Grace is the best hairdresser i've ever had. She listens so well and has done wonders to my hair, i've never had a hairdresser listen to my requests and work with my hair so well. I love her and will be coming back for a third and fourth time and so on! Plus, the studio is sooo nice, it's so clean and the vibe is so welcoming. read more

withlove collective - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I always pass by this place and wanted to give it a try for a haircut! This place is a little bodega, boutique and a salon and its so cute. Haircut came out great, shout out to Becky. read more

Ava is amazing! She gave me a personalized conditioning treatment that left my hair feeling better than ever. Always such a great experience with her! read more

Sending a HUGE THANK YOU to Jessica and the staff at withlove collective! Being relatively new to the city, it was time for me to find a salon! After not getting my hair cut for OVER A YEAR Jessica made me feel good as new! I am OBSESSED with the blowout she did and with the haircare tips she sent me home with! The staff in general here is SO KIND! When I arrived I was given a candle as a welcome gift and got to peruse the boutique in the front of the store (definitely a good place to buy gifts for friends in the future!). I sat in the CUTEST waiting area (with a great playlist, by the way) and had an overall great experience. I will definitely be returning to Jessica for my next cut! read more

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I decided to book a blowout on a whim during my stay in the city and am so glad I did. The space is so cute -- the most perfect, welcoming vibes. I had Becky as my stylist and she was absolutely amazing. She listened to exactly what I wanted and was so easy to talk to. Highly recommend! read more

I am so glad I found withlove collective! Great customer service, and quality haircuts (so hard to find in a large city like Chicago)! I booked my appointment online (so easy and convenient) via the "hair loft" website. Just be aware that The address on Hair Loft is in river north, but withlove collective is located in West Loop. I had my cut and style with Krista, and she is so personable, and funny! read more

This place is cool and pricey. They even recently got their liquor license. Grab a beer or 2. They were very receptive of my friend who had severe nut allergies. Honestly a solid place to get ur hair cut. It's upscale and welcoming. Good haircuts read more

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Ben has always done a great job, I felt special, and he made me feel like a billion bucks. For Years. The other day though... was priceless. Seriously. I was in a car accident in March. I have missing teeth, I have a brain injury, stitches on my face... I'm still sick and have not felt like myself, at all. Salons were closed at the time and I was too ashamed to ask anyone to help me wash my hair and help me take a bath. No one wants that or could help. Hard to keep up with your hair with all that going on. I was blonde/partial blonde for 4 years. Ben helped me achieve my natural color again in one session so I could afford it and the maintenance again. Not to mention, I finally feel beautiful again and I am getting compliments since THE FIRST HOUR of it being done. You can't beat the feeling of confidence and someone helping you accomplish that. I was self conscience about myself. I have severe scarring and missing teeth. I used to feel beautiful and then... I just don't look like myself. Not even close. Until I saw Ben. Thank you. You are making me tear up because, nothing else brought me back to life since the accident and it is always you that makes me feel confident in myself and make my life brighter. It's not always about being a blonde, brunette, Redhead, or fun colored.... the service made me feel like I can be a human again. I can look good. Sounds so stupid... but, it's true. I'm not self conscious anymore because Hair Loft made me feel beautiful and for me to like myself again. I'm out of my depression because they made me feel beautiful for the first time since March. Thank you Hair loft, but thank you Ben. You brought me back to life. Nothing less than 10 stars: read more

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I got my hair cut by Jessica and she was great! I got exactly what I asked for and we had great, unforced conversation! I've never been to this location before but they have a little shop at front with clothes and jewelry that all looked super cute! If I had more time after I would have explore more. Would definitely recommend to others! read more

As cliché as it sounds I'm not a "write a review" type. But this salon's service merits one! Beautiful place with friendly staff and very clean. Special shout out to Christian who is my new go-to for my hair. He really makes sure he sees your vision and executes perfectly. On top of that he's a genuinely cool guy, so whether it's a shorter or longer appt., it's always enjoyable. Now, I can't imagine going to anyone else! read more

