I have been going to Taylor Reese for 23+ years. I am a loyal client of Mouna, Michelle, & Raymond, but have received services from many members of the staff. I come here because the stylists and colorists are the most professional, educated, and talented artists. The continuing education they seek out sets them apart from any other salon in the area. From the moment you arrive at Taylor Reese, you are greeted with smiles and caring conversation. It is an upbeat, yet relaxed vibe. The assistants wash your hair with the finest products tailored to your needs. Each one of them is kind and allows you to relax and enjoy your shampoo and treatments. Taylor Reese provides an array of services and accommodates the client's requests. Each stylist has a specific area in which they shine. The staff will assess and recommend the right professional to make your hair vision come to life. Raymond and Mouna are color geniuses. Mouna's skills are unmatched. She has been a ray of sunshine, setting a high bar for hiring staff. Raymond educates other colorists across the country. Personally, I feel the utmost gratitude, especially to Michelle. She has given me back my confidence and self-esteem with my extensions. She cares deeply for her clients. I am blown away by how often Michelle seeks opportunities to grow, learn, and evolve her skill set. She travels often to take part in courses and to hone her craft. Beyond her mad skills, she is reliable, gracious, and truly understands her clients' needs, and she immediately puts us at ease. A negative Yelp review of Michelle is just not accurate. It makes absolutely no sense. She is the consummate professional. She has a beautiful soul and leads with her whole heart. Many of Michelle's clients, including me, were given the chance to feel beautiful once again with her gorgeous extensions. There are extensions, and then there are Michelle's extensions. I often tell her that I love my "your hair". She elevates the process with the finest hair available. Her ability to color-match is genius. It's impossible to imagine anyone not having the best experience in her care. Michelle is the very best. If you are looking for the best salon, Taylor Reese is the one. It's a place you can count on to be in good hands. Literally. read more

I have been coming to Taylor Reese Salon for over 5 years now and I always come to see Michelle. I moved to Arizona and I do not see anyone over there because I have to schedule my appointments with Michelle since she is the best. You get 5 star treatment from her with so much professionalism. I always leave the salon feeling like a brand new person and it changes your whole mood! I always come in for a haircut, highlights/root touchup/gloss. It's the best service you can ask for and you always feel welcomed there. Michelle is seriously the best and I am so thankful that I can always come back to her, all the way from out of town! read more

Taylor Reese Salon is the reason my hair is so thick, long, and healthy after coloring for years! The quality of the care, the color, the cut, makes you walk out of the salon feeling fabulous. And the entire staff feels like family. My hair is so healthy despite changing my hair color many times. The products they use are incomparable, and make my hair shiny and soft. Every time my color dream has been achieved. Taylor Reese can do it all - I've done blonde, red, natural highlights. Fun styles with bangs, and layers - and my hair color always grows out nicely, and I can style my hair or leave it natural. I've gotten my makeup done by Fotini for dances and events and always feel flawless. And Ellen does a fabulous facial and really pays attention to my skins needs. Mouna, the owner, is the nicest human ever and been going to her since the beginning. Everyone here is so talented and they've worked together forever, it's such a fun environment :) lovely to see read more

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Not satisfied with the customer service that was received from Michelle. Had a judgmental attitude when being showed a reference photo for how my partner wanted her hair styled & said "it couldn't be done"; Even when being open to how her hair wanted to be done she was better off taking her business elsewhere & so she did. After hearing many good things about this salon we were dissatisfied in the end result. Ridiculous for a stylist to have a judgy manner to her customers request. read more

I've been going to Taylor Reese for many years. The vibe here is casual and friendly, but the services provided are high end. The salon has specialists for color or cut, and they can recommend someone if you have a particular need or challenge. They also offer skin care (Ellen) and brows as well as makeup (Foti). Both ladies are as delightful as they are talented. Mouna the owner is an absolute doll and her staff has had little turnover in all the years I've been going here - which speaks to a well run biz. Try Yulia for fabulous blond highlights, Yvonne or Vikki for a perfect cut. They also offer a great same day (wash your hair) keratin treatment that lasts for 3-4 months! read more

Not happy with the highlights I was given. I went back 10 days later for a correction and came out brassier and darker than before I walked in. She knew she screwed up because as soon as we rinsed my hair, it was darker and instead of apologizing or talking to me she just told the shampoo lady to put more products on my hair. read more

Yelena is the best colorist I have ever been to- cannot recommend her enough! Her skills, caring, and expertise are beyond compare!

