Nice but inexperienced staff, going by stylist. I wanted a thinning undercut to shape the asymmetrical medium lob I am growing out. She (redhead) did a Supercut level of a tiny trim on the ends to even out the rear portion. Definitely not worth the inflated cost of a cut on their standard price list, I think it was $85+ Considering it took a Groupon to lure me in there, the trim should have blown my mind, not make me leave a pity tip of $20 because this was a first and last visit. read more

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Omg had a horrible experience here! The colorist had no idea whst she was doing. There are so many people who worked here now gone that tells me a lot. They can't seem 5o keep their talented people . Luckily I found my old colorist at a new salon thank god! read more

just had a terrible experience here.. i bought a groupon and made a appointment when on the phone the receptionist asked me if i have been there before and i said yes. After washing my hair the hair dresser tells me that i can't use the groupon... why wouldn't you tell me that before?! and so i asked if i could use the money towards the hair cut also no... terrible customer service especially when the groupon says you can buy it twice read more

Salon Donato - Hair Salons Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

Extremely disappointed with this salon. I have had to have appointments rebooked three times, due to either the colorist or the stylist was out. This time , last week my color was terrible , and I had to leave the salon with wet hair because there was an hour I would have to wait after the color was done, to get my hair cut. It's a shame because I really thought I found a great salon. read more

Bad experience with hair color. She doesn't seem to be able to color dark brown hair. She ruined my hair on my scalp (new untouched hair) and it looked like Brassy highlights. She had terrible attitude and didn't want to speak and if spoken the response was sassy rude. Her name was Cosmina. I wasn't going to add this review but I noticed someone in the reviews also mentioned how bad She did with their shade of color and the cut wasn't close to it like my experience. Another thing to consider the owner looks friendly yet he protects his stylist and colorists more than his customers. Don't recommend this place unless you know The stylist or colorist is good. read more

Be careful! Had one of the worst experiences EVER! Cossimono is the worst..can't even call her a stylist! Color was 3 shades lighter than wanted..Mind you..We spoke at length n showed several pictures..even spoke about another stylist's haircut..that I liked but didn't want that short...My Hair was cut/ shaped like a mushroom....nowhere near what had showed or spoke about! She had no other clients at this time..So,can't think of a logical explanation,as to the outcome of visit... To make matters worse..the owner had relayed thru receptionist,that he would fix..but... had to wait for an appointment..3 DAYS later..get a call the day b4..telling me that I will b charged! WTH!!! So,if you are going here..don't Unless you are going to be seen by a stylist that you are confident in.. Salon will not stand by the services given read more

I've been coming here for a while, and have been meaning to write a review! Everyone here is super friendly! Jasmine, the receptionist, is always so kind and welcoming when I come into the salon! I will literally never trust anyone more than I do with my hair, than Fallon and Lauren. I've never seen two stylist who put so much care into their work! They are truly perfectionists! Fallon is an amazing colorist! Shes a certified Wella master color expert, so she really knows what she's doing! I'm the kind of girl that likes to change my hair color up 24/7, and Fallon always goes above and beyond! I get so many compliments everywhere I go! And I have to add that she is seriously the sweetest girl ever, and always makes me feel comfortable! Lauren is a perfectionist when it comes to the strand by strand hair extensions! She will not let you leave her chair until your hair is looking perfect! She has a good eye and is able to pick out the best extension color to match my hair! No one can ever tell that my extensions aren't my real hair! She's also one of kindest stylists here! Overall would recommend to any of my friends! And you won't be sorry when you come here! read more

Salon Donato - Haircolor by fallon and extensions by lauren - Hair Salons Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

Best Salon out there. I am looking forward to your reopening May 1st! Your Brazilian blow outs are amazing! I no longer look like Bozo the clown. Hair dyes and touch ups are reasonable priced and very well done. Excellent service! read more

Worst experience of my life and I left in tears. I called the salon 2 times and emailed them about Buying their groupon before I bought it that Includes " Single process color, conditioning treatment and haircut". I confirmed with their receptionist on 3/27 But that was all I needed for the appointment. Additionally they also called me to confirm. I came at 555pm for my 6pm appt. The stylist took me back right away And instead of starting with my haircut they wanted to do the color. Thats fine - I sat down very excited and I left these stylist know the color I was looking for. She'd then told me the Groupon is only good for a root touch up and not a single process color as advertised and as I was told by their recpetionist. Then she told me to dye the ends would be more money. I was not prepared for this. I walked in fully expecting everything to be taking care of as I was told it would be. Then I expressed that I could not afford this at that time which extremely embarassed me and then they told me I could wait 1 hr 45 mins to get my haircut if I wanted. Firstl y they should have started with my haircut and we're just looking to get more money by having me dye my ends at full length and then cut them off? Seriously. I worked in a salon I know. Secondly no one at any turn stopped to actually help me and I left. This was awful and deceitful and a cash grab. If I would have been told to bring more I would have But their own people told me I was taken care of. That was how much dignity and integrity they have. I I have contacted groupon to let them know that this advertisement is false as well. Disappointed and I have been assured by kayla the manager to expect a call or email from " Don" The owner but am sure will not here anything as I left distraught. Stay away from liars read more