This place after much review on finding a new hair salon in the city, I picked this up location. I truly mean much searching ... I combed through countless instagrams, yelp reviews, facebooks, google reviews to find a studio with the best talent and one that wouldn't break your budget. It all led me to Lindsey at hair loft west loop! The location: I went prime midday and there was street parking available in the pay to park. I can see where this could be tricky, but there are so many available spots within blocks. When you walk in it's beautiful and zen. Even the pillows on the benches were adorable. The staff: Not full of egos! Which was so refreshing for a salon in the city. everyone was on trend and welcoming. Lindsey- a true dream boat with incredible talent. I did a base color & cut. Lindsey killed it! She truly made the most custom cut and listened attentively. I've attached a picture because it was so natural and beautiful! The price was unbeatable. I'm a forever customer. Bottom line. Book your appointment with Lindsey. ASAP. read more

withlove collective - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was traveling for work this week in Chicago and found myself with some free time. Realizing I hadn't had a haircut in 4 months, I was browsing Yelp, and I came across The Hair Loft. The only thing better than the incredible haircut I got yesterday at The Hair Loft was the kindness, professionalism, and thoughtfulness of the staff! From booking my haircut last minute over Yelp (With the owner, Benjamin - when's the last time you messaged a salon and got a response from the OWNER immediately?!), to the actual haircut experience with Lindsey, who is talented and friendly AND gives a great scalp massage... everything was fantastic. My hair looks and feels great. My only wish is that I lived closer to Chicago so I could become a regular!! Thanks again, y'all! read more

withlove collective - Love my haircut! Thanks again Lindsey! - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Went for the first time for a hair cut. Love my hair cut and styling tips I got. Great friendly service. read more

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I love this place! Such a cute spot. Not just that, but I love Justine and Ben. I've gone to both of them. EXCELLENT stylists for cut, color, and blowouts. I would highly recommend them! read more

When I moved to West Loop in May, I was looking for a friendly, affordable, welcoming salon like the one I had gone to for years in Lincoln Park. Withlove is exactly what I was hoping to find. The ambiance is warm and inviting. I love the cute little bar where I can get a glass of wine to enjoy during my appointment. I especially love going to Isamar, who gives me the exact haircut l'm looking for every time. She's so funny, kind & asks the right questions to ensure she understands the look l'm after. She has also been kind enough to give me styling tips & tutorials to achieve the perfect curl & volume. I will continue going to Isamar & would recommend her to any of my friends! read more

I visited Hair Loft for the first time a few months ago, looking for a new hairdresser nearby. Saw the great reviews and just had to give it a try! I got a hair cut and color, unfortunately both were disastrous. Perhaps they are not great for Asian hair. 1. Terrible cut - not sure if my mistake here is scheduling with the only available stylist, the least experienced. But given that this is a reputable, high end shop, I just assumed that even a less experienced person would be trained well and/or there will be someone to oversee/train. There wasn't. The result is the most uneven cut I've ever had in my life. All I needed was a trim, but instead I got a straight lop on one chunk of hair on the left side and a another lop on another chunk at a different length on the right. The back looked even worse! 2. Disappointing coloring - I have naturally black hair and regularly color my hair (brown). I came to get a similar color, and after more than an hour, my hair was only slightly less black. I mentioned that it doesn't look like the color took, my stylist said "no, it's lighter when it's dry, it's a different color." It wasn't. 3. The inexperienced stylist - while she was blow drying my hair, I definitely got whacked in the head by the blow dryer at least 2-3 times. And I don't think she even noticed. This should never happen in any salon. 4. The product - I was "sold" on a color maintenance shampoo before my cut was even completed. Since the color didn't even take very well, this obviously was not needed. 5. The service - I called back and asked to get the cut fixed, and they were very apologetic and very accommodating. They scheduled me in with a top-ranked stylist (albeit only for 15 min). He was very nice and understanding. He fixed my cut on the two lop-sided chunks I mentioned in less than 10 min, it was great. But, he only did specifically what I showed him as examples and he never went through the make sure the rest of my hair (in the back!!!) was okay. He also didn't respond to my inquiry about my hair coloring because "he needs to check what treatment," although he never did. He was fully booked and simply too busy, and he's not getting paid for this, so I get it. All in all, I was hoping to look amazing for my Spain trip but ended up looking like I styled my hair myself. I was super embarrassed when I had to go back to my normal stylist to have her re-do everything. Honestly, super disappointed. read more

I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here. Hannah Jay was amazing at asking all of the right questions and providing a very personable experience. She livened up my blonde better than it's ever been and gave me a great cut with face framing layers. 10/10 would recommend. read more

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Fun, stylish and you become part of the family. Christian is an amazing stylist and colorist. I highly recommend!

