I met with Evangeline for a consult and she truly understood what my hair needed and was honest and transparent about what to expect. We scheduled out a whole day almost a month in advance and I love my hair. I think you just have to find your right stylist, do your due diligence and stop blaming the entirety of the salon for something that didn't work out ‍ read more

Milios Hair Studio - My new cut and style by Evangeline - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Amanda always does an amazing job!! Perfect color and cut!! Love my hair! She's definitely my go to stylist!

AMAZING! Amanda was my stylist and she did such an amazing job. She gave me great feedback off my inspiration photos and helped me decide on the perfect cut for what I was looking for. I'm not a huge talker during haircuts, and my energy was matched (which I appreciated). Lots of times when I get my hair shampooed at a salon I don't expect anything extraordinary but boy was my hair WASHED! read more

The first picture is the cut that was received. The second is after it was fixed! Short chopped bangs was NOT the plan. No layers as asked for. Horrible experience. Would not refund $. Would not recommend. read more

Milios Hair Studio - My unwanted chopped bangs. - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Amanda did a great job! Love my haircut. Exactly what I wanted. Definitely will be back!

I've been on the search for a new stylist, and I think I've found it! The entire staff here was super friendly and helpful. Big shout out to Mary! Super sweet and helped me and my sister feel comfortable chatting and talking us through everything. We're loving our new looks and looking forward to our next cuts! My one complaint is that the online system on their site to schedule appointments is a bit confusing, but a quick call got us same-day appointments no problem. read more

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Too expensive for terrible stylists. I asked for layers ended up with bangs. I should have read the Facebook reviews not the Google ones

Kaitlyn gave me a beautiful haircut this past Thursday and I'm extremely happy with it! A few months ago in early November I received two awful haircuts in a row that were absolutely awful. I was so traumatized I trimmed my own hair to try to grow out and cut the mistakes that were made. On Thursday I called Milio's salon and begged them for an immediate appointment because it's super hard to cut one's own hair and I was making matters much worse by cutting it by myself. I'm so glad Kaitlyn was available to help me and I highly recommend her to anyone who has natural wavy/curly hair. Kaitlyn shampooed my hair then used styling products to bring out my hair's natural curl pattern and wavy texture while it was wet. After she carefully cut each layer she styled my hair with more products and diffused my hair then had me sit under a dryer to see the curls as it dried. She didn't blow my hair straight because she wanted to make sure the cut brought out my waves and curls and that I'd leave extremely happy. read more

Milios Hair Studio - My hair looks like it has a shape again - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Worst hair cut I ever received! Didn't listen at all the person just cut how they wished. Couldn't wait to get my hair cut by a professional!!! read more

Wanted to try a new place and someone recommend this place. The stylist she gave me the exact haircut I wanted. Great service!

Great place for all your haircare/beauty needs. They wrap your face in lavender-infused towel! What more do u need to know!! Cannot recommend enough! read more

This is the first review I've ever done and I really don't want to have to do this. I've been here before and has the best experience ever. I returned trusting them with my hair as I had just had a transplant which caused me to lose all my hair and I walked out looking like Lord Farquaad. Because of the transplant I gained 60 lbs which I had recently lost and wanted to feel great with amazing looking hair. I ended up going to another stylist who was shocked at how badly my hair was butchered. This happened at the end of last year and it's take up until now to leave my hair down and even take pics again. I had contacted them, telling them that I didn't expect any kind of refund or any kind of compensation because I didn't want anyone else to go through this. I contacted them and they responded pretty fast but it was pretty cold pretty much being like "oops we're sorry that happened to you last year" Again, I'm not looking for anything in specific except for them to try and understand my situation, which I feel like they totally brushed aside. read more

I went to Milios for a change... it has been months since I had anything done to my hair because of Covid. Everyone had masks on and they clearly take care in keeping everyone safe. They even provide disposable masks and gloves to wear while you get new color! My stylist was Alexis. She gave me a much needed cut and a fun pink color! She did an amazing job. She is so sweet and takes time to talk you through the process to give you what you're looking for. I can't wait to visit her for my touch up! I got so many compliments on my new color! Ready for a pandemic makeover? I highly recommend Alexis. She won't disappoint! read more

Milios Hair Studio - Loving this pink color!! Thank you Alexis!! - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Mary is so talented! She helped me with a fresh look for autumn. She's so sweet. I highly recommend this salon!

