sparrow was amazing and peaceful! they offered me tea and wine upon entering. service was great and just quirky enough to not come off as fake. paige gave me a great haircut and wash for $115. will be coming back read more

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Thanks Julia! I was able to fine tune the look I was going for and was given great advice on how to achieve the look I want with the texture of my hair. And thank you Mary Alice! read more

The new spot is wonderful and they do a great job making my hair look incredible. I love that they give me tea with my hair cut.

We brought our son in for a haircut with Dani. She was so kind and listened to exactly what he wanted. Everyone was really friendly and the salon itself is really cute. The music wasn't too loud and everyone was able to speak at normal volumes. 10/10 recommend Dani and Sparrow. read more

I'm new to Chicago and I needed a fresh cut after a long stressful move. Courtney had an appt available same day and she was SO friendly, we laughed the whole time she was giving a fantastic cut! I'm super happy with the space, it's very accessible for me as a fat, disabled person. Everyone was really nice and welcoming, I can see why so many of my local friends recommended it so highly! read more

It's Spring 2020. Your hair looks overgrown and frumpy. You and your partner have tried to keep it as controlled as possible, but your starting to feel really awkward in all your zoom meetings. You miss your hairstylist, who is a genius and also a good friend, and once it feels safe enough to schedule an outdoor, masked haircut (Summer 2020), the person you have trusted with your hair for years suddenly dies (non-covid related). Now you are grieving a friend while also awkwardly looking for a new stylist. I tried a few stylists at salons throughout the fall, but the stylists were either way too tentative (I'm not hairstylist - I can't tell you exactly what to do) or overly confident. Nothing worked. It didn't help that I was also seeking to replace the level of comfort I felt when a friend was in charge of making my hair look high and tight. Cut to early winter 2021 and my first appointment with Ashley at Sparrow! Ashley is great at what she does. I love that she hears what I want my hair to do, then she's professional enough to make it happen without asking a million questions about every little section of my head. It's what you want out of stylist! She's a fun and interesting conversationalist and I always walk away feeling way hotter than when I went in. The salon is great. I love that they focus on small business created, non-toxic products and Morgan at the front desk is an absolute delight! Ashley is exactly what I spent months looking for - check her out! read more

If you are going in for bangs, be sure the stylist knows the difference between "middle of my eyebrows" and "middle of my forehead." I am not joking. Be deafeningly clear. Or. Else. Aside from that, the receptionist is exceptionally professional. The salon is super cute. They have tons of super clean, great products, and even use a clean color line which is super rare to find. In six months when my hair is finally ready for another cut, I will definitely try another stylist. I know this doesn't sound like a recommend, but I do recommend this salon. Just over communicate about what you want and do not make assumptions that they get it. read more

I love my hair! Courtney does an amazing job of cutting my thick, curly, coarse, hair and it's the best cut I've ever had. I brought in a picture of a shag cut I liked, and we talked about options. She did a fantastic job of making my hair look cute and current. It grew out without looking crazy and was easy to style. I am so happy I got to work with her and that she's so talented. I feel like she really listens and 'gets' how to cut hair that isn't soft and straight. read more

Just when I've forgotten my inner rock star, Sparrow puts him back on display. For their level of experience and talent, this salon is both affordable and absolutely attitude-free. I suffer from a problem where I have no clue what I look like (the moment I close my eyes I become Johnny Depp) so I have trouble picking out a hairstyle. Instead I give Sheba some general instructions: she takes a good look at me; then she goes to work. Last time it was "Make me an age-appropriate grad student TA who just rolled out of bed." Think that's a challenge? I walked into New Wave around the corner afterwards to see what reaction I got; I swear, comely coffee drinkers batted their long eyelashes at me, ready what I should take attendance. Merveilleux! I couldn't be more pleased with Sparrow's work. I think after a decade in the city, this is where I finally learned the difference between having my hair "cut" and having it styled. Be sure and take them up on their offer of a beer, a wine or a green tea: their tea is organic...and delicious! read more

