I am not a vain person, but do enjoy feeling good about myself. I've been frequenting the salon for the past 2 years in order to enhance whatever beauty that I have and to give myself relief from the stress of everyday life. If you are looking for a positive change, this is the place to go. I have my haircuts done by Maria, the owner. She has always been very professional and attentive to what I want. I can tell her that I want a "carefree" , " no-nonsense" "modern", "going-out" hairstyle and she transforms my vague suggestions into a nice look. The end result is always a haircut that people compliment me on and one that I can handle styling on a day to day basis. She also suggests what products to put in your hair to maintain the look, including products you already own and never tries to push products to sell you. Maria is always very friendly, on top of the latest trends, and is very knowledgable about sustainability, local restaurants, events and life in general. It is never a dull moment when I get my hair cut by her. Bele handles my mani and pedis. She does great work with the nails and gives my feet a rejuvenating work over. The nail polish also lasts for a long time and she always gives the best suggestions on color. My conversations with her are also very enjoyable. Rosemary is an amazing aethetician and has a holistic approach. Her 1 hr facials are very relaxing, and she will customize the session using different essential oils, facial masks and massage techniques. She will dissolve any stress that you have. Let me tell you - my skin has dramatically improved and I can go makeup free and feel good doing so. In March 2013 I trusted the ladies for my wedding day- hair, nails and makeup. I wanted a natural look for my daytime wedding, but still wanted to look like me. In the months leading up to the big day, we had discussed the look that I desired and went through some trials to make sure we were all on the same page. On my wedding day: Maria came super early (7am!) to start prepping my hair for my wedding at noon. She put my hair up in this cute bun with waves on the side and it lasted the WHOLE day. I've never seen my hair look and behave that well. Bele: Made sure my nails were in great condition. Gave me a hand and arm massage, touched up my french manicure as some of the white had slightly chipped. Gave my cuticles a blast of hydration. Of course everyone is going to be looking at my ring finger. Nails were gorgeous. Jennifer (aesthetician no longer here): Applied and set my makeup and reassured me that my mascara was not going to run unto my face. I felt like a celebrity having these three ladies work on me, and they really made me a beautiful bride. As for the salon itself, the place is warm and inviting, there are paintings from local artists on the walls. The music is relaxing and they will always offer you some of that great tasting Aveda tea (which they also sell). I usually bike here for my services since they give you a discount if you do. On bad weather days, I take the L since it is next to the Bryn Mawr stop. On the few occasions I've driven here, parking on the street has never been a problem. With my busy schedule, I am glad they send out email reminders 2 days prior to your appointment. Also, Alberto and the rest of the front desk staff are very accommodating in rescheduling your appointments if something comes up. All of the staff are PROFESSIONALS and you can look forward to building a relationship with them. Go here and unleash your beauty. read more

I get great cuts, color, and waxes here. My kids' haircuts are far better than the cheap places we used to take them to. Friendly and clean. Eco-conscious. read more

I had a facial with Jessica and it was AWESOME! It was so relaxing and she was was absolutely wonderful, magical hands! I was definitely due for a spring refresh and this was the place to do it! Highly recommend! read more

I went there to use a Groupon almost 6 months ago and got an awful haircut. It was the "Jen Aniston" 90's haircut and it made it super hard to style with anything that I did. They were a great salon, but not very hospitable or welcoming. I felt like because I had a Groupon it was somehow a nuisance to them. It was just not the greatest experience at a salon in Chicago. read more

My haircut with Pear was wonderful! Place was clean and staff was friendly. Great little place right off the L line so it was super convenient. Only thing was it was a little hard to find at first, but once you find it you won't be disappointed! read more

Honestly, I tend to be a little "high maintenance" when it comes to the service that I expect. If that also applies to you, then Salon Echo will not disappoint. Upon entering, I was greeted by the lovely Mercy, and within seconds, offered a choice of beverage and comfortable seating. There happened to be some soothing music playing and I only had to wait a brief moment for the BEST Thai massage I've EVER had with their therapist, Phiwan. What can I say? This practitioner is the consummate professional-very precise and skilled with his technique. Of course this is only one facet of this place. So, you should try Salon Echo soon ! read more

