I went to Blow Bar this past Saturday to get my hair done for my bridal shower as I typically am…read morenot the best at hair and really wanted to ensure my hair looked okay for my shower. I went in for a Dry Style and it was everything I wanted and more. My appointment was at 9am but I got there a few minutes early and they were able to take me right away which I really appreciated. My hair took a total of 25 minutes which blew me away given I do have a lot of hair but it was absolutely beautiful and everything I wanted. I wish I remembered the name of the girl who did my hair as she was awesome - super professional from start to finish and even stopped a few times to get an idea on if I liked the progress and for any feedback, if necessary. Highly recommend Blow Bar if you are looking for a quick blowout or styled hair for a big occasion! Thanks, Blow Bar for such an awesome first experience and cannot wait to come back!

Very difficult to work with. Management overcharges & doesn't take responsibility for their errorsread more

Danielle is a multi talented hair stylist and an awesome person! Love the hair layers she creates!read more

Danielle has always taken the time to listen to what I want with my hair and she consistently gives…read morethe best haircuts! She is very talented and professional always putting 110% in her work. I highly recommend Danielle!

Moved to the area about 9 months ago and a friend recommended Sam. So glad I started seeing her…read more She's great with my color. I have a lot of hair and she always takes care of me!

Nice young women, Patience does a great job with hair. The place.is always nice an clean. Hot tea…read moreis always offered. I highly recommend. Sandi K

I had great experience! The staff is beyond talented. If you're looking for a place to get…read morehighlights or any color on your hair, I definitely recommend!

A very talented group of stylists. After searching for a stylist who could engage, ask questions…read moreand communicate properly , I found my new stylist.

What a horrible unprofessional experience . I arrived 15 minutes early to my appt with Lex that I…read moreset up weeks ago with Victoria . No one ever even acknowledged me upon my arrival and after 15 minutes, I got up and asked If someone could please let Lex know I was here. 10 more minutes go by & Lex finally comes out . I gave her my name and said I had a appt with her today .. she was a bit abrupt with me with her demeanor from the get go ... I told her I was here for my appt and she said she never got a confirmation . I showed her my text exchange with Victoria (her associate) that stated Victoria confirmed with Lex for today's date /time. She was not apologetic of their error and was not even willing to find another stylist to service me or give me a rescheduled date this weekend that she could take care of me when she was available as I told her I took the afternoon off work today for this appt & was leaving town next week that Victoria was aware about at time I made my appt . She didn't seem to care to rectify the situation and just said she was with a client now. Poor customer service and rude

Nicci is a hair goddess!! I'm so grateful for the beautiful work she did for not only my wedding…read moreday hair but also for my entire bridal party. We all felt like true queens that day. From initial hair trials to the wedding day, Nicci truly listens to what her girls want and executes it flawlessly. Besides being a true expert and artist in her field, she's also one of the sweetest women I've ever met! Booking Nicci as your wedding day glam squad is one of the best decisions you can make!

I have been here several times and the experience is typically very good. My last experience for…read morea mani/pedi is mixed. The pedi was very good. Tech recommended the most beautiful shade and was very happy with the result! The mani was another story. My nails are natural, and length is uneven. Which I am okay with. I don't do mani's very often but had a wedding. The tech asked if I wanted to keep length on my pinkies (longest length) and I said she cut trim some. Well, she cut down ALL my nails even below the length of the nail bed. Never in my life have my nails been trimmed so short. Like stubs. While a few of the nails were shorter, many of them had length. I didn't realize she had done this until she had finished the first hand, so at that point the damage was done. I didn't want to say anything to offend her at that point, but was upset about the situation. When she finished I told her that my nails were shorter than I wanted and that no other tech had ever cut my nails so short. And was there a reason she that? Her response was that she made her best judgment to cut them that way so they would grow out more evenly. That was not her choice to make. While she spent a lot of time shaping and cleaning my nails, I was very unhappy with the mani service, and don't want anyone else to experience what happened to me.

