Excellent color and excellent service! The salon is lovely and the team did a wonderful job ensuring the integrity of my hair during the color process. I especially enjoyed their attention to detail, from the initial discussions about my hair goals, to the offer of coffee/tea, to the lavender eye pillow while getting my hair washed. I'm glad I finally found a salon that meets my needs! read more

The Gilded Lily - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Every time I go in I get an excellent haircut, styled to perfection. Even when I come up with new hairstyle ideas, the staff works with me to get the best realistic result for me. It's been my main hair salon for a while now, and it will keep being that way in the foreseeable future. read more

The Gilded Lily - Result of my last visit. - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This salon is absolutely beautiful, and every stylist is warm, talented, and welcoming. Mallory, the owner, is incredibly personable and went above and beyond to make sure everything felt tailored to me, from my cut and style to the specific products she recommended. I couldn't be happier with the results and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for exceptional service in a stunning space. read more

I love everything this small women owned business stands for and has to offer . The staff is always friendly and whenever I get my hair done I am always guided in a step by step conversation around the process and transparency around what is achievable / versus what might not be (and if it's not achievable there's always a convo around things that could look similar or steps we can take to move in that direction). I've never left the salon not loving the way my hair looks. As far as pricing goes , you get what you pay for . Yes this place is not Supercuts pricing , but it's absolutely reasonable for the time/effort being put in (and what I imagine is also some sort of magic). I wouldn't go anywhere else. read more

The Gilded Lily - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I haven't been to the Gilded Lily since my last review, so about 4-5 years now, but I am always reminded of how good my hair looked when I was a client there when I look back and old photos and in the mirror LOL! Since then, I have moved to East Coast and seen many stylists all over the east coast from Manhattan to Brooklyn, Staten Island, and Queens, Connecticut, and up and down New Jersey; I still have not had better color or a better cut than when my hair was in Dani's hands. I find myself still using my old hair photos from when Dani did my hair as inspo for every stylist I have seen and say "oh I want that" and sadly no one ever gets it right. Close but never right. Dani is still the best of the best ! Go see if her if want the best hair. read more

The salon continues to provide the most professional, precise , and stylish cuts and color. I have to go to different salons when away from Chicago, and am always let down because I've gotten used to such a high caliber. You can definitely tell it's run by hair educators. Truly the best. read more

Bailey was absolutely amazing! I showed her what I was wanting and she 100% delivered:)

Had a great experience today with Katie. She's less expensive than other stylists there since she's still learning but she listened, took her time, and was very considerate of what I was looking for. Would def return! read more

The Gilded Lily is an excellent salon. The vibe is very relaxed and casual (I appreciate all of the plants). They offer little services, as achievable during COVID, such as warm or cold eye towels while color is processing. I love seeing my girl Tracy. She has taken my hair from very red to blonde. My hair has a lot of red tones, and I've never been able to keep it from getting brassy after a few months. Tracy has armed with me with knowledge on how to take care of my color and hair so that it lasts and looks good until my next visit. Since I have been seeing her and following her advice, I noticed some of my hair has grown back. I also appreciate that she is open and flexible to my budget and time between sessions. However, I also enjoy going in and being taken care of by Tracy. So I keep going back. I saw a few reviews about the pricing in terms of color. I would say if you want to ensure your hair color is quality and lasts, the prices are accurate for color services and the talent in a market like Chicago. Someone said they could have used Sun In and saved money, and I can assure you that is not an educated statement (speaking from experience as someone who wrecked their hair using Sun In at age 16). read more

The Gilded Lily - My second visit with Tracey. - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Kati was amazing! She took time to visit with me to know what kind of results I wanted from today's appointment. I shared pictures of hair color, asked questions and she was able to give me her professional opinion. Her scalp massage and shampoo was so relaxing and made me feel invigorated. I couldn't be happier with the way my color turned out as well as my cut and blow dry. Katie is a true asset to the Gilded Lily team. Love this salon, its atmosphere and staff. Thanks for getting me "fall" ready. read more