I went to see Michelle, and she was phenomenal! I had quarantine hair, and she totally tamed it! I have thin fine hair, and she knew exactly how to give me a cut that would keep my hair voluminous. It was worth every penny and I really recommend going and checking her out! Raymond is also great as well!! So talented!! read more

Taylor Reese - Hair Salons Near Me - Highland Park, Illinois

Had a great experience yesterday! My regular colorist got sick so decided to try Taylor Reece again since its just down the street from me. Thankful, they were able to add me on and get my color/baliage (Shawna!!!!) and styling done (Tammy!!!!). So happy with the results...just take a look at my pics. Also, just learned that Rita, who used to cut my hair at Red Door is also there...she recognized me snd said hello. I will definitely be back for these ladies read more

Taylor Reese - Hair Salons Near Me - Highland Park, Illinois

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Only took me twelve years to find a great hair salon! But this is it. I recently switched to Mona (owner) for my color and love that it finally has the sheen that I expect when I get color and that it doesn't fade to orange. For my cuts I use Susan. She is fantastic. It always comes out just right! On a separate but not unimportant note, I brought my out of town daughter here the other day for a blow-dry before having her engagement photos taken. First I really appreciate that they were able to accommodate our early schedule (9:00am shoot). I explained that she had very long hair and would require extra time - no problem. Lishka was there on time (7:30 am) and ready to go. She did a fantastic job. Lot's of nice soft curls that she wanted. The photos came out great! We even booked her for the wedding next summer! read more

Taylor Reese - Lishka did a great job making those loose curls! - Hair Salons Near Me - Highland Park, Illinois

Five stars for Susan, who blew out my and my mom's hair for my rehearsal dinner. It looked great. And five stars for Liska, who did all the wedding hair for my wedding-- mine, my mom's, my MIL's, my bridesmaids'... And it all kicked butt. Looked so good. And perhaps even more importantly, everyone told me what a joy Liska was to be around. She has such a positive energy, beyond being so so talented. And her price was beyond reasonable... Less than half of some of the 'bridal hair'-devoted places we looked into. I know Liska doesn't do this kind of private engagement regularly, but we couldn't have been happier with her work for my wedding. Thank you so much, Liska!! We can't tell you how grateful we are for all the compliments we got, thanks to you! read more

Quarantine had my hair in a sad state of affairs! Bridgett colored my hair back to life! Not only did Bridgett supply at home coloring kits during quarantine - which kept my grays at bay, but she revived my hair to it's pre-Corona life- 10 times better!! For cut I saw Vicki, who not only freshened up my drab, long overdue quarantined hair, but she gave me a little styling 101 so I could confidently do my hair on my own. The salon was like a well oiled machine with every safety precaution in place. You can feel absolutely confident walking in to this salon post quarantine! Highly recommend!!! Thank you, Bridgett and Vicki!! My family LOVES my new look and so do I!! read more

Rita is amazing. Great haircuts and blow outs. I've been going to her for years. Mouna is also very good on color. However, you need to be assertive to get in line for a hair wash. read more

This review is soley for Ellen. She is hands down the best waxer I have had. I was recommended by a friend a few years ago, and am hooked! Ellen has recently moved from another salon to Taylor Reese, where she continues to do impeccable work! Ellen not only creates beautiful eyebrows, but she is one of the nicest, most sincere people. Check out her website for more information on her other services. http://taylor-reese.com/facial.html read more

Such a long and disappointing story, but here is the short version: I paid $260 for horrible service, a balayage dye job my husband stated he could have done himself, and I left with soaking wet hair, because apparently a blow dry would have cost extra... for $260 I should have left looking like a million dollars, or at least with dry hair!! Instead, my stylist was late to start with me, barely spoke to me and acted like I had put him out by showing up to the appointment. Then I had to hunt him down mid appointment since he knowingly left me sitting in a chair for 20 minutes while he was blow drying some one else's hair, and the most shocking part was that he never came to check on my final hair color to make sure I was happy with it. He watched me pay and leave without even coming to look at his own work! I spoke with the manager, and after she told me she was surprised my hairstylist even had the time to dye my hair (which is not my problem the receptionist over-booked him. I made my appt 3 weeks in advance), she did offer to have me come in to fix my awful dye job. I am giving them 2 stars because at least she offered to fix it. Two stars for: Terrible customer service Disrespectful of my time I left with a hair color I did not ask for (I gave the stylist 2 examples) Blow dry is not included Getting my money back was not an option, which I repeatedly asked for read more

