Wendy is my Stylist at Salon Cora and I couldn't be happier. I have short, fine hair and brought in photos of what I was looking for. Unlike EVERY other stylist I've ever seen, she was honest and said she could cut my hair like the photos I showed her, but my hair wouldn't look like the photos. Instead, I put my trust in her. She could see what I liked and I trusted that she would give me a cut that would make me happy. She did not disappoint! The extra money spent for a good cut is well worth it. Trust me :) read more

set up an appointment for my daughter to have hair extensions put back in. We brought our extensions with us. the girl quoted us a $50 service fee. I called back a second time and asked the receptionist to confirm the price of the extension - once again it was a $50 fee. so we show up for our appointment and we find out it's now $200 we asked to speak to the manager and explain our predicament - the manager started scolding me . I asked her if we could meet in the middle and split the cost therefore they don't lose money but we'd also don't pay for something we were missed quoted twice on.- the manager then said "this ain't no game show honey" and she continued to scold me.... She's very condescending and rude. I would think twice before going to her or her store for service. read more

I left salon cora with completely botched hair. the stylist, whom i will not name as she is a younger much more inexperienced stylist, did a bleach treatment on me which left my hair orange and patchy. she said she loved the color, which i could not see as it was still wet, and had me leave without attempting to tone me. matter of fact, she said it didn't need toner. i went to a different salon and they were astonished she let me leave like that. they kept apologizing and had to do a whole color correction on me which cost me even more money due to the salon cora stylist's incompetence. DO NOT GO HERE!!! they don't know what they're doing and will guess along the way. they are only here to collect a dime. read more

Came back for another trim and style after a year, and i was once again blown away! This time I had Laney cutting my hair and she executed exactly what i wanted with a quick description and a quick glance at a reference. and it was even better than what i asked for. Love these talented women sm and i will be returning in another year or maybe even sooner! can't wait to come back read more

Cassandra is the best at Eyebrows. The salon is always clean and everyone is very friendly. It's always easy to get an appointment.

The fact that there wasn't an automatic five star rating when I begun this assertion is criminal. Story time gents... it's been a phat minute since I step foot into the holy lands known as Salon Cora. Obviously, I went to my main lady Taylor. She went Picasso on my mane and then collectively we collaborated on a new trend. #trendsetters Anyway you know what it is people, this plot of land is the PREMIER place on planet Earth to get right and get tight. Taylor is the wo-man with the plan. Don't forget to tip your bartenders and barbers/ hair cutting ladies. Stay blessed P.S. If you ever bail like I did make sure you come correct with a goodie bag read more

The color and cut you get there is unbeatable. They are friendly and accommodating to the clients. The shop is fashionable looking and very clean. I would not look anywhere else to get my hair done. read more

Took my son for a haircut with Anna. She was very sweet and made conversation with him. My son described what he wanted to her (he is 13) and she cut his hair. We were there for about 15 minutes. His hair looked ok when we left but once we got home and he took a shower, I noticed how uneven it was and how she didn't blend the back. My husband had to take him somewhere else to fix his hair. Unfortunately we will not be coming back. With haircut and tip we paid over $49. I'm not sure if she needed to leave for the day but it felt rushed. UPDATE: Salon manager Sam did reach out to apologize and stated that a refund would be issued (still waiting on that) and that if I decide to come back, the next haircut would be on them. Very nice of her to do so. read more

Let me start by saying ... Salon Cora is the best salon the area. I have been to the Salon Cora multiple time but just visited the new location since they moved from Prairie Grove. It's much bigger and just as nice as their previous salon. I have longer curly hair and if not cut right It has to get cut right or looks really bad. Denise took care of me today getting a haircut and a little touchup on my (ahem... grayish lol) hair or two coming in. Yes I'm a guy... but guys can be picky too and been to Mario and many other salons and barbershops around which have let me down and in other cases been way overpriced. The Salon Cora team is amazing and would highly recommend coming here to treat yourself. I just like their personal touch and they have consistently done an excellent job cutting my hair. Better yet their pricing is fair and use good product. Next time your wondering where to go ... give Salon Cora a try ...I'm certain you will be happy you came here. read more

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My first visit The salon was busy and had a great atmosphere. I requested Wendy as my stylis, as always she was right on time with her beautiful smile. I wasn't certain about what I wanted, but somehow it's a magical change without feeling "it just needs to grow out!" Thank You Wendy! I love my new look! REQUEST WENDY FOR YOUR NEXT HAIRCUT read more

I just went here for the first time today and I have to say I was impressed! Faith did my hair and she did a FANTASTIC job! I showed her a picture of what I wanted and she verbally repeated what I was looking for to verify she understood what I wanted. She asked about any allergies right away, which I appreciated. The scalp massage she did while washing my hair felt amazing. Some places feel very rushed when you are getting your hair done, but not here! Faith took her time and was meticulous with all of the layering. She was friendly and pleasant, but also could sense I'm introverted and didn't push me to converse a lot, which made me feel a lot more comfortable. The price was very reasonable compared to other salons. Overall, it was a great experience and I will be back! read more

Poor customer service. Was hung up on after asking for discount for service that was caused by confusion of staff. So rude!

