I had an excellent experience with Ralphael. I came in for a silk press, steam treatment, and trim, and I couldn't be happier with the results. He was efficient without making me feel rushed, and it was clear he truly prioritizes healthy hair. He was incredibly knowledgeable, took the time to explain what my hair needed, and made recommendations based on its condition rather than just styling it. My hair feels healthier, looks silky, and has so much movement after the treatment and trim. If you're looking for someone who values hair health, is professional, and delivers beautiful results, I highly recommend Ralphael. I'll definitely be returning! read more

Raphael was fabulous. He is super kind, didn't rush, and made my experience memorable!

Raphael was amazing. He is smart and very nurturing. He made me feel comfortable. My hair and scalp has been through a lot but I got a fresh start. My silk press was perfect. Raphael perfectly protected my curls because next wash day, my fro was back. read more

Gina has been doing my hair for close to a year. She is knowledgeable and I am experiencing growth of hair. The place is clean and professional vibe. read more

I had an appointment here with Raphael a couple of weeks ago and it was absolutely traumatizing!!! The worst salon experience I've ever had in my life! He was so rough with my hair and when I asked him to be gentler, he claimed that if he took his time we'd be there all night and he "didn't have time for that", he kept mentioning how he had somewhere to be. When it was time to detangle my hair he didn't even section it! Anyone who knows anything about hair, knows that if you have long curly hair it needs to be detangled in sections. He was so rough and used a brush that was all bent up and kept snagging my hair causing so much breakage. When I complained he suggested that I detangle my own hair, even though I was paying full price for a salon experience. I told him I didn't like a lot of heat on my hair, against my wishes he flat ironed my hair on the highest setting! He was condescending, rude, and made me feel like I wasn't welcome in the salon. I was at the salon for a total of 6 hours even though I only went there for a silk press. He lied about informing me of the price of the steam treatment and tried to gaslight me when I told him that he did NOT inform me of the price. Sooo many things went wrong with this appointment. It was so horrific and traumatizing that I cried! To make matters worse, my hair has been shedding like crazy. The coordinator at the salon called to apologize, and told me she would email me documenting the situation and offering a free appointment. I never received an email. read more

I've been coming to this salon for about six months now, primarily for two-strand twists, and I've also had one blowout. Overall, the quality of the work is good--my two-strand twists consistently turn out well, and my hair has grown significantly and remains very healthy, which is a big reason I've continued coming back. The biggest issue for me, and unfortunately a consistent one, is punctuality. On multiple occasions--with more than one stylist--appointments have started late.I understand that things happen, but when clients schedule appointments, they're also scheduling their time. Being late without proper communication feels unprofessional and really detracts from the overall experience. I truly appreciate the results I've seen with my hair,. read more

Antonia saved my day and my hair!! I went elsewhere (left photo). Tried to save a dollar and ended up paying the price My hair was uneven, and just... sad. Antonia brought my hair back to life -- ‍ Lesson learned: don't cheat on your stylist, ladies. 10/10 recommend Antonia -- she's a miracle worker! ‍" read more

I've been going to Van Cleef for a couple of years now for haircuts every 4-5 months. I'm always happy with my haircut. Everyone's very nice and friendly. I will say that the service does take longer than you would expect, so account for that. Other than that, highly recommend! read more

My stylist Jasmin was very professional, and my hair looks great. Salon itself is clean and nice.

Jacqui did an amazing job on my hair! She's super friendly and knowledgeable on all things hair ( braids, weaves, natural hair, color, ect). I go to her every two weeks for a deep condition and silk press and always love the results! The salon is clean and fast with service. They are sure to get you out in 1-2 hours max depending on your service! I've never been here more than 2 hours! read more

Van Cleef Hair Studio - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I got my hair done before leaving town and it was a prompt and exceptional experience with Jacqui. I will be back!

