Clean environment, friendly staff. The whole place is a bit too trendy for my taste, but the stylist was willing to listen to me and give me exactly the haircut I wanted. I'd go back. read more

I have thick, somewhat curly hair and its a nightmare finding a stylist who knows what they are doing. I went here because two of my girlfriends have similar hair and had been getting this fantastic cuts. I made the appointment and prepared to fork over almost a day's pay. Well, the cut was alright. Nothing spectacular for the money. And I didn't like the atmopshere of the salon. Too cool for school. So it gets 3 stars. (Even though my stylist was adorable and I really liked her!) read more

I met the owner of Salon Blonde about five years when I was eating lunch and she complimented my hair. She said I should be a hair model for her salon, Salon Blonde. I never took her up on the offer but decided to try the place out for a hair cut. I truly love this place and have been loyal customer for five years. The front desk staff is really friendly, the stylists are all great and the space itself is adorable. And sipping on free booze while getting a new fabulous haircut is not too shabby either :) Irene is my stylist and I love her to pieces. Not only is she dedicated to her craft, she is also super personable and is adorable. And let me tell you, she knows how to cut hair and also does a fabulous job w/color and highlights. The only reason I'm giving Salon Blonde four stars instead of five is because their prices are a little high...but worth every penny. read more

Having been a hairstylist earlier in my career, I experience more fear than usual when I need to find a new stylist. (So much so that when I moved to Chicago a few years back, I gladly made the trek back to Michigan to have a long distance relationship with the woman I trusted to highlight and cut my hair.) Sure, there are lots of talented people, but it's the details make or break it for me. It's long overdue, but I want to recognize Salon Blonde for getting the details right, and especially Jennica Owens, for being the kind of stylist who consistently gives me me the coloring and cutting that makes my hair look its best. It is rare for me to be able to relax in a stylist's chair and trust that once the cape is off and my hair is dry that I'll look like a new improved version of myself, so that's why I value Jennica! Her personality drew me in and her technical skill keeps me coming back. Plus, the atmosphere at Salon Blonde is classy and elegant, yet approachable. A rare combination in this business! So glad I found this place and I have no doubt you will too. read more

I've been going to Salon Blonde now for several years for color/cut. My styles have ranged from a short platinum bob to longer blonde with highlights, now to red. Jodi has been my stylist, and my results have always been consistently great. She pays attention to detail ( especially with highlights and trying new colors, like different variations of reds in my case). I always leave the salon in a better mood! And looking fabulous of course. They use top quality products, and Jodi is very skilled at color suggestions and cuts for my face type. Their Phyto line of products also helps keep my hair hydrated during our cold winter months. JR has done my makeup several times for weddings/special occasions at the salon, and she makes eyes look amazing ( I still look like me - just better!) Overall the salon is fresh, modern, and relaxing, and staff is very friendly and accommodating. I will keep going back as long as I live in Chicago. read more

Jodie still rocks!! She did my coloring for my wedding and she did awesome. We just got back the pictures and my hair is so beautiful. Thank you Jodi read more

I've been going to Salon Blonde on and off for a few years. Why just on and off? Not a member of the 1% I find it difficult to afford regular trips to decent salons in the big city, so I often get things taken care of in my little hometown, where prices are stuck in the '80s. S*** gets expensive, ladies, am I right!? I am extremely picky and nervous about my highlights and probably gave poor Lizzie V. an earful about my negative experiences with toners that have turned my hair unfortunate shades of brass-orange. Turns out, there was nothing to worry about! Lizzie V. was super knowledgeable, and she gave me beautiful, really dimensional natural looking highlights that were a nice mix of cool, light blonde and dark blonde. She also didn't at any point in the foiling process sigh and comment on my massive volume of hair (but I wouldn't blame her if she did!), so that was a big plus! The only negative is that the price was a bit more than I anticipated as the cost of toner was not included in the list price and seemed a bit steep. Even so, I'll be back. read more

