Please reopen the river north location!!! :) Appreciate they have so many stylists now that know…read morehow to do black hair. I went once over a year ago and had to walk out with wet hair because she didn't know how to do it - but my experience has been great since and like the team a lot. Thank you!

Management doesn't care about concerns, I emailed a few times and never heard back - what a joke!…read more Also their schedules are always running behind and the blowouts don't hold... way over priced for the low quality service. Will never go back.

I got a blow out here the other day and I think I may have to become a regular. It was so lovely…read more My amazing hair dresser took me through the whole process, sharing the options of hairstyles I could get (they're all named after cocktails it's so cute) and helped me decide. The whole process was so relaxing and I just felt that I was in the best hands. Not to mention they were playing Clueless on the TV so I was thoroughly entertained. I went to work after this and got so many compliments throughout the day. What an ego boost! Can't wait to go back.

I have been going here for about 10 years and have only had good experiences . Unfortunate the new…read morebusiness model is not the best for customers . My last visit and again today I've incurred the same issue . I was charged extra for going over the 45 alloted minutes yet both times I was still sitting in the waiting area at my appt time and sitting in the styling chair while the stylist cleaned the wash bowl etc .. which goes into the 45 min . DryBar for me is a quick service at a reasonable price .. for $80 which I paid today , I can easily go to a high priced salon and pay a flat fee and know exactly what I'm getting . Stylist was great and service all around was good but this new model has me re-thinking after being a loyal customer for so many years

Our hotel's hot water system broke down. By day two we needed to find a place to get our hair…read moreshampooed and styled. Making an appointment was simple. It was a little tricky finding the Michigan Ave location, but we managed to get there on time. Our experience was wonderful. The two stylists were friendly, professional, and great at what they do. They made us feel human again! Thank you!!

I was visiting from out of town and needed a quick blowout, and Deborah did an amazing job! My hair…read morehas never looked so beautiful and luscious. I highly recommend Trixie Girl Blowout Salon for anyone looking for a great experience and gorgeous results.

I am obsessed with this place! I've been here 3 times for hair (twice) and makeup (3 times with two…read moredifferent artists) and the team nailed it each visit! I'm really impressed with their business model because it's damn hard to find great makeup artists and hair stylists that stick to a pretty solid routine so you know what to expect. I feel like Goldplaited is the like the Lettuce Entertain You of hair and beauty. Like... you can ask for completely different styles or even get different makeup artists (like when you walk into different LEY restaurants) but the level of service and outcome is consistently on point to your level of satisfaction. One time I asked for a stylish pony, another time vintage hair half up/half down, and both times I was obsessed! The makeup artists know how to make you look natural but elevated. Your skin looks like your skin, just better. For make up, I've requested twice (from two different artists) "a natural, me - just better, look," and also a soft glam warm smokey eye - all of which were PERFECT! I did not have to touch up through out the day. All I did was either add more moisturizing spray or UD's All Nighter Spray. Note: If you want airbrush, request it beforehand when you make your reservation. An added plus is that these artists have RANGE! I'm in my 30s but I've seen ladies with mature skin (50+), Gen Z, I mean the skin types ran the gamut and all of the ladies that walked out of there looked beautiful AF. Not to mention the different hair types and requests that they knocked out of the park. The girl that did my hair (twice) was confident and knew exactly what to do even with a brief description or photo. Her confidence gave me confidence knowing she knew her sh*t. And my hair came out perfect every time. The place is very clean and I've consistently seen the artists wash their brushes between each new client. Making appointments online is easy and metered parking is always easy to find. The makeup and beauty industry can be hit or miss but whoever is hiring/training at this place deserves a damn award. And of course, the artists there are just SO talented. If you've got an event, check this place out! You won't be disappointed.

Scammers. Advertise $60 blowouts online. I booked a $60 blowout, my card has been charged $60, and…read morei get a text less than 24hours before my appointment that I have to pay a extra surprise $25 because it's before 8 am. Since I was working and didnt see the text sent at 3pm today, I just saw it now at 8pm, I cant make any changes to my appointment as the business is closed and my card has already been charged. Pretty much sounds like a stylist or receptionist just texted me trying to scam me out of $25 just to put in their pocket because why was this not on the website when I booked an "early bird"? When I checked out, I agreed to pay $60. First and last time customer.

Gracie is amazing at what she does and makes my hair look awesome my hair every time! Will…read moredefinitely be coming back!!

This is your typical swanky Chicago salon. I was able to get an appointment the day before and…read moreRosa knew exactly what I needed and we had a great conversation. But I probably walked by this place 3 times and kept missing the entrance. Very New York. It's on the 2nd floor and very bright with natural light from the windows and very spacious. I could myself getting prettier with every snip of Rosa's scissors. She made me look amazing!! I'm from out of town, but if I'm ever in town again, I'll definitely hit her up. "I feel pretty..oh so pretty......"

Nelson has been my hair stylist for 4 years, and he's amazing! He is super friendly, very talented,…read morelistens to what you want, and he is so fun! He takes care of my hair and I leave the appointment feeling like 1 million bucks!

