I found this gem last minute on Yelp, and wow--what a fantastic surprise! They were able to take me in right away, and I had the pleasure of being with Alejandro, who absolutely slayed my blowout and curls! I'm honestly blown away (pun intended). Not many stylists can handle my thick Puerto Rican hair with such ease and skill, but he nailed it! I live in the area and can't believe I've never noticed this amazing spot before. It's clean, welcoming, and clearly full of talented professionals. Do yourself a favor and give them a try--10 out of 10! I'll definitely be back. read more

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I've been a client of Viva La Frida for years now.... Haircuts, waxing, hair dyes....Their prices are reasonable & the service is excellent. Veronica, the owner, has a nice lil boutique inside the salon which adds to the whole experience, It's a calm & relaxing vibe. Nice place to unwind while you pamper yourself. read more

Tried twice to get an appointment for a hair cut. one time they were closed, I had gone during business hrs and it said they took walk ins. The second time I made the appointment the night before and it wasn't approved until 4pm the day off. My appointment was at 6. Unsure I would try again. read more

Attentive even with my rushed instructions. Veronica listened and delivered. After the cut she also explained how she blended my layered cut and also cut my wispy bangs to perfection. I walked out with a great cut and blowout within the hour! Even with the rain there was no need for any heating tools. The cut did what it was supposed to do. I am beyond happy! Thank you Veronica!!! read more

I will never go back this place again. Especially not to Alejandro. He treated me very rudely! And he didn't even finish cutting my hair ... I ended up paying $ 35 for a half hair cut. They said they would honor a Groupon, And he did not communicate with me about the price. They said they would honor a Groupon, and they treated me very rudely! I have only been treated this rudely and badly once before and that was after 9/11. read more

There are a ton of talented stylists in the Chicagoland area but I really wanted to comment on the experience that I had at Kahlo Salon in Norwood Park. I was due for a hair refresher (color and cut) and didn't feel like venturing to my go-to in Chinatown because I needed something last minute. I found Kahlo Salon based on not only its YELP reviews but the stunning Frida Kahlo aesthetic at the salon. What I love about Frida is not only her respectable background (she went through A LOT) but the way her artwork reflected her true emotional journey that was her life. I love the colors and depth of her paintings. Kahlo Salon itself is a shrine to Frida and the owner, Veronica, has a ton of paintings in her honor- that she brought back from Mexico! I could write about this place forever but let's cut this short. Stylist: I went to see Maya. She is SOOOO talented. She may be young but she has such a humble yet passionate spirit about hair and color. She took her time and asked what I wanted. She trusted her intuition and provided me with the most amazing blend of colors and EXACTLY what I was picturing in my head. My hair color was beautiful- full of natural highlights and golden shimmer. She put subtle highlights, toned it, and finally added gloss and Moroccan oil treatment. She also gave me a bunch of amazing tips on how to maintain my hair. Ask for Maya! She is simply FANTASTIC. Ambiance: This place is super cute and has yummy teas and snacks in the front. The stylists work together in harmony. The prices are super reasonable and they sell a lot of quality Redken products. All in all I had an amazing experience. Thanks again! I look forward to returning to refresh my color in a few months! read more

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This was my first time here and Veronica gave me a great hair cut. She listened to what I was saying, knew exactly what to do, and was very through and efficient! The space is eclectic and warm, clean too. Veronica was very pleasant and wore a mask. It was a wonderful experience overall. She will be doing my color this week. I have full faith she will do another excellent job! read more

I HIGHLY recommend going to Veronica, for Auricular Therapy! It made a huge difference for my psoriasis. After a week, a had no use for my ointment. I also have back issues and we are currently working on that! If you are a believer in holistic medicine, it's a must try! It's a no pain treatment with little magnets that delivers. And, of course Veronica is great! read more

The service is luxurious, you spend a pleasant time doing your hair with Veronica and the new person who is in charge of waxing, massages and facials is very professional and your skin really looks like baby Popis. In addition to that you have almost all the services in one place and you do not have to waste time moving to another place. I invite you to try this place. read more