UPDATE ~ I now go to Antonia the owner who bought the business once Rahni retired. She's talented, friendly, down to earth & listens to what you want whether it's trim or haircut. I leave each visit feeling happy that I have a hairstylist who understands my naturally curly hair. I still make the trip from the north suburbs into the city but sooooooo worth it! Thanks Antonia!!!! read more

Fantastic salon! Highly recommend! I've been looking for a place to take my 7-year-old to get her hair cut and wanted it to feel special. After doing some research, I saw the great reviews for Van Cleef and decided to give it a try. When I called to inquire about kids' cuts, the lady on the phone could not have been friendlier or more accommodating. Her stylist Josh went above and beyond to make her feel comfortable and the cut was ADORABLE! The space is gorgeous and so clean. We were greeted upon arrival and felt like we were leaving with new friends when we left. My daughter (and I) had a wonderful experience start to finish. We will be back. read more

Van Cleef Hair Studio - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My daughters get their hair cut and colored here. Great customer service and wonderful stylists! Highly recommend!

I love getting my hair done at Van Cleef Hair Studio. I've been a client of Jacqui's for several years. Prior to seeing Jacqui, my stylist was Rahni. They are both outstanding stylists. Jacqui is friendly, patient, fast, and does excellent work. I have a good time when I get my hair done there. Everyone at Van Cleef is genuinely friendly and speak to each other's clients. I love how welcoming the staff is. They have good hours. Closed on Sundays and Mondays. Half day on Tuesdays. I hope you get the opportunity to go to Van Cleef Hair Studio at 1255 S. Halsted in Chicago. read more

Van Cleef Hair Studio - Pam at Van Cleef after Jacqui did my hair. - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'm devastated. I searched for black-owned businesses and was encouraged because this one has been around for so long. I had a consultation with Antonia. I suffer from alopecia. I came with photos of a woman with the exact situation as mine, showing her before and after. I asked if it was possible, like her, to go from shoulder-length dark hair to short silver/white hair and was told "it might take two lifts, but yes". I asked if that meant two visits and was told no, just one. The space is large, clean and inviting and she was so nice and friendly so I eagerly booked. Day of, I again asked the short hair-specialist stylist after showing her photos if it was possible. She said the same "it might take two lifts, but one visit." Any dye in my hair was cut off as it had been 6 months and I was going pixie short. I emphasized that I wanted white hair, not yellow. The first "lift" left me with orange hair. She was going to add just a tint and I said I thought you said two lifts, so she added more dye. At the end of my 5-hour appointment I'm sitting there with yellow coarse hair the color and texture of dry straw. I could feel how short it was each time the tiny curling iron touched my scalp. I couldn't see, since I was faced away from the mirror the whole time. I am used to them going shorter than I want but it will grow in. When she turned me around I wanted to cry. She knew I wasn't happy and I said the color was not what I wanted. She then said "you don't want to go that stark at once". Rather than admit she wasn't able to do as she said, she tried to make it seem she did what she thought was best. But then she said I could come back in two weeks to lighten it to what I wanted! If you don't have a professional colorist on staff, just say so. Say you can't do something. When I touched it, I thought it was hard due to whatever all the spray was. Nope, my hair is now hard, brittle, dull, stiff and YELLOW. It was once silky and shiny. I had blisters in my hair line the next day (I put Neosporin on them) and it's still breaking off over a week later. I've used vacation days rather than go into the office and I keep my camera off. I know some places don't care about repeat business, but a woman's hair is her identity. I've gone to two other professional colorists in the last two days, and the only thing I can do is try to repair the damage while it grows out to soften it. The color can't be corrected, nor will anyone touch up my roots when they grow in for fear of further damage to the already dyed (fried) hair. I have to wait 6 weeks minimum before any more chemicals are put on my hair, but the advice is to grow it out completely which is longer than 6 weeks. My other option is to wear a wig. Otherwise, I will be walking around looking like a clown. Maybe they can do simple cut and styles, but be wary if you're looking for a color change. 35 years in business doesn't equate to experience or treatment you will receive. Antonia wasn't there when I left, but I can't imagine an apology would have been offered, nor blame accepted. read more