Called ahead to warn about my hair being long and thick, offering to wash it. They specifically said "no don't worry about it." Got there, the girl immediately complained about my hair length and thickness - asked for basic big curls, she spent over an hour drying it and left my hair completely flat with a ton of product in it and clearly rushed and gave up on it. Had me leave with clips still in to basically finish my hairstyle at home on my own- leaving for a wedding with flat greasy product filled hair, absolutely zero curls. Oh, and they charged me $20 more than they said when I booked the appointment read more

I love going here. So peaceful, good music, smells good, and inspiringly lovely. Always offered tea here, they are always very flexible with appointments and rescheduling, and every employee seems down to earth and welcoming. I get my hair done by Tracey, and she is awesome!! She definitely "gets" my desire for natural hair, and cuts it (and colored, once) in a sustainable and flattering manner, complementing what my hair naturally is, making it "its best self" so to speak. First hair dresser who didn't tell me to blow dry and use chemical product. Rock on for that alone. Plus she is really cool and fun to talk to, as you want your hair dresser to be! In summary, Sparrow is an awesome place to get your hair done. Highly recommend. read more

Ashley is my go to! I found her through Instagram when I first moved to Chicago and have been going to her since. I typically go to her for a cut but just recently went for a balayage and was blown away with how incredible it turned out. I absolutely recommend Ashley for it all! read more

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I have SO MUCH LOVE for Sparrow, Sheba (THE hair whisperer & coowner) and MY HAIR!! That's big, because I have never ever loved my hair. Sheba knew exactly how to cut and (simply) style my headful of coarse waves. I always leave there feeling like a rockstar and (my god) I get compliments on my hair now! I also love the vibe of the salon and feel super safe going in, they have all & more of the covid precautions in place. Lastly also love their mag assortment and hair products, always fun to peruse through read more

I LOVE Sparrow. I am not one normally to spend a lot of money on a haircut but I can say that it was 1000% worth it! Tara has been doing my hair for a little over a year now and every time I get it cut I get a compliment. She is really precise and makes sure that it is exactly how I want it before I leave. She is also really personable and kind. The salon is clean, modern and thoughtfully designed and they always offer tea, wine or water when you come in. It's more of an experience. Yes, the prices are higher, but I really have had no qualms about spending a little more because its obvious just how much better the quality is. read more

I've been coming to sparrow for 5 years and have always had the best experience. Sheba does amazing work (and is the raddest person)! Whether it was keeping my shoulder length shag in wavy perfection or helping transition to a fun, short bowlish cut, she always delivers a beautiful, unique cut that suits my style and natural texture. I'm super low maintenance on upkeep, so I really appreciate her working with my natural wavy so I can just wash and go. Plus the space is lovely and welcoming. I'd highly recommend her and this salon! read more

Can I just say how much I LOVE this place? These skilled, wonderful people saved the day for me, and I will be a Sparrow loyalist for as long as I call Chicago home. Long story short, I experienced a bit of a hair catastrophe over at The Bird's Nest Salon (you can see my review there for pics), and not only did Sparrow do a hair consultation for me the day I called, but they set aside three hours to fix the cut and color the next afternoon. Chelsea was my stylist, and seeing how distraught I was on arrival, she explained every single step of the process she was going through to fix my hair, and this really helped me feel comfortable. I left that salon HAPPY! She did a beautiful rose gold balayage, and I am so grateful to the kind people that work here! They also offer you wine. Just sayin'. read more

