My Color is only done by Nomobo Salon because of the product used. I'm a woman of particular age and my hair is natural and not texturized! I've had many colors but I love blonde the best because it blends in with my grey perfectly. I'm not hiding my grey I'm just having fun with Colors... read more

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The owner Shelly is so nice. Honestly I usually don't want to make smalltalk with the person cutting my hair, but she had a lot of interesting things to say! The price was right, and my (long men's cut) hair looked great after! Very mellow with quiet or no music, which was fine by me : ) read more

Kelly has dyed my hair and given it the Keratin Complex Treatment and every time, I am in love with my hair and the finished product. I have dull, red, and frizzy hair. Kelly finds a way to make it look vibrant and smooth every time. She is a very skilled stylist who will make you fall in love with your hair all over again. Nomobo is a cute salon in Wicker Park that I would recommend to anyone. The prices are better than every other salon I have been to in Chicago and the experience is more satisfying as well. Make sure to ask for Kelly when you come! read more

Great salon! I drive from the 'burbs to come here. I've been seeing Rachel here for a few years now. She's awesome - she really understands what works best for my hair. I usually get a cut and/or balayage. I always get a lot of compliments on my hair. Rachel is very knowledgeable and makes good recommendations for my hair. She is so sweet and getting my hair done is always a pleasant experience! The salon itself is clean and tidy, everyone is friendly. It's very easy to schedule appointments and they do a good job of not having a lot of people in the salon at once, due to covid. Definitely recommend coming to see Rachel! read more

First time getting hair color and did a balayage with Meagan and I love the outcome! I've never really had a "go to" salon but I'll definitely be coming back here! read more

My first appointment and not my last one!!! Lupita did a great job, after my appointment I felt so happy and confident. She listened very well to what I wanted and made it happen. I can finally say that I've found my hair salon!!! read more

My daughter and I both had color done and the results were beyond both of our expectations. I was pretty nervous about doing something so dramatic (going from grey to pink) but it was clear that Shelly and Lupita knew their $*&% and put me totally at ease. And they absolutely crushed it! I walked in looking pretty quarantine tired and walked out looking like a celeb. The salon is also really covid safe which I very much appreciated. read more

Absolutely amazing! I went in with the worst hair cut I have ever gotten and came out with a great cut that was well thought out, planned out, and done right. I specifically requested Kelly because I had read the reviews and had seen her work on instagram. I am so glad that I did- believe the hype, it's true. I came in with what can only be described as a blotchy, blunt, two-length bob and came out with a styled haircut that is layered and will grow out nicely. Since I was traumatized I asked all my questions and listened to Kelly's suggestions. She was thoughtful and listened to my concerns before even picking up any scissors. How great is that? Someone who listens to what you want and then works to give it to you? Awesome! The space is lofty and comfortable with free water, coffee, and tea. The receptionist was helpful, both over the phone, and in person. All in all, everyone had a professional, helpful, and happy demeanor. Thanks ladies, I'll be back! read more

Nomobo Salon - After Kelly; a well thought out cut that will grow out nicely. Thanks Kelly! - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Love this place. I go to CJ and have been going to CJ for years. He colors and cuts my hair. He listens to my concerns and always makes me look my best. I have never had a problem. Parking is a tad of an issue, but this is Chicago and that is to be expected. Bike parking out front. read more

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Update: Shelly, the owner, did leave me a voicemail after seeing my review and offered me the opportunity to come back in and see another stylist free of charge to remedy what had happened and explained that they guarantee all of their work and of course would want me to feel comfortable with my hair. I really appreciated the gesture and although of course I was hesitant to do so and felt incredibly awkward (and bad- I didn't want to get anyone in trouble), I really did need it fixed. I saw Megan last weekend who immediately acknowledged that what I had on my head was not balayage or the color I wanted, or similar to the pictures I showed her and what I wanted was easily achievable. She was super friendly, really fun to talk to, and helped ease the situation and within 2 hours had colored my hair to the exact tone I had originally wanted, with the exact placement, no foils necessary, no bleach, nothing. She even trimmed some split ends and freshened up the front layers. Although I still can't help but be frustrated with the time and damage my hair had to go through originally, I'm really grateful for Megan and Shelly for fixing it and finally feel happy looking in the mirror! read more