I love coming to this salon. Everyone is super friendly. The place is clean and comfortable. My stylist Kayla does a phenomenal job with my hair every single time. I've had my nails done and my eyebrows waxed here as well. They offer a variety of services. Overall great place. read more

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My go-to stylist unexpectedly cancelled my appointment five days before my wedding. Salon Cora was able to squeeze me in with Ashlee the day before my wedding. Maybe I'm emotional because I just got married, but Ashlee did such an amazing job that I literally cried. She was so professional and kind, she shared in my excitement for my big day, and she put so much extra time and care into my hair to make sure everything was perfect. She even cleaned my skin several times to make sure there was no dye on my face and neck. Despite never working with me before, she listened to what I wanted and it came out perfectly. She is so talented and has a lifelong client in me. I highly recommend her! read more

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I've come to Salon Cora a few times now and always leave happy. Cassandra is absolutely amazing for waxing and Jen was awesome for my mani/pedi today! Plus, everyone at the front desk and over the phone has always been super kind and helpful. These type of luxury services don't always fit in my limited budget but, when I can swing it, I am happy to pay for their expertise and excellent service. read more

I find the owner of the salon to be extremely condescending and confrontational. For the services I have done like anyone else, I spend a good amount of $$$ and I always have tipped very well as I know the hairstylists work hard for their money and I appreciate them, I could not do what they do! At 1 of the several appointments to the salon, when I did not care for the color of my hair and felt it was looking extremely brassy and orange, I was polite about it-I know things happen but at my next appointment when the same highlight service as before was offered, I was not only concerned about the brassiness again but was worried my hair was not heading in the direction to be the desired color that I wanted or even somewhat close, so when the owner was walking by and asked me how I was doing, I conversed with her briefly as I had before and simply asked her opinion. That was when her whole attitude towards me seemed to take a change. She was snotty and snappy. There I sat feeling like I shouldn't have asked her for advice on my own hair. It's a crappy feeling! Following that appointment, even though I felt somewhat uncomfortable, I went back. Figured no big deal right, maybe she was just having a day and it would pass. There was another issue following that where I had to call to cancel a same day appointment right when the salon opened for my appointment at 4 due to a family emergency with my child that was life threatening. I fully understand that a policy is a policy and didn't even mind paying the $25. It was the way that the message was sent. The rude, "I've got a salon to run." The confrontational manner of it when I had tried and would have rather discussed this matter over the phone with the owner rather than having her rudely try to talk to me when I was there for an appointment in front of people and trying to enjoy having my hair washed. Not to mention, I was double booked for this appointment and didn't even know it. Again, I overlooked and continued to go to the salon because I was trying to stick to 1 hair person for consistency. Ever since asking her opinion though, when I am there for an appointment now, it's just awkward. The owner seems to keep a watchful eye as if I have caused her some kind of problem or as if I have caused her some trouble, a totally different demeanor than she took on when I first met her. Recently, I ordered some hair extensions and had asked that I receive a phone call when they came in so that I could book to get them put in before leaving for a vacation. A couple of weeks had gone by and I hadn't heard from the salon. Being told they usually take a few days to come in, I gave them a call. Yes they were in, they had not reached out, and I was told I wouldn't be able to get in until mid July at best. I simply went to pick up the hair that I had already purchased and didn't think too much of it until when I was there, was just leaving, and the owner again seemed to be watching me like a Hawk, coming up to the front desk asking her front desk staff as I was leaving, "What's up." Acting like I was there to cause a problem. I don't feel I have done anything to warrant being treated as a "problem" and will choose not to return back to the salon due to the awkward nature after asking a question. I've given this time to pass thinking it's no big deal and it'll eventually fall off but it hasn't and only seems to be getting worse. I've never had an issue at any other salon I've gone to and will not be made to feel like I can't speak up about my own hair. Going to the salon is supposed to be a nice experience so I will take my business elsewhere where the owner is happy to answer questions and doesn't get offended and act as such. read more

I asked for a trim repeatedly to keep my hair long and they still gave me a HAIR CUT. Manager didn't believe me when I said I got what I did not ask for. They cut my hair way to short. This isn't the first time this has happened either. Really just not good listeners there.On top of that I went here a few months ago, they made my hair completely ORANGE. It's totally bizarre. I got no refunds for both of my appointments. I will be calling tomorrow and hopefully can get a refund on my HAIR CUT after I asked for a TRIM. I wouldn't even recommend this salon to my worst enemy. I do not recommend. read more