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The first thing I thought when I walked into Sparrow was "This space was designed for me." I am not exaggerating at all. If I started a hair salon and decorated it myself, it would look like Sparrow. The candle that was burning? Bamboo, from Linneas Lights. The same candle I had recently bought from Greer, over in Old Town. What are the odds? Sparrow and I like the same candles. The magazine on display in the waiting area: Not Vogue. Not People. Not even Harper's Bazaar. They had The New Yorker. That's right. People who get haircuts read. We read about stuff that's not necessarily about hair and fashion and makeup. We read books and book reviews and poetry and social commentary and news. But was there anything to flip through if we weren't in the mood to read - something light hearted and just to look at? Yes, there was. Books of photography. Not the same old "all the beautiful people and places from around the world" sort of photography that everyone likes to look at. Photography that's hit or miss, but is interesting to look at even if it's a miss. Conversation starter photography. The visual style of the space? Vintage with a bit of industrial, and some minimalist yet feminine touches. Sort of a cleaner, unpretentious, less trendy version of Anthropologie Home. So why does all this matter at all? It usually doesn't. These aren't things that I evaluate when I enter other salons. But I note it here for a reason - I think these little touches represent the way this salon feels about hair. It's a Festivus for the rest of us. Believe it or not, some of us who are willing to put down a chunk of change on our hair are actually paying for a low maintenance, wash-n-go cut. We don't want a shiny new project to fuss with. We want someone to give us good, natural looking hair so we can go on with our lives and focus on other things. My stylist, Susan, gave me an awesome cut. A true wash-n-go cut. And even when I asked her to recommend products (I am intellectually aware that humans don't need hair products to survive, but I do occasionally find myself a slave to marketing, like every good American) she insisted products weren't necessary at all, and walked me through the process of actually air drying my hair without allowing it to dry or frizz out. Techniques that no other stylist had taught me, and techniques that worked. And when I left, I didn't have that glossy "just came from the salon" look. Don't get me wrong - that look is great sometimes. That look gets compliments and head turns and more eye contact from men and is great for special events. But that day, I left Sparrow looking like a more attractive version of myself. I looked like a person who just has naturally pretty, healthy hair, and who doesn't fuss with it because she doesn't have to. My haircut is as good as the best haircuts I've gotten. I'm not saying my haircut here is quite *better* than any haircut I've gotten - Aggie at Art and Science and Annie at Gold and Braid have given me haircuts of equal quality (so I do suggest them if you're on the waiting list at Sparrow, more so than Tracy at Sine Qua Non, whom Sparrow refers customers) , but I am saying that it's of the same high quality as the best haircuts I've gotten. And with all the other little details, Sparrow is a cut (get it?) above the other well reputed salons - Sparrow is the whole package. read more

Susan has introduced me to the pleasures of unwashed hair and I've discovered that what I thought was a limp, stick-straight, body-less mop is actually a swirl of curls. I've lived HOW long without knowing this? There are other great things about Susan. She's super nice, knows her way around hair long and short, listens to your personal hair habits (no product for me, ever) and gives you a cut you can manage without too much fuss. I think this is the start of a very long relationship. read more

I adore Susan. I adore Sparrow. A lovely space with always lovely customer service. I moved to Chicago a year ago and went to Susan within my first week in Logan Square to shape up my look for job interviews. She took a look at my hair and told it straight. She chopped off my too long bangs and gave me a glorious cut that suited my face in the best of ways. Then I decided to grow out my pixie short hair. For 6 months she shaped it up and I grew it out to bob length. Then I decided to chop it all off again. And for the last 6 months she has kept it looking fierce and classic. I have not stopped receiving compliments on my hair since her hands have been shaping away. I frequent Sparrow about every 5-6 weeks to keep up my short do and the price is worth it. I have a full head of thick, super wavy/curly hair and have seen my share of hair disasters. It is amazing to let someone have at it and trust that they will make you look like a million bucks without fail. read more

The atmosphere and staff are great. Very friendly, welcoming, and the space is tranquil and lovely. That is what the three stars are for. Unfortunately, I got the worst haircut I have ever had. I have thick long hair and went in to cut a significant amount off but I left with a bob which I did not want, on top of that the stylist completely thinned out my thick hair to nothing...as someone who has had thick hair their whole life and have had it thinned before this is like nothing I have ever seen. Very sad. read more

I loved this salon. They're great about rescheduling appointments. They let have let me do walk-ins as well. Always very welcoming. I love that they offer tea and water. Everything went smoothly! read more