I will never go elsewhere for my hair! I have A LOT of thick hair that is naturally very dark, and it's hard to find stylists that can work with it to my liking. I've gotten cuts from both Don and Lauren, and they are both fantastic. They both knew how to work with the heavy mop I had on my head and change it into a style that made me feel beautiful. I rarely write reviews, but after my last color appointment with Fallon at Salon Donato I HAD to let everyone know that she is a hair wizard! She gave me the pink hair of my dreams, and made me comfortable (along with the rest of the team who made me feel at home) during the approximately 10 hr long appointment. I've attached photos that Fallon took after styling my hair. I'm so happy with how it turned out! read more

Salon Donato - Pink hair by Fallon - Hair Salons Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

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This was my first visit to this salon and certainly isn't my last! I'm glad I took a chance on Salon Donato as I've been to a lot of salons in the area and never been so satisfied with the cut and color! I did a full highlight and the blonde is the perfect shade. The employees and owner are genuinely nice, the salon is clean, and they made me feel very welcome! Thank you guys for doing such great work in such hard times! read more

Salon Donato - Hair Salons Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

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I really, really don't like going to salons. Having not been born with the knack to do girly things, like style my hair, I always dread having someone else examine my dry, damaged and greying hair. But this time, I left Salon Donato feeling confident and refreshed. Fallon expertly colored my hair with the perfect blend of warmth and rich tones. She also mentioned the salon offers $20 touch ups that can erase those grays that pop out after 3-4 weeks. Perfect! Then Don gave me a great cut and sound advice (such as "Go with a side part, not a middle part") as we chatted it up. What a great guy! He was so easy to talk to and definitely knows what he's doing. My visit here was thanks to a Groupon deal, but I'll going back with or without the coupon. Salon Donato is as good as it gets. read more

The fabulous Kristin is now at Salon Donato and hands down the Queen of Lashes! She is so talented that no one else seems to compare. She makes your spa visit so enjoyable! She's a perfectionist and makes you feel beautiful! Customer for life. PS: I've been a customer for over a decade now! read more

I had such a wonderful experience with Kristin. She recently microbladed my eyebrows and did such a wonderful job. They look so natural, and I get complimented all the time on them. Her color choice was incredible. She was also so knowledgeable about caring for my brows. After years of spending a fortune on eyebrow products, I couldn't be happier. Getting ready is so much faster now. I had been so nervous going in, but she explained everything and calmed all my nerves. I can't recommend enough that you go to her for microblading or any other services! I had a microdermabrasion with her, which was also a fantastic experience. read more

Honestly the worst salon experience of my life. Normally I don't speak out against experiences that are somewhat different than what I wanted but this hair stylist had no idea what she was doing. I asked to lighten my already dark brown hair and she went ahead without bleaching and expected it to lighten shades lighter. She then proceeded to make me blow dry my own hair and it was not even close to what I wanted and I complained and she did it again bleaching my scalp with damp hair. My scalp was burning at this point and the color was too orange and not what I wanted. They ended up over charging me for a horrible experience and I ended up dying my hair again at home because the color was truly horrendous. Do not go to this salon they don't care about your hair and just want your money. read more

I have been going to Salon Donato for a few years. Was mostly pleased, but the hair dresser I used left the salon so I had to try someone new. I ended up with Don. He totally got the look I was looking for! I walked out looking like the funky bad ass woman that I feel like, BTW, I am 69 years old and feel great! I have very fine, thin and silver hair! Now I feel en flique! Thanks Don! read more

I move around a lot for work so I get to sample a lot of stylists' work from Chicago to L.A. Alex at Salon Donato is really very good. She has outstanding aesthetic judgement. She has confidence and skill beyond her years. Five Stars all the way! read more

Super cute salon with wonderful staff members! I've been to a lot of great stylists in the past, but I think Lucy might be my new favorite. Very friendly and did a great job with my hair. I'll definitely be back! read more

This Salon is a HIDDEN GEM in a little strip mall off of Rand and Dundee. I was in here for the 1st time last Thursday March 1st , 2018. I had a Haircut by the lovely Alex. I had never met Alex before she came highly recommended by one of her co workers, Tracy. What a truly talented Hair Stylist!!! She listened to exactly what I wanted and delivered! I was very nervous having someone e new cut my hair as it has been years! She was Delightful and full of energy and My Hair looked Fabulous! Thanks again Alex, Tracy, and Salon Donato for the experience read more

