I came here for a haircut because of a Groupon. I also added an eyebrow wax because they were getting a little unruly and it would save me a trip to the eyebrow place. So my stylist was very nice and spent time talking to me about the cut and style I wanted. The cut itself was fine. I wanted a trim and that's what I got. I think if we left it at that, this would have been a 4-5 star experience. HOWEVER, the brow wax would be 0 stars! It wasn't very painful, which was good. But it was completely uneven! I asked for a slight arch, and there was none. Half my right brow is MISSING. It looks like I decided to shave one side of my brow off! I had to go out to buy a brow pencil to fill it in before a dinner party that evening! I was horrified! Moral of the story - salon is perfectly fine for haircut and styles, but don't let them do your brows! read more

I've never gotten my hair cut from any salon that wasn't in Chicago, but I recently moved to the suburbs, and didn't want to drive far to a salon. I chose to get my hair done here because I bought a Groupon, and have never gone to a salon in Vernon Hills, so I figured I'd start here. I'm not going to lie, I checked out the Yelp reviews before booking my appointment, and when the receptionist told me I was going to have Char as my first stylist, I was nervous, because she doesn't have consistent review scores on here. Regardless, I kept my appointment, and crossed my fingers. I was nervous over nothing! CHAR WAS EXCELLENT!!! She gave me a legitimate hair consultation (not just those 30 second chats, while I'm in my chair, as she brushes my hair). Char actually sat with me at the waiting area, and then we discussed about what I wanted and did NOT want (which is extremely important to mention to any stylist) done to my hair. She payed so much attention to the little details I was telling her about, which most stylist ignore. My hair turned out better than I expected. My hair looked great when I left the salon, and even after I washed and dried it myself at home. I'm really picky when it comes to my hair, and I'm not afraid to give 1 star, but Char and Salon G really deserve 5 stars. Highly, highly recommend it!! read more

Char did an excellent job with my hair. Very friendly and nice people. Came here because I bought a groupon and I would definitely come back. read more

Never again will I go to this place. I had a hair cut and highlight through a groupon. When I made the appointment, the receptionist was extremely rude (maybe because I interrupted her smoke break?). When I called to confirm a few days before, they couldn't find my info...they had switched the stylist from the one they told me when I made the appointment and made me feel like it was my fault they screwed up the info. I had a picture of exactly what I wanted color and cut wise. I had to wait half an hour for my stylist to be done with her other client. I showed her what I wanted and she said "No problem". After four hours, my hair was 5 inches shorter and barely resembled the picture in cut and definitely not in color. She didn't get my roots, so it looked like I already needed a touch up after a week. My hair looked horrible. I found out through the nail tech the lady who cut my hair usually works of men and she didn't know why I had an appointment with her. I also had my nails done, a no chip mani, which is supposed to last 2.5 weeks...it lasted 6 days. Very expensive and disappointed. I had a co worker who also went here with the groupon and had somewhat of the same experience with another stylist-rude receptionist, bad color and cut. i see they had another Groupon out-I would not recommend anyone to waste time or money on this place! read more

I got a $200+ haircut at a different local salon a few months ago and it didn't look good. When I saw the Groupon for Salon G, I figured I would at least try to fix my hair for Christmas. I am so happy with my new color/ haircut. Tina took time to tell me the different options I had and made her recommendation. She completely fixed my hair and I love it- thank you Tina! read more

I have had my nails and hair done at this shop. I was very impressed by how clean the location is, as well as how courteous and polite the staff is. I am not a girly girl, and I find a lot of salons to be rude and condescending, and nail salons talk behind your back. This is not the case here at all! The staff is very friendly and funny. My last experience was getting my nails done by Tina. She was so friendly and understanding. I had a manicure done with complex designs of Jack Skellington and Zero from Nightmare Before Christmas. She was open minded and kind, and did a great job. I have gotten so many compliments on my nails wherever I go. I would absolutely recommend this place and Tina to anyone! read more

I had the Brazilian Keratin treatment (Coppola) here a few months ago and my hair is still frizz free! I also had a haircut and style, so with the coupon from Yelp, it added up to about $245. Great deal compared to a lot of the salons around here. Also, the salon is very cozy and friendly, and they gave me nice size sample bottles of stuff when I left. Definitely plan on going back for haircuts when I move closer. read more

Great place clean personable and a great experience Josie those beautiful hair. Always tries to accommodate. Very relaxing atmosphere.

