This salon is EXCELLENT and Trish is a gem! Believe it or not, my husband found this salon. We were looking at more eco friendly and animal friendly products and places. We/he stumbled upon Starship. Trish cut his hair perfectly and so I decided to take the plunge. I had been looking for a new stylist in the hood for awhile...without much luck. Trish was GREAT! She did a full consult and provided suggestions. I'm in love with my new cut! She's the first person that actually listened to me! She also sent me with some samples to try some different eco friendly products. I'm super pumped and Trish just gained another client! read more

Trisha has been cutting my curly hair for over a 15 years. She's an expert with curls! Her razor cuts have always been a favorite of mine. We also like having fun with my wacky ideas for colors and extensions and she always keeps my hair looking healthy. Her new location is intimate and stylish. I just love it! read more

I have been using Starship for many years. All the stylists I worked with at Starship have been top-notch, and now I receive all my services from the owner, Trisha Star who is a valued member of the West Town Chicago Avenue community. I look forward to my cut and color regularly. Trisha has become not just a trusted professional, but a confidante and friend - just like "old fashioned hairdressers" of days of yore. She exudes warmth and confidence, can take my creative visions to the next level, and always produces a fashionable and beautiful result. Her ability to use the latest techniques for razor cutting, balayage, highlights, whole head color of both temp and permanent varieties, styling and blowdry methods, and more is the best I've ever experienced. She also does my teen daughter's hair on occasion, and there are always smiles all around. Trisha's integrity for service and products is incomparable. She researches and/or uses the items herself to ensure the purity and ethical foundations of vegan hair products and makeup, and also features some fun extras like candles and hair ties. You feel like a celebrity when you are in Trisha's chair. She totally focuses on you, and you walk out with a stunning style and a feel-good aura. HIGHLY recommended! read more

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Ok so my mom has been my hairdresser for over 20 years and she retired from it about 10 years ago. So when it comes to finding a quality hair salon, both my mom and I are super picky. We thankfully found this spot after an awesome workout at The Garage Chicago and let me tell you. It is the BEST haircare experience in the city. When you walk in you are warmed with this home styled vibes, staff who are genuinely happy you are there, and the very best hair professionals. They listen and provide you with everything you want from, style, cut, color, conditioning, and so much more. On top of all of that they are huge vegan product advocates. Which I appreciate being in functional medicine, vegan products are the best for your hair and your health for the long term. Free of all the bullshit, my hair has felt and looked the best it ever has. Lastly, I've worked with just about every employee because my schedule is crazy and highly recommend just about every hair professional here. Logan, Tessa, Trish, and Sean - you truest are the best. I can not thank you enough. read more

Love it here! Sean was able to fit me in last minute before a trip out of town and brought my curls back to life. Thanks a million!

I'm new to the area and this salon came recommended. I really wanted to like it but it didn't do it for me. I came in for color with Sean and the outcome was dreadful. I looked like Ariel from the little Mermaid...and while maybe that could look cute as on a teenager it doesn't on me. To their credit they tried to rectify the situation but I can't recommend them. It's disappointing. read more

I had a lovely experience at Starship this week! My hair feels amazing. My stylist, Logan, really listened to what I wanted and gave me great tips for handling my cowlick and scalp issues. Definitely worth the few extra dollars for this type of love and care! read more

Trisha took my outgrown hodgepodge of color and made it all cohesive and blended and BEAUTIFUL! I also learned so much about hair care and color from her. She really took her time and gave attention to detail, and was incredibly welcoming. Highly recommend!! read more

I've tried many salons to achieve the perfect slanted bob but it's left me with horrible results. I came in and they were just so friendly, especially the girl who took care of my hair, Ana. My hair was just a mess, it looked like a mullet in the back and I had an undercut which was totally uneven. It took me months to grow out my hair so that I can attempt this look and crossed my fingers that it would come out the way I wanted it to come out. Ana was very nice and was able to transform my horrible hair into something beautiful. I have very thick hair so it's been very hard to achieve a lightweight look but Ana managed to work her magic and make it look amazing. I am definitely satisfied and will be coming back for sure. Who knew that after 3 horrible cuts in the past, I would finally have the hair I wanted. read more

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Very generous group of stylists at Starship! Graciously donated to my fundraiser- this salon cares just as much about the community as they do about hair. Socially conscious, has a big heart and just overall cool people. Highly recommend! read more