Highly disappointed. I read all the reviews and based my decision to try this salon on those reviews. Truly regret relying on those reviews. It has been a week since my hair cut by Veronica. I gave my hair time to settle into the cut she gave me before writing this review. I have natural wave to my hair. Wave not frizz! I explained what I wanted to Veronica. My hair had grown and was too heavy. I asked for slight layering to remove the weight. I showed her a picture of the cut I had worn for years and always worked for me. Here are the things that made me want to run: 1. She took a comb out of a drawer. 2. She used a round brush covered in other peoples hair. I have black hair, there was lots of blond hair stuck on the brush.... (yes, I wanted to run and wish I had just said forget it and left) 3. Using such a brush with hair stuck on it will cause tangles on the person you are blowing out! She kept hurting me as my hair was getting caught on the brush! This has never happened to me at any salon! 4. I felt something on the back of my hair I looked at the mirror and she was using a flat iron type devise on my hair! I asked her what she was doing! She said she didn't want to keep hurting me so was using this! I said absolutely not! This will burn my hair. She seemed upset that I stopped her! 5. She dried my hair then started cutting more hair! She left my hair so uneven, frizzy and difficult to style ! I am worse for going to this place. 6. She did suggest I consider the Brazilian treatment for my hair! Again, I have wave to my hair not frizz or unmanageable hair. Her suggestion clearly indicates she is limited in her abilities. I wish I had not spent the money for such a bad job... I probably could have cut my own hair and did a better job.... a lot cleaner for sure. read more

Today I went to Kahlo salon for the first time. This was the best experience I have ever had getting my hair done. I walked in, the salon was very stylish and clean. I was greeted immediately at the door when I walked in and offered a beverage. Nice touch. I had an appointment and my stylist, the amazing Ana, was available right at my scheduled time. I received a partial highlight and cut. First, to talk about my partial, Ana was extremely quick and meticulous when applying foils. I have a good amount of hair and she knocked it out in no time at all. She did have another client at the same time who had color processing at the same time. She displayed some serious time management skills: during my highlight the other client had color processing, she had her assistant shampoo and tone her. Shortly after she was done with my foils. While I was processing, she cut, blow dried and styled the other client while her assistant shampooed my hair and applied a gloss. She made us both feel like important and valued clients. You can tell that she really values her clients perception of herself and her business. I have not had that great of an experience at any salon EVER. Ana is an amazing stylist who puts forth high quality work every single time. Extremely well worth every penny. I've been looking for "my stylist" for the past three years and I'm happy to say I've found her! I will be back! read more

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I had a very good experience here! Tatiana did a wonderful job getting my hair to be even out after a disaster from a different place! Definitely would come back! Also price was very decent compared to other places. read more

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DO NOT GO HERE!! i have been a loyal customer of Veronica's for over 9 years. I came in for a balayage and she basically gave me the worst partial highlights. (Look at the picture). Everything from her technique to process of color is wrong! She is extremely sloppy. I showed her a picture of balayage and she tried to convince me that it looks just like the picture. My hair came out orange and streaky. She tried to do another toner and it still looked awful. Mind you, I called ahead to ask how long balayage would take. Veronica said it would take "1-2 hours". A true balayage takes longer than 4 hours!!! She was also distracted with her other clients. When I reached back to her, she stopped answering. I use to come to this salon for Tatiana, who was amazing. The salon smells like rotten mold. Even Tatiana and the other salonists quit because they couldn't deal with this. I will never come here again! I had to go to another stylist who finally fixed my hair! read more

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This is a very beautiful establishment and Veronica did an amazing job on my out of control hair . She made me feel amazing. I say go and get touched by an angel. Thank you Veronica. I will be back for a Brazilian blowout. read more

Got a Groupon to see Alejandro & had a great experience. He was running behind--luckily I was in no rush--but he took his time finishing up the style of the woman before me. Some people might be annoyed by this, but I was impressed. I loved that he stayed in the moment with his client & was intent on doing a great job even under pressure. When it was my turn, he gave my cut the same attention. It was amazing--even wet before any styling it looked great. This was the first time in ages I've walked out of a salon happy with the cut & style. So glad I discovered Alejandro. I'll be back!! read more

Took off double my request and not even at all. Very disappointed. Now I have to spend double to get it fix