Best hair salon in Chicago! I couldn't recommend this salon enough. Lori is incredible with highlight/color! read more

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I recently moved to Chicago and a friend recommended Milio's. I have short hair and a lot of people don't know how to do a good job with it. Erin is terrific - She listens and makes suggestions. I'm very happy I found this place! read more

I want to start this by mentioning that I went to Milios for the first time in September 2024 for a simple haircut (long layers and trim). The guy then did it absolutely perfectly and it was the best haircut I have ever gotten. The price was very reasonable too. I decided to book again when my hair got longer - I met with the stylist LC on Friday for a simple trim with long layers (same as before). I have never been so disappointed with a haircut. LC was sweet and kind but she did not listen to what I wanted at all. My hair was long (up to mid point of my back) and I asked for only three inches off. I confirmed the length multiple times and she showed me what it would look like with three inches off (it would be upper chest). My hair is currently at my shoulders!!! I asked for long layers but she cut short ones, and it looks so odd with my now shoulder length hair. I also specifically mentioned that I did not want curtain bangs but she gave me face framing bangs anyways. At the end she mentioned that she thinned out my hair as well - once again something I never asked for and wish she would have told me beforehand so that I could have stopped her. She was sweet but seemed to be distracted telling me a personal story that she didn't notice how much hair she even cut off!! Now I am left with thinned out, short hair with odd looking layers that truly look random. I am so so so disappointed and will not be coming back. This is so unfortunate because I really did have a great experience my first time :( read more

Honestly I don't know where to start, but I left this salon after a trim looking worse than if I had tried to do it myself. I don't know if my stylist was rushing because my appointment started 25 minutes late, but they were also audibly second guessing themself under their breath throughout. My hair was jagged and looked like it had been sawed off, with random pieces shorter and cut straight across. Literally a disaster, I'm just glad I didn't opt for a full haircut here. Please let this be a PSA! read more

Updating my review - I still love Milio's! I'm frequently getting compliments on my highlights, Erin does my hair now. Scheduling/communication is always on point as well. I've been very impressed with how Milio's navigated the pandemic and the variety of challenges that has brought. This is truly a well-run, local, woman-owned business. Lots of respect and appreciation for this place and how it's managed. read more

We were going for brunch and randomly stopped by for an haircut at around 3:30. The receptionist said she can book at 4:00and asked us to come back at that time. We said okay and will walk around. We wont stick around waiting and will let her know if anything changes At 3:55 o'clock when we came back. We waitein the room then was told sorry my slot is taken cuz she was not sure I will be 110% coming back. Updated base on the store reply, i was still at Ann Sather at 3 and anyone can tell the logic of the store's explanation doesn't make sense. I was told I was booked the 4 o'clock and I asked the front desk I would call if I can't make it and grabbed a business card. The front desk told me chris didn't have a business card mailed in yet and gave me a general one. And I came back before my 4 o'clock. What's worst, when I walked in, the front desk didn't tell me my appointment was taken. They let us wait and they finished their chitchatting then came to tell me my slot was taken. At least other solans we went to were honest and told us they were booked Normally I wouldn't care if the the business is kind and treating customer with respect in a similar situation. Just like the front desk, instead of apologizing and admitting the mistake, the store chose to mudding situation and gave an attitude. I am sure I am not the only customers who had to deal with it. I should say good luck finding customers who like to be treated badly. And for others, watch out read more

This place is awesome. The kind of vibe that this hair studio has is the kind of place where I know I'll get a nice haircut walking out. I'm so tired of those shopping mall salons and those expensive downtown salons that do pretty much the same quality as those in the malls. I forgot the name of the stylist I had, but she really did a good job. I typically have long hair and I told her that I wanted to go short, but was so afraid to do so since my face is a bit round. She managed to hook me up w/ a really sharp bob that was a good length in the front which still thinned out my face, but as you go around to the back it got shorter. The way she layered/thinned out my hair was awesome too. I have very thick hair and it becomes a problem having short hair because it tends to poof out more. Anyway, I'll be back here again. It's a very convenient location, right off of the red line train stop. read more