I've been a Michael Anthony girl for at least five years, but I'm in the process of moving to Evanston, and thought I'd go somewhere closer to my soon-to-be old home. The brow waxing is great. The facial was not (not an hour like at Michael Anthony and not as relaxing, for some reason). For my one hair cut and color, I was a little nervous because the young lady had just started six months ago. But the hair cut has been great and is wash 'n' go, and I've been pleased with the color. If I weren't moving, I'd probably stick with Salon Echo. read more

I'm sorry I have to give Salon Echo even one star...they deserve ZERO stars. Please excuse any typo's. I'm so upset by my experience this morning that I'm still shaking 7 hours later. I've been here a few times and it was always a nice experience; I really didn't have many complaints, so I decided to use the remaining balance I had from a gift card.and get a pedicure. I have a 5yr old nephew that has special needs. He loves the stimulation of his feet and hands rubbed, so I thought it would be a great idea to take him with me and treat him to his first pedi! Before I made the appointment, I called the salon and explained everything about him and if this was something they would be willing to do. I even told them that even if he doesn't like it, I will pay full price for both of us. My nephew was so excited. We arrived 10 min early and he was doing great. He didn't try to take things off the shelves; he was very well behaved. At one moment I turn my back and my nephew had stood up on the bench by the window (as I'm sure many children have done before him) and pulled on one of the pictures hanging on the window. It didn't break and I was able to fix it and get it straightened out. Then he had a bit of a tantrum. Nothing serious but a crying fit for a whole 15-30 seconds before the blond receptionist 'asked' me to take him outside. I was FLOORED!!! He's not a dog for Christ sakes, he's a little boy with special needs that they were very much aware of. Not only did I take him outside, I didn't return for the appointment. After returning home, my sister-in-lawwas furious and we all went back to the salon. She is a little tiny petite girl, but I guess when you mess with Mamma's cubs......she becomes a giant. I will say this, the manager was great and the other receptionist with brown hair was VERY sympathetic. The blond, who asked me to take my nephew out, was less than sorry. The manager said she would speak to the owner, but didn't see any reason we wouldn't get the balance from my gift card back....Time will tell. I have to tell you, as embarrassing as it was, I was crying. This little sweet boy has to deal with bullies and people treating him differently every day of his life and to see an adult have ZERO compassion and ask they he wait outside in the heat from an adult. (not to mention a mother of two herself) It just brought me to tears to see what my little precious nephew has to deal with. SHAME ON HER!!!! One thing I do know, my nephew is the luckiest boy to have such a wonderful and supportive mother!!!!!! She is truly the best ever!!!! Please do not give this place your business!!!!! read more

Maria, the owner, was my stylist today and she is great! I love this salon, it is also very conveniently located off the red line. Definitely check this place out! read more

a lovely friend bought me a gift certificate to salon echo as a going away present when i moved here. what a thoughtful gift! there was nothing better than making an appointment for a facial - which i would NEVER pay for myself - to treat my cold, rough, dry skin in my first chicago winter. the salon space was lovely. very warm and soothing. the pedicure area had great soaking tubs that made me feel a little like a princess. which is definitely a good thing. jennifer did a great job on my facial. she was terrific. i also thought that the price seemed pretty good, although since i wasn't technically "paying," i may not have been as critical of this as i normally am. the reason salon echo loses some points is a bit of jarring general weirdness. the receptionist actually belched while i was making my appointment. that is NOT relaxing and soothing. granted, i was sitting in my office at the time, which is also NOT relaxing and soothing but i expected a little more from a high end place like this. also, they were supposed to mail me a gift certificate to be redeemed, which they never did. my friend and i had a few disconcerting phone calls trying to track it down and make sure that someone else's skin wasn't being pampered in a bizarre identity theft. finally, i think maybe my aesthetician was chewing watermelon gum. we were a little close for comfort for that. if i lived closer to salon echo, i would probably give them another chance when i am in for a self-indulgent treat. however, since i don't, i didn't feel like the overall experience merits a long trip. i must reiterate though, if you're looking for a gift for a girl (or a guy who's into this sort of thing), get them a salon gift certificate. they can redeem it for the useful (haircut or a standard thing), or the truly luxurious (massage or facial). you'll be really popular. promise. read more