No, I have not been to a hairstylist since I was 10 years old and the lady shaved my head! The trauma led me to try to cut and dye my own hair. Unfortunately, this meant that my hair "was" not so healthy...until... I came to Salon Blonde and they transformed my thick mess into a sexy head of lovely. Let's begin at the beginning... Scene 1: I push the door into what I think will be torture. Why am I doing this again? Do I really want to get my hair cut by someone else? Just breathe; Jackie (the hairstylist) is supposed to be good, so trust... Scene 2: I immediately get seated. Jackie asks what I want and how she can help me achieve that look. Questions on the length I want, promises not to be worried. But, I can't lie, I am nervous. It's okay, they're bringing out the complimentary Riesling :) Scene 3: The fingers are massaging my head covered with the wonderful scent of conditioner. Ahhh.... Scene 4: I'm so glad someone else is straightening my hair b/c it's definitely not an easy task. But, darn it, Jackie is doing such a good job! She sensitively brushes through my hair, blow dries, brushes, blow dries...Once again, Ahhh.... Scene 5: The haircut...Jackie snips, layers, asks me how I feel and what I want. Then, voila, my wine is gone and my hair is soft, sexy, smooth, and flowy! Ahhh, I have officially exhaled. Scene 6: I go out to show off my new haircut. Compliments abound, fingers are running through my hair...let's just say it was a good night! On a side note, there were also lots of guys getting their hair cut also. A great, classy place that did me right. Thanks to Jackie and the crew at Salon Blonde! I was afraid, I was petrified, but now I'll be back to have Jackie by my side. read more

This review is long overdue, as I got my hair done back in March. But I'm trying to avoid packing, so now seems the right time to write it. Hmmm where do I start? How 'bout with the free booze? Here is what happened when I first walked in: Receptionist: "Cute dress! Can I get you something to drink while you wait?" Me: "Sure, what do you have?" Receptionist: "You know, coffee, tea, water, soda, wine, champagne..." Me: "Wha? You have champagne here? I want!" Receptionist: "Do you want regular champagne or a mimosa?" Me: "A mimosa, obviously." I went to Frankie for both my cut and color. She was really nice and did a great job on both. She seemed to know exactly what I wanted even though I didn't even know what I wanted. After I was freshly cut and colored and drunk on mimosas, I purchased an excessive amount Smashbox cosmetics and Bumble and Bumble styling products. These people really know what they're doing! ($8 bottle of champagne = $100 in cosmetic/hair product sales) Sadly, I don't know if I will be back because I'm now living on the other side of town. But it was nice while it lasted. read more

I drove by Salon Blonde and, since I was shopping for a new salon, decided to give it a try. I called and was able to get in the same day for a color and trim. When I arrived, they were very friendly and offered wine and mimosas. I booked with Ivy and she was really great! She talked to me about my previous salon experiences and what I was looking for. She pulled out the hair swatches and took a lot more time in the consultation than most stylists do. The color came out exactly how I wanted and she thinned out my thick hair by hand - which made it look so much better and less choppy than the thinning shears other stylists use. Fees for the services were pretty much in line with most salons in the city. I spent waaaay too much on product, but they made me feel great about doing so! In all seriousness, they carry the purple shampoo and conditioner that makes blondes less brassy, so that was a huge plus. In the 3 hours I was there, I saw quite a few other good haircuts/color walk out the door. I am fully satisfied and will definitely be a repeat client ! read more

I started going to Salon Blonde when I first moved to the city six years ago at the recommendation of a friend. I tried a few stylists there and have been happy with them all. But after Julie did my hair for the first time, I knew I couldn't go back to anyone else! For my whole life, I've had long, mousy "blah" hair. And I was happy in my little comfort zone. But Julie has brought out my va-va-voom! I've had long, yummy layered hair as well as short sleek locks. I've been dark brown and blonde and everything in between. There is nothing that this girl can't do! But beyond sheer talent and skill, she has an eye with what looks good with your coloring and face shape. So you can totally trust her to do something that looks good FOR YOU. Not the latest hip style or whatever she feels like doing that day -- but what matches YOU. And what matches the level of maintenance that you want to put into it. I'm more of a wash-and-wear type, so she never gives me a cut that's too complicated to keep up, and I love that. While all the stylists at Salon Blonde are awesome, Julie really out-shines them all. I'm reluctant to recommend her because I don't want to have a hard time getting an appointment......but someone this awesome shouldn't go undiscovered. read more

