Ms. Arlene is the best in the game! I asked for a silk press for my 6yo mixed hair and the result…read moreis not only beautiful but also long lasting! She was graceful enough to take us last minute and the product being used is also very high quality. Dyson hair dryer, caviar hair mask and shampoo, etc. The facility is easy to find, clean and everyone there was also very friendly! If you are a mom of a mix children like myself, look no further! I highly recommend Ms. Arlene!

Arlene is not only one of my favorite people on the planet, but the best hairstylist in Chicago in…read moremy book. She is the "Perm Whisperer" lol! My hair is healthy and happy, and permed to perfection because of Arlene. Also, if you want a great pixie hairstyle, definitely see Arlene. My haircut is a pixie cut, and I love it! Her service is phenomenal.

I have been attending Mane Refinery Salon for awhile now , and I can honestly say it is the…read morehighlight of my beauty routine! From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is incredibly welcoming and warm--it feels like visiting friends. What sets them apart is their dedication to creativity and professionalism. They don't just follow trends; they bring artistic vision to every cut/color. What I love most is how they serve all audiences--whether you are looking for a classic look or something bold and edgy, they genuinely know how to work with every hair type, texture, and style. If you want a team that is hardworking, inclusive, and genuinely talented, this is the place! Thank you Joanna Barrera , for making me feel so confident leaving your chair ! I know you won't let me walk out looking anything less than perfect ! Might I add as a bonus, their social media content is hilariously creative. Definitely the best in town!

I have been coming to Mane salon since I moved to Chicago in 2024 and it is the best salon I have…read moreever been to (moving from LA and New York)! All of the stylists are amazingly talented and so sweet! Blanca, Jadah, and most recently Daniel have done exactly what I was envisioning each time I come in! I just had a cut, color, and brazilian blowout with Daniel and I have never been happier with my hair! I really really recommend this salon, the stylists will help you if you are unsure of exactly what you want (like me) and you will leave feeling confident!!

I am a very picky blonde and Jordyn is one of the only colorists that can get my blonde right. Her…read moreexperience is very apparent in her work. I don't think I've had more giggles or fun at a hair appointment either. Highly experienced, very talented, and bursting with positivity and charm. Highly recommend. The salon is super cute too.

What a great find on a weekend trip to Chicago. I've been struggling with my cut forever and Jordyn…read moregave me the BEST cut and blowout! I may have to book a flight every six weeks to get a cut!

Meagan is amazing - she's cut, colored and done keratin treatments, and it's always been an…read moreincredible experience. I'm a busy mom of 3 and i run a business from home - getting a few hours to go out to the salon is almost impossible. I saw someone recommended Meagan on a local Facebook group and had to try her out- life changing! I no longer have to go without highlights or a fresh cut because of my crazy schedule. I highly recommend Meagan to all my friends - she's made me feel gorgeous again.

Meagan is fantastic! She's a true artist. An absolute professional. And a fun and caring person. I…read morelove the concept of Drop By Gorgeous -- great idea!

It's been well established that I'm lazy about getting haircuts, and it's not unheard of for me to…read morego a year between cuts. After finding Gabrielle I'm down to 6 months, so you know she's good ;) My hair is super long (so long my ma offered me $100 an inch to cut a minimum of a foot off), so I'm used to getting looks when I show up. No one wants to deal with all that extra hair, but I get none of that attitude with Gabrielle. First off, Gabrielle has the cutest space. It's light, airy, and stylish/zen. I'm always warmly greeted when I arrive, offered something to drink, and Gabrielle knows her shit. She understands keeping my length is my jam and only cuts off what is necessary, after showing me exactly how much that'll be. And her blowouts are amazing. She'll use a curling iron and make my hair look so damn good that I've canceled my after work workout classes just to keep those curls around a little while longer. She is super nice and talkative, and there is none of that uppity salon attitude here! I'm so happy I found this place.

I love Gabby and I trust her with my haircare. I let her decide what my hair needs. My friends tell…read moreme my hair looks "incredible" and I tell them Gabby did it. Great customer service. I first met Gabby 2 years ago and I have been going to her ever since. First time clients get 20% off services.

This would be 5 star, but after my last experience, it's a 3, only because of my first experience…read more Great job the first time. My second appointment was cancelled due to the pandemic (totally understandable) When salons opened again and I knew I could take a day off I made another (soonest available) appointment. On July 9th. The day of my appointment (July 31st) while I was on my way from downtown to come in I get a cancellation text. I call to confirm she was cancelling. She answered said there was an emergency. I understand things come up. She didn't ask to reschedule. Never called me back or returned my 2 calls. Completely disregarded me so I had to be on someone else's wait list for another month . The lack of care, my waste of time, consideration, and professionalism is just non-negociable. It was hard enough to get a day off and make my way from downtown to Lincoln square and she was recommended to me. Shame. Just disappointed.

NRSTYLING is exploding with talent in 2020! Nicole and Mari have an eye like no other. Both possess…read more superior skills in the industry and have a thirst to stay above the trends...(which they do). You'll leave looking like a 10 and feeling like a 20. Do yourself a favor book today, it's the best way to start the new year!

I didn't realize the there was a hair salon hiding in the north end of the Loop. Mane Space is up…read morein 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!

Let me tell you that the salon is an hidden gem in the loop. I am so mad at myself for not finding…read moreit 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.

I've had my hair cut and colored by Elizabeth Quandt for almost 10 years now. She is worth every…read morepenny -- never had anyone else cut my hair since moving to Chicago and probably never will until the day she retires As someone with naturally curly and lightened (that part not naturally, sadly) hair, finding a fantastic stylist that can do both isn't easy. With Elizabeth, I have always left so happy with what she's done and am grateful to have someone I can trust completely to do an amazing time every time. To top it off, she's the loveliest woman to be around while she works. I can come in feeling chatty, quiet, happy, tired, or whatever mood I'm in and not feel that I have to be anything other than that. I recommend Elizabeth to anyone who asks.

I requested a color and cut appointment with Elizabeth and after Elizabeth initially confirmed they…read morecould work with me on the color stating that they "ABSOLUTELY works with resistant gray" later proceeded to ignore my requests and then I received a long text message saying that THEY do NOT work with resistant gray hair and would not be a "good MATCH for for me." Elizabeth hadn't seen my hair in person or in pictures and refused to work with me because they stated that it wouldn't be "a good fit" very confusing messages and was not even able to even get an in person consultation! To add, it took over a week for a response and after my last attempt to schedule a simple haircut/trim, I was declined for the reason of "not a good fit" I would like to talk to the owner/manager about this issue as I appald by this response. Also "color correction" was assumed and stated in the text response - stylist never saw my hair in person or viewed photos. How can that assumption be made ? Also, I (as many women are) willing to invest the time to try out different stylists /engage in consultations until the right fit is found- the statement of "wasting my time with a consultation" is absurd. In addition, and I quote from Elizabeth's first text " Yes, I ABSOLUTELY work with clients who have resistant gray, and I'd be happy to help you with your root touch-up. " How would then their comfort/expertise level with resistant gray CHANGE after a follow up text message? I question the reasons for why my request for a consult/trim was denied. I found this stylist and salon very unprofessional.