A true Gem in the City. Wonderful vegan & cruelty free salon that is, without a doubt, the most adorable salon I've ever visited. Chelsea cut my hair and it was the best haircut I've gotten in years. Chelsea has been cutting my hair since 2009 and I was so happy to have her cutting me behind the chair again (she took some time away from the industry). The Salon is laid back, yet uber trendy - quaint yet posh. The vibe of the salon is hard to describe - you'll have to book to fully understand. Some salons I've visited I've been able to tell there is "drama" under the surface between the staff. Here it's clear all of the stylists and staff are friends, work as a team and enjoy their profession. It's a high end salon without any hint of pretentiousness. I haven't met the owner but it is clear she knows what she's doing based on the ascetic of the space, the talent she's recruited, and the "vibe" of the salon. As a small business owner myself I know how difficult it is to get "everything right" and the owner seems to have done it. I was immediately greeted with a smile, was offered amazing snacks and coffee and left feeling energized (again, the "vibe/energy" here is contagious). I've referred several friends to see Chelsea and they have all been as impressed as I was. Easy street parking, central to everything, and reasonable prices. I will certainly be back. Keep on keeping it on! read more

The owner, Tricia, is a total gem of person! I went there last week for the first time. My hair had become badly damaged so I was nervous about a cut but excited to start my journey of hair healing! Tricia made me feel relaxed, and she listened with great kindness to my situation (I was pretty emotional going in, but her demeanor was so calm - she's perfect for this industry). She worked with me to set up some future hair goals, and offered some awesome vegan product suggestions which I took her up on. The salon itself is small with just a few chairs, and has a sweet, friendly energy. The front desk worker (I'm sorry, I didn't get her name), was also very friendly and professional. I got the vibe from everyone there that they care about people, and want everyone to have a nice experience, which totally reflects on Tricia. I seriously could not be happier that I found Tricia and Starship Salon. Chicago is lucky to have her. read more

I actually prefer all my hair products to be conflict-filled and controversial. That's the only downside to Starship, since they offer cruelty-free products. I'm also a lover of blood diamonds. Starship has a really chic space, whatever that means. If you go, make sure you look up and appreciate the cool ceiling. I went to be Constance's hair model (she's a newer stylist there). She did an amazing job, and I look even better than I did when I arrived. I didn't know that was possible. I'm also very humble. I'm Asian, and so there's this consensus that you must go to an Asian place to get your hair did right. Well, a few months ago I went to a non-Asian barbershop in Chicago and, compared to this haircut, it was pretty bad. Thus, I was quite wary coming into Starship. But WOW Constance did a great job. The owner was very nice and accommodating as well and has 10+ years under her belt/scissors. Starship knows what they're doing. read more

I had to get my son's hair cut and we found this place through Yelp. He has a moppy head of curls so it is hard to describe how I wanted it cut. But Sean did sooooo great. I live in New Orleans and am contemplating bringing him back here For his air cuts! read more

I received a partial highlight and cut by Constance at Starship Salon a few weeks ago. She did an excellent job listening to what I wanted before the hair work began. She even got out her iPad to look at colors and styles with me to make sure she did exactly what I was wanting. I'm so indecisive and I really appreciated her patience as I was trying to figure out how I wanted my hair. The final color was perfect and the cut was done in a way to bring out my facial features. Starship uses Kevin Murphy products - which are incredible and smell so good. The decor was simple, but chic and everyone was very welcoming. I look forward to returning to Starship for my next color and cut! read more

I hate getting my hair cut. After many terrible experiences, including (but not limited to) multiple mushroom cuts, Disney teenybopper layers, and a haircut that got laughed at by my family as soon as I walked in the door, I have avoided haircuts if all possible. Thankfully, I found Trisha (through my cousin's recommendation). She makes my hair look great. I'm not great at expressing what I want done but she takes my several pinterest pics and does magic. I've loved every haircut and every color service. Her beautiful salon and her cruelty free products/services are also a huge plus. read more

**BEST SALON IN CHICAGO!** Let me list the reasons why: - Super easy booking online. I booked for the next day and could probably even have booked for the same day since this place is not yet discovered. - Complimentary Dark Matter coffee (the best coffee roaster in Chicago IMO), a selection of teas, or water as you wait. - Jill, my stylist, was very easy to talk to and the sweetest hair stylist I've ever worked with. - All the products are vegan! How did I not realize vegan salons existed before?! I discovered them at a Vegan Vortex event, and I've been trying to veganize my beauty routine (NOT easy), but Starship Salon does all the work for you by carrying high quality hair care products and makeup in store and all vegan. Yay! - Gorgeous, sun-soaked space, like straight out of a magazine - No pretension whatsoever. The space and the staff are low-key and genuine. Everyone seems happy to be there. - Great location for biking or parking (free parking in the surrounding neighborhood). Right next to Star Lounge Coffee and just down the street from Squasht (a super cute shop). - Haircuts start at $55-$75 depending on your stylist. It's a little more than I'm used to spending, but it's such a treat to yourself, great quality work, and a great experience. And on top of all that, all the products are vegan. Well worth the visit! read more

