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    Modern Wave Salon

    4.6 (171 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

    By appointment only

    Updated 1 month ago

    Services - Modern Wave Salon

    Color only

    Haircut

    Cut and color

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    Hair styling

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    Cut and curl
    Kel E.

    My daughter and I absolutely LOVE this salon. It's very clean, well run and our hair always looks and feels fabulous when we leave! Leanna is a wiz with colors and curls. My platinum balayage last year and this summer was so beautiful I was afraid to change things up; but my brunette balayage this Fall is even more beautiful! Thank you, Leanna!

    Gia A.

    They have a very friendly staff, but a poorly trained worker did a horrendous job on my mother's hair. My mother came into their establishment wanting a beach wave perm, and that's not what she came out with. One of the workers named Anareli over-processed her hair. She left the rollers on for too long and completely damaged her hair. Not kidding; it's so frizzy and burnt. Anareli then cuts her hair after the perm, even giving her bangs. She butchered her hair. Cut it so extremely short. My mother asked her NOT to cut it short, and she definitely did NOT want bangs. "I have to cut the damaged hair," Anareli said. Her work already damaged my mother's hair, so there was no need to cut it and make her hair so uneven. Sadly, she also brushed and washed her hair after the perm as well. Which is exactly what you're NOT supposed to do at all. Anareli is not experienced to be doing perms. She clearly had no clue what she was doing with my mother's hair. Imagine this: Your hair length pasts your shoulders. You then get a perm at a salon, but they completely burn it, making it frizzy, and cut your hair at neck length, not to mention they completely uneven your hair. A damaged Karen haircut with bangs. Word of advice, if you don't know how to do a perm, leave that person's hair alone. If you want a professional haircut done, save your hair and go somewhere else.

    New Cali Balayage hair
    Lizbeth C.

    I recently moved to Chicago and had been looking for a new salon that could help update my very needed outgrown roots and I was lucky to find Modern Wave Salon. Leanna gave me a thorough consultation (some things went over my head but I new Leanna was going above and beyond to help me decide what to do next). Leanna and her staff took great care of me and were very friendly and made time go by fast. I'm grateful I have found a new stylist in Chicago. I totally recommend this salon!

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    I highly recommend this salon they welcome you with care and listen to your hair goal they will give you options that will help you achieve your goal. I came in and was ready for Leanna to work on my hair she did share I will need two session to achieve my hair goal and products that will help my hair stay healthy but I loved the way my hair turned out in just 1 session I can't wait to go back to and see my final results if I loved my first session I can imagine my second session. Please stop by and and let them turn your hair dreams to reality. Come and visit Leanna highly recommended.

    Haircut by Alex, still holding it's own after a long day at work.
    Luis L.

    So close, and I never thought to call them or give them a try. On a whim, I called after being tired of having scheduling issues with my barber, and also after not being quite thrilled with my haircuts at the salons in Chinatown (although they did good work, it wasn't my style). Alex answered and I asked if they did men's haircuts (yes) and if I could have an appointment in the next 20 minutes. Alex needed to check something and then he came back and said I could absolutely come by. It's a very clean, professional hair place. Alex took care of me and gave me an entire consultation about what I wanted to fix about my previous haircut. He was right. I had had issues with my previous barber but had not been able to voice my concerns. I have terribly thick, straight hair, and I just figured it was my hair, not the barber's fault when I noticed certain issues. Alex did his absolute best to fix the issues, and I ended up with a clean but casual cut, the kind I used to get when my old hairstylist (who moved away) used to cut my hair. You know a haircut is good when it looks good on you straight out of the shower, without any product, and without any styling. I can't believe I had an expert stylist so close by! I hope Alex doesn't move away anytime soon!

    Leanna did an amazing job with making me more blonde! She is the sweetest and I had a great experience throughout my appointment. I will definitely be back!

    Before perm
    Liliana B.

    OMG YOU GUYS I FINALLY GOT A PERM!!!! this has been something I've been wanting to do for about 1 and 1/2 years now, but on February 17, 2018 my hair was blessed by Ted. I had really straight hair, that was dead and losing volume, and I really wanted something different for my hair. Ted and his assistant were great and very carful and patient with my hair process. Highlights: - consultation is well detailed and not rushed - greeted by kind faces - your hair is under the hands of very educated and talented hairstylist ( so don't worry) - coffee, tea, T.V and magazines ( free) to help pass the time, which is not needed since your stylist is probably very sociable. - after care is explained very well!!! Don't be shy to ask questions!! I was told which hair treatment would be recommend for my hair, which I bought I'm not taking any risks here. Perm itself was $275 ( which is very reasonable)

    Cristina M.

    I like this place so much thanks to Ted for my beautiful hair! The people are very nice and friendly here ! Drove here for 50 minutes because it was worth it.They really know what they doing.Its my 5th time coming here,I'm not sure why this place has only 40 reviews they do very good job and use only expensive products .This is the picture of my hair that they did to me

    I was looking for a new hair salon near me and I came across their tik tok and decided to give them a call. They are by appointment so I went ahead and booked for the closest appointment. I told the person over the phone, who was very nice, that I was looking for someone who will take the time to consult with me before my services. Sure enough, Leanna did just that. We did a thorough consultation beforehand, I let her know the concerns I had with my hair and how I eventually wanted to dye it. Overall I was very satisfied with my services and would recommend them if you're looking for a salon that values their customers as well as hair!

    My sister wanted the same haircut as me
    Annie Z.

    I randomly wanted to get my haircut on a Friday and booked it for my sister and I. Leanna was our hair stylist and she did an AMAZING JOB! I think I found my new hair stylist for both my sister and I I already prebook my next hair appointment ! Super excited to go back! Thank you Leanna

    Molly Z.

    I've been to this salon several times now. I was looking for a new salon after moving to the Chi-town . I first got a touch up on my growing balayage from another salon (another state). Ever since first meeting Mayra, who is super awesome, I've been back every 5-6 weeks for my touch ups and haircuts/trims. I usually just get a toner for the touch up because I want to keep my hair healthy from years of bleaching. It's also an optimal way to keep your look fresh and beautiful. I would totally recommend Mayra if you want an awesome Balayage for your hair! She is great to work with! She does other types of colors services too. And her haircuts are superb. The salon does also other services like men's haircut and waxing. By the way, waxing is pretty amazing with Rosa. She is also super gentle and great to work with!! I was pretty new to waxing before I met Rosa. :) Just check out my 4th or 5th (??) toner and conditioning look. So beautiful. PS- parking is usually pretty good around here and it's free. :)

    Before
    Jason C.

    My hair was so damaged from previous endeavors..I finally went back to Ted and he helped me whip it back into shape.. Love the cut and highlights.. Fun atmosphere ... friendly staff they went above and beyond to help me.. Definitely recommend this Salon..

    Leanna is AMAZING! She's done an amazing job on my hair every time! The atmosphere is so welcoming and all the staff is open to assist each client no matter if it's their client or not. I 100% recommended coming to Modern Wave!

    Loving my new hair color and cut!!! Thanks Natalie.

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    3 months ago

    I went for a haircut and i loved it leanna did an amazing job place is nice and clean , you feel really comfortable

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    Thank you so much for your review

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    Thank you Christine for all your kind words

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    Leanna worked on my hair with care and precision. She styles it so that I walk out feeling pretty!

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    Ask the Community - Modern Wave Salon

    This might sound dumb, but Does it cost money to get a consultation?

    No, consultations are free.

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    Hi! yes we do ear piercings.

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    Review Highlights - Modern Wave Salon

    Modern Wave has been one of my go-to salons for years now, and Ted is the absolute best!

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