EVY & ALONA!!! I am a long-time customer of this salon. I followed them when they moved to the Halsted and Roosevelt location. The owner always comes to greet me. The service is superb. There are coffee, tea and water for convenience. A phenomenal waiting area with privacy and good girl talk. Ladies if you have natural hair look no further. read more

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Informed and attentive staff. They actually treat you like a person, not just another head or hair. They don't overbook and sit you under a dryer for hours like most salons I have been to. They are accommodating and professional. read more

Well I'm back at the hair salon and as you can see, I embraced my gray hair and got a pixie cut with Evvy. All kinds of happy

They are miracle workers. I literally had not gotten my hair relaxed in at least 6 months and it was so tangled I really felt like I was committing a war crime walking into this salon. My appointment was with Evvy and her assistant Janae and they didn't even comment on how messed up my hair was, they just got to work. Super nice & clean salon, decently quick appointment and great results. The relaxer was easy and the detangling didn't hurt AT ALL. I was really chilling in that salon chair. Everyone is really nice and they do great work even though I was an absolute trainwreck coming in there. After pictures attached. read more

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I had the best hair care experience here! I had a haircut from hell, where the stylist shaved my hairline!!! I needed a professional and full service salon with stylists who were skilled with ethnic hair.. and I found it. I had consulted with Evvy, one of the stylists and she knew exactly how to work with my hair. My appointment was such a wonderful experience. I met the owners, Darryl and Michael and they were so warm and friendly! What a lovely place to get your hair taken care of by such talented, professional people. My hair has a home now! Thank you Evvy! Thank you Van Cleef Hair Studio!! Roberta Wilson read more

I called at 1:15, had an appointment booked for 2:45, and if not for such engrossing conversation with my stylist/owner Rahni, he would have had me ready to roll by 4/4:30. This classy salon is everything that a classy salon should be: -clean -spacious -quick rhythmic hands -great books and magazines -WONDERFUL STAFF -Modulated Music Rahni continues to impress with his business prowess, mentoring, and his magical hands. My hair is beautiful and it did not take long. You pay for what you get. I'm looking forward to many more visits! read more

MY HAIR IS FLAWLESS! My cut and color was done by Rahni. He is a fantastic hair stylest. I told him what I wanted and he delivered. I got a super cut short pixie cut on my natural african american textured hair. Thenm Rahni dyed it the perfert shade of honey blonde. read more

The Good: Let me start off by saying the studio is beautiful and clean. The staff is friendly and helpful. They provide free breakfast and lunch (at least they did when i was there). Very professional. The Bad: My hair is ruined. My hair before was VERY thick, coarse, coily, and dense. I went for a texturizer (a relaxer but less processing time and not smoothed out) and discussed I wanted to still have the ability to wear my hair curly but with less shrinkage and more manageability. The stylist agreed that was doable. Everything went fine, very little scalp irritation. After the texturizer, they blow dried and straightened my hair. Today, I washed and conditioned my hair but my hair could barely hold a curl. I called the manager, and they asked me to come into the salon. They did what they could to repair after I complained that my hair could barely curl up. They offered me a refund but there's no way I can recommend the studio for the service I received. However, I guess I can say if my hair were to be ruined, I'd rather it be by this salon because they did try to correct it. I don't think there was a miscommunication. Technique wise the stylist did exactly what we discussed but the result didn't match. I didn't time how long the texturizer was on my hair but it didn't feel like a long time. I got a texturizer about 7 years ago, based on that experience I can't pinpoint where things went wrong. I don't want to call out a stylist, because I don't believe in that. I was told that all the stylists have the same training. The stylist and I both spoke and had trouble pin pointing where things went wrong. It's difficult to have a 100% success rate. You can be the 'perfect' stylist but there are going to be times where the formula or technique you have may not work for whatever reason. I just wish it hadn't happened to me because it's everyone's nightmare. I'll more than likely have to big chop again, because my natural hair texture varies too much from the over processed portions. read more