If I could give 100/5 stars I would. I always walk out feeling like my best self. Krista is a phenomenal stylist and colorist! She welcomes you each time with this beam of warm energy. She's sweet, genuine, and loves to have a good laugh! If you're fortunate enough to find yourself in Krista's chair, you won't be disappointed! I'm confident the other stylists/colorists are as wonderful as Krista, so this is your salon to be at! read more

Today was my second visit with Christian at the West Loop location. I've been meaning to review since my first visit. Better late than never. Christian is an extremely well-respected educator and stylist within the beauty industry, and he consistently provides the best haircuts I have ever had. How did we get so lucky as to have talent like this in Chicago? How did I get so lucky as to have this salon within walking distance from my home?! What I love about my visits with him is that I can put together a Pinterest board of the general feel that I'm going for, and he'll nail it. When I first moved to Chicago, I drew a picture of the haircut I wanted on a napkin, and I GOT EXACTLY WHAT I WANTED. His consultations are thorough, and his work is customized to your needs/limitations. He's known for being a haircutter, but don't make the mistake of seeing someone else for color. I've really enjoyed previous visits with him (also at the River North location) for hair color, and both visits have been dramatic changes. I'm a beauty industry professional as well, but I always leave having learned something new from Christian. He makes sure you know what he's doing, why he's doing it, what products/tools he's using and how to use them. Today, I learned an awesome new trick with Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Shaping Cream that I never would have considered before with my hair. I absolutely love the West Loop location of The Hair Loft, and I recommend Christian to anyone looking for their dream cut/color. read more

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Absolutely loved my color, cut, & style with Ben this last weekend! I was in town for a wedding, and wanted to freshen up a bit for fall. I live 2+ hours away, and am seriously considering return trips to Chicago specifically for his services. Also thought that Krista at the front desk was a sweetheart... very warm & welcoming! Highly recommend The Hair Loft! read more

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I should have written this review years ago! I was introduced to Krista via another lovely curly-headed friend & I have never looked back. My hair has a mind of it's own & it takes a special person who is willing to learn it & set me up for success in my services. She has been a lifesaver & has brought my hair back from the over-processed, dry, brittle mess that it once was to the waterfall of curls that I adore! She is always so kind & gracious with her time. And here's the thing...she's honest! She will tell you when you are barking up the wrong tree! There aren't enough artists that will do that when you have curly hair & it's something I have always & will always appreciate about Krista. She is an absolute gem & the reason I continue to come back! read more

I can't explain how happy I am with the service; I came in with terrible two-toned orange hair after bleaching it myself at home and literally didn't know what to do with it. I found this salon on Yelp and based on the reviews decided to try it out. Lindsey literally saved my hair and my ego all within 4 hours. No word can express how happy I am with the service! Also, they had a great vibe in there and everyone was so friendly! read more

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First time here & such a great experience. Great & thorough COVID-19 protocols. Beautiful cut, color & style by Ben. Will absolutely be coming back again soon. Also shoutout to Heather for being so kind and helpful on the phone leading up to my appointment! read more

I had a great experience here! Starting right from when I made my appointment. I messaged them on yelp and the manager responded to me within minutes (even though it was after hours) and told me the easiest way to make an appointment (which was online) and suggested a hair stylist to me based off of what I said I wanted! I used their online site to make an account and schedule an appointment, which was very easy to navigate and such a great idea since I could see all the possible available times on one screen without the hassle of having someone list a million times to me over the phone! When I got there I was very impressed. The studio is very modern, trendy, clean and spacious! Christian came and got me immediately, I barely had to wait! He asked me what I wanted done with my hair and he did exactly that! He was very friendly the whole time and at the end I asked him for specific products that I had been wanting and he recommended them to me without pushing other unnecessary products that I don't need (which I find is the case at a lot of other salons)! I will definitely recommend this place to my friends! read more

The reviews don't lie - this salon is excellent! I had my hair styled by Lexi and she did a wonderful job. She asked really thoughtful questions on how I like to style my hair for everyday, which helped inform the cut she did for me. I like to do big dramatic cuts (I'm talking 10+ inches here) so I wanted to try out a new salon before I took that plunge again, and I can honestly say I will definitely be returning to Lexi for all my hair needs. read more

Never felt so relaxed. Never felt forced to make awkward conversation. They did an amazing job on highlights and hair cut.