I can't believe I paid $180 for basically a roots touch up. I came in with a specific idea in mind, and was quickly told that it was impossible... Okay, fine, I understand my color is in bad shape, but that's why I came to this salon! Color specialists, right? Anyway, as I said she basically just touched up my roots, and kind of sort of mitigated my grow out, though it's still pretty visible. Ultimately, the color is still the same washed out, over-processed blonde color that I came in looking to fix. So yeah, she matched my current color. The one I hated. Nice job.... So basically the way my appointment went was: Stylist greeted me, insulted my hair, didn't do anything close to what I wanted (as I said, somewhat forgivable, but disappointing), disappeared when she was done with the foil, and was never to be seen again. Didn't come see me to check the color after I was shampooed or blow dried (which, as other reviewers have stated, I had to do myself to avoid a $45 upcharge!). I was rung up by the shampooer (who was great, by the way) Very disappointing, and unbelievably overpriced. They get 2 stars instead of 1 because the shampooer was great, and because I can acknowledge that my hair does look better than it did when I came in.... though I'm not sure it could have gotten any worse anyway. read more

Shawna is awesome with color, especially blondes! I usually see my sister but couldn't make it home to see her, so went to Shawna. Colorists typically have a hard time getting my hair to lift without turning it orange. She did a perfect job. read more

Yelena is the most fabulous colorist in the world! I know this sounds a bit over the top--but she is simply amazing. I have been going to her for years-- she always listens to me, but as a true artist makes her own suggestions too. She took my pandemic hair that was half dark, half blonde with an increasing amount of gray and turned it into the most beautiful, shiny, highlighted blonde. People literally stop me while I am sitting at a restaurant or other public place and complement my hair color. read more

I am new to the North Shore and visited Taylor Reese twice off suggestion- once for a cut and then for color. The haircut was fine, except that I received curtain bangs, which I did not ask for- with my naturally curly hair, the bangs make the front of my head look like a handlebar mustache. When I went back for the color, I was not given a look book to choose a color, despite never getting color done here before, which surprised me. After shampooing, I found another client sitting in my seat. I was surprised when I asked my stylist where to go next that no blowout or styling was included! This made evaluating the color I received hard because my super dark brown hair looks the same shade when it's soaking wet, so I had to go home and let my hair dry to see that nothing was even touched up and my brassy roots were still visible. To end, gratuity is handled via putting cash in tiny envelopes and handing them either to the stylist directly or back to the front desk. Even though I had mentioned this was my first time in this salon, this etiquette was never described and I nearly left without tipping my stylist! If these things (style not included, hush tip money) are the protocol for these kinds of salons, that's fine, but I wish someone would have at least let me know these things instead of being so coy and letting me figure it out myself. read more

Best eyebrow wax I have ever had, both times I have seen Ellen Rutenberg (the in-house esthetician). And my eyebrows have a life of their own! She is sweet; we have wonderful conversations when I see her. Highly recommend. read more

Walked in with a picture of what I wanted (it was of me after a cut from a different hairdresser). I was completely disregarded about how my hair works. Rather than work with my natural curls, the guy chopped my hair in something that looked nothing like what I asked for. The result is a cut that is ugly, can't behave and won't hold it's style. Ugh. What a disappointment and not worth the $90 paid. read more

Best salon. Always have had a great experience. Mona knows my hair and colors it perfectly every time. Raymond saved the day today after our daughter (15 yrs old) decided to get her hair "baliaged" at a beauty school (after four hours, turned out flat orange color). Of course she was hysterical. Raymond not only took us in immediately, but gave her back her original color plus gave her the exact look she wanted in the first place. Disaster averted! And thank you Tom for an amazing blow out and lesson on "beach waves" for Mia. You guys ROCK! read more