Been going here for almost a year. I was first set with Amy, who is the reason I kept going back, but randomly decided to chop my hair one night and got Chana. Both ladies rock! Have had nothing but great experiences here! read more

I first stopped into Milios about three years ago. The "walk-ins welcome" sign drew my attention, I think it's funny, and to this day still chuckle with the Christopher Walkin face on the door. For my first visit, all I needed was quick brow wax. Dalia was available and gracefully took care of me and I went on my way. Next time I needed a haircut, I remembered how friendly she was and decided to book an appointment with her. Fast forward three years and I've consistently been going to see her every 3 months. This is the first time I've had a "go-to" stylist, and I must say she's the absolute best you could ask for. On occasions, if she noticed my hair was a bit more dry than usual, she would do a deep conditioning treatment for me and kindly recommend I perhaps don't wear my french braid five days a week (i'm guilty of doing that). She remembers where I have travelled, how work is going, and even my relationship status. And for her, I've seen her go from engaged, to married, to having one baby, and now another on the way! This last visit I had was my last as I've moved away, and it was bittersweet. I feel that I have a genuine relationship with her and the studio and am so sad that I won't be able to hear about her walks of life and have her help me take care of my hair (I am a no frills type of girl and sometimes forget that I need to take care of myself). Never once have I left disappointed or unhappy with my haircut. She always knows exactly what will look best on me, and gives me her personal recommendation while listening to my needs. Moral of the story here is, regardless of what others have said about this studio, it is the best you will find in Chicago. Don't hesitate. Ask for Dalia (but book yourself ahead as she is always booked out). If you can't get her, any of the other stylists have her skill and grace, and you will be in good hands! Thanks so much Dalia! I'll try to see you next time I'm in the city =) read more

Milios Hair Studio - Dalia is always the best! Lighting is a bit off because of the street=) - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I got my first haircut in over two years here - so happy with the results! My stylist Jenna was so friendly and accommodating! The receptionist that booked my appointment, John Paul, was very helpful in finding a stylist that would work with curly hair and was also very friendly! Overall had an awesome experience - I will be returning! read more

My haircut was TERRIBLE. I called to let them know and they said a manager would call me back. Manager did call and they offered a free haircut once it grows out. Thank you! I'm sure next time it will be 4, maybe 5 stars. read more

Kelly SLAYED my fresh new long bob cut! She had awesome suggestions, and was honest with what would work for me while being super professional and easy to talk to. Obsessed with my new look, absolutely will be going back to Kelly for upkeep. Also LOVED the salon itself. Great music, great atmosphere, cool spot, and a stylist had her dog with her. Couldn't have had a better experience and it was so reasonably priced. Super happy to have taken the chance and walked in today on a whim. read more

Milios Hair Studio - Straightened and styled by Kelly on top, loose curled in less than 5 minutes, then sprayed with water and scrunched on bottom. - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great service and friendly staff. Definitely a great place in the neighborhood. Always accommodating for busy schedules. Highly recommend.

I love going to Milios!! Very clean. Everyone has a mask. Always great service and products. Please buy from your stylist. Everyone was nice and respectful. They made me feel great. I am booked for the future. read more

I've gone to Erin a few times to get my hair relaxed. I was originally trying to get a keratin treatment with another stylist (I don't remember her name since this was like a year ago but she was very sweet) and we realized that a relaxer was what I wanted not a keratin treatment so I was directed to have a consult with Erin. I had never had my hair relaxed previously so it was a new hair journey for me. Erin is SUPER friendly, professional and she puts a lot of care and precision into her work. I'm mixed and always struggled with my hair. I just had no idea what to do with it since it was so curly and frizzy so I would always just wear it in braids or spend hours straightening it to get it how I wanted. Now that Erin has blessed my hair I don't have to do much with it. It's so much more manageable and I can even go without straightening it if I want to. If you are looking for someone to do relaxer on the north side Erin is your girl. I also struggle with anxiety and I've never felt anxious around her. She does a very good job at keeping you engaged in conversation and makes the whole experience FUN which is something I've never experienced before. read more