I went to Viva La Frida because my hairdresser that I went to for years moved, and this salon got such great reviews. Veronica cut my hair. Veronica was very nice, friendly, and she seemed to know the different techniques for a good haircut. I showed her a picture and explained that I did not want any layers, my hair does not look good with layers. I wanted a long straight bob, not graduated, and without the bulk at the bottom, so it needed to be point cut. I have worn my hair that way for a long time, and know that my hair can work with that cut. Even though I have naturally wavy hair, I blow dry it straight. The problem is the haircut I left with was definitely not what I wanted. She started out great, point cutting like my previous stylist used to, but then she picked up the thinning shears, and then finally cut a very weird much shorter mid layer in the back of my hair between my top and bottom layers. So now my wavy hair is much harder to blow dry straight because that layer is so short it is hard to grip with the round brush to straighten. When I got home I realized that the layer at the nape of my neck was about an inch longer than the top layer and uneven. Plus the haircut was a couple of inches shorter than it was supposed to be. So between the thinning shears, the funky layers and the uneven cut, my once thick hair looks scraggly. Judging from the great reviews she has received, I know Veronica can do a good haircut. I just think that she assumed my hair wouldn't work with that cut, and despite what I said, she decided that it needed layers. I just need a hairstylist that will trust me when I tell her what works and doesn't work with my hair, since I am the one who has lived with it for so many years. I think so many people have given great reviews of this salon, my review shouldn't deter anyone from trying them, but just make sure you are very clear about exactly what you want, and watch what they are doing closely. read more

I was very hopeful when I found this salon on Yelp and read all of the positive reviews. However, I was very much mistaken. As most women know, hair is an extremely important part of one's appearance. Even if we may not be feeling attractive or without makeup, hair can make or break the situation. Apparently, the employees of Kahlo Salon do not understand this fact. I have been looking for a salon ever since my friend moved away. She was my hair dresser and by the way, an amazing one. All I was looking for was a trim and to get my roots done - this means matching your roots to the rest of your hair. That being said, my roots do not match the rest of my hair AT ALL. At the salon, I saw a slight difference but due to the dim light, I did not fully see how horrible it looked until I got home. My roots literally look orange and the rest of my hair is blond with low-lights. Devon was the name of the girl that attempted to do my hair. She seemed like a very nice person and we talked a bit, but she clearly did not know what she was doing. I told her my friend used to do my hair and she asked me if I knew the brand and number of the dye. Obviously, hair stylists should be able to look in their color book and match up the color. I was never asked this question before. I should have known then to get up and leave, but I was still hopeful from the Yelp reviews that she would do a good job. She told me that she has been a hair stylist for a couple of years and I am appalled that she still has not learned anything. The only decent thing she did was trimming my hair, which does not say much. On top of that, the receptionist at Kahlo Salon was unbelievably rude. She seemed nice at first when she offered me something to drink, but as soon as it was time to pay up, that all changed. I had bough a YouSwoop deal for this salon and the receptionist rolled her eyes and sighed when I had not printed the coupon. Who prints coupons nowadays in the age of smart phones? Why waste paper? The number was clearly visible on my phone. There was also another customer ahead of me who was also appalled. Finally, she took our numbers down and then, she charged me the wrong amount at first and if I had not pointed it out, I would have paid far less. Then, she asked me to say out loud how much I would like to tip! Now, I am forced to go to another salon and fix this mess on my head. I would never trust these "hairstylists" to do this for me. Please do yourself a favor and avoid this place. I wish someone else had written a truthful review before I booked an appointment. You're welcome! read more

Went for a Groupon for highlights, cut and deep oil conditioning treatment. Saw the owner. She did an amazing job and couldn't be nicer. Took her time, got it right, and was extremely experienced and welcoming. Asked many questions about my hair routine, like a hair doctor. She didn't put a bunch of product in my hair like some stylists do and it looked amazing. Received numerous compliments on the cut and color. Going to make this my regular place after several failed stylists and Groupon experiences. This one is a winner...give it a try!!! She also gives u a discount if u refer someone. Prices are in line with other salons and worth every penny. Not stuffy, but very welcoming - offering me a drink and magazines to read. read more

This continues to be my go to spot. Veronica wasn't available (she's awesome!) when I booked last week so I saw Ana (who is also fabulous), I believe that's her name. She is leveled at the highest level so she does charge a bit more. Love my subtle darker highlights. She worked with my faded bayalage to create something that flowed and looks so fresh! Their new talent is Maya who I hear is also good, and her services cost less. The one less star is for the hair washing I experienced--just make sure you do it with one of the stylists :-) that's all! Book early because these salon divas are so talented! read more

I've hit the hair salon jackpot! Three visits in almost a year and I have loved every visit. My original visit was due to a Groupon I saw and I'm have never been more greatful to Groupon :) My hair has had the pleasure of having Miriam for both color and cut. The first time I went, it felt like I have been going to her for years. She's friendly, funny and most importantly knows what she's doing. Both color and cut are always on point. Ten minutes after leaving her today, I was immediately complimented on my hair! But, it's not just Miriam that makes Kahlo so great. From the receptionist to the other stylist, everyone is so nice! If I ever have a hair emergency and Miriam is not available, I have no doubt any of the other ladies can step in and fill her shoes! Seriously, everyone should check this place out!! read more