Nelson is very professional, He cuts my hair with care rather than rushing through it. I love how…read morehe gives advice about steps of keeping up with your hair and products to use for your hair type as well, I wouldn't pick anyone else but Nelson to do my hair :)

I decided to book Blowout Junkie for my bridal party hair. I initially emailed them per their…read morewebsite request to get something started but I also just booked 7 appointments for the morning of my wedding through the phone just in case. It was good I did that because no one responded to my email and I was on a crunch with my wedding 2 weeks away. I probably called an additional 2 times before the wedding day to ensure my appointments were still on the calendar and to confirm the artists. They were able to have 3 stylists so the day started at 7:45AM until 10:00AM. Blowouts include a wash for $55 and Updos don't include a wash and are $95. Everyone was on time which was great. We had 2 blowouts and 5 updos for the party. I think everyone's hair looked great. There was one auntie that was not happy about her updo (but she didn't voice it) so I don't blame the hair stylist on that and believe that the stylist would have fixed it had she said anything. It's important to note (with any stylist) to bring lots of examples of what you want so the stylist knows or to bring photos of ideas and they can choose what might look best for you. Overall, I had a good experience with Blowout Junkie!

They used to have a signature blow out that was amazing. None of the current stylists can do it…read more Blow outs don't last They Book you with someone different than who you originally book with Over Charge you

This was a fine experience, somewhere between either extreme. I arrived and, like others who have…read morewritten reviews here, didn't know where to go. It's not a big space at all, but it wasn't very clear where to go, and there was no one at the front desk when I approached. The space was clean and bright but a bit worn down and tired. I also don't like that they try to upsell you about add-ons. They already do this when you book! Once is enough...! The woman who washed my hair and styled it/blow dried it was friendly and kind. She took her time, which is not itself bad, but it might be surprising if you book a 45 minute appointment and are in any sort of rush. I think $64 is a bit steep, especially since there are quality blowout spots that aren't that much, even today!

Don't let these reviews, especially the older ones, scare you, and check out the ones on Google…read moreMaps. It looks like the salon was evenly renovated, and entering from the hotel lobby isn't the great challenge it's made out to be. KJ, my stylist, was a dream! She has magic hands--in my 36 years of living I've never had such a gentle blowout. Not only was she gentle and the blow dryer not too hot, but she achieved results. My hair is perfectly blown out and exactly what I was looking for.

Can't say enough of how great Lira and team are! First found Lira Guzi after a botched hair…read moreappointment with another salon and have never gone anywhere else. As someone with darker hair, I'm extremely particular about coloring my hair, and at LG I've always felt my hair is treated with extreme care and expertise. I no longer live in Chicago, but make special trips out just to have my hair done here! If you're looking for a salon in Chicago, look no further, u won't be disappointed!!

I cannot say enough good things about Lira Hair Salon. I came in after a disastrous visit to a…read moreso‑called "blonde specialist" who completely ruined my hair while trying to take me from brunette to blonde. My hair was damaged, uneven, and honestly I was scared to try again. Lira changed everything. She not only helped me achieve the blonde I originally wanted, but she did it in a way that protected my hair and brought it back to life. My color looks beautiful, natural, and exactly how I envisioned it. Even better--my hair is actually growing back and feeling healthy again. Lira is truly a master of her craft. She listens, she cares, and she knows exactly what she's doing. If you're thinking about going blonde or need someone to fix a color gone wrong, she's the one you want in your corner. Absolutely worth every visit.

This is the best hair experience I've had in Chicago! Could not have been happier with my…read moreexperience with YeJi at The Hair Loft today -- she took the time to truly understand my hair texture and hair goals, and it shows in how beautiful the result is. I went into it confident that her vision would be a good one, and I was right! Absolutely in love with my hair, hair color, and the attentive and engaged service she provided. My hair was dry, balayage blond, and pretty much void of volume. I left with my hair glossed, voluminous, healthy, and styled wonderfully. Upon arriving, I was welcomed by a warm receptionist -- the salon itself is well lit, cozy, and they offer assorted beverages. Can't wait to come back and recommend my friends to YeJi/The Hair Loft!

I have been looking for a new hair stylist in Chicago and I stumbled upon The Hair Loft on Yelp. I…read moresaw that there were so many good reviews for Alison so I thought I would have a great experience. Unfortunately, that was not the case. I told her that I wanted to try some light curtain bangs but was worried because my hair is really thick and I had never had bangs before. Not only did she cut short, thick, blocky bangs that didn't look like the picture I showed at all. I told her that I didn't like them and it would be nice if she could blend them in with the rest of my hair. She told me that it wasn't possible and that curtain bangs are meant to be blocky and short (I don't think she knows what the trending hairstyle looks like. She admitted she needed to ask more questions. ) Then she told me to schedule another appointment with her in a few months after my hair had grown out to come back and have her cut it again.... She tried but honestly it was the worst haircut of my life and I would not recommend her to anyone.