Van Cleef Hair Studio - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Let me just start by saying I LOVE VAN CLEEF!! I get my hair done once a week here. The relationship started off a little rocky though. I was transitioning into wearing my hair natural and the stylist I was recommended to was very rough with my hair and me being oblivious didn't realize she was taking it out until it was too late. I complained and voiced my concerns and frankly just stop going. That's were the best customer service of all time kicked in. I was contacted by phone and mail with a letter apologizing and offering a six month discount in order for me to come back and get my hair healthy again. The store owner Rahni doesn't do hair for the money, but is genuinely concerned about the health and up keep of his customers hair. I was a little apprehensive, but took him up on his offer. I started to get double deep conditioners and Rahni took great care of my hair. I am really noticing a difference and my hair is once again healthy. Rahni specializes in natural hair and growing healthy long hair, which is exactly what I want. He doesn't apply a lot of heat, but your hair still looks sleek and shiny once he's done. I haven't gone back to being completely natural until my hair grows out a little bit more, but I don't get straight relaxers either. Every 3 or 4 months I have Rahni give me a texturizer which doesn't leave my hair completely bone straight, but gets some of the kinks in the root of the hair out. As long as the service continues to be as it is now Rahni has a life time customer. The price although expensive is reasonable compared to other places in the city and the location is prime real estate. Rahni deserves 5 stars and nothing less. I am a huge fan of Van Cleef! read more

Van Cleef Hair Studio - Rahni always does a great job on my hair! Simple wash and blow out. - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I had a great experience, very professional, welcoming environment. I came to get a big chop and I loved my results.

This is an amazing salon that does everything. Shampoo and blow dry before braids, silk press, color, and cut. You name it they do it! They are extremely professional and the experience was amazing. I will be back for my quaternary trim and silk press. read more

I've been going to Van Cleef for a little over 4 years and I can honestly say that every time I'm there it's always a pleasure! I always see Karin and she is a master in not only hair, but in style as well! I'm talking about a person who can make a guy who never got a relaxer before feel at ease for the very first time. A person who is so personable that she remembers things I would tell her and bring it up a couple months later. She is seriously always a pleasure! Karin is definitely one to book; especially for guys hair! I know as a guy, researching salons is always a struggle because not every stylist is so well versatile regarding women and men's hair. Karin can cut, dye, and treat hair! She'll text you back if you have questions at 1am if you can go swimming after dyeing your hair, and she'll always be open to try and work around your schedule. The owner is such a pleasure as well. Always says hello when I'm there and on top of that, for holidays they treat their staff and customers to holiday food! Who does that?? -that's going above and beyond! If you are a man looking to not only get a haircut, but to actually style your hair, then this is the place for you, if you are a person who wants a professional to give you what you've always wanted for your hair, then call Van Cleef and ask for Karin! You will not be disappointed! read more

I found this place after desperately searching for a hair salon in Chicago that actually cares about healthy hair care and making sure that my hair grows, not like a lot of these neighborhood hair salons that only care about slapping gel and other mess in it. I looked the place up, had an initial phone consultation and went in and was matched with Danielle..... That was almost 2 yrs ago and I havent went anywhere else since! Danielle has been the best and gets you in and out, not dragging to sit on the phone and talk or wander off and eat! The environment is professional and its very clean. A little more pricey, but when it comes to my hair, I dont put a price on it. My hair has grown from just touching the top of my shoulders to a little past my bra-strap. This place is highly recommended!!! read more

Jaqui did her thang with my hair cut. A trim with a fringe on 3b curls. I referred my sister in law to her and she raved about her hair cut too. read more

Very nice staff, tea and water and doughnuts available for those who have super early appts. I have natural hair and got a wash and style with denina. My hair looks great and apparently massages in the wash bowl are her thing. If you are looking for a salon don't be nervous to try this one. ALL the ladies that left out of the had great hair. A little pricey but considering the location and the attention to details with decor and tea etc the prices are reasonable. My guess from my call setting up the appt is that the more experienced/popular the person you pick the more the cost may be which I think is normal. I got an appt Friday afternoon for sat morning at 6. If I have to wait 2 weeks though I would definitely wait or try another stylist. The only downside is that I wast expecting much and I have no plans for the evening to take my new hair out on the town. I'll have to work on that :) read more