Raymond is a lifesaver!!!! Another salon messed up my hair soo bad that I was in tears. Thankfully, this salon was open on a Sunday and Raymond worked his magic and fixed it. I truly did not think it could be fixed. I am forever grateful!!! He is the best when it comes to coloring hair!!!! read more

Yelena is a color wizard! I have a very fine highlights and she applies them perfectly. Not a streak in sight. My mother also sees Yelena for her red hair. I think finding the perfect red is a masterful process and my mom has never looked better. Yelena has mixed many colors to find the perfect shade. I can't recommend her enough. read more

Most exciting news about Taylor Reese Salon is the addition of THE world renowned hair stylist, Emanuel Rod. Emanuel has cut many stars in Hollywood and was trained by and worked with the world renowned, Jose Iber and now he lives here! I HIGHLY recommend him. read more

If this review was only about cut, I would be giving Taylor Reese 5+ stars. I have been using Michelle for six years, and she is amazinggg. I currently live in SF and will still fly home just to get my hair done by her. For color, I used to see Alexi but then he got lazy and would make me wait for hours for average color. But if you are in the area, Michelle is the best!!! read more

About 99% off the well-coiffed north shore women can be found here. Taylor Reese is a new salon, with many of the former Mon Ami stylists. Come by and leave with the best haircut you've ever had...see Theo, Joel, or Yvonne. Get colored with Katherine or Julia. Taylor Reese is expensive (think $70-110 for a haircut) but when you have 2 months of easy upkeep supermodel hair, it will be money well spent. read more

This review is for an eyebrow wax with Ellen. I've been going to her for years to get my brows done and she never disappoints. She's meticulous and takes her time to make sure everything is even and balanced. I would definitely recommend her if you're looking to get your brows done. read more

Michelle is truly a magician. She listens to you and really does what you ask. I have been going to her for years now and I had to do an updo for the fIrst time and she nailed it. Thanks, Michelle @_loveofhair_ read more

SO SO SO HAPPY with this place!!!IIt is sometimes not easy to make an appointment with them but totally worth it! when I came here first time- my heir was a mass! I did not know what to do -they were so dry and dead and of a stupid dirty color!! I went out being a happiest person ever-they totally changed the way I look. I got a make over! They made me a shorter and sharper heir cut, made my heir darker-I've never ever had this look before and was totally satisfied! Since then I am having my hair done every 5-6 month only here! I would strongly recommend Elena for coloring! She does the best job ever and the color really stays for a long time( I was blond and she made me chocolate-in half a year when i came back-I was still of the same color) She also makes highlights in a very special way-not too much, not a little-but just as much as you need for underlining your face! And she is just a nicest woman to be with for 1-2 hours and have a great conversation. For cuts I like Jenifer. She is very attentive. Does a great job- the fear that she will cut more then you want is just not for her seat. Suzy is a great one foe cuts as well! Very nice woman and a great person to give your heir too. ANYWAY- this is a place where I go without fear to be disappointed or get my hair done worth then it was before. I know that ELLE magazine put them in a 100 top heir saloons of USA- and they didn't miss The place is definitely pricey but for one visit within half a year-I think it is ok for a woman who cares about the way she looks. THANK YOU GUYS! YOU DO A GREAT JOB!!! read more

I recently moved to highland park and decided to take a friends recommendation to switch to Taylor Reese salon for my hair color. I have been going to Maxine's on Rush for 6 years and have never once had a bad experience. The first time I went they started my appointment over 30 minutes late. Then the colorist pulls out a board to "have me decide what color I want." I was shuffled around twice to switch heat lamps and when I finished she takes me outside with a mirror and I still have visible gray hairs. She said she may not have left it on long enough and should come back. Now I have spent 2 hours of my day here only to have to go back to get this fixed. I would have never set foot back in this salon but I bought a hair extension that matched my color exactly and I have an important event coming up. When I arrived, I saw she had just started on someone else's hair. I asked he front desk how late she was running and they said "you can go ask her"- fantastic customer service. Once again, I started close to 30 minutes late. The front desk never told her I arrived and she thought I was a no show. Last but not least, I should have looked closer in the mirror because the shampoo girl left dye all over my forehead. Let's just say, I would rather walk downtown to my old salon than go back here. Stay away. read more