I went to Salon Donato to have my eyebrows microbladed by Kristin. This was one year after I had my baby and I felt the need to finally do something for myself. I had basically no eyebrows and was very self-conscious of them. In addition, I just did not have the time as a new mom to draw them on everyday. This decision was LIFE CHANGING. Kristin made sure she listened to every single detail I asked for and made them look so incredibly natural. She has been doing microblading for over 10 years and let me just say- she has MASTERED the art. I would never allow anyone else to touch my face but the incredible job she did with my brows, gave me confidence back that I lost. They are literally PERFECT. If you are looking for natural and beautiful brows- go to Salon Donato and ask for Kristin!!!!!!! Best decision I have made. read more

Kristin Smith is an extremely talented professional! She is certainly one at the top of her craft in microblading and eyelash extensions. I was referred by a friend who is one of Kristin's clients and I am grateful to them both. As a professional hairstylist myself, I understand what it means to take care of a client. It starts with a thorough consult, continued with educating the client of what will occur during the service, then helping them understand their maintenance schedule and cost. Kristen does all of this; while attentively listening to what is important to the client. She is honest, friendly, and AMAZING at what she does. Hands down, the best! read more

I usually don't write bad reviews but I'm so disappointed in how my hair turned out. I asked for a basic cut to get rid of dead ends, which I initially thought was done after the cut when the stylist defused my hair to its natural curl. A couple days later I tried to straightened my hair and realized I had several different areas of hair that were a few inches longer than the shoulder length cut. I definitely won't be going back. read more

I just love this place! Amanda did an amazing job with my color. Sylvia also gave me a haircut and new look! Received lots of compliments, thank you ladies! Definitely recommend this place!! read more

I recently got my hair done here and experienced a very rude staff. Very unfriendly and I will not be returning.

The salon appeared very clean and organized. I came in for a cut and full highlights. I was seated at a stylist's station right away, but then sat there and waited, for quite a while, without being acknowledged. When I was finally acknowledged, it was by a group of 3 woman, who seemed extremely unorganized and spent a great deal of time debating who was going to cut my hair and who was going to color it. I should mention that there was only one other customer present in the salon, so it isn't like they were crazy busy. The cut came out okay. However, my full set of highlights, ended up being two strips in the very front of my hair and one additional strip in the center of the right side of my head. If that service wasn't bad enough, ALL of the color came out of my hair in less than a week, leaving me with the bleached white sections where the color should have been. I wouldn't recommend this salon. read more

Salon Donato - Hair Salons Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

Salon services are good. They take longer than most places because they separate the colorist and hairstylist services, so more waiting. My problem is they advertise through Groupon, and then when you try to use the Groupon they do not honor it. Their excuse is they do not have availability. This has happened twice; and when they do have availability they will charge more (they won't say how much) for the services already purchased on the Groupon! I feel like it's a bait and switch scheme. I will not support a business that does not honor their own marketing ads - especially when a customer tries to use the Groupon within the terms they advertise and they won't honor the Groupon when they do have availability. read more

I went to Salon Donato for extensions. Lauren helped me, she was super friendly and matched the color spot on! Highly recommend!

I have been coming here for years From when you walk in you are greeted they take you coat offer you a beverage. I feel welcomed from the moment I arrive. Don cut my hair what can I say he is wonderful the cut is fantastic, he is very kind and can carry a nice conversation. I feel like I am family when I'm there. The other stylists are all very professional and very good at what they do I highly recommend this salon for your hair needs they also sell quality products for your hair read more

I switched salons after going to the same person for over five years and I'm glad I did. The salon is great but Lauren and Fallon are what keep me coming back. They listen to what you say, give great advice on new ideas and do a wonderful job. I highly recommend both of them! read more

Best cut and color!!!! Sylvia (formerly of Bloom Salon) does amazing work with curly/wavy hair) also had my first color there with Amanda--love it Thank you both new go to place!!!! read more

I have been looking for a new salon for some time now.... I didn't want to pay full price for a place I don't know so I used a Living Social coupon and I can definitely say it's worth a full price. I am going back! I went there today. Tracy did my color and Alex my haircut. I told them what I like and what I don't like when it comes to my hair and left the rest to them. They really listened to me and the outcome is great! Both the color and haircut are perfect! :) Thank you! As for the salon itself - the decor is warm and inviting, and all the staff were very attentive and made me feel welcome. I'm so glad I found them! See you soon! read more