I'm still a fan after two appointments. Josie, the owner, is very personable and warm without being oversoliticous...I appreciate that in her, as well as her professionalism. She inquired about my first haircut and what I liked/did not like about it, then consulted with me before cutting my hair during my second visit. Kudos for that! The salon is clean, well organized with very friendly staff. Easy to find location with plenty of parking. The pricing is very, very realistic..meaning reasonable and affordable...no gouging! :-) read more

I have been seeing Josie for years. She does it all: cut, color and styling. Always happy with the results.

I went to this salon for the first time and I was appauled at the service or lack of that I recieved. I had a deal from livingsocial for a manicure &pedicure. I paid well money for it. When I arrived at the salon, the front desk girl tells me she has to leave at a certain time so she can only do either my manicure or pedicure and I would have to reschedule for the other. I drove 40 minutes there. I chose to do the pedicure anyway since I had already paid for it ahead of time. The girl rushed my pedicure, barely let my feet soak in the water and was completely unprofessional! She chit chated with me which is fine but she made comments about how she doesnt like when people dont tip her enough or they "tip her like a jew". I could not believe she thought this was appropriate to say to a customer!! This was the worst salon I have ever been to! they have no customer service or professionalism! read more

Ask for Char. She is a color, cut & style expert!! After my last visit, I realized I shorted her on the tip. I called to apologize & guess what she said? "How do you like your hair?" That was more important to her than the tip!!! She goes the extra mile to achieve the color & style I ask for!! You won't be disappointed!! read more

I went to Salon G because of a groupon I had purchased. I had been coloring my own hair for years and not always doing the best job. I was going to a wedding and decided to have my hair cut and highlighted, but knew the color would probably have to be fixed before it could be highlighted. Josie spent 3 1/2 hours with me and did a fantastic job. I love my hair! I usually go to different people most of the time because I can't find someone who understands what I want, but Josie spent the time with me and got it exactly right. Thanks Josie - Marianne read more

What a day, after reading reviews I purchased a groupon for a haircut and condition treatment. Mistake! Char was nice and all but that was it! Not only did I end up with 4 " off my hair, it was an uneven mess. I requested 2 1/2-3" off in angled bob, not a tremendously difficult cut but definitely a technique most stylist find easy. when she continued to cut straight across, over and over again thinking it would be angled I knew I was in trouble. Anyhow, before I left it was an awkward silence, no "let us give you back your money or credit your groupon" ! A women apologized who didnt even touch my hair.?.? Made me think this wasn't the first time a haircut there went terrible bad. read more

Rough haircut, hands all over face when I'm only getting a cut. Lack of respect and professionalism. Only getting 2 stars because it was a good haircut, just the way it was performed could of been much more gentle and without the unnecessary touching. Not the service I was expecting. Not to mention a horrific story that I am not going to publicize which also contributed to my rating. read more

Char had made a little girls hair cut so bad and uneven. Then she proceeds to cut off my length and turned my hair into a bell or triangle shape. Finally with char she had made my eyebrows very thin on one side and hardly touched the other side. To top off my experience I phoned and explained everything to Josie who said she would fix all the mistakes today and she never responded to my phone call or email. This place is a joke! This was my first time in my last time I would never step foot into this so-called salon again read more

worst experience i had! i had the no chip mani and pedi, manicure is like putting the colors only, no soaking the nails, no cleaning the cuticles, the shape of my nails are uneven! the pedicure, the side and cutickes were not clean at all, no scrubbing on the feet, no massage at all! im not going back there for sure!!! read more