I do not recommend this place to anyone. I had done a lot of research and was really excited to try this place out, but all I had gained from it was a horrible experience and two sessions because they completely botched the first session. Wasted so much time and money going here. But the worst part is that my hair health is completely shot. Their incompetence has completely ruined my hair health and I now have had to spend even more money to try and get it back to somewhat normal hair health. The only "pro" about my experience is that I went there literally right before the city and my workplace shut down for covid lock down. So luckily no one had to see in person how god awful they botched my hair :) I had come in for a balayage and asked for warm honey tones and NO ash tones. The first rendition was a disaster with NO blending done, and ashy colors all around. When I was checking out they asked me how I liked it and I said it was fine --but on the inside I wanted to cry my eyes out. I'm sure many women have felt like this walking out of a salon, and were too embarrassed and shy to actually say "this is horrible please fix it". Yet when I emailed the owner she pointed very accusatory about how I said it was fine when I was leaving. Well yes, I said it was fine because I didn't want to embarrass your stylist right in front of her face and I was also embarrassed at how god awful you made me look and feel. So I got home and immediately got infront of the mirror to see if it looks any better in normal light and with me looking at it at different angles. Nope, still horrible. So I called and emailed them and sent them photos and they said I can come back for a correction. I immediately go in again same day (so 4 total Uber rides to a neighborhood very far from me) and the girl that did my hair the first time was the one correcting it and she made me feel so uncomfortable coming back again. No apology, no explanation, just dead silence while she worked on her fix. Truly the worst customer service experience. I also now have breakage all around the upper middle part of my head. Just a random ring of hair that was clearly ripped off. This happened when she was rinsing my hair and was not using a wet brush. She said she was trying to get the tangled out because she teased my hair a lot while doing the balayage. Lady, use a wet brush so you don't rip people's hair out!!! I was wincing in pain the whole rinse time and I TOLD her it was hurting me. End result= breakage all around and it's going to take me years to grow it all back. I'm most angry about this. Overall, I would tell people to run away and go anywhere else than here. read more

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Attention all blondes (real and fake) - this is the salon you want to go to if you want your blonde trusses to be in the best hands, specifically with Tracy (one of the newer stylists). She was at a different salon that I could walk to in West Town and I followed her all the way up to Logan Square because she is THAT GOOD. The space is modern, inviting, and green - as in there are gorgeous plants and succulents throughout. And the music is on point (not loud and in your face - sometimes you just want to chill while getting your hair done). They use Kevin Murphy products (among others) - which are the best. I rarely throw down for pricey hair products - but these are worth the investment to help your blonde hair live its best life (; And there are no pushy sales pitches. read more

The Gilded Lily - My blondes (: - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Go see Michelle! Michelle gave me an amazing cut and balayage that flatter my face, matched my personal style, and make my red hair look gorgeous. She's so talented and made me feel comfortable during the visit. I feel amazing and am receiving tons of compliments. The Gilded Lily salon is beautiful, too, and everyone is friendly and professional. I felt great about supporting a locally owned, woman owned business. And I love that they use Kevin Murphy products--natural, make your hair look and feel and smell so delicious. Highly recommend Michelle and The Gilded Lily! read more

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Michelle is my stylist for life. She always knows what to do with my natural curls and red hues, gives my hair exactly what it needs! Felt completely safe, comfortable and relaxed during my visit today. Between the comfortable chairs and Michelle's excellent skills I was even tempted to drift asleep during my shampoo. Can't say enough about this salon and Michelle-they continue to impress! read more

The Gilded Lily - Fresh cut & color, by Michelle. - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Best hair extensions , DreamCatchers hair , great colorist , nice cut , sexy ! Best hair quality

I usually don't like sharing my hairstylist, Tonya but in order to keep her around Chicago, I realized I need to tell you how awesome she is! I followed her to this place from another salon and they are as equally as awesome as she is. You won't regret it if you have her cut your hair, she's open to fun cuts and out of ordinary just like me. Also helps that she's patient with my hearing loss so willing to work with me to clarify my wishes. read more

The Gilded Lily - A woman with a short pixie cut posing, brown hair - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The Gilded Lily is my dream self-care hair destination. I have extremely thick, long hair and every time I leave the Lily I can feel how much lighter and healthier my hair is without it looking like it's lost its trademark volume and length. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable and share so many tips and tricks for me to care for and style this crazy mane. They give detailed explanations before they dive in and leave me feeling confident and comfortable with the process. Tracy, Mal, Dani, and the rest of the staff here are truly wonderful, talented human beings and I am so grateful for my many experiences with this salon! read more

