Dani happily fulfilled all of my requests (yes, a stylist that really listens!). She also gave me the best fringe trim I've had in over a year. My bangs now lay the way they're supposed to, without having to painfully coax them every time I blow dry my hair. My haircut (including a relaxing shoulder and neck massage and round brush blowout + style) came to a reasonable $75. Congrats again to this talented trio and the rest of their staff! I love supporting small businesses like these, and the cherry on top is that it's entirely run by women. read more

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Carly Wonder is awesome! Can...not...recommend...her...enough! She was welcoming, easy to talk to, and gave me a killer cut & style. The Meraki Room is beautifully laid out and very comfortable. I'm really excited this place was recommended to me; I'll be booking my next appointment soon. read more

Meraki Room is incredible! Taya has been cutting my hair for years and I am so excited for her, Dani, and Diana to have a salon of their own. The decor is beautiful and relaxing. And - huge perk - it doesn't smell like a hair salon! When you walk in, you are not overwhelmed with the scent of hair dye and hairspray. Instead, it just smells fresh and calming. I love that they've selected more natural hair products. Now let's talk about the services. Taya's haircuts and styling are perfection. Seriously, perfection. I always walk away feeling amazing and loving my hair. Last night she gave me a great round brush blowout after my cut, and this morning my hair still looked bouncy and incredible. But let me rewind - the shampoos here are THE BEST. I said I would come here just to get my hair washed. The scalp/neck/shoulder massage during is so relaxing and refreshing, and my hair is delightfully clean and soft afterwards. LOVE! Just a tip re: logistics of getting here - the salon is slightly closer to the Damen Blue line stop than Division, but you can take a bus from Division down to the salon. Street parking looked like it would be difficult during the day, but when I left the salon at 7pm, it was pretty open. read more

Best cut and color I've ever had! Dani is a super talented stylist and I am picky. My hair is bright and has the best dimension. The salon has tons of natural light which makes it easy to assess how happy you are with your color etc. The shampoo room and scalp massage are a treat. This place is upscale but also laid back and approachable which I love. I moved to Chicago a year ago and am so happy to have found a place I'll keep coming back to. read more

Meraki Room is the best there is!! It's such a cool and bright space to just relax AND get your hair done! I went to Keiko, who I can't recommend enough. She is such a chill and fun person to talk to but is also a boss at hair!! I came in with my hair colored previously and was needing dimension desperately. I had brought a few different ideas and pictures but Keiko was able to visualize and execute the exact look I was hoping for!! The service here is excellent from the time you walk in, and I love all of the details that they pay attention to. I had the best experience here and will definitely be coming back! read more

I had a great cut and color consultation with Meghan today! The salon is beautiful, and, as others have said, the hair-wash was spa-like. Meghan was kind, easy to hang out with, and knew what to do with my hair instinctually. I would highly recommend her and the salon overall! read more

Great salon! Great team! Give Meraki Room a try!! With a men's cut, get your hair shampooed (including a scalp massage) before the cut, then again afterward to get rid of the remaining loose hairs. Highly recommended. read more

No joke - Shauna cuts my hair better than anyone has in all my 29 years. She even took the extra time to show me how to style my own hair for a wedding even though my appointment was just for a cut. It's not a huge salon but it's cute, close to me, and everyone is nice. So glad I found this spot. read more

Yes. Very kind and attentive staff, and great hair stylists. I can only vouch for men's haircuts, but I highly recommend

Taya is the bomb.com. She is truly amazing at what she does. She is the sweetest person, and she always makes me feel welcomed to the salon. She has magic in those hands. read more

I went here for a haircut yesterday and had a great experience! Keiko was wonderful and I love how she styled my hair afterwards. I will definitely be back! read more

I am making this public thank you to Natalie for transforming my hair color. The hair color is so lit. Love it!!! The vibe of the salon is down to earth and friendly. I will definitely come back for more hair adventures. I am just happy that I have found the hair salon and the hair stylist to go to now. This is my honest review since I have tried various hip to high end salons both in LA and Chi. Cheers! read more

Amazing! Diana did hair and Meghan did makeup for me and four others on my wedding day. Lovely working with them! 11/10 would recommend.

This salon is amazing! The space is very cozy, chic and modern. The entire staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming. I was greeted immediately as I entered the salon and one of the owners (Dani) introduced herself and gave me a tour of the salon- I've never gotten that experience before at any other salons in Chicago. I see Natalie and she's a hair stylist extraordinaire! I followed her from Hair Loft in the west loop. Being new to the city and after trying several high end salons in Chicago, I was always disappointed with the prices and the quality of work I would get. I got my hair done with Natalie for the first time, cut and color, and she nailed it on her first try! I have Asian hair, which can be tricky to dye, and previous experiences with other stylists, the color never comes out quite right and takes 2-3 attempt to get the color/shading I want. After my first experience with Natalie, I have always come back to her for all my hair needs. She also introduced me to Olaplex conditioning treatments, which has brought new life back to my colored hair. The prices here are so reasonable and I love that! Natalie is super sweet and very easy to talk to. Definitely recommend seeing Natalie at Meraki Room! read more

I've been to countless salons and this is by far my FAVORITE. Very laid back and the staff is very friendly. I saw Diana and she is awesome! She really listens and cares about your experience. The other stylists here also seem very talented and would trust any of them to do my hair. Love this salon! read more