Kelly has been doing my hair for almost a decade now! She's the only person I trust with my long/wavy hair. She's taken me from natural ashy brown with highlights and lowlights, to blonde and back to my natural color over the years; through every phase, people have always asked me about my color and cut. My hair has never looked damaged or over-processed and best of all, she's never pressured me to cut my long hair short and has helped me keep it healthy. That's super important to me because I think a lot of other long-haired girls have had nightmares about getting chopped at the salon by a new stylist! Kelly is good at communicating what she's doing and won't trick you into doing more than what you're intending. I have never felt more comfortable with Kelly than at Nomobo because it's a very relaxed atmosphere without all of the pretentiousness of uptight salons that make you feel like you're being stared at in every mirror while you're there. You don't feel like you're being shuffled off from area to area at all. Compared to previous salons, I like that this place isn't as chaotic and loud. It makes the whole experience much more enjoyable. Parking is so easy and free! I look forward to my next appointment :) read more

Nomobo Salon - Spilling tea with Kelly while getting primped. What's better than that? - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Nomobo is perfection! Samantha, who is sadly no longer at this salon, gave me one of the best haircuts of my entire life. She is a queen with razor cuts! I asked for choppy, texturized, layers with long layered side bangs and she did a wonder on my hair! Most people stay away from razor cuts because it thins out your hair so you really have to want that look and not be afraid to jump into it. Samantha took her time with this cut and I especially enjoyed her talking me through every step of the way. She was so friendly and helpful unlike other salons where you're left clueless as they chop away. The finished style she gave me had textured beach curls with straight ends. She showed me how versatile the look could be. While down and straight it took on a very jagged and edgy appearance or when curled, romantic locks. Her price starts at $75 for a cut not including wash or blow dry or gratuity. Yes, it was a huge splurge for me, but if you don't get haircuts frequently, or want a veteran in the hair industry to work their magic on you, then def come to Nomobo! The ambiance is minimal industrial but I felt right at home because they were playing one of my favorite bands Coco Rosie on Pandora! That automatically granted them brownie points in my book! Lol I've only been to Nomobo once but there is no doubt in my mind that I will go back again if I can't track down Samantha first! Lol read more

I'm a big fan of Rachael Z. here at Nomobo! She's super skilled at listening to what I'm looking for, and executes perfectly. I've been seeing her for the past year or two, and I'm always thrilled with the outcome: smooth fades and crisp beautiful color! She also is really great with movie recommendations :D read more

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I called the day of to get a haircut. They were able to set me up with Kelly upon short notice, and I'm so glad they did! The receptionist was very friendly. Kelly did a great job of cutting my hair, and she and the receptionist were really fun to talk to. I would recommend her and this salon to any of my friends. I will definitely be coming back! read more

Sam is everything I could want in a stylist. In fact, four and a half years running, she's the only stylist I've ever returned to year over year. She makes me EXCITED about my hair... haircuts used to be a point of dread and anxiety for me, but no longer. I've thrown a lot of scenarios at her over the years... helping me grow out a buzzcut (it's not pretty work), making pixies un-boring, making bobs non-mom-like (thus the salon name). I can come to her with a specific vision (she loves browsing a well-curated haircut pinterest page) or, as I usually do, come to her with NO clue what I want. Regardless, her cuts always come out better than I was picturing in my head. Plus, as a lady with short hair styles who is also painfully spend-thrifty, I used to dread how OFTEN I had to get my hair cut. With Sam, I'm either so excited to get my new look, I'm happy to pay the dollars, or, what never ceases to amaze me: Sam's haircuts keep looking amazing as they grow out month over month. I'm on month 5 of my last cut, where she lopped off the sides and kept the top long. I still get a compliment on the cut once a week, TWENTY WEEKS after the cut. If all that wasn't enough, Sam is as chill as she is funny, and approachable as she is respectful of your space. Oh, and, who doesn't want to support young lady business owners? No one. Okay, that's enough. Go to Nomobo! read more