It's like this: Susan has been cutting my hair for almost two years, starting at Sine Qua Non. She is hands down the best I've ever had; when my hair was long (which it was until last week) she cut it so I could wash and wear and still have it look great. Last week I told her I wanted to chop it all off and she was as excited as I was; I now have a great short cut that's even more low-maintanence. She is a fab, FAB stylist; she'll consider your face and how much work you're willing to put into your hair and give you the best cut you've ever had. Seriously. Sparrow is close to the Blue Line and the space is lovely; bright and open. Great product line for sale as well, can't remember the name but I think the guy's Australian? I came away with some samples, it's good stuff. To sum it up, go to Sparrow right away. Guy or girl, they'll give you an awesome cut. read more

Sheba has been my stylist for almost a year now. Every visit to Sparrow, I not only leave with better hair but feeling more relaxed and mellow I'm a big believer that good people and calm environments add to the over all experience at a salon and Sparrow is no exception. Everyone who works here are fantastic which adds to the energy of the already beautifully minimalistic and unpretentious space. I will coat tail the other reviews who praise Sheba: she really knows what looks good and has never failed me. I have naturally wavy hair and for some reason that has been a challenge for other stylists. One of Sheba's specialties is awareness of how to cut wavy hair by adding layers and shaping that enhances the wave. She also provides styling techniques that are easy to duplicate at home. And a side note, Sheba is just cool and friendly. I am sad that I am moving from Chicago but hopefully I'll find a "Sparrow like" salon or a stylist as talented as Sheba out in Denver. read more

I needed a hair change, so I decided to try a place in my neighborhood, and I'm so glad! Susan adjusted my bob so that it's more graphic and angled my bangs so they are more flattering to my face. They also stay in place more on their own now! Susan paid close attention to what my hair naturally wanted to do, and therefore I ended up with a better cut. I love the quiet atmosphere and the scent of the Kevin Murphy products. I want to eat the shampoo, it smells sooo good! read more

I absolutely cannot praise Sparrow enough. I'm new to the Logan Square area & was in desperate need of a cut/ interested in some first time crazy color. I left an awkward voicemail to book my appointment & was called back prior to them opening. My first appointment (with Chelsea) was for a serious cut & chats of future color. I had been neglecting my hair for almost a year & needed a TON of dead weight cut off. Chelsea totally empathized, listened to what I wanted, offered her expertise/ advice, & went to work. The cut is completely flawless. About 2-3 inches off, insane layers all over my head, perfectly sculpted. She/ Sparrow would have gotten 5 stars even if this was the end of the review. BUT... Prior to/ during the cut, I was super interested in getting some purple peak-a-boo streaks added. I had never dyed my hair any "unnatural" color & was completely freaking out. During that first appointment, I think I changed my mind on dying at least 67 times. Chelsea worked with me through every single thought & never once made me feel like a total lunatic (even if she thought it.) The purple-hair-dye-conversation ended with her saying "Okay... So... You want to have some purple highlights that can only be seen if you WANT them to be seen... While your hair is down & if the wind is blowing at exactly the right speed in exactly the right direction?" She got it. I'm telling you, I could NOT have offered a more difficult description & she totally worked through my words to understand them in the best way possible. Anyway. The cut was done flawlessly, she scheduled me for the very next day to come in for the dye. Double flawless. I cannot express how skilled she is & how comfortable I was throughout the entire 2-day experience. I know this seems more like a review for Chelsea (request her!) but the entire salon had fantastic vibes. All of the colleagues/ even all of the clients were extremely relaxed, welcoming, & friendly. The prices are EXCEPTIONALLY reasonable for the quality here. read more

Sheba's rad. She just cut my hair for the third time. I hesitated in booking this appointment because I thought maybe Sparrow was about a kind of 'cool' that's not really me. Not so. Whatever distance I first felt was a genuine, this is your first time distance. I've got a great cut, and I feel like the reason I love it (I keep looking at myself in the mirror...) is that Sheba has gotten to know me, my hair, and the shape of my face over time. Perhaps more impressively the cut functions well as my hair is thin and generally has to be cut short when it gets beyond a certain length. I like my long hair, and Sheba somehow shaped it so I've got style. Brava! Sparrow is an elegant gem with good art, a good vibe, and great people. read more