Trisha is a great stylist and I'm so impressed with her new salon. She is professional, technical and intuitive. You can tell that she also teaches other stylists because she is able to use the industry terms to achieve the look you're after--and then break it down to make it understandable. She always helps translate what I'm looking for into a look that is fresh and modern. The fact that her products are environmentally friendly and cruelty- free is just the icing on the cake. Oh- also I love the online booking. Makes it very easy to get an appointment and will send text reminders, too. read more

They were very nice, even gave me a free 2 minute conditioning but my stylist barely even blew dry my hair all the way and her other client showed up so she rushed and just twirled my hair in her fingersa bunch to "curl" it and when I said can we do more, it looks pretty frizzy and unstyled, she sprayed it with something else and called it a day. A "style" is listed as part of the cost of the service so im pretty disappointed with that. read more

Trisha is the best of the best. She takes the time to really understand what type of hair style you want and what fits best with your lifestyle. She is also a great teacher. I really like that she shows you different ways to style your hair. I don't feel that many stylists take the time to consider that aspect like she does. The salon is beautiful and quaint. The place holds a lot of positive energy and is a great addition to the neighborhood. They use Kevin Murphy products and I really like his products and ethics. read more

WOW! Finally a place that lives up to its name. I had long hair back to middle of my back. The pictures say the rest!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Trisha and Lorelei and Trisha's father couldn't have been more kind. Very hard to find a good stylist that listens. I will be back! read more

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Constance is awesome. At other salons, I sometimes have a hard time communicating what I want. Constance is a great listener and always spends time consulting with me at the start of appointments. She does my color and is very thoughtful about it, sometimes getting input from the other stylists. It seems to me the stylists really work as a team. In general, the salon is convenient (because of the online booking feature), the people are kind, and the products are quality (although expensive). read more

This place deserves a golden buzzer (forgive my AGT joke). Trisha Is truly a star and so is Sean. They have both taken great care of me. This last visit was a exceptional though. I am a breast cancer survivor and lost all my hair do to chemo. Rocking a bald head is my thing. Finally In September 2016 I decided to grow out my hair. Now I have lovely blonde highlights and a bad ass undercut thanks to Trisha. I want to continue to grow my hair out but this cut is so solid I may want to rock it out for a while. My husband is absolutely in love Trisha's work as well. He keeps praising my hair over and over. If Trisha isn't a star (she is) then I am because I feel like one after the care at I received at Starship Salon! Top notch.... go here. You will feel like a star too- self care is important! read more

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I have been going to Starship for over six months and absolutely love it (enough to make the commute from Rogers Park)! The salon is small but extremely clean and has a lovely minimalist vibe. The staff is super friendly, especially Sam at desk and the coffee is delicious (Dark Matter). The products are pricey but being a salon that cares about others and saving the earth, it is not outrageous and Kevin Murphy's products are almost all vegan and smell amazing! On to the actual haircut: I found Starship at a Vegan Vortex event. I had been looking for a green (but preferably vegan) salon for a while and was underwhelmed by the green salon I was at previously. I had been growing out a short bob with bangs and just couldn't get the right "this isn't horrible or a mullet" style with my previous stylist. I called Starship and set up an appointment with Markie and I will never go back. Markie is fantastic and listened to what I hoped to achieve with my hair, what I currently hated about my hair and my daily routine. More than listen she actually gave me a haircut that fit everything I needed. I am able to recreate the salon look within morning timed routine (I am not a girl who will get up early to do more). read more

So many times over 20 years I requested ash blonde for my highlights and no hairdresser could get it. Until I met Jill. Not only she knows what she is doing also she is cool. She is up to date with fashion. Have you tried to show a picture of a model/celebrity to your hairdresser to get the style without them make you feel weird about the comparison? I was going to show her a picture of me, but my last picture that showed in my phone was of a model. I wasn't going to show her that. But she saw it, got her iPad and search for images of that model. HOW COOL IS THAT? As an animal activists this place rocks. They used only cruelty free products. read more

Wow! I am so excited that a friend referred me to this salon. Not only is it cruelty free (I'm a vegan) but the people are incredible at what they do and they are so welcoming and warm. I recently relocated back to Chicago from NYC and this salon may be the best I've ever been to in my life. Seriously! Thank you Anna for a great cut! read more

I've been going to Starship for over three years and I love this place! I'm not vegan but I appreciate that their products are cruelty-free and environmentally conscious. Their customer service is attentive and friendly. I see Sean and he's awesome! read more