I've been going to Milio's for haircuts for 3-4 years now. I used to work in the area, but even now that I work elsewhere ib the city, the commute to Milio's is worth it. Always excellent service. Additionally, in these times, I would not go to get my hair cut if I didn't feel safe. But Milio's well-thought-out, careful, and rigorous Covid precautions are a reassurance. Despite all the adaptations, the atmosphere remains friendly and intimate, like a (functional) family. Finally, as a non-binary transperson, getting a haircut is often a hassle. Not at Milios! All of their staff listen, ask questions, and give you the haircut you need. I couldn't recommend them more. read more

I live in Texas now and I always wait until I come back home to visit to get my hair cut by Erin...who I have been going to now for forever now (5 or 6 yrs... I dunno...lost count) Now I know why everyone in Texas has long, big hair... cuz' they can't find a good stylist that knows how to "texturize" and use razors to do awesome bobs and other cute hair cuts! read more

If you're looking for the perfect hair color and highlight, look no further! Rebecca is a true artist! She's meticulous, methodical and always takes the time to give me exactly what I want. I highly recommend Rebecca and would give her 1000 stars if I could! Even Chris at the front desk is super helpful and welcoming. read more

Today is my last time going to Milios. I've been once before and it turned out nothing like what I wanted, went today and it turned out nothing like what I wanted. The only benefit is it's close to my house and are open late so I decided to give it a second shot. Walked out with my hair looking like a Stepford wife with an old 60 year old Karen's haircut. I asked for 5 different adjustments after she was 'done' to try and fix it and it just didn't turn out right so I just gave up and left. Was so upset I just went home and took scissors to it myself. I'm so mad at myself for going here today. Walked out looking worse. read more

I switched to Milios when my hairdresser moved here. I love this place. The location is super easy to get to from just about anywhere, it's right above CBA if you're hungry (), and they're super flexible. Plus all the services are well priced. The salon is clean, spacious, and full of friendly staff. I can't recommend this place enough! read more

i've been here 2 times (1 for a haircut, 1 for color) and both times my hair turned out exactly how i asked for it! i love the ambiance, the energy, and it's always really easy to book and pay :) read more

Ever since my hairdresser moved I have been looking for a good place to get my hair cut. I have finally found a new place. I often have a hectic schedule and Milos has always been able to get me in with short notice. I have always had a different person but everyone I have had has been great. I can tell they know what they are doing. read more

First time guest at this salon! I was overdue for a haircut and Lydia was fantastic! She understood my requirements and asked good questions before cutting. She was very detailed in cutting the layers and making every strand look its best! I will definitely go back to Lydia for good conversation and a fresh cut! read more

Alexis is amazing and I am so happy she's here at Milios. I've had partial keratins, my balayage, and all my haircuts from her and I always get stunning work. My hair is super long and a hassle, but she is so patient and meticulous that I always feel taken care of. My hair was definitely suffering these past few months, and Alexis knew EXACTLY how to get me right. Definitely go and sit in her chair, you and your hair can thank me later. read more

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So I am not one to write reviews, but LC did such a great job with my hair that I couldn't resist! Not only was she super friendly and knowledgeable, but she was patient with me as I explained what I wanted and in answering my endless questions. I am a natural red head but the Chicago winter has really done a number so she told me about this glossing that would not damage my hair and would bring out its natural vibrancy. I was a bit weary because I don't color my hair typically, but I am BEYOND happy with the results! Thank you so much LC for the awesome cut, color, and styling and I can't wait to come back soon! read more