I first learned about Kahlo Salon from YouSwoop, and I bought a package for a cut and style, single process color, and partial highlight. I was very impressed with the warm atmosphere of the salon and the services that I recieved. Veronica was my stylist and she was great! She was very knowledgeable about what would make my hair look its best while staying true to the color and the style that i wanted. I will definitely return to Kahlo Salon. Thanks! read more

Mariam is absolutely the best! So personable and love chatting with her. She knows how to cut hair And color too! Very reasonable price! Parking is located outside the salon (one hour parking-no meter) but I was there for almost 2 hours and didn't get a ticket LOL!! read more

I would definitely recommend this salon to anyone who wants something new with their hair. I had my hair done by Veronica, who was super sweet and very knowledgeable. I showed her a picture of what I wanted and she explained to me exactly how we would achieve the look and she gave me such a beautiful haircut. Now my hair feels super light and healthy and looks amazing. Aside from the excellent service, the salon was filled with beautiful Frida portraits. I will definitely be coming back here! read more

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It's so hard finding a new salon in a new city. But after 7 years of living in Chicago I've found one. I was way over due for a haircut and I feel like a new woman. I'm excited to try them for a color treatment in the future. Veronica hooked it up. She even gave me some tips on styling my hair for beginners like myself. read more

Hands down, Veronica is the best when it comes to doing my mom's and my hair. She knows what she's doing and I trust her with my hair all the time.... I started out with black hair and right now I have brownish/platinum highlights and I get compliments from people all the time! read more

I went to Kahlo because of a Groupon - and will be back again because of Anna, who is an amazing stylist. Like you, I first checked Yelp before purchasing the Groupon and saw a large enough number of reviews that I thought it must be legit. When I first walked in I was a little concerned because it isn't the fanciest place. When I walked out - almost three hours later - it was with a haircut and color that I just love and that still looks great 3 weeks later. Anna was meticulous - she kept finessing and I couldn't quite understand what she was doing that was taking so long! But now I have a haircut that looks great whether I wash it and go, or spend 5 minutes styling it for a totally different look. So Kahlo is my new go-to salon. The only thing I would change about it is the music - it was relentless R&B and I'm not a fan. So next time I will wear ear plugs - but I will be back again and again. Highly recommend! read more

My niece found this salon recently and has been raving about it. She has very curly hair and is delighted with how Veronica cuts it. She recommended the salon highly so I went (plus she gets $20 for the referral)! It did not occur to me to read Yelp reviews prior to going. I needed my roots dyed, my highlights freshened up, and a trim. The salon itself is clean and upscale. I was treated wonderfully throughout my time there. Great refreshments and friendly staff. Veronica, the salon owner, evaluated my hair needs, listened to what I had in mind, and recommended that I consider going a tad darker than the overall color I had. She explained why and I went with it. I am extremely happy with the results and made my next appointment with her before leaving the salon. Besides the great service and loving my hair, I truly enjoyed meeting and chatting with Veronica. I am applauding what she did with my hair but I also applaud her concern for - and involvement with - community. Way to give back Veronica! read more

Love it here! This is the same place that used to be called Kahlo Salon- they just changed the name. I've seen Tatiana for years- she is the best! I always get compliments on my color and she always listens closely to the type of cut I want. She also does excellent eyebrow waxing and tint! read more

Outstanding service! Tatiana is absolutely the best stylest. She gets it right everytime no matter what I ask her to do. She truly goes out of her way to accommodate her clients. She is excellent at color -not everyone can get this right and do it well - she's got it down! She is better than some of the high-end places I've gone to. I get compliments on my hair all the time, and I'm asked all the time where do you go? Rates are very reasonable. Won't go anywhere else. read more

I got a Groupon as a gift and was lucky to get Alejandro!I was donating my hair and he was extremely helpful in walking me through the process and styling my new short hairstyle. He was incredibly friendly and a joy to talk to. I also have to commend the precautions in place due to COVID-19. I was the only customer in the salon. He took my temperature and there were bottles of sanitizer everywhere. Both of us kept our masks on throughout the whole process. I felt safe and had a wonderful experience. I love my new hair cut. Will return! read more