If you're a blonde and want your hair color to look like perfection, this is the place for you. I finally made the switch from a high-end salon in River North a couple of months ago and haven't looked back. My only regret was not coming here sooner. Prices are reasonable, and a full head of highlights is actually that. I've seen all stylists take their time with color, not rushing through foils to get their next client in their chair. Never have had any issues with foils bleeding, weird hues of blonde, etc. Also, my ashy blonde hair looks and feels extremely healthy. David is amazing - I hope he will be my forever stylist!! Have already referred a few friends his way. Choose salonblonde and you won't look back! read more

I went to salon blonde for my first ever highlight session. They are so kind and welcoming! Kelsie did an amazing job with my hair! 5/5 Definitely coming back. read more

If you want a really well done cut & color, go to Karolina. She's been doing my hair for two years now, and I've never been unhappy with how it turns out! And I've had some complicated dye jobs haha. The salon itself is really nice, and the free drinks are a very nice touch. This place is definitely one of my favorite salons in the city. read more

I am totally partial to this salon as the owners are close family friends, and my aunt and father have done the interior, but, regardless of my obvious bias toward the owners and location, I have to say the haircuts I have received from Dawn are the two best haircuts I have ever had in my adult life. 1: I have pretty long, thick hair, and it can get quite heavy. Dawn thinned it out without losing any of the look, and gave me the best layer job I've ever had. They were noticeable as layers, but seamless (the layers I've had since look like a layer cake with breaks in the layers). I still go back to those pictures from 4 years ago and am amazed at the haircut. I've taken them in to professional salons in VA expecting the same result for the same price, but to no avail. 2. I was having one of those "get rid of all my hair" months, so I went in and asked her to take care of it. We put my hair in a ponytail and did the medicinal "chop." She styled my new short hair and it was fantastic. While I don't plan on cutting my hair that short again (due to my non-interest in styling it daily), it was a great haircut. Every time I've been back in Chicago I haven't been able to go in, but I am hoping one of these days I can go back to Dawn and get my hair taken care of like it should be. As people have mentioned the parking on North Ave can be a little atrocious, but I can't think of a salon where I've received a better haircut. Go Dawn! read more

I initially went here because (surprise) I'm blonde. Getting a colorist that excels at the right blonde can be tricky and I drove by this salon about 7 years ago and thought this might be the place to get it right. I prefer a buttery ash and that can be tough line to walk in the world of blonde. Fortunately I've never left displeased with a cut, color or blow out. I need a refresh on my roots about every 4-6 weeks and when you go that often you have to be careful your blonde hair doesn't start doing strange things, and stays healthy. SalonBlonde has the best colorists I've used in Chicago and I've been coloring my hair for a looooong time. I've seen almost everyone at the salon for something or if my regular stylist isn't available and I need to get in pronto and I'm always happy. Ashley is my go-to gal for my color (and cuts) because she gets the exact shade I am looking for right, and adds the right highlights and toner to get it perfect. I would follow her anywhere she worked because she is that good. I've had great colorists but I've never had anyone do such as exact perfect job with my skin tone. She is a hair color genius. She doesn't just excel at women but also works on men and her cuts and shaping are incredible. I had seen a middle aged fellow come in to her station while I was sitting with color foils in my hair. He came in with a basic business man's boring helmet hairstyle. He had a great thick head of hair peppered with gray and looked around 50 plus-ish. I overheard him complain that his haircut looked pretty boring and they seemed to know each other (not sure on that). I was in the sink getting rinsed when he walked by with his new hair cut on the way to leave and I couldn't believe the difference in how he looked. Ashley had given him the most amazing haircut that took 15 years off the man's overall look and energy. It was a bad-ass haircut on a man in a suit that looked like he runs a bank and I was pretty impressed. I was in awe that not only was he hip enough to embrace a young fresh look, but that she had the kohones to give him the cut. The cut walked the line between being a man who clearly has a conservative job on some level (who wears a suit these days?) and still being something closer to what a 21/30 year old might sport on his head, without looking ridiculous. She is a natural born talent. The salon upgraded their interior design in 2018 and it was definitely due and reflects the quality of the staff more than it did in 2018. Lets face it, we all need a little refresher now and then and businesses are certainly do different. It is very clean and contemporary with bold wall paper and bass and lots of white with some grays. It was a huge improvement. I would still go to the salon if they hadn't reworked the interior because it is hard to find colorists that do this wonderful of a job, but now I feel more at home and enjoy the aroma of a more interesting design than before. All the staff are very welcoming and I'm always amazed how people remember my name if they only worked on my hair once or twice. Parking is super easy on North Avenue and I always find metered parking pretty readily. I've recommended this salon to everyone I know who needs a great colorist, not just my blonde friends. And they have suggested SalonBlonde to others (men and women) as well so I know they are pretty pleased with the salon for their cuts, color and blow outs. read more