The stylist took two brushes out of a drawer and used them on me...one had someone else's hair on it. I probably should have known when they sat me down at a station with no barbicide. read more

This salon has been amazing during the pandemic/reopening. For obvious reasons they cancelled my appointment. But they were very nice about reaching out as soon as things reopened. Staff is very knowledgeable about safety precautions. I have a baby at home and was unsure about exposing myself to the community, but they made me feel very safe. First time I came to the salon, I had years of damage from home treatments. It took them a few months to bring my hair back to life, which is how I know they knew what they were doing. I have had services by several people (Mallory, Dani and Genesys) and they have all been excellent. I love how clean it is and the complimentary coffee is a nice touch. The washing machine is always running which is a testament on how clean things are. I strongly recommend you to check it out. read more

This place is such a wonderful and beautiful gem! I walked in and was greeted with a warm welcome and a smile. The salon is so cozy and clean! Now let me brag about my New Stylist her name is Stephanie and she is absolutely amazing! She gave me a great color that left my hair shiny and healthy and cut my hair exactly how I wanted it. I wanted bangs so she pulled up some pictures and helped me pick one. Oh and did I mention while she was washing my hair she put a cool lavender mask on my eyes! That was probably the most relaxed I have been in months! Lol! I found my new hair salon and hair Stylist! read more

$$$$$This salon is all about the money. It is a rather pleasant environment--nothing extraordinary--but my visit there for cut and color took 3.75 hours & the total cost was a totally surprising $400 + tip. The salon's receptionist emailed me that the next time I come it will cost around $600 because "I took a lot of time!". Btw I have very short hair. The color and cut were good & I appreciate Tracy's level of perfection & competence but their pricing structure is crazy. I unfortunately had to cancel my 2 future appointments. read more

When you step into this salon, the first thing you notice is how pretty it is. It's got this modern chic aesthetic, it's so clean, and it's clearly been well-planned. Everything feels intentional. The next thing you notice is how nice everyone is. They're clearly friends with each other, and friendly with you too. It's so refreshing and relaxing to step into that kind of atmosphere! I remember during my first appointment that it felt like the first time I'd had time to sit down and breathe in a while. It helps that Mal, Dani, and Genesys are all absolute masters of their craft. And over the last year and a half, I have continued to go back to them for my color treatments and haircuts. Mal was the one who gave me my "big chop" post wedding and literally made it possible for me to focus and encourage my natural waves! I feel so good about my hair, even now as we are a month into the lockdown and I'm a solid 3 months past my last appointment. And that's the biggest sign of a really, really great stylist -- how well the hair grows out! Also, throughout lockdown, they have been amazing with communication and Instagram educational posts/insta live events. It is so appreciated as we all struggle to continue feeling like ourselves right now. And their website features product delivery of the good stuff! read more

I had my first appointment with Michelle. She was a professional in every way and I'm in highly satisfied with my balayage and cut. She listened well to what I was looking for during my first consultation and informed me of the process. I was able to book an appointment the next day. The salon was very clean and following all new guidelines by sanitizing. I already booked my 8 week for toner and blow out, I am so happy I found a new place for my hair. Highly recommend this place! read more

The Gilded Lily - My before and after - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This salon is small and intimate (but enough space to ensure appropriate distancing). They are super serious about extra sanitation precautions. They use Kevin Murphy products which I love and are cruelty free. I went in for a cut and all over color and Michelle was super receptive to want I needed and executed it flawlessly. Now I have my dark hair back and I love it. read more

The Gilded Lily - Removed my lightened hair and went dark again :) - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I absolutely love the Gilded Lily. I got an amazing haircut and a gloss by Michelle and it was the best I've had in a really long time. I was feeling really frustrated with my hair and she helped me choose a cut that would look good styled and air dried. Michelle really considered my styling and maintenance concerns. The ambiance was super relaxing and the service was on point. I'll definitely be going back and you need to make this your regular place! read more