I love Kahlo! Veronica is the best- I've been seeing her for ages and was so excited when she opened her own place. This salon is a real gem- I always feel so pampered when I leave the salon. Veronica listens to what I am asking for, but will also give great ideas and suggestions. Getting bangs was one of the best decisions I made all year! If you are looking for a salon with dedicated, friendly staff who are talented and hard working, this is your place! The local art being showcased, and the warm and inviting environment are the icing on the cake! read more

First of all, if you are a Frida Kahlo fan you need to stop in just see some of the decor in this salon- It's like you died and went to Frida heaven. But the best reason to stop in is definitely for the service. I called for an appointment and was immediately accommodated. I went in on Friday and met with Veronica the owner who was also my stylist. I had many concerns about my hair and my haircut and she discussed my options and gave me so much information about styles, textures, and hair growth in general-she is extremely knowledgeable. I also suffered some health issues which have affected my hair (and growth), Veronica was so genuinely kind and understanding to my condition and she did her best to make sure I felt like a princess. She gave me the most beautiful and flattering hair cut I have ever had! She made me look and feel so beautiful and for that alone she is priceless. The salon is beautiful, the staff is friendly and professional, the products are amazing and Veronica is one of the kindest, most generous, caring human beings I have ever met. I would NEVER go to any other salon ever....I have found my "hair home" read more

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I've been in Chicago for ten years but never really committed to a hairdresser. Since I don't usually heat-style my hair, I can go a long time without a cut. So I bounce around, following recommendations, having a friend cut it, whatever. Because I live SO CLOSE to Kahlo, I couldn't turn down the Groupon deal for a conditioning treatment and cut. Miriam was my stylist, and I will definitely go back to her in the future. First of all, she listened attentively while I explained my hair (very thick and complex, with different textures in different spots) and I gave her the rundown on former styles and what worked/didn't work. I gave her free reign to pick a style, and she explained what she would do and why it would suit me. I felt listened to - awesome! She took her time with the cut and explained why she was doing certain things, which was another nice touch. We had good conversation throughout, another nice touch. What I really appreciated was how thorough she was: She showed my the "end result" before styling it, since I explained I usually just scrunch my wet hair and that's it. Miriam made sure I was happy since that's how it would look every day, then blew it out so we could see how everything lay, and then consulted with me on whether I liked it as is (a bit edgy) or if I wanted to soften it up a bit. I opted to her have her soften it up, another 15 minutes or so of cutting. She really took the time to give me a cut that was right for me, especially looking it over and then continuing to cut after it was dried and styled. The appointment was about 90 minutes, part of which was the conditioning treatment, but still longer than expected. I never felt rushed though - and maybe I'm repeating myself - it was so nice to feel like her priority was to give me the right cut. read more

A hidden gem! I seriously love this place. Shamaya did my highlights, cut and blow out. She did an amazing job! I can't remember leaving a salon so happy. Definitely give Kahlo a try - You'll be so glad you did. read more

Well i started coming here because of a groupon that was a gift. Ever since then when i know im going to be in that area i try to make an appointment. All stylist are great very very welcoming, the decor is fantastic with art from local artist that you can actually purchase. They have complimentary coffee, wine or even beer while you wait, lol which i love. Veronica and Graciela have been wonderful since the beginning thanks a lot to the whole kahlo salon. read more

Absolutely love this salon! Tatiana is the best, I'm very biased. I've been coming to Kahlo for about four years. She's the only girl I trust with my blonde hair. Tatiana knows how to create the perfect color you want. I always walk in and say "more champagne blonde pls". She takes her time with you to make sure you're happy with the end result. She is always flexible. Referrals are the best compliments and I've brought a handful. Please go see her!! read more

I feel so lucky to have had Tatiana today! She brightened and low lighted my naturally "dirty blonde" hair. She was very methodical about explaining her every action and gave a marvelous shampoo and massage. A great bonus was the Lemon and mint water! All the ladies seemed friendly and helpful, as well. Will be back! read more

Veronica cut my hair and did an excellent job! She is super nice and very talented. I love my new cut and she took the time to give me some styling tips that would work with my low maintenance style. After a couple of years of trying to find a good stylist, I'm sold. read more

Love love love this place. Been coming here since last year and Ana never disappoints! Went from long hair to a slick bob and now a funky chopped cut like Lisa Rhinna and I love it! They are all so sweet and professional. Always a good experience and I highly recommend them! read more