I've always been relatively low maintenance when it came to my hair, but decided that it was time for a change. I came to see Kayla to get my hair highlighted for the first time in my life. Kayla has cut my hair a few times, so I knew that I could be as blunt as necessary to make sure that I wasn't leading myself into a first-time highlight disaster. I bombarded Kayla with pictures and ideas of what I thought I wanted, but also solicited her input as to what she thought would look best. She was very understanding and patient with me, knowing that because I had never colored my hair before, I didn't know what questions to ask or what specifications I should articulate. She clarified everything, asked me all the right questions, and communicated with me throughout the whole process. Most importantly, when I showed her pictures of what I liked, she asked me specifically what I liked about it, and what I saw that made me want to use that particular picture as an example (acknowledging that sometimes stylists and clients can look at the same picture and see very different things). Somehow, throughout my rambling and panicked explanations, she nailed exactly what I was trying to achieve. Perfect amount of light and warmth, but still maintaining my brunette color. At 26 years old, my friends have long-found their trusted stylist to handle their highlights or coloring without any fear or timidness. There's something comforting in knowing that I've found mine. I really recommend Kayla for any coloring jobs--especially for those who have never colored their hair before. You're in good hands! read more

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I've been searching for a decent haircut for years now, ever since my stylist moved out of state. I finally found my place. Ben is a magician! read more

I LOVED this place! I have moved a couple times in recent years and have tried lots of different salons and stylists. This was far and above my best experience. I cannot say enough good things about this place and especially about Bree! She was fantastic. I will 100% be back. Bree was so patient and easy to talk to. She listened to my concerns and accomplished exactly what I wanted. I have long hair and have had previous stylists cut way more off than I ask because the stylist (not me) thinks it needs to go. Bree was the polar opposite of this. She cut a little bit, let me see it, and then asked if I was comfortable with cutting more off. She took it very slowly, and I greatly appreciated it. She gave me new tips for how to deal with problem areas. I loved her! Added bonus: they will inform you about the products they are selling and the benefits but will NOT pressure you to buy any. This was particularly refreshing. They were also very forgiving of my being late after I drove around for quite a bit of time trying to find parking. (Pro tip: lunch time on a weekday was a busy time for this area) read more

First time at withlove and will definitely be coming back. Great customer service! I have wavy to straight hair and they took that into account while consulting! read more

As a curly-haired woman, changing stylists is never easy. I had walked past this cute little place for months and finally thought I would try their services. Heather, their receptionist was accommodating and knowledgeable to ensure I received the right services. They were able to schedule for the next week and would contact me with earlier times if there were openings. The salon is warm and welcoming. Definitely, a place I will go back to again and again! read more

Finally found my new go-to place! Alexis at the hair loft was patient, honest and a total gem to work with! She explained the process to reach my hair goals and worked with me to correct someone else's work (thank god) She is a master at her trade and i recommend not just the salon (everyone here is really nice!) but also Alexis for her awesome service. Thank you Alexis! read more