I may be in the starting of my 20's, but this is the first haircut I got without my mom with me. Obviously an event that can only be compared to riding your bike for the first time or giving birth. The reviews are stellar but I was apprehensive only because I have been using the same hair stylist since high school in NYC and finding good hair salons doesn't seem as dime a dozen in Chicago. I was warmly greeted with coffee and bright eyed Susan. I'm the vague type of person that knows very little about how my hair works and what to do with it; I'm told I'm blessed with thin straight hair (thanks dad genes!). I know what I like and don't like, but only after it's said and done. Susan was totally into keeping my new length rather than giving me the standard bob most places force on me as well as options with how to style my hair and tips to keep it from getting gross. My 60's Asian school girl haircut now frames my face and looks good in hats. The student discount is also awesome for covering tip as well, you get an affordable haircut worth paying for. When I actually have some serious cash, I'll see what they can do with crazy color. read more

I love my haircut. It looks even better today, the "morning after" with a little bed head. Sheba was fantastic. First off, I've never seen a cuter stylist. She has some rad fashion sense. Secondly, she was really honest and down to earth. The picture I brought in was the best representation of what I wanted, but when I explained that I thought I should go a little shorter, she totally agreed and seemed to intuitively understand exactly the length/style I was going for. I also like that she gave me props for not blow-drying my hair. She made sure the cut would accommodate my wavy when air-dried hair. The space is really beautiful too. And of course, you'll be treated with wine or beverage of your choice upon arrival. read more

Sheba is awesome! I live in Nashville and have a hard time considering looking for someone in Nashville to actually cut my hair - I always want Sheba to do it! This new salon is gorgeous and I'm so happy they were able to open up this space. She will make you look good! read more

Just had a five star experience at Sparrow. Completely relaxed environment, beautiful space, greeted with a glass of white wine and consulted with Susan right away. Feel completely BEEEutiful with the new cut and color. Natural and easy to wash and wear. read more

I had very high hopes for this place based on the reviews. Unfortunately, my first time around left me disappointed. Usually when this happens I don't ever go back. However, I really wanted to see if they could try again and I'm glad I did. Susan was kind enough to take a second look at the work another stylist had done and make a couple adjustments. I was satisfied upon leaving the second time but sad to hear Susan is no longer cutting hair. I also believe the price point is a bit higher than I am used to so may have to spread the visits out a bit longer. Either way, I plan to visit again for my next cut! read more

I have no choice but to give Sparrow 5 stars. I live in the neighborhood and was searching for a hair salon. I'm not very good about keeping up on my hair cuts; I always put is off and am not loyal to any salons in the city - until now. I saw all these 5 star reviews on here and couldn't ignore them. Especially when a good portion of them sounded just like my hair story - I have shoulder-length curly hair, let it air-dry everyday, don't mess with it, don't use product, etc. I explained this to Susan and she knew exactly what to do. She knows her way around a head of curly hair! She could obviously tell that I do not keep up on my hair needs and frankly told me that we had to get rid of the triangle on my shoulders and give me some style and shape. I absolutely love the cut. It falls in delightful little tundrils with no effort on my part, and I could not be happier with this easy to manage cut. She also convinced me to throw out my round brush (I do dry my hair in these Chicago winters) when she told me that they don't even have one in the salon. I've upgraded to a paddle brush which she showed me how to use to dry my long bangs out before putting my wet hair in a bun and tossing on my bike helmet before work. The bangs will provide an anchor for the style, she informed me, and I will always remember this trick! She also taught me how to coax my fine curls into solid curls with no flyaways, without me even asking for advice. I was offered a glass or wine or beer when I arrived, and enjoyed my Miller High Life while I waited for my turn. I sat in the chair about 15 minutes after my appointment time, which is perfect for me. I always run late but got here on time and had a chance to sit back and stare at the amazing wooden space divider that they had custom made to separate the hair washing area from the main room. The space is adorable and I have already recommened this place to friends. read more