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The 1st time I walked into Milios was in Jan 2001. I wanted to chop my hair off, & Angel was very accommodating. He cut my hair exactly how I wanted based on my not so great description. 1.5 years later I was tired of growing it out, so I went back to have JoJo sew some extensions in. Those were fantastic & lasted me a good 3 months. After that I let my hair grow for 3 years w/o a cut. When I graduated college in 2004, I decided self-made highlights didn't scream "professional." I dyed my extremely long, damaged hair dark brown & quite frankly, it looked like poop. So I walked back to Milios & the lovely Brenna chopped it all off for me again. Over the next 4 years, I continued to see Brenna. I worshipped her. Ok maybe that's going a little far, but 4 years is the longest I've ever been faithful to a stylist. I'm the laziest person when it comes to haircuts & I could go over a year between cuts from her because she shaped my hair so well. Sadly (for me), she moved to Black Hearts Hair House in the winter of 2008. I tried a few times to schedule an appointment @ the new salon, but our schedules never aligned. My sister's been going to Milios longer than I have, but has tried quite a few stylists. In November, she got her hair cut & told me a crazy story - how while she was getting styled, another customer's hair started smoking from getting colored. It's 1 of those things you always hear about but never actually see. I chalked it up to an inexperienced stylist & a customer who wasn't totally honest with her hair history. I impulsively dyed my hair black over the summer & have been itching to get it out. I decided to make an appointment with my sister's stylist, mostly because 1) I knew I couldn't strip my own hair & 2) her stylist SAW ANOTHER CUSTOMER'S HAIR SMOKE. Kind of like, the safest time to fly is after a plane crash. They'll take good care of my hair, I thought. When I got to the salon, I showed the stylist a picture of the cut I wanted, & explained how I'd like to be blonde by summer. The stylist said "Great. We'll try to get you to a dark brown tonight." Apparently the salon was out of decolorizer (even though when I made the appointment I was very clear about needing to be stripped), so we had to "do it the old fashioned way" with bleach. I was extremely upfront with the color I used on myself & the amount of time I've been dying my hair black, as well as how long I'd wait between each dye job. I've used bleach on myself before, so I wasn't worried. My sister showed up to keep me company, & once my hair was covered in bleach, the stylist put the plastic cap on. I was told that "it's normal for my scalp to get warm, but let any1 know if anything feels off." When I used to highlight my own hair, I would wrap it up in saran wrap & then blow dry it to speed up the lightening process, so I was ready for this. I have a high threshold for pain. If you tell me I might be uncomfortable, I'll grin & bear it. My sister asked how long it would take, & the stylist answered "awhile..hahaha." After about 15 minutes, my head started getting warm. I tried to ignore it. I figured my stylist will check on me when it should be done. Another 5 minutes went by & it was getting harder to deal with. I reached back to feel the plastic cap, & burned my finger. Literally, 2 hours later, my finger still hurt from touching the plastic that contained my hair. I went to the stylist & she sat me down in the chair. She pulled the cap off & unrolled my hair, & my sister's face dropped. I looked in the mirror, & there was smoke coming off of my head. May I repeat? THERE WAS SMOKE COMING OFF OF MY HEAD. For the second time in 2 months, my sister witnessed someone's hair smoking @ Milios. After a treatment, two shampoos, & a toner, I have 3-toned, brittle hair. I was told that either A)I lied about what kind of dye I used or B)it must be from the metal in my water. Chicago water, that is. The same water the salon uses. So, the haircut began. Then the stylist told me she was going to blow-dry my hair, & then finish the cut. She started blow drying & asked "do you want bangs like in the picture?" Umm...Yes? This would be why I brought a picture? She had to stop drying my hair to cut the bangs. Here's the thing. Mistakes happen. It's just hair. It'll grow back. The problem is in how I was treated. The shampoo girl kept telling me how great my stylist is (after the smoke happened) & how nice & soft my hair felt, & how bad boxed hair color is. Funnily enough, a few months ago, this stylist suggested box color to my sister. Don't bullshit a bullshitter. Also, don't act like this is my fault. 20 minutes of unsupervised bleach on black hair is PROBABLY not the best idea. Telling me you'll comp the cut but still charging me $100 for SMOKING HAIR is not cool. Telling me the manager says I can sign a waiver if I want to continue? NOT COOL. I will never go back to Milios, let alone sign a waiver to go there. read more