I have lived in the Northwest Suburbs for over 15 years. I have visited every beauty salon you…read morecould imagine in the burbs for African American Haircare. Really I have, ping me and I can give you the run down of them all. I've found that the stylist in the suburbs take their clientele for granted because they know the only option is to go to the city which is not ideal. Suburban stylist overbook and under-style. In comes Ranee at Kerent (she's the owner). Her salon is elegant and provides an extremely relaxing environment. Ranee is a top notch stylist. My hair was absolutely stunning when I left the shop (wash, cut, and style) and was easy to maintain. I wear my hair in a short pixie type style and sometimes go conservative with my styling or bold (spikes/mohawk). Here is the best part, my appointment was at 4pm, my hair was started at 4:08 (I was 5 minutes late), and I was walking out the shop at 5:50. I have found my new stylist!!!

Before going to Ranee, I went to a salon where I would get my hair straighten and immediately feel…read morethe need to put it up in a pony tail. Ranee makes sure that the services given are needed for that specific person and that you leave satisfied. Since going to her my hair has never felt so healthy, especially during this transitioning phase. Not only that, she is an inspiration to live a healthier life altogether. She promotes the use of vitamins and oils for hair and body. I could go on and on about how great of a stylist and person she is but you'll just need to go get your hair done to see for yourself! =]

I went to Kane for shoulder pain due to an injury. He listened carefully to where my pain was, and…read morewhy I was having mobility issues. He worked on my shoulder, releasing that were impeding my movement. I look forward to continuing to see him until I regain full function of my arm.

Shout out to Maddie for making my hair look spectacular on my Wedding Day. I got married this past…read moreSaturday March 29th 2025. My sister scheduled my appointment months in advance, she lives in TN. Cristi used to frequent this salon, back when she lived in IL. I live in WI and honestly just thought my sister would end up doing my hair. She made appointments for us and requested the best person, to do my hair, for my special day. I rarely do anything with my hair. I didn't even have a picture to show, or anything special to suggest. I just told Maddie do whatever you think will look good. I really wanted to utilize my long hair somehow and put up the sides. I brought special rhinestone barrettes that she placed in the back of my hair