After scouring the internet somewhat obsessively in search of a new salon and stylist, I landed on Dani at Gilded Lily. I could not have made a better choice! Dani was amazing from start to finish. We had a very in depth conversation about what my goals were in terms of color and cut. She is extremely knowledgeable and really took her time with me, listened intently and refreshed my hair in a way that far surpassed my own high expectations. I am so glad to have found my new go-to girl in the neighborhood!  Also the salon space in general is lovely, each staff member I interacted with was welcoming and friendly. And bonus, the shampoo sinks are a DREAM. No more neck pain! read more

I look forward to my appointments at Gilded Lilly for so many reasons. First, the quality of service is top notch. I don't know where else in the city you can walk out feeling so chic for this price. Other reviews shocked me! Perhaps, they are coming in from small towns or suburbs. Second, I'm so pleased with my color and cuts from Dani! I get tons of compliments on my hair and have referred many friends. Lastly, I feel very comfortable and relaxed in the beautiful space! Please see Dani's talented work below! read more

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When I walked in my hair was long, stringy and dead. I missed my natural curl and volume and I was at a loss for how I could achieve that. Mallory was a life saver.... She actually listened to my concerns, recommended hair products and even recommended changes I could make to my daily haircare routine to improve my hair. I love everything about the length and shape. Not to mention I walked out with a bag full of top notch product. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. read more

Dani, Mallory, and the entire staff at Gilded Lily are amazing. The space is bright, beautifully adorned, and inviting. Service is great. Scheduling is flexible (though I admit my monthly cut is a bit simpler than a lot of the services they provide!). I've been coming here since they opened in 2019 and won't be stopping any time soon! Thank you Gilded Lily for always taking care of me. read more

Came to this salon while visiting Chicago, the experience was great! They serve awesome coffee, and the staff was friendly. Mallory cut my hair and showed me a new way to style it. 5/5 recommend! read more

The Gilded Lily - Great haircut! - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Tracy is amazing! She gave me the exact haircut I've always wanted but no stylist has ever been able to do. She was attentive, asked all the right questions, and made sure I was comfortable with the way the cut was coming along the whole time. I have gotten tons of compliments since the haircut, one from another hairstylist who said my hair was very well cut! Cannot recommend Tracy enough. The salon is also very beautiful! read more

This is by far my favorite salon in the city! Dani is sharp and has an eye for what will look best on her clients. She's transparent and understands the science behind the practice - huge plus for me since I always have questions on how to manage the health of my hair. Her ability to color and cut exactly what you are looking for is outstanding! I have nothing but great things to say about her and the rest of the friendly staff. From the customer service to their Kevin Murphy line of products - you're getting the whole package: safe products and genuine staff Bonus points- they play JAMS while you get the ultimate hair treatment and Dani gives the BEST scalp massages at the bowl. 5 stars! read more

All I can say is WOW! I've been going to the owner of Gilded Lily, Mallory, for almost 9 years now and have followed her from previous salons because she is, quite simply, the best in Chicago! Not only is she great at what she does (cut and color), but she's knowledgeable, easy to talk to, and always gives me the best advice--especially as I have...um...aged with her and pesky grays started popping up. With color and balayage, she has keep me blonde and youthful and I always get compliments on my hair. The salon is beautiful and bright, they have the most comfortable shampoo chairs I've ever sat in, and they make a mean cappuccino or hot tea. I also love the Kevin Murphy products they offer. Dani and Genesys are awesome too-you can't go wrong with anyone in this salon as they are all experts at cut and color. Thank you for always keeping my hair on point and gilding my lily, Mallory! read more