Van Cleef Hair Studio - Me after van cleef with super soft healthy natural hair - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I give Van Cleef 5-stars all around for: Professionalism & Customer Service, Haircare & styling Education, and of course Cutting, Styling, Texture services. Why, why, why are all the BEST and CURRENT reviews filtered? Scroll down to the bottom of the page to check them out! In all my years of living in Chicago somehow I'd never made it to Van Cleef Salon, despite its 30+ yr history. Rahni, the owner not only gave me an excellent conditioning treatment and blowdry that left my hair silky-smooth and stood the test of time, but he also did not over process my hair, which had not been relaxed for several years. I was so impressed to see so many relaxed and natural girls and yes, GUYS leaving the salon looking TIGHT! I left with the soft, flowing locks I've been missing out on in all my years of seeking the right salon and stylist. This salon is within the most current hair trends and styling techniques, and no one looked anything other than modern and relevant when they stepped out of the stylist's chair.. Tough parking is the ONLY drawback here, but the location is easily accessible to public transportation and centrally located. Complimentary teas, coffee, and pastries await in case customers need a pick-me-up. Spacious changing/coat room make it easy to move around comfortably, and attentive front desk staff ensure a speedy check-in/out, and whatever else you might need. Very flexible hours starting before work hours -as early as 5am?- is a great luxury for those who want their hair done before work. Prices are competitive for comparable salons of quality, and well worth it for the level of services rendered. I am def not a wealthy women but this is my splurge. Spa and nail services are available as well. I can tell you that ALL the stylists here KNOW and PRACTICE the art of marrying hair STYLE with HAIRCARE. Whether you are natural or relaxed, have hair color or otherwise, you will NOT leave this salon dissatisfied. Thank God I didn't pay attention to a few not so stellar reviews and instead relied on the long history of this salon, and the good work they do in the community. Bottom line, I'm a real person that had real fears and hair issues but I left here w/all my hair questions answered, and know how and what to use for healthy hair. I'm giving my very first 5-star Yelp review, because it was absolutely earned, so try this salon out. You will NOT not find a finer salon or be disappointed. read more

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Jackie always does a wonderful job with my hair. She is super friendly and knowledgeable. I always get so many compliments when Jackie does my hair. I'm also usually in and out of her chair in an hour and a half or less. Highly recommend. read more

My hairstylist was (is) Evvee. I was looking for a grownup salon, you know the one that will have the coloring products at the salon and the stylist doesn't go to the store to purchase the day of your coloring? Or have you done this? Go purchase your own color and bring to the salon??? Tsk tsk. Was tired of the long wait times to get in the chair and the serious long wait times to get out of the chair. It was as if it was becoming a trend to disrespect good paying clientele (any clientele). Well no more, I found the right salon. I called and the manager (so awesome he was) connected me to the right stylist for my consultation. Ms. Evvee and her assistant were professional and they were a delight. I decided to go ahead with my color the following day. They had the color in-house (which, I'm not accustomed to seeing) that's a real salon. I decided to go ahead and to have my locs re-twisted as well.--the vibe in the salon was just so awesome. I even saw Michelle Obama's mama getting her hair done by Mr. Rahnie. May I say she was looking fabulous before and after-Wow! My hair looks and feels great. Thank you so much! Will be back. read more