I have been getting my hair done by Meagan for many years and am so proud to call her my stylist. She knows I tend to be a little over bearing when it comes to my hair, and has saved me many a time when i want a 'change'. Meagan is honest and caring, not to mention a good listener, and really knows how to translate the picture i bring in of the latest 'do i want (they have ranged from paris hilton to selena gomez to mandi moore, wow i am not proud of these), into my style and taste. she takes her time to make sure the style is what i was after with my sad example, and shows me how to style it to get it juuuusst right. I would and do recommend Meagan and all of the Nomobo stylists to anyone i meet. the salon is beautiful and simple, in a great area and they have great products. tell them kelly sent you! annnnd they'll probably just ask which supersexy teeny bopper you want to look like. the parking is simple, non metered street parking, i always find a spot out front. read more

I just had a great first experience at Nomobo Salon with Meagan! She was very patient and asked great questions during the consultation. My full balayage turned out fantastic and exactly what I wanted. I would highly recommend Meagan and Nomobo Salon. In addition, I came here for the Kevin Murphy PPD free color and they are all well versed in it! A great salon for those with hair color allergies! read more

Love, love, love Shelly Wilson. She is thoughtful, fun, and always strives to do a perfect job with my hair. She truly loves what she does and has wicked artistic ability. I've referred many friends and clients and they also love her! Her versatility in cuts and color is amazing. She's taken me from a brunette to a redhead to an ombré and every single color and style has been amazing. I always get complements on my hair! I'm sure the other stylists are amazing too as I doubt Shelly would tolerate mediocrity :) read more

Nomobo Salon is awesome! It's bright and airy with upbeat music always playing and plenty of free street parking. I've been a client of Samantha for 6 years so when she opened this salon I didn't hesitate to follow her. Sam is incredibly talented with an eye for detail and perfection. She's always on top of the latest trends but most importantly she creates personalized styles for her clients. I'm so fortunate to have found her! read more

Really disappointed. I asked for my hair to be strawberry blonde from brown (which I have been before) and dying my whole head to the blonde like I asked for & showed photos of (old photos of myself with that color a year ago) the stylist decided to do whatever she wanted. I asked for no brown to be left in my hair and she basically just added highlights. That is not what I asked. This is not what I wanted. $300 later. It's horribly upsetting. read more

Love this salon and everyone in it! I have been getting my hair cut and colored by Sam for years now. She has an amazing eye and has saved me from making a lot of bad hair choices! She knows what she's talking about, has great vision and insight and will give you the best cut, color and blow out of your life! Now about the salon - it's super city chic! The energy in the salon is amazing, because all four stylist really are super special people. They are so warm and inviting - you instantly feel like part of the family! I LOVE Sam, and will follow her anywhere, but I would also trust Kelly, Meagan and Shelly with my hair as well - which is saying a lot, because your hair is important!! Overall - Kick Butt salon with the best stylists! You will walk out looking like the best version of yourself! read more

I recently got my hair cut by Kelly, and she not only was super friendly but she listened to all of my direction regarding my hair and it turned out perfect! My hair hasn't looked that great in a long time. Check it out!! read more

I'm pretty picky about my hair and once it got too gray to control I was ready to experiment but terrified of finding a good hair stylist since none have ever truly listened to me in the past. Kelly did balayage on me which grew out perfectly over a year and she did my roots in between. She also trims my hair (first time in about 15 years it's gaining length thanks to her cutting skills) and does my keratin treatments. I have no clue what I would do without her, my hair was a disaster of unruly pubic like curls with a pile of gray hairs on top that I often hid by wearing my hair in a ponytail or bun. Now I can actually wear my hair down. read more