I just got my hair cut and colored at Salon Blonde today. I had been once before, but it was so long ago I don't remember anything about the experience. Today, however, was great. I went to Julie for cut and color, and she did an excellent job! She was very sweet and fun to talk to. I wasn't exactly sure what I wanted to do with the color, but she offered suggestions of what she thought would look good with my skin tone and current hair color. The color and cut both turned out great, and she even did the brows for free. And they have wine! That won me over. Overall, it was a great salon experience, and I will definitely be back to see Julie again. Edited to add: I have been back to Julie three times now for cut and color and she is amazing each and every time. She listens to what I want and makes plenty of time for me. My hair always turns out amazing and she is great to talk to as well. I love her and will keep going back! read more

Salon Blonde is the BEST place in Chicago to get brows done. J.R. is amazing, and I always leave here so happy...and wondering why I didn't come in days earlier. I can't believe I ever had my brows waxed, the results are so much better with tweezing and last about 6 weeks. If I didn't already have a hair stylist that I absolutely love, I'd probably come here for that too, but for now i would recommend JR to anyone for eyebrows. read more

This review is more about Richard... Who I absolutely adore. Richard is an awesome stylist and wizard when it come to hair coloring. He really takes his time to tailor a style and color to meet your needs and never pushes a high maintenance look if you are not the type of client that will keep it. The owners are not very friendly, barely acknowledge regular clients, and are rather self involved...always talking about their "expensive travels and gossip". Nonetheless, I still refer friends to Richard, Jessie and Jodi. read more

I recently switched to Salon Blonde from Art & Science and I could not have been happier! I have super straight hair and got sick of the "trim and iron" treatment I'd been getting everywhere for the past couple of years. Jen Smith is great! She really knows what she's doing and took the time to teach me how to style my own hair when I got home. I'll be recommending her to all my friends! read more

I had an excellent experience at salonblonde yesterday! My stylist was Nicolle and she was warm, inviting, knowledgeable, and great at what she does. I felt she really listened to what I wanted and offered good suggestions. I have long hair and I am used to long appointments because of it, but she worked quickly which I really appreciate and I don't think quality was sacrificed at all! The salon is clean, modern, and has a lot of natural light. They have great products and I felt like I got product education not a pushy sales pitch. Price-wise I found it on par with any reputable salon in Chicago. I walked out paying within $50 of what I expected and it was well worth it. I am looking forward to salonblonde being my hair's home for a while :) read more

This salon is wonderful and you will leave looking and feeling great. If you want a cool blonde tone instead of a brassy look, this is the salon for you. My whole family now goes here and we all love it. Thank you to Salon Blonde and the team there! read more

Worst hair salon ever! Ashley ruined my blonde hair! I spend $650 plus tips and got the worst experience of my life. Salon manager refused to fix my hair color and ignored my dissatisfaction. This salon is a fraud, never ever coming back! Ashley you did a horrible job! read more

I came in for a color correction because my hair was brassy, orange and the roots were lighter than the rest. I had previously (last week!) gone to another salon in the area wanting to go back to blonde after the winter "I want to darker" routine that most blondes go through about October. When I got home, I wanted to cry. Instead though, I decided to try a new salon and hope for the best. The best turned out to be Jaclyn at Salon Blonde. She rocked my socks off (and got rid of every bit of orange in my hair). Not only did she dye my hair back to it's original color, she then highlighted the crown. It looks fantastic and better than I could have imagined. Yes, like some other yelpers have said, Salon Blonde is expensive. However, I would rather save up and pay a little extra to go there and be happy with my color than have orange hair again. read more