Rosemary at Salon Echo is the only person in the world that I will let touch my eyebrows. I began seeing Rosemary for my eyebrow waxes in the spring of 2014 by recommendation of a friend, and have yet to be disappointed. Rosemary knows what looks good on your face type, and willingly gives tips to keep your eyebrows looking good between waxes. The best part is that they use eco-friendly materials. Great eyebrows and helping to save the environment? Salon Echo is a must try. read more

Salon Echo is great! I went there today without any idea what to expect (including prices), so be sure to look at the prices before going in because you don't want to be caught off guard, and the experience was great. The service was excellent and they are very helpful! Jovan did a wonderful job on my hair and I will definitely be returning! read more

I am new to Salon Echo. I have only had my hair cut and colored. However, they run great specials that I have yet to try, but plan to in the future. I have always had my favorite place to go for a message, another for a pedicure, etc. But the people are so nice and accomodating at Salon Echo, I really plan to make it my everything salon! read more

I love Echo! I go to Jane -- she's honestly the best stylist I've ever had. She does a consistently great job. I couldn't be happier with my results. I've also had their waxing services and have been pleased with those as well. I especially like how environmentally conscious the salon owners are. Pretty much everything in the salon is made from recycled materials or is environmentally friendly. The staff is really friendly. They will put quarters in your meter and always offer beverages. For the quality of service, I don't think the prices are that bad. With that said, my husband did go in for a haircut and they charged him $50 - the same rate as a woman's haircut. Definitely higher than his Hair Cuttery stylist but had a better result. read more

This morning I went to another salon - not Salon Echo - and got THE WORST haircut I've ever had. Desperate because I leave for an important business trip tomorrow, I started calling all the the salons near my house with good Yelp reviews. I called Salon Echo and explained my situation and they were so nice and found a slot to fit me in the same day. I then got one of my BEST haircuts ever. Vardan worked miracles out of just a few inches of hair that was left from the terrible haircut. I love the aveda products and the feel of the salon. I've been searching for the perfect place and I think I've found it! Salon Echo is the silver lining to the terrible haircut that I got. I can't wait to go back. read more

Brand Loyal! I have searched near, far, high and low for someone that gets my hair and what works for me. It has taken me many years to find Vardan... who'd have thought right here in my neighborhood!?!? Repeat client of Vardan's here, and he nails it every single time! Cut, color and always great conversation! See you again soon! read more

I decided to have a spa day and saw that Salon Echo offered a Stress free lavender body service The receptionist was incredibly friendly and was able to get me in at 2 pm the same day and also schedule a pedicure. Quinn was incredibly knowledgeable about the services that she was performing and since I had never had a wrap before she made sure to let me know each strep that she was performing. By the end of the service, I was incredibly relaxed and ready to fall asleep. Next onto the pedicure, the pedicure station was incredibly clean and Bele helped me pick out matching colors for my toes and ever fit me in for a manicure! Bele was friendly, talkative, and took her time to perform both my manicure and pedicure. I will definitely be back and if you are looking for a great spa day, Salon Echo is a great place to go! read more

Friendly staff. I was a walk-in for a manicure. Bele did a nice job. It was relaxing as well. I was surprised at all the services they offer. Considering I've walked by it every day for a year and never went, I'll go back for other services. 3 stars for nice job. I'll have to go back for additional services to give it a higher rating. read more

I walked in after traveling from the airport and was hopeful for a quick manicure. The staff was polite and accommodating, and they squeezed me into their schedule on a busy day. I had a high quality manicure from a lovely woman, the facilities were quite nice, and there was a wide variety of colors to choose from. I would recommend to anyone in the area! read more

I am a recent client of Salon Echo; that's because my "wax girl", Jessica, is working there now. I have had Jessica complete all of my waxing for about two years now; she is TERRIFIC, and a very seasoned beauty professional. I have no problem traveling from the loop, to receive impeccable service. I have not had the opportunity to experience any other services the salon offers, but hopefully one day soon! read more