Salon Cora - This is my hair after I went there. Completely orange and ugly. - Hair Salons Near Me - Crystal Lake, Illinois

I go to Salon Cora for all my needs when it comes to hair and skin care. Their products are perfect and a stylist will help you pick out which ones are right for you. The staff is very friendly and fun. I have my friends go here as well and none of them have been dissatisfied with their services! Support your local small businesses! read more

Kayla did a great job with my hair - she took off 8"! She took her time, was very precise, and also great company. :)

After moving into the area I was nervous about starting fresh with a new hairdresser at a new salon (as many people are) so I booked my appointment and hoped for the best. I can say I've had a few negative experiences over the years when diving into unknown territory but today was one of the best experiences I've had at a salon! Cara greeted me politely and professionally and we started on time. The salon itself is charming and well kept, with pleasant rapport. I'm very happy with my end result, my appointment was fair priced, timely and I will absolutely be booking here again! read more

Salon Cora - Partial highlight on previously lightened hair, about 2 hour total time. - Hair Salons Near Me - Crystal Lake, Illinois

This salon is absolutely the best. Owner Denise and her team are friendly and talented. The salon itself is decorated beautifully in a very welcoming and relaxing way. I've had my hair cut, highlighted, styled, and put up for events. I've had manicures and pedicures. The team is meticulous and does fantastic work. Aced a products. Love Salon Cora read more

I have been to the salon a few times now and I have jumped around with different stylists. Not because I favored one over the other but mainly because of scheduling and I'll take whoever is available. Everyone I've had so far has listened to my concerns and answered any questions I've had to the best of their ability. They are all so nice, talented, and I've had great service. I've gotten highlights, haircuts and eyebrow waxes so far at the salon and I have yet to be disappointed. I will say that some things are more on the expensive side. They also have separate charges for things like toner I believe, so just a heads up. Overall I really enjoy the salon and the stylists. They seem to love what they do! read more

This was my first time to Salon Cora after having previously trekked into Chicago every time I wanted my hair done since I didn't feel like finding someone new after moving to the burbs. When my former stylist moved on, I decided it was time, and after some googling and perusing Yelp I settled on Salon Cora. I went to Kayla at the Salon based on yelp reviews. She's a sweet, young girl, and we had excellent banter, but I left with uneven color and no response when I attempted to contact her to try and correct it. In her defense, the lighting in the salon is terrible, so I didn't realize while I was there. I LOVED the color while in the chair. I even gave her a rave review initially when in store seeing the color. As soon as I got in the car, though, I noticed something off, but I thought perhaps it was bad lighting in my car. 24 hours later and it was clear that the color was bad. Orange on top, yellow on the left, blended golden (and how it should be) on the right. When I left the salon, Kayla excitedly gave me her card to follow her on Insta and contact her if needed anything. My first course of action when I realized the problem (more than a week ago) was, therefore, to contact her directly as she requested. However, she never responded. I get it; she's quite young and inexperienced. I'm sure she's doing the best she can. I won't be back, though. The salon is listed with a Crystal Lake address but really they're in the middle of no where outside Crystal Lake but still able to use the address. You'll be driving into a red barn strip mall with a hot dog stand and car detail place. Honestly, as I write this, I laugh at why I ever thought this would be a good idea. I should have turned around as soon as I pulled in. read more

This is my third review of Salon Cora... because it is that awesome. Today was my first visit to the new location and my first haircut since **shhhh** February 12. The spacious new space coupled with face mask compliance and much attention to cleanliness made me feel comfortable in these strange times. And then there is the magician who is Denise, the owner. How she transforms my lame, limp, thin hair into a cut that makes me feel more myself can only be explained by magic. I can not recommend Salon Cora enough. read more

I had been going to Salon Cora for the past year after it was highly recommended by several of my friends in the community and each time does not disappoint! Everything is reasonably priced and the stylists are dedicated experts that listen to what you want to make it a beautiful reality. If you're looking for a particular stylist, they're all GREAT, but I have always had a wonderful time and was well taken care of by Ivette and Kayla. Super easy to schedule an appointment from their online portal and the salon sends messages to confirm the details/be a reminder (I know I need reminders!) read more

Nice ladies and very welcoming salon. I think they do a really good job at giving a nice quality haircut. Unfortunately for the color, the mark got missed on me this time. I showed 3 pictures of what I wanted: dark brown base with nice caramel highlights. Instead, the base of my hair didn't change at all and I was given golden highlights. At 185.00 (I gave 30.00 for the tip because she was a nice lady and is experienced) the price is about what most places in Chicago would charge & the cut was quality, but...it just isn't what I wanted. The stylist knew I wasn't happy and offered to fix it later, but I am not going to do that---that never works out. Color is a big deal to people--- perhaps double check the pictures and make sure you are interpreting what the client wants. read more