All the cuts I got here were great and I can safely say that Dawn does the best perms in the city. I had gotten my hair re-permed 3 times in 4 months before I came to her because other salons will claim they know what they're doing and then mess it up. Seriously, if you need a perm Dawn is who you need to be talking to. read more

Best salon I have had the pleasure of going to. Great atmosphere, all of the staff is very welcoming and friendly. I went in to turn my brassy golden blonde into a beautiful bright platinum highlight and lizzie did a phenomenal job! Highly recommend her for anyone looking for a bright, dimensional blonde. It is definitely on the more expensive end but you get amazing results! read more

I have been searching for the perfect blonde in Chicago for two years. I wish I found Salon Blonde much sooner! (Seems obvious given the name). Not having known any of the stylist, the receptionist listened to what I wanted, and hooked me up with the best stylist for my needs. When I arrived I was taken back right away, and offered wine (definitely a plus). Kelsie consulted with me first, and ended up doing a full highlight. I couldn't be happier with the way it turned out. She is talented! It's the perfect tone, and the foils were placed so neatly. She had great recommendations for products and home care, and was never too pushy or salesy. I will definitely be back! Also, It's been a week, and I just received the sweetest hand written thank you note. It's the little things that make a business great. I highly recommend this salon and Kelsie. read more

One star isn't low enough. I visited to have my hair re-highlighted and to add some lavendar to my already blonde hair. It has taken me three years and thousands of dollars to properly color my naturally very dark hair to an ash blonde color. The stylist said he understood exactly what I wanted after showing him a picture of it. I paid $500, which is outrageously overpriced to begin with, but I liked it. Three days later I washed my hair, on cold water with purple shampoo, and ALL the color came out. My hair was left a ratty white color. So I called and told them what happened and asked if I could come back to have it fixed, so I went back to the same stylist a few days later. I waited for 25 minutes where I could hear he was getting a raving review from his boss, for my appointment..... poor time management esp when you have an upset customer waiting. He told me I needed to have a darker base to have the lavender color hold up, so I pushed back that I didn't want my hair too dark, as I've gone years getting it lightened up. He told me it wouldn't be "dark" but would be a silver tone, so I agreed. The end result was the ugliest dark brown that I could ever imagine. He refused to dry my hair for me because he had a client waiting on him, and I didn't want to pay the $65 to have someone else dry it, so I waited until I got home. I was so upset I just cried. I sent a picture of it to my stylist from home who helped lighten my hair all these years and she was appalled. I called the salon and told them I wanted my money back and did not trust them to "fix it" again, as they ruined my hair. I was told the manager "JT" would be responding back to me once she returned to the salon. I never heard back. I called a week later inquiring again and received her email address, to which I received an out of office message response back that she would address my issue and contact me back with a resolution. After me reaching out to them via phone and email for months, I've heard nothing back. I had to go to another salon to have it fixed, and I'm now working to a lighter color, which will take months and more money... My hair is so damaged from the processing he put me through, and now the extra bleaching to lighten it back, that it is awful. I can't believe a business conducts their customer relations in this manner, especially if you are going to charge a higher rate than other salons, you better give the best services to your customers. Definitely do not go here, even if you think their name must mean they are an expert on blonde color... because I ended up nasty brown when I asked for blonde. read more