Love this salon. Love Lauren!! The place is super chic and the staff is ultra friendly. I'd pretty much follow Lauren anywhere (and did, as a I was a client from her last salon!) but man what an upgrade when she moved into this place. Love it! Love it! Love it! read more

I've been going to Alex at Salon Donato for over 2 years now. She always does such a great job and I love that she styles my hair after cutting it, when other salons I have been to in the past would just blow dry it and send you off. Another great part about this salon is that it is high end, without the high end price. Very reasonable prices and great stylists! read more

After recently moving to the area, I found this place on Groupon. It was highly rated, so I decided to give it a try. I had my cut done by Lauren and I really liked it. When it was time to get my next trim, I made my appointment with her again. I think my jaw hit the floor when they said that my total was $65... that was for a wash and a 1 inch trim. I was in the chair for not even an hour. I called the owner the next day and he explained that yes, because of all of their years of experience, both his and Lauren's cuts start at $65. I could understand a LITTLE bit if I had gotten a dramatic cut, but again, this was just a trim. Also, this salon is in a strip mall in Palatine... not on Michigan Ave. in the city. Although it is pretty inside, it is not worth the pretty penny. I will not be returning. read more

So, I have been trying to hunt down a good salon ever since I moved up to Woodstock (ie: far away from my favorite salon in the city). I have had bad experience after bad experience, paying hundreds of dollars to walk out of a salon disappointed (one time, even in tears). I have been trying to use Groupon as a way to test out salons while not having to pay full price salon fees to be fully disappointed in their work. Let's face it, the luxury of fancy hairdos and color are not cheap...and I'd rather keep some money in my pocket if I'm going to be stuck with garbage hair for a couple months. Welp...I think my search is over. From start-to-finish, this salon has it all. A great environment: Clean, timeless, classy. You're greeted warmly. You aren't waiting an hour for your stylist to finish up with someone else. I met with Fallon first and we discussed fully what I was looking to accomplish and then reviewed my options. Alex was the stylist who was doing my haircut. The two discussed what their plans were for my hair, when they'd be transitioning me from one chair to the next and what they needed the other to do to prep them for the next person to take over. Fallon did a great job "painting" my hair to get it from the light brown it was back to my dearly-missed blonde. After doing so, we realized some old color that was hiding underneath had made a reintroduction. So, Alex got on with the cut -did a superb job- and back I went to Fallon so she could try and tone out some of the pink. When she finished, she dried my hair and...bye-bye, pink hair. Alex then went on to make some final snips to my hair and styled it for me. I literally could go on and on with how impressed I was with these 2 ladies. They were great conversationalists without being nosy or seeming like they were prying into my life. I've been in the chair of some stylists that just have a way about being pushy and wanting to know things about you that you don't necessarily want to share with a stranger. Fallon and Alex were relatable and made me feel entirely comfortable sharing details about myself...but never did it feel pushy. It felt like I was chatting with gal pals. I've gotten nothing but compliments on my new 'do, and I didn't need an adjustment period at all. Sometimes it takes me a day or two to really like a new look on me. This time, it was instant! I have definitely found my new salon and TWO new favorite stylists. I am looking forward to going back. No more Groupons for me! :-D read more

After 12 years my hairdresser moved to AZ. So I had to find a new salon. As they say, all things happen for a reason! I love Salon Donato and I guess it was time for a change!! The salon is gorgeous, it's a nice oasis. Tracy did my color and it was absolutely fabulous! She listened, she offered her expertise and the color was perfect. She is a master of color and it shows!! Alex gave me the best cut and made solid recommendations. My hair feels and looks great!! The service is top notch. They really make you feel welcome and 2 hours goes by fast!! Run, don't walk to Salon Donato for your next cut and/or color!! read more

Looking forward to the opening of this salon. -Jerry

Definitely needed a change so I decided to try Salon Donato. Great choice! Beautiful décor and everyone is extremely friendly. Alex was my stylist and she is outstanding! Listened to what I wanted. Very pleased with my cut and style. I will definitely be going back! read more

Tracy and Alex are amazing!! Drove by the salon on my way to Target and thought it was super cute. After seeing several reviews on Yelp and desperate for a great cut and color I made an appointment and saw them today. Amazing!!! So friendly and professional and they both calmed my anxiety of a new person cutting and coloring my thick long hair. They now have a new loyal customer!!! From someone super picky like me definitely give them a try. Thank you Salom Donato! read more

I'm obsessed with the decor in this salon! Clean,simple but that wall (swoon!) I have gone to Lauren for years and she is amazing! highlights,extensions,amazing haircuts and styles better than anyone I've seen!! Everyone in the salon is so friendly and inviting too! Reminds me, I need to make an appointment! read more