I love Nomobo!! First, allow me to rave about my stylist, Kelly! About a year ago, after slumming it at Supercuts for FAR too long, I decided to go see a top notch stylist. I polled my Facebook friends about their favorite salons, and Kelly's name came up multiple times. I originally saw her at a Robert Jeffrey, but when she made the move to Nomobo, I had no doubts about following her there. Kelly is truly fabulous! She helped me find the perfect layered look I had been seeking, she does a terrific job with my color (damn you, gray hairs!), and my hair looks healthier and shinier than it has in years. I get a lot of compliments on my hair these days! Kelly never pushes products on me, but I end up buying them because: 1) I am a product junkie. 2) The stuff they sell is awesome! I have been using Moroccan Oil shampoo and conditioner, as well as several Kevin Murphy styling products, and my hair is oh-so happy! Kelly is also really sweet, laid back, and funny! She is very responsive to my hair concerns and questions, she remembers our past conversations, and she's just an all-around cool chick! I always enjoy my time with her. Now onto the salon itself. The place is really chic and intimate...semi-industrial and modern in design, but warm and inviting at the same time. Each of the stylists who works there is very friendly and seems to have their own loyal following. It's a two-block walk from the Division Blue Line station, too! Convenient! I think the prices are very reasonable, considering the level of care and service you receive there. Check them out! :) read more

When I moved to Chicago I endured a series of awful hair cuts until a friend suggested I pay Kelly a visit and I have never looked back. When Kelly moved to Nomobo, I cyber stalked her, found her, and made an appointment the very next day even though she is all the way out in Wicker Park now. Kelly is amazing! She developed the concept of the baby trim for me because I'm terrified of getting my hair cut after several traumatizing experiences with other over zealous hair stylists. She has also saved me from several poor hair decisions like the day I thought I wanted bangs! She is also really great when it comes to scheduling me last minute. I have a crazy schedule and usually decide I need a hair cut and need it tomorrow. Kelly always comes through! I will not let anyone else touch my hair!!! I love the new salon. It's trendy and comfortable with tons of natural light! All of the stylists are friendly and helpful. And parking is easy to find in the area! read more

Having been a long time Chicago resident who recently moved to California, I greatly miss Shelly's hands on my head! For years she did a fantastic job working with my fine, stick-straight, prone-to-tangling, blonde hair. I would recommend Nomobo's Shelly Wilson to anyone looking for a solid trim, a lil' update to your current look, or a complete 180 from your hair status quo. She can do it all! She is incredibly creative and honestly, just a fun person to hang out with - whether you're in the chair or not. Miss you Shelly! read more

I've been seeing Shelly for years and this new salon is absolutely beautiful! She's been outstanding in taking care of my hair since I had mermaid length auburn locks to a chopped cotton candy pink style and I always get compliments. The space is modern industrial with awesome Kevin Murphy products and tons of sunlight. I wouldn't trust my hair to anyone else! read more

My daughter (17 yrs old) and myself have been seeing Kelly for the last three years! She is fun and takes good care of our hair! I will not go to anyone else. read more

This salon is wonderful! The service is always top notch. I have been going to Shelly for many years, she always delievers an amazing haircut and experience. If your new in town or looking to change stylist this is the place to go! You will not regret it! read more

I've been a client of Samantha's for almost four years and I'm never leaving. She gave me an AWESOME pixie cut three years ago when I was ready to make the plunge, and she maintains it perfectly. This year, I asked for a little color and gave her free rein and she rocked it. Nomobo is in a great location right off the blue line, has a great vibe with exposed brick walls, and awesome staff. I couldn't recommend it more highly. read more

I just moved to Chicago, so I was in need of a new stylist. I go to barbers for clipper cuts, but was looking for someone a little more precise for scissor work on the top of my head. I saw the reviews of NOMOBO on here and thought I'd give it a try. I called for a same day appointment. Patrick answered and was very helpful and friendly. I got an appt with Meagan. She was very nice and did a great cut. It can be terrifying trusting your head to an unknown person, but I was really happy with the results. It was definitely worth $45. I will be going back to see Meagan again. read more

A cute little salon with a great vibe! I've always been taken care of like royalty when I'm at Nomobo. Christie does amazing work! I highly recommend her. I will be back soon. read more