I really wanted to write a better review for this place, but my experience was definitely disappointing. This is a really long review I know, but the point is there are so many other great salons in the area, I would absolutely recommend going to one of those instead. I went here because the Yelp reviews were generally good and the location is convenient for me, however this place does not live up to the positive reviews. Maybe the problem is that I'm a college student and not super rich. How much money I spend actually matters to me, so does quality. I came in wanting a fairly inexpensive process (all over color) so I could go from medium brown to a shade of blonde and I figured a place called salonBLONDE could do that. The stylist talked me into a much more expensive process (highlights) which I apprehensively agreed to. I didn't realize that she was also doing a lot of other expensive things to my hair because she did not explicitly explain the processes to me. The way she explained it made it seem like it was a normal part of the highlighting process. I was charged almost $80 to have my roots touched up (they weren't even noticeable, not even 1/4 in of outgrowth and it was close to my natural color anyway). I was also charged about $35 to have my highlights "toned". Sure, the 'complimentary' glasses of wine were a great distraction until I went to check out and realized that I was being charged more than DOUBLE what I had planned on paying. Initially I liked my hair, though the change was not nearly as dramatic as I wanted it to be. Then when I saw it in different light I noticed that there are definite green undertones which my mom also pointed out to me. My best friend actually asked "what happened to your hair? Why are there streaks in it?". When I put my hair up the highlights underneath are SO blonde compared to my brown base. It looks really fake which is absolutely not what I wanted. I used to work at a salon and I figured if I explained my poor experience they would try to remedy it. Wrong. I called one night and was promised a manager would call me first thing the next day. THREE days later I get a call from someone. This is where what would have been a 2-3 star review turned into a 1 star review I don't know where the manager learned her customer service skills. She had attitude the entire time and basically told me it was my fault because I don't know that toning and color matching isn't a normal part of the highlighting process. She was not even remotely genuinely apologetic. She said the salon "wouldn't feel comfortable" doing anything but giving me a $35 credit for my next service... the funny thing is she gave me no reason to ever want to go back. There are lots of salons in the area that are deserving of your business and they will actually appreciate it. While my stylist was very friendly, I feel incredibly ripped off and the way the 'management' handled the situation was unfortunate. Now I have to find a decent salon to fix my hair and make it look natural again. ***UPDATE: I went to the Aveda Institute, paid $50, and got exactly what I wanted. read more

My wife made me come here because it's walking distance from my house and I always complain about traffic (LOL). I adore Jennica and think she's super talented...has a real natural flare for what I perceive is a difficult men's haircut. I also like the "beer in the fridge while I wait" concept....everyone here is very customer focused. Love this place read more

went in yesterday to get full highlights and a toner, DAVID was amazing. hes very professional and will get you the color you ask for. i love my hair! going back again and again and again! read more

i stayed with this salon for about a year...maybe a little longer. that is HUGE for me. i am a salon slut. i liked it. i mean--i must have since i stayed for awhile. but for some reason i just never really got what i wanted or explicitly asked for. i always looked good, but i never got platinum blonde when i asked for platinum blonde--i would end up with full highlights. odd right? who's afraid of the double process? not i...but apparently they are. or at least my stylist at the time was. mainly i left to avoid that sticky process of staying at the same salon and switching stylists. however-the place is PACKED with annoying rich middle aged women on saturday morning--highly annoying. read more

I moved from Arizona stressing out about where to go and read the reviews on here for Ashley so I gave it a shot. She is absolutely amazing!! She is quick and does an awesome job. I used to dread going and spending 3 hours and she has me out in 2 hours for a cut and color and it looks awesome and she is very consistent. This salon is a lot more pricey than I spent in Arizona but I don't mess around with my hair because you can really mess up blonde if the person doesn't know what they are doing. Everyone is also so friendly and they give you mimosas which makes it a great experience. read more

So I am from Texas . Woman from Texas take a lot of pride in how beautiful their hair looks. I have lived in Chicago for a short couple years and in this time I have not been impressed with any salon. I want BEAUTIFUL , LONG looking like Victoria Secret hair...not bob, crazy colors, looking like I'm grunge or just really looking like blah! I'm not trying to be mean but that is what I see a lot. Salon Blonde is the first salon that I have seen where if you want to walk out looking like a stylish and beautiful woman ... Then this is the salon for you. I'm a firm believer that the salon and it's employes set the tone and style of what a client is looking for. If your hairdressers look grunge and like they are going to a rave and look just like a "punk" style that how can I expect you to make me look like a Victoria secret model?? So as you can tell .....Salon Blonde is now who I will trust with my hair! Now to the most important part... Who did my hair ;) Well that was Samantha! She was amazing!! I have very long natural thick beautiful hair. My hair was very dark brown and almost black. Samantha worked her magic and gave me an amazing beautiful balayage hair style! The color is beautiful and her technique was perfect! One last thing. The rest of the Salon Blonde staff were all super friendly. Overall this is the best salon in Chicago! read more