I'm not the type to leave reviews, even if I feel service was bad but since this particular stylist has very little reviews I felt I should warn others. I booked with Isamar because I'm actually very broke and $70 was the best I could find in the area. The reviews on here are great for every other stylist, so I assumed I'd be getting a top grade stylist regardless of who I went to. That being said, Isamar was very nice and not very talkative (which I personally prefer in a stylist), so I initially was very excited and hopeful that she knew what she was doing. My hair fluctuates between wavy and curly depending on how long it is and how long its been since I had a haircut, so I asked her to just generally give me a cut that will bring out my curls by cutting off the dead weight. At least on that she delivered. The problem was that I wanted some face framing pieces/curtain bangs. I showed her pictures for reference and then she started cutting and I trusted her to know what she was doing. I have this one piece of hair in my bangs section that is very stubborn and never wants to curl like the rest of it. I was unphased by it, but I did notice that the very inside pieces of my bangs were a tad too long since they were below my eyebrows at about my eye level. So she cut them to make them shorter....but WHY would you cut them so short. These pieces are now at about half my forehead and don't even blend into the rest of the curtain bangs. Especially since my hair is curly, they look absolutely awful. I honestly have never felt my self esteem plummet as low as it did in that moment after she cut it and we both knew she messed up. So now I have a choppy mess of curtain bangs that probably can't even be fixed until it grows out. I don't think she's worth $70 quite yet. Also she didn't even bother to dry my hair all the way and let me walk out with crunchy damp curls. It was embarrassing. I'm sure the other stylists there are great, but I'd stay away from Isamar. At least until she's maybe had more training. If I wanted to be a guinea pig, I would get my hair done at a beauty school for much cheaper. read more

Lindsey and Bree are both amazing! Lindsey just did my hair for the first time and she knew exactly what I wanted when I couldn't even verbally describe it myself. She was thorough, patient, and very fun to talk to! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a new go-to! read more

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Very friendly staff and great service. Oh, and Lindsey is amazing ! She knew exactly what I wanted and the results were beyond my expectations. Highly recommend Lindsey for haircuts. read more

Kylie was absolutely magnificent. As a person with anxiety and a hard schedule to work with, Kylie went above and beyond her call of duty as my stylist - Multiple consultations, hours hand weaving hair -She took the time to thoughtfully plan her every move to take horrible, hair that had been lost due to stress, pregnancy and alopecia. I have truly never felt more at home and comfortable or felt that someone worked as hard and as diligently on anything esthetically for me. She gave me a true transformation that was worth every penny and beyond. Kylie is a great colorist/ stylist - she has spent her own time & money to progress her studies in beauty culture and you can see her passion through and through. That along with her extremely hard work ethic (even letting my daughter come to an appointment and be beyond kind to her (a toddler)). She spent hours upon hours upon HOURS putting in beautiful hand woven extensions in for me and I have never been more impressed or loved the way that I was able to look at myself or hair as much as I do now. Thank you SO much sweet Kylie! You have passion, drive and a beyond rare talent and gift for this specialty! read more

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I don't ever write reviews on Yelp, but I just had to share my first experience with The Hair Loft yesterday! I moved to the West Loop over a year ago and continued to use my stylist back in the suburbs. It was definitely time to choose a hair salon close to my new apartment, so through a quick search on Yelp, I decided to take a chance with The Hair Loft since both locations had such great reviews. I made an appointment online (super easy process) and choose "any provider" under the stylist option since I was not familiar with the staff there. Upon arrival, the staff was friendly and attentive, the salon looked practically brand new, and the overall vibe was very laid-back. I ended up with Christian as my hair stylist that morning. He asked me exactly what I wanted, explained everything he was going to do, and made sure we were both on the same page (LOVED that). He was easy to talk to and very professional, knowledgable, and passionate about his career. I enjoyed every minute of my appointment with him (highly recommend!). I only came for a simple trim, but I felt like I got so much more out of the entire experience. Thank you everyone at The Hair Loft for taking care of my hair needs! read more

After years of going back and forth on going blonde, I finally decided to take a leap of faith and do it and am so glad i stumbled upon the Hair Loft West Loop! Not only is the salon beautiful and modern, the staff itself is simply amazing. As soon as I walked in they all made sure to make me feel welcome, which really helped calm my nerves down. I had the pleasure of meeting Amorette and let me tell you guys she is AMAZING!! Her personality is awesome and really makes you feel like you've known her forever. Amorette went above and beyond to get to know me and to get a good grasp of what I was looking for. I tried to explain it to her the best I could and she did it 10X better than what i was hoping for. I am so in love with my hair and my experience at the Hair Loft. She is a true GEM!!! So if you are looking for a hair stylist make sure to go in and ask for AMORETTE. You will not be disappointed!!!! read more

I had my hair cut by Lexi and she did an amazing job. I love the location - great place!