This salon is the best. It is chill and fun. Shelly is the stylist that I would travel for. She is the one I trusted to chop off my long hair after a lifetime of the same haircut. Now I have the coolest short (non pixie) cut ever. People stop me to ask who did it! She is also great with color (I'm speaking as a blond). LOVE SHELLY. read more

Lupita is the best! She understands curly hair so well and knows what to recommend for your hair type. She knows I'm a low maintenance person so she cuts my hair in a way that lets me just shower and go rather needing to style it constantly. I also went to her for my first experience getting highlights and again, she knew my minimalist style and gave me a subtle color change up that I love! She's also so enjoyable to be around. Having an appointment with her is really a great experience. read more

Stylist Review: I have been going to Meghan for a few years now, she's great. I love being able to sit down and trust that my hair will come out exactly how I want it. When I mention something I like that Meghan has done with the color she writes notes in my file for my next appointment. Great cuts and color, love her. I recommend her to all my friends. Salon Review: I had my first visit this weekend and it was very relaxed. Everyone working in the salon was super friendly and attentive. It's a great salon! read more

I just signed up for Yelp to share this information. There are a lot of positive reviews on here and it's unfortunate that I have to ruin that, but here goes: I followed one of the girls from their old salon to Nomobo. I'd had my hair cut there once or twice, and now several times at this location. The haircuts were okay or better, depending on the instance. I had a few quibbles here and there, but I figured this would be where I got my hair cut for at least the near future. When I visited about a week and a half ago, everything seemed to be normal. A few days later, someone asked me what was on the back of my head. I had no idea what they were talking about, and disregarded it. When a second person confirmed that there was an odd rash under my hair and it started itching like crazy, I figured I should go to the doctor. I had a suspicion, but tried not to jump to conclusions, as I had a couple ideas running through my mind. But, when one of the very first things that the doctor asked me was, "Have you had a haircut recently?" then she and I both knew what was up. Interestingly enough, this last haircut was the first time I had to pay Nomobo's new and higher price. To me, over $50 is quite a lot for a haircut, especially when it comes with the added bonus of RINGWORM. That's right, I contracted tinea capitis at Nomobo Salon. In addition to paying for the doctor visit, I had to pay for some pretty strong antifungal medication. This haircut is getting more and more expensive, and I get to pay for and experience having blood drawn in a couple weeks, too. There's a threat of getting jaundice from this whole ordeal. Once the doctor figured out what happened, my mind was able to start focusing on determining when during the haircut I could have come into contact with my new, very small friends. I have a few ideas, but I'll never know for sure. What I do know is that they can raise the prices all they want to make the new salon thrive as a business, but until they can start practicing safe hygiene practices this is a doomed enterprise. Enter at you, your head, and your liver's own risk! read more

Followed Kelly here. She knows exactly what my hair needs to stay voluminous and stylish. I'm pretty much zero-maintenance when it comes to my hair, but Kelly never fails to make it look like I know what I'm doing. I also had Meagan a couple of times at her old location, and would recommend her as well. read more

Kelly Petric has been my hair stylist for 10 years now! I've loyally followed her through her career and I must say, Nomobo is BY FAR the best salon I've had the pleasure of visiting. Not only is the staff both extremely professional and friendly, the salon has quite a comfortable and modern feel to it. Kelly's approach to her colors, cuts, and styles are nothing short of unique. She truly views hair as a form of art and never leaves her clients disappointed. I've referred and continue to refer numerous individuals to Kelly as she possesses an evident talent for hair and is always current on new hair styles/trends. I HIGHLY recommend booking an appointment with Kelly Petric as her work is of only the HIGHEST quality!! :) read more

Love love love Kelly. This place is great and even though I live on the Northside, I commute here to get my haircut.

I have had the pleasure of getting my locks cut and colored by Meagan Williams and I will never go anywhere else! Meagan is phenomenal! She's talented, professional and easy to have a conversation with, which is important when you're hanging out for hours while your color sets. I have had the pleasure of being her client for several years and recommend her to everyone I know and without fail, they love her just as much as I do! She's also very reasonably priced - which is important to me. Again, her work speak volumes and I would never go anywhere else but Nomobo! Go see Meagan she's amazing! read more