I have thick damaged hair. I came to Ashley a month after growing out a haircut that came out looking... weird on me (thinned out a lot, over layered) and I told her that I wanted low maintenance, mininal layers and she made some good suggestions based on what I wanted that turned out nice! I had cut my bangs all wonky and she helped with that too. I recommend checking out their instagram before anything. Outside of the haircut itself, they keep the place nice and clean. Everyone is always with their masks on and the receptionist is really knowledgeable about their products and super friendly. read more

When you go to Sparrow, you'll not only get a flawless haircut, but you'll leave feeling like a new person. I admittedly wait way too long between cuts, but Tracey always fixes me up (while providing infinite wisdom about everything from what TV shows I should be watching to how to handle a problem at work). She's always right. I get compliments on my hair constantly, and have converted several friends and coworkers into Sparrow regulars. Another bonus: being in a space surrounded by talented, super cool and kind women who support each other and make me laugh the entire time. It also smells REALLY REALLY good in there. And there's free wine. Sparrow is my favorite place in Logan Square. read more

Wow! I am so impressed with Tara! This may sound weird, but she took the time to really get to know my hair. I leave her chair looking and feeling than expected every time. She is also a kind and cheerful human with a vast knowledge of astrology. read more

First haircut in 10 months and I'm so grateful to Sheba for helping me feel cute and RELAXED. Even though I knew how much Sparrow has invested in keeping everyone safe, I was still pretty nervous about coming in (b/c I'm a nervous person plus pandemic, of course). But once I was through the door, that was all forgotten and everything just felt super normal and very safe. Sparrow's not messing around when it comes to sanitizing, spacing, masks, air filters, and safety barriers, but the salon is somehow still as warm and inviting as ever. I love my haircut and didn't realize how much I needed the experience of doing something normal safely to feel good again. Yay! read more

Chelsea worked wonders on my hair. It was dull, yellowy-blonde and my ash brown-blonde roots were growing in. She did a balayage, and lightened it all to a beautiful beigey blonde color giving it dimension and freshness. She trimmed it and left it feeling smooth and healthy. I HIGHLY recommend her for dying blonde hair, and working with fine hair. I think both are a challenge to work with, and that is why most people mess up my hair, but she did EXCEPTIONAL! read more

I've never written a Yelp review before, and I also *rarely* go to salons to get my hair done, but my experience here was good enough to make me want to start doing both! I walked in late last night wanting to get a cut on a whim, and the staff was super friendly and accommodating. My stylist was about to leave, but stayed to cut my hair and was very nice about having to deal with a last-minute walk-in. I showed her (Chelsea) a picture of what I generally wanted, and she took a lot of care in giving me exactly that but with a bit more personality. I absolutely love my new cut and was really impressed with the staff and atmosphere there. My only suggestion is to create some kind of loyalty program (maybe it exists and I don't know about it), or something to offset the high cost of a cut there. Obviously the cuts are worth every penny and the staff deserves to be paid well! But it's out of budget for a lot of us to go more than once or twice a year. Thank you! read more

Tara's cuts and color are always perfection! Every time I'm here I feel relaxed and happy.

Maybe my expectations were too high. That's the trouble with a 5-star rating. I looked forward to this cut for weeks, ready for an exceptional new look, but even from an objective point of view, Susan's cut was uneven and funky, with a gap on one side. My coarse, wavy hair never laid right: although it was cut to dry naturally, it was bulky on one side and flat on the other. Aesthetically, the salon was very pleasing: it was heavenly to sit under the vintage dryer with a cup of hot tea on a cold, rainy spring day. However, like visiting a lovely spa for a relaxing facial then waking up the next morning with a face full of spots, the long-term disappointment outweighed the immediate pleasure. read more