I've been getting highlights forever. I know I have difficult hair (tangly, wavy, thick, long) and I'm quite comfortable regularly spending a hefty sum on my hair. When I look up a salon's prices, I assume they will charge me more than the listed price, because my hair is troublesome. I was a regular customer for about two years and my hair color always looked great. I would spend hours there and then I'd hand over enough money to rent a small apartment. All of that was fine. I give them 2 stars because the color looked good, but going there was always a very stressful, uncomfortable experience and I eventually had to give up. My stylist, Tony, was ice-cold and silent towards me while I sat in his chair for hours, but friendly with coworkers and other customers. It was very strange, almost as if he made some odd assumption or misunderstood something about me the moment we met. But every single visit, as soon as he was done, he became VERY pushy with the products he wanted me to buy. He talked more about why I should buy a shampoo than he did the whole 6 hours I spent in his chair. I do sometimes buy products at a salon, but I don't buy duplicates of things I have at home. And I definitely don't buy unneeded products on top of my several-hundred-dollar bill just because a stylist is making me uncomfortable. On top of the awkward-silence followed by heavy-handed sales pitch, what I was being charged didn't always make sense. Let me say once again that I expect this service to be very very expensive! I'm not cheap about hair! But, sometimes I'd go in for full highlights, a haircut, and a root touch up and that would be a lot of dollars, and other times I'd go in for just a partial highlight, no haircut, and that would be nearly as much. Sometimes I'd just have the roots touched up and that would cost more than a trim and partial highlights. The prices seemed all over the place. They also "lost" my appointments, twice. After each appointment I would schedule my next, when I called a few weeks later to confirm, there was no record of my appointment. I kind of suspect that Tony just hated me, and deleted my appointments. read more

DO NOT GO TO KAMILLA. I confirmed with her days in advance for a haircut and color and then I find out that she rebooked with someone for MY appointment only to "reschedule" with me for a 10 am that never happened as she told me last minute that the client decided to add in color so she couldn't work on my hair. So unprofessional. She literally texted me 40 minutes before the day of. Terrible stylist. read more

I have been going to this salon for close to 5 years. Dawn D is my stylist and I am never leaving her. If she ever decided to go off and have twins again I am slipping birth control pills in her coffee! I love that this place is stylish and sleek, but the people are down to earth, friendly, helpful, professional and fun. And I get what I ask for. I have never been unhappy with my cut, style or color (and I have experiemented with lots of hues from dark brown to red and back to blonde). I always leave happy. My hair is my one extravagant expense...and I always feel Salon Blonde is totally worth the money I spend. ..that reminds me. I need to make an appointment! read more

Yes! Salon Blonde is where all of the cool kids get their hair taken care of these days. Everyone there knows what's up and it shows. I reccomend Jen if you're looking for complete hair skills. She'll take care of you. read more

Thank God for Richard! He may be the best colorist in the world! I made the mistake of going to a local 'cheap' salon that has a great rep---for highlights and a cut. I ended up with scary orange crispy hair that desperately needed fixed. It was so bad that my best friend told me she'd be at home crying, and that I shouldn't leave the house b/c my cut/color was so awful! I got similar comments from co-workers. I am not one for the drama, I promise it was extremely scary! Salon Blonde is the best!!! I loved Richard and Jennifer- everyone was really REALLY nice, I was wary of the cool vibe I'd read about- but I didn't get any pretentious crap, just really nice people--who saved me from Bozo syndrome. I will definitely go back and recommend to everyone I know. The champagne is a nice bonus. It's not cheap, but I learned the hard way that you get what you pay for! read more

This weekend was my first visit to salonblonde. Initially, I was a bit nervous, because the receptionist seemed unclear which stylist to schedule me with (for a haircut) with my extremely thick hair and undercut. Luckily for me, she chose Maria. I was greeted when I walked in the door and offered a beverage before Maria walked over. She was friendly and careful to ask questions about what I was looking for, how I liked to style my hair, and where I liked the part in my hair to be (important stuff). She even stopped halfway through the cut to ask how it was looking, and we made some changes to the cut when I said it was shorter than I expected. I've only had my new haircut for a day, but so far, I'm very happy with it. It's not often I walk into a new salon and leave- after the first visit- with a look I feel confidant about. read more