I called Van Cleef @the recommendation of a friend. The person who answered the phone was fabulous. I phoned to schedule a consultation with a stylist who could style and retwist locs. I was scheduled with Karin for the consult. It was explained to me by both the receptionist and the co-owner the importance of being timely. I got it. My appointment was scheduled for 12:30pm on Saturday August 31st. Traffic was horrendous that day - it was the Saturday before the Labor Day holiday and there were tons of activities and public transit delays. I was NOT going to be late for my consult no matter what. Well I had to wonder up getting a taxi to the salon but was pleased that I arrived 18 minutes before my appointment time. Sweet! I was greeted professionally by the front desk staff and offered a refreshment which I declined. I was told by the front desk receptionist that she'd let Karin know of my arrival. Well at 12:32pm Karin came to advise me she was running late and would be an additional 15 minutes or so. Hmmm! Well so much for promptness. I guess only the customers have to be on time. Anyway when I finally got to sit in Karin's chair I was struck by her seemingly lack of knowledge of Locs. She focused on the fees for service (it never occurred to me the services would be FREE!) and not helping me the person who was seeking a professional opinion. She asked me to bring her a picture of styles that I might like. She didn't emphasize what she was capable of providing. Karin then walked me to the front desk and made sure I had a price list and a hug! I busted my butt to get yo Van Cleef salon on time - had to wait & was did not receive a good consultation - but at least I got a price list. Very disappointing experience. read more

I wanted to do a big chop, taking my almost waist length natural hair to a tapered short cut. After reading glowing reviews, I decided to come to Van Cleef Hair Studio. Making an appointment was quick and easy. Upon arriving, I was greeted right away and I was very impressed with the overall atmosphere of the salon. When I met my stylist, Jacqui, she walked me over to meet the owner, which I thought was a nice touch. I sat down in her chair and explained what I wanted to do with my hair, showing her multiple pictures of the style that I wanted. She said it wouldn't be a problem and we got started. Everything went ok however, when we reached the styling of my new cut, she seemed very rushed (I was the only client in the salon). She then told me that they didn't have the right products to style my hair. My natural hair texture ranges from 3A to 4B. In my 10+ years of having natural hair, I have never had anyone say that they couldn't style my hair. Also, I think that if you have a natural hair salon, you should have products that can accommodate all hair types and textures. I ended up leaving the salon with completely unstyled hair. When I got home I had to rewet and style my hair. After having my cut for a few weeks and playing around with it, I noticed some areas where the cut was uneven. In the end, I went to a barbershop to have my tapered cut fixed. Overall, I wouldn't recommend Van Cleef Hair Studio to anyone who does not have loose curls. Otherwise, you will be doing your hair all over again after you leave the salon. read more

I have been going here for over 10 years and I have gone to Evy for the majority of them. She is incredibly gifted and straightens my hair so that it still has great volume! I have gotten a textrurizer a few times, which worked out really well for me. She also is willing to come in super early in the morning which has been really convenient for my schedule. It is also much easier to find parking early in the morning ( and it is free before 8 i think). read more

This place is wonderful! It's a huge, multicultural salon, and provides a number of services. It's a bit pricier than I'm used to (and I'm coming from DC!) but the quality of work makes it worth it. They increase the price for certain services by how long your hair is but they don't tell you how much that will be before you get the service. That's my main problem but I got over it. I like that the stylists only work on one person at a time so you're not there the whole day! read more

Fabulous Hair Salon! I have been a client for twenty-five years. Owner Rahni, Business Manager Daryl and their team are welcoming, true professionals. Also, they are the very best in providing all hair care services. Daryl mixed two colors to create a beautiful shade of Auburn for my hair. Then Rahni styles my hair, giving it a lovely cut and sheen. I always feel amazing at Van Cleef. They treat all clients this way. I highly recommend this chic salon, located in a lovely part of the West near UIC. read more

Ever since I moved to Chicago in 2016, I have entrusted Jacqui to maintain the health of my hair. From getting relaxers to dying my hair once I went natural and deep conditioning along the way, I love this salon! Even though I don't go as often anymore, I still go for any appointments in which I need a big cut or a dye job done. Plus the deep conditioning leaves my hair feeling refreshed and clean. Fun fact: I found this salon searching for hair salons that catered to Black women's hair by a simple Google search and checking out the positive Yelp reviews. read more