I've been going to Salon Echo for about a year. I've had: haircuts (Maria and Jane) pedicures (Kathy and the new girl whose name escape me) bikini waxes (Jennifer) eyebrow waxes (Jennifer) My husband and a friend have also gone for pedicures. I find them to be terrific. Not only are they a sustainable salon, but they are on time and friendly. The bikini wax is surprisingly less painful than others I've had, and lasts for longer. Must be the wax they use, not sure, but I like it. The pedicures I've had from both girls have all been terrific and last a long time. (Personally, I'm more a fan of the new girl over Kathy) I also love the fact that they are open on Sundays, which my other waxer wasn't, so I can get appointments fairly easily. I will continue to go there since they do great work and I love supporting sustainable businesses as well. read more

okay....today I gladly leave five full stars. I came into the salon for both an eyebrow wax and a facial. Once again Ana was amazing. She gives the BEST wax in the city.....with nearly no pain. Her facials are so, so good. She is so helpful and actually listens to me and suggests the perfect facial for my needs. Plus she is super cool. I am so happy to have found her and will go to no other aestetician in the city! read more

I really love Salon Echo and I am so glad I discovered this gem! Jessica, one of the estheticians on staff, does an incredible job with my brows. No matter how messy they are, she always seems to bring them back to a perfect shape. I have had some bad eyebrow waxing experiences in the past, so it a relief, to say the least, to have found Jessica. On the other hand, I have also had a haircut by Eric, who was equally outstanding. I told him to just "do whatever" and he blew me away. He cut my hair perfectly to fit my face. Not to mention, if you are a student, they have a very generous discount. Overall, I am so happy to have such a wonderful salon in my neighborhood, and I recommend it to all! read more

I used to go here when I lived in the area. It is a pretty nice salon, which was an unexpected find in Edgewater. The prices were very reasonable, especially if you are a student, which I was. Jane cut my hair over a period of about a year. Jane was pretty cool and very attentive at first, but the last couple of times she cut my hair she seemed distracted, and the last time she cut it she was running behind and I think was trying to play catch-up during my appointment, because she basically just did a quick cut and didn't take the time to blow out my hair all the way like she usually did. Eventually I got engaged and was trying to grow out my hair for my wedding anyway, so I just never went back after that. read more

I decided to upgrade from the cheapo haircuts to something professional. And after reading some yelp reviews and finding a place near my house, I chose Salon Echo. I was very happy with my stylist, Tiffany. She took her time and we consulted along the way to get the cut right. I'll definitely go back. And perhaps try some other services! read more

I had no idea there was such a nice salon in Edgewater. I'm so glad I accidentally walked past this one day. I had my haircut last night and received a free express botanical moisturizing treatment...awesome!! I'm been to several salons (downtown, Old Town) and never make a future appointment but this place rocks! My stylist Mina was friendly and down to earth, and gave great advice on Aveda products to use for my hair type. If you live in the area and want a relaxed upscale Aveda salon you should check this place out. read more

I've recently moved to Chicago and have been looking for someone I could trust my hair... Eric was great and understood exactly what I wanted, and he did an even better job than I could have ever imagined! read more

Salon Echo is an Edgewater gem! Located footsteps from the Bryn Mawr red line El stop, it's a perfect break from the city. Treat yourself to a facial with Jessica. She is amazing- so knowledgeable about skin and natural products and so talented with facial massage and fabulous combinations of scents, steam and heat. You leave feeling fantastic and your skin looks radiant! read more

Salon Echo - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Wrote mean review earlier and felt bad ... Not the best place very expensive for what you get

I love Salon Echo. The look, the scent of the place, the FABULOUS service and the always friendly, slightly funky vibe all work together to make one wonderful experience. I've had Maria cut my hair three times now, each time perfect, lots of compliments from those around me, and she actually talked me out of coloring my hair when I first came in -- losing her salon an easy hundo, for sure, but making a loyal customer out of me. I've also gotten waxing and a facial from Jen and she's just great -- expert and friendly. My daughters both go to Salon Echo also, and love Tiffany their stylist. You should go. You'll love it. read more

Follow up: The owner got in touch with me and let me know that the student prices aren't changing and she wasn't aware of this incident. So hopefully the issue has been resolved--probably worth giving it a shot, students. read more