Started going to Starship after my old salon shut down. Not only is Starship SUPER close to my house, Mark gives a KILLER haircut. He really spends the time making sure it's perfect and I always leave feeling fabulous. I love that they are vegan-friendly and use Kevin Murphy products. Kevin Murphy is my favorite line. I'm going back in a few weeks to get dolled up before returning to work after surgery and I know that I'll look like a million bucks when I leave. Love you all! PS-my hubby goes to Mark, too, and always comes home looking like a totally hottie. read more

This place is adorable! All the staff are super friendly and totally unpretentious. Laura has done my hair color three times now, and I'm really happy with her work. She does a great job of clearly explaining what's going on and getting feedback from you throughout the process. I had damaged my hair pretty badly trying to bleach it myself, but Laura helped me bring it back to life. It looks and feels about a million times better. read more

Love love LOVE this salon. Amazing experience and service from the minute you walk in the door to the second you leave. I was so impressed with how the entire team works together to make you feel at home and relaxed. It's a super chill and boutique-y vibe. I've been playing with hair color for years and have finally found a stylist that knows what she's doing! Chelsea is amazing! I love that she brought my vision and hair to life! read more

Starship Salon - Makeup Artists Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Starship salon is amazing. I was coming from out of state and only had a short window of time available to do my wedding hair/makeup trial and they opened on a Monday (which they're usually closed on) just to squeeze me in for my trial. They even rushed out of their hair class just to make it in time to accommodate my schedule. I love their products which are all vegan. Sean and Jasmine were great at being flexible in terms of what I wanted or any changes of how I wanted to do to my hair/makeup. They're so nice and easy to talk to too. The only other thing to note as that they are slow to reply to emails, so it might be easier to just call them. But otherwise everyone at Starship Salon are wonderful! read more

I've been coming here for years. Literally the only salon I've ever been to that can get flat brown hair to look like natural looking red hair. I've had a number of different stylists -- Laura Ann and Sean are my go-to's. They colored my hair before my wedding and it was flawless. They are great people too-- I would recommend this edgy vegan friendly salon to anyone and everyone. I have natural looking hair coloring, and very simple curly hair haircuts done-- you don't have to be "cool" to come here -- all are welcome. A great place. read more

I tried this salon for the first time because I heard you could get an all vegan hair service. I was given an appointment with Laura Ann Evelyn and she was so friendly and knew all about their vegan hair products. I needed my roots done and she matched my color and covered all my grays beautifully! Also my blow out was full of body and smooth she really did a great job! Everyone in the salon was very nice and helpful. I will definitely be coming back for my touch ups and will get my next cut here! read more

Trisha is awesome! And the fact that they go out of their way to use cruelty-free products is just the icing on the cake. Check this place out!!! read more

Jill is the best. Followed her to Starship from another salon, as I haven't found anyone else who can cut my annoyingly fine hair into the bob of my dreams! Haircuts never disappoint. And love the cruelty-free products. read more

My husband and I love Starship. We have tried several other salons and this is the only one where we are both consistently happy with the results. And I love that they only use cruelty-free products like we do at home. The only downside is that word seems to be spreading....it's not easy to get an appointment! read more

This place is wonderful. I just went to Starship for the first time and I couldn't be more thrilled. I have had the same hairstylist for years but since getting a job in the city haven't made it out to the burbs. It has been a long time since my last hair cut and let's just say it was time to cheat! I am glad that I did. Plus, I know all of these reviews are about Trisha, who I am sure is fabulous but their new stylist Lorelei did my cut. She was everything you would want in a stylist, adorable, talkative, fun, and great at hair! She made me feel great with the cut and how she tended to me when she was done. and don't get me started on the scalp massage. plus the place is gorgeous, the products are great good for the planet and smell wonderful, and the receptionist was so adorable and nice. I can't wait to go back! read more

Spent a lot of quality time at Starship over the last two years. Their friendliness is out of this world. They are a vegan salon that offers vegan snacks and drinks in addition to using all vegan hair products!! Which is pretty cool if you're into that (I am). Even though my stylist (and friend) has recently left the salon, and I'm planning on following her, I wanted to leave a review to thank them for everything. You cannot go wrong here. read more

This was my first time going to get my hair cut in years and I was so excited to be coming here. With great reviews who wouldn't be?? Me hair is fairly curly and I came in with the knowledge that the wonderful Jill will work with my curls. I came in and was very much welcomed and offer drinks. Oh and the smell when you walk in it absolutely magnificent. The massage with my hair wash was on point and very refreshing with a nice touch of lavender. And thoughout my whole haircut I had very nice conversation and tips on my hair and about the products. Love the experience, the smells, everything. Love it all. Definitely would recommend. read more

Talented stylists, comfortable and clean salon, vegan products, decent prices, tea/coffee/water upon entering (sometimes cupcakes!)... doesn't get any better! My go-to salon ‍ read more