This is my first ever Yelp! Review and it is because I am SO disappointed in the service - both in the quality of service and customer service - I received at Taylor Reese in downtown highland park. Last week I received $110 that took the stylist LESS THAN 20 MINUTES and it was wrong so I had to come back. I was recommended product that made my hair frizz and they won't return it. In my entire life of haircuts this has never happened. The best part was when I asked to speak with a manager I was told there wasn't one. I guess that says it all. I would not recommend this salon to anyone who wants to be treated well and fairly. read more

I could not be happier to be moving back to IL - not because I'll be closer to my family but because I'll be closer to Ellen! Don't tell my folks, but she's the reason I've been flying home so often.. she is the only person I would ever trust with waxing me or facials my sensitive skin - or with my secrets! I've also heard great things about her Dermaplaning. Could not recommend her more highly. read more

I have been going to Yulia and Jackie for about 4 years now. I gotta say, I am a total downtown snob. When I moved up to the north shore, I continued to trek to the city for my cuts and colors because I thought there was no way that anyone could give me a hip, clean, natural look for my cuts or colors. Well, cut to one afternoon when I just cannot face the traffic. I end up at Taylor Reese with a huge chip on my shoulder, but in dire need of a touch up and cut/style. Well, let me tell you what crow tastes like! Yulia's color is absolutely fantastic. I get nothing but compliments (even from my mother!). And Jackie, well...There are no words. This woman cuts hair like no other. She gave me a totally new look last month. She chopped off my long, tired locks and gave me a fresh, fun, young style that has me beaming. I would not only trust Jackie with my hair, but with my life. This woman eminates a calmness and love that is contagious. You go in for a cut and you come out looking like a million bucks, but also feeling like a million bucks. LOVE THEM!!! read more

I had my haircut by Suzan. She advised me that my current hair style and color were aging me but she wouldn't tell my what to do about my hair other than to grow it long. She then cut my hair which grew out in less than 3 weeks. This was one of the most expensive cuts I have ever had ($90.00) and one of the worst. I called the salon a couple of months later because a friend had recommended Vicki a stylist at Taylor Reece. The receptionist was very short on the phone to the point of being rude. At that point I figured Taylor Reese didn't need my business. They charge a lot of money for their services.Between the bad hair cut and lousy customer service I'm never going back there. read more

Only the best color & cuts I've ever had -- bar none -- on the north shore. No pretentious attitudes or airs. My colorist-- whose name I will not share (bec I don't want her to get any busier!) -- is outstanding. But any time she has been overbooked, she talks with the other colorists and makes it happen for me! And I can't say enough ab my amazing hair cutter.... What to do, except say this is a fantastic salon with 2 other locations. Call. Get in there!! And get beautiful. read more

After thinking my hair could be so much more, I asked a well-coiffed acquaintance what salon she used. Without missing a beat she said Taylor Reese and for hair see Jackie. From the start I had complete confidence in Jackie. She is extremely thorough and I have never been disappointed. Previously it seemed it took me a few days or even a week to get used to my new cut, this has never been the case here. It looks great from the get-go and is easy to manage. She makes my fine hair look full. While I have not told my husband how much I pay for my haircut, it is well worth it in the quality of cut, how well the shape holds up and ease of styling. The salon itself is very down to earth and friendly. I would definitely recommend to my friends. read more

Emmanuel was fantastic. He has worked in top salons under the direction of one of the best and most famous stylists. My hair looks amazing! He listened to me and advised and then--wow! I am very happy--and you will be too! The salon is really nice as well, relaxed atmosphere; friendly staff...just wonderful! I drove 75 miles and will continue to in the future! Thank you Emmanuel! read more

I have been going to this salon for awhile for my nails with Milla, who is amazing and so sweet! I had my makeup done by Eliza and a blowout with Vickie yesterday. I have not looked this good in a long time. I got so many compliments at a party I was at and my facebook pics also got a great response from friends. This was a top-notch job. I have been to all the high-end salons on the north shore, but this place has all the talent. Also, Julia is great with color. I'm hooked.... read more

I came across this place based on a recommendation from a friend and I could not be happier. This establishment is filled with extremely talented and affluent workers. I went in for a haircut by Rita, and I have to say that she is very professional. I have had trouble finding a reliable stylist and I need not look any further! This place is super busy and for good reason. The staff doesn't miss a beat. Overall, I would recommend this place to anyone! 5 star service! read more