Love this place. I have been going there for about two years now, and I managed to get my whole finicky family going there. Maria cuts my hair, and she is... ... an amazing colorist. Reds usually fade fast, but other than some roots growing in, my hair (which was colored mid-September) looks like it was done yesterday. ... able to see options for my hair that I've never considered. I had been blow drying out my waves for years, and now I'm a wash-n-go curly top. Who knew? Maria, obviously. ... able to see beyond this one haircut. My girlfriend has hair that's as straight and thick as a paintbrush. She'd been getting bad haircuts that are best described as Butch Soccer Mom. Maria made a plan, and over the course of three haircuts, she did away with all the weird layers and started working with--rather than against--GF's hair texture. It looks great now. You walk into this place and relax immediately. Everyone is friendly, and I never feel like products or extras are being pushed on me. read more

I love having an eco conscious salon in my neighborhood! I get all of my services here and have been going here for 8 years. Can't believe I haven't reviewed this great place before! Eric gives a fantastic hair cut and the best highlights ever. He's amazing with color. (And the eco friendly color doesn't have that chemical smell. Awesome!) I also get pedicures from Bele. I'm a runner and the knee to toes pedicure feels fantastic. She also has great taste if you ask for help choosing a color. Finally, I always go to Phi Wan for a massage. He incorporates some stretching into the massage and uses the perfect amount of pressure. read more

I used to go to Mario Trioci for over 12 years and decided that I needed a change from the same style and $75.00 price for a haircut. I was a little hesitant at first, because I have been going to MT for so long, but a friend of mine told me about Salon Echo and Jane, her stylist., so I decided to try out Jane to see how she cut and styled my hair. Jane is a doll! She complimented me on my hair style and my color as well. I still go to Mario Trioci for my hair color needs. After Jane worked on my hair for over an hour, I was pleased. You know it's a good cut when you not only get compliments from women, but men as well. I also like their Aveda products and the natural products they use! I hope that Edgewater gets more shops like Salon Echo. I would love to see an Ulta in our area! Carol A. read more

If you have straight hair, Maria, the owner is a wiz at making you hair look great. I have been going to her for about 20 years and she never fails to make me look great! read more

I have had nothing but bad experiences since going to Jane at this salon for the past 6+ months, and it got worse this week when she cut my hair waaay to short, gave me a cut I specifically asked NOT to get, and coloring my hair a horrible color to try to fix the situation. I left in tears and seriously cried for two days. What kind of stylist tries to fix a bad cut by re-dying your hair to hide all the layers? A bad one. To make matters worse, when I called asking to have a new stylist fix the botch job, the salon refused, and would not reimburse me the $150+ they charged me. I would NEVER recommend this place unless you want to screw up a good hair style. Now I've got to spend the next 2 years growing out the hair she chopped off. read more

Excellent waxing by Jennifer (multiple times). Quick, painless, professional, and a job that lasts for weeks. I've had my hair cut by multiple people and each time had an wonderful result. The last time during shampooing I seemed to get an extra long scalp message (yay!) and the stylist was more than willing to answer and show me how to style my hair in a particular way I was curious about. PS. If you bike, they may give you a small discount. read more

Salon Echo is a relaxing, serene space featuring Aveda products & offering a full range of day spa options. I've had their pedicures, always very clean, nice massage & the polish really lasts. Most recently I had a Signiture Facial with Erica. Gentle, deep cleansing, painless yet thourough waxing, she took her time even tho it was the last appt of the day & my skin is still glowing! Salon Echo is a wonderful neighborhood asset! read more

I have been going to Salon Echo for almost two years now -- and can't say enough good things about it. Maria, the owner, is not only one of the nicest people I've ever met, she is also one of the most talented. She runs a top-notch salon with a welcoming atmosphere and friendly, professional staff. The newest addition to the team, Greta, is a superb nail tech. I keep my nails fairly short and wear dark colors -- and leave most salons dissatisfied. Not so with Greta. It's so great to have finally found a neighborhood nail tech -- her finished product is miles above other salons. read more

I absolutely love Salon Echo. it's a treasure. I only support sustainability and they have it down, the place is like being in an art gallery. Sam at the desk is the perfect customer service receptionist , very satisfied. My Hair stylist Maria first sat me down, actually talked to me about my hair and my wishes. She explained what she could design! Imaging the word design when getting a hair cut and I totally went for the color recommendation. I have a stellar look and highly recommend Maria. I re-booked. I travel and lecture nationally and my looks are very important. Next I want to try their spa, I heard Jen is excellent! read more