I came out to Spa Bleu in West Dundee to get a Lash Lift and Tint. The West Dundee location has…read morebeen around for 20 years and their second location in South Barrington for 15 years. I have never been to here before nor have I had this service done before. Upon arrival, there was a check in counter and merchandise displays. The reception staff seemed a bit disorganized with first thinking I was going to the general area but then changing to go to the spa area. They did offer water, coffee, or tea. The service room was rather bare with a treatment bed, equipment, sound machine, and millwork for supplies and sink access. Overall, the space did not wow me and could benefit from color and artwork. I had the pleasure of working with Taylor for my service. She was extremely kind, professional, and efficient with time. The entire service took 45 minutes. I did have a bit of stinging from the chemicals used but understood that to be only when trying to apply close to the lash line. I really liked the end results but noticed a couple lashes going in the wrong direction and not much of a tint on my bottom lashes. The service was $109 in total which did feel like a bit steep after seeing the end outcome. I recommend considering the service only if you truly have long, full lashes naturally.

I started going here at a friend's suggestion. I was a little nervous. I shouldn't have been…read more Laura has been giving me a fabulous cut & color at a reasonable price. Check this place out!

Absolutely horrible customer service!!! I've taken my 3 daughters to Contessa's for years now for…read morehaircuts/blow outs. I received a phone call today that they need to cancel my daughter's up-do for next Saturday bc they're down a stylist. when I explained it's for a wedding & she's the flower girl can someone else please do it, the response was "absolutely not." When I told her I'd take my business elsewhere & never return her response was "sounds good!" To make it worse I was just there 4 days ago with all 3 of my daughters for haircuts!!! So unprofessional if you're down a stylist u reschedule haircuts not updos for weddings!!!! Not to mention the snotty remark to top it off! If zero stars was an option I'd chose that, I had to pick 1 to post this.

I had such a great experience with Taylor! During my consultation she showed me different extension…read moresamples and helped me find the perfect blend that matched my hair flawlessly. I put down a deposit that same day, and we scheduled the installation. When the time came, we spent most of the day together and she made me feel completely comfortable the entire time. She was super informative and took the time to walk me through maintenance routines that would actually work for me. My hair looks long and full, and the way the extensions are distributed, you can hardly feel a thing! I've used clip-ins for years, and if you're looking for a more permanent and less damaging solution, this is absolutely worth the change. I am so in love! I highly recommend going to Taylor if you're looking for quality hair extensions and a professional, thoughtful installation experience.

Felisha does a wonderful job. She works quickly and my lashes stay on really well. I highly…read morerecommend her and Joanna's Hair & Lash!

Jennie made a huge haircut (big chop!) into the most wonderful experience. It was my first time…read moregetting my hair cut outside of home, ever, so I was a little nervous. I'm so so happy I went to Jennie! Super professional, very knowledgeable, communicative, and friendly. She let me know what she was doing next with my hair and always checked in with me to make sure I was happy with where it was going. She listened to me and took into account all my thoughts. At the end, she even styled my freshly cut hair. I was in love! The free consultation appointment ahead of the actual cut really helped too. I'd recommend Jennie to anyone!!!

Great haircut and color. Jennie has a great vibe and her studio is so relaxing. I love going to…read moreJennie's Magical Chair!!!

Sarah always makes me feel like the prettiest girl on earth after she's done glamming me up. The…read morefirst time she did hand tied wefts on me I was hooked. I just can't imagine my hair being any other way! She's brilliant at placement and cut. They just look so natural and feel great. She's changed the hair game for me since the day we met!! I always look forward to my appointments with her it's always fun to catch up! I can tell she genuinely cares about her customers! it's always fun to learn new techniques from her! She'll help you learn exactly how to style your hair the way she does it at the appointment. I'd follow her to the end of the world. Seriously!!

I have never felt so beautiful!!! Sarah met with me multiple times before my wedding to trial hair…read moreand makeup looks. She took the time to make sure the hairstyle I was hoping to achieve would last in the August humidity. She was so sweet, even did hair and makeup for family and friends for my big day. I was SO happy I booked with her, the investment was so worth it and again, a year later, I have never felt more beautiful than when Sarah did my hair and makeup!