Little over two years ago I started going to Gilded Lily because my previous hair girl started working there. She eventually transitioned to solely doing men's cuts and it made sense for her to then transfer to a popular barbershop. After she left I had the chance to work with Dani C. You know when you don't need to explain much, but the other person still delivers what you needed and more? Dani does that on the regular - monthly. Yes I go monthly - you see, I'm 33 and I started getting grey hairs at 16. It's a line item in my yearly budget - that's how consistent I have to be. Also - I have long, thick, heavy hair that is a deep, medium brown. Greys can be intrusive - mentally for me. Some hair colorists don't understand the chemistry of covering thick grey hair growth, but Dani understands their tricky nature. Dani also realized that my hair needs dimension, so I don't feel too boring and flat. I can't tell you how many compliments I receive regarding my stylized ombré - this is because it is straightforward perfection. It's like a painted watercolor, soft but markedly impressive. I should also note that I am not a person who blow drys my hair, it takes too long and honestly, I'm lazy. Dani gets that I needs a specific stylized cut that allows me hair to air dry just right. If you have ever have a service with Dani - you'll never go anywhere else. Her work is hands down excellent. She's always positive, happy and she just has a natural vibe that is relaxing to those around her. You can tell she enjoys what she does and where she works. This totally matters. Gilded Lily is impeccably clean, which reflects its ownership. Gilded Lily is owned by Mal, Dani's best friend and fellow stylist. Mal is kind, chill and really has fostered an environment that is not only service oriented, but naturally warm and inviting. Everyone there is always working hard and they are always helping each other out. It's this air, this positive culture, that you can't find at most salons. It's what makes going to Gilded Lily a natural choice for me, even in the depth of winter with inches of snow and dark skies. Even after I've had the worst day, Mal and Dani are always there to greet me with smiles and make me feel like a human again. I'll never go anywhere else. read more

I got a hair cut, highlights, & balayage from Tonya. The space is very trendy, bright and clean.. they even have delicious cappuccinos. Very happy with my experience and highly recommend! read more

The Gilded Lily - Haircut, highlights and balayage from Tonya! - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

If you're looking for a chic, upscale salon with affordable prices and serious urban jungle vibes, the Gilded Lily is unquestionably the place for you. A great afterwork salon spot, The Lily is not only clean, fresh and peaceful, but also somehow relaxing and comfortable as well. (This is huge for me because so many salons tend to feel busy and somewhat stressful.) The owner, Mallory Seisser is always there and I've never met a person who takes more pride in nourishing and maintaining the overall integrity and health of your natural hair than she does. (p.s. her haircuts to enhance the natural texture of your curls are honestly to die for) As a blonde addict, I've constantly looked to brighten and lighten my hair. Mallory prioritized keeping my hair healthy and when I left to go to another salon for a while, I came crawling back, begging her to work her magic again. If you have breakage, damage or are in need of some serious hair rehab, I would highly recommend the conditioning and steam treatments there. I noticed and felt an immediate difference in my hair and have now made them a regular part of my haircare routine! Thank you for a relaxing visit and deliciously soft hair that I didn't know was possible after so many harsh bleach treatments!! 5 stars all around! read more

Love the team at The Gilded Lily!! After 4 months of no salon visits, or holy grey, Mallory worked her Magic once again. The stylists are artists, and always seem to be building their crafts as I often hear them speak about classes they are taking or teaching. The environment is warm and welcoming, and I always leave feeling refreshed. read more

I love my new cut and style! I went in looking for a change and decided to cut off 8 inches of hair So glad my stylist was Professional knowledgeable friendly and patient and I felt comfortable that I could trust Malory! Best decision I've ever made... I can't wait to go back and get my hair colored! I highly recommend this Salon! read more

I've been seeing Genesys at The Gilded Lily for about a year now and I couldn't be happier with the salon and the service she provides! Every appointment begins with a consultation about my vision/goals for my hair and a quick check-in on anything that's changed since my last appointment before anything is started. Genesys has been great about recommending products and additional services that help me attain my goals and extend the healthiness I have when I leave the salon. Every staff member I've interacted with at the Gilded Lily has been so kind, talented, and truly a pleasure to work with. I'm so glad I found The Gilded Lily! read more

I am so impressed by Gilded Lily and specifically my stylist Dani! I found her on instagram (@danihairchicago) and I'm so glad I did. She has hundreds of photos of her work and I felt extremely confident that she'd be able to achieve what I needed (especially after not having my hair professionally done in several months, I knew my hair needed some work) I appreciate how she was transparent in pricing and what steps to take to get my hair healthy and beautiful. The salon's ambience is peaceful, immaculately clean, and the staff was super kind and warm. My original appointment was a color correction and trim (starting from my super damaged/yellow/at-home bleached hair) and completely transformed into soft, natural toned blonde. I went back around 6 weeks later for a toner/gloss and the difference in my hair's color, dimension, and overall health is unbelievable, I am so grateful. I have been using the shampoo, conditioner, and leave-in for almost two months now and I can honestly say they make a HUGE difference! Thank you so much to Dani and Gilded Lily for providing such high quality treatment. read more