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I just had my first visit to Salon Cora. My appointment was with Cassie for a facial and eyebrow waxing. She is awesome!! She thoroughly answered all of my questions about skin care and was super friendly and professional! I am very happy with the job that she did for my facial. My skin still feels so good and is still glowing. She also did an amazing job on my eyebrows, I love the shape of them! I will definitely be making more appointments with Cassie at Salon Cora! read more

I went to Salon Cora because it's close to Home and I need a change from my old salon. I decided to go for a more daring haircut and ended up chopping off 7 inches I my hair. This is the shortest I've had my hair since I was a child and Denise gave my exactly what I was looking for. It was almost like a Victoria Beckham style bob. I couldn't be more in love with my hair and will DEFINITELY be returning again for highlights and other services! The salon has a great atmosphere and very friendly staff! read more

Salon Cora - My new 'do - Hair Salons Near Me - Crystal Lake, Illinois

I have gotten my hair cut by Denise and Kayla. Both are very good. Will continue to go see them. They are both top notch. Nails by the one and only Cora She is great and is so professional. She truly cares about her work. I so recommend Salon Cora read more

Young stylist who don't know how to cut hair. I asked my stylist to dry my naturally curly hair and she didn't know what a diffuser was. Very expensive and not well versed in their talent. Go somewhere else ladies read more

I absolutely love this place, I had went to another salon (Jc Penny, In Style) before Salon Cora and they ruined my hair. I asked the other salon specifically to not add layers to my hair bc I didn't want any since I wanted the thicker even straight look. I wanted the straight cut that girls get with the clippers. Some pieces were longer than others and my hair appeared thinner at the end. I went to salon Cora and my hairstylist listened to me very carefully and cut my hair the way I wanted it! She used the clippers method and my hair came out so perfect! Right when you walk in the salon, you feel welcomed! They offered me a beverage as soon as I walked in and it's the perfect atmosphere! The stylist was understanding and did exactly what I wanted. read more

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Very disappointed. I had a nail fill and no chip polish. It took 2 hours and 15 minutes. Also, it's been 10 days and I need to have them redone. I normally can go 2-3 weeks before another fill. Definitely not worth the money and my time. read more

Went in for a pedicure and ended up getting my nails done also! Cora did an amazing job and was so pleasant to talk to. This salon is clean, comfortable and the staff were all very friendly. I will be going back for sure. Thanks for making my experience so wonderful. read more

My experience here was fantastic! I went in for a cut and highlights but opted for an all over color and more texture, kayla was wonderful an kept the length at my insistence. My daughter, also, got a great cut and then caught Pokémon with Denise. OUTSTANDING! read more

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Jennifer did a great job on my lashes! She took the time to talk to me, listen to what I liked, showed me pictures of different lash styles and was really personable. My lashes still look good between fills which sounds like, duh! They should! But I can't say that is what you get with all salons and services. With Jennifer, it is. She does a really good job and I definitely recommend her! read more

I recently attended a banquet for my school that required formal attire. I wanted a vintage look to match my dress, and was referred to Julia. She gave me an amazing 50's-esque hair style and vintage makeup. I was very pleased and received so many compliments!! I highly recommend Julia if you're wanting a vintage look. She was so sweet and I'll definitely be back to see her again. :) read more

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I have been twice to see Kayla and she's crushed it both times. I showed a picture of a cut and color and she knew exactly what to do to translate it for my hair. She's an exceptional colorist, and really easy to work with when you have a vision. read more

This place is fabulous! I just moved to this area. I picked Salon Cora based on their Yelp reviews so I am adding mine! From the first phone contact everyone I spoke with was warm, friendly, upbeat, and helpful! I am in my fifties and have never colored my hair but with my daughter's wedding approaching the bands of white were motivating me. I had no idea what to ask for so I just told the stylist, Jenni, that I wanted it to look "natural" and be low maintenance. She immediately knew what to do and I am thrilled with the results. This entire visit, especially the way my hair turned out, exceeded expectations! She did "baby highlights" and I love it! They even squeezed me in to get my eyebrows waxed and she was wonderful too! I highly recommend Salon Cora! read more

I love this place! Salon Cora is a lady's gathering place where you can be yourself and you're accepted. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. The stylists are talented and want you to be pleased. I have lived everywhere in the USA, and have had great stylists, but never have experienced the salon as a whole to be so amazing! I would love to have a reason to go there everyday! read more

Madison is fantastic! A true hair artist! I went in with just an idea and she took it and ran. She asked great questions to make sure she was giving me the exact look I came in for. Her execution was excellent. She did a complicated color and then a cut. Jenny was also there and spey friendly and helpful. I love going to a salon where everyone helps eachother. The salon itself is small and cute but still carries all the expectations you see in a full Aveda salon. I would highly recommend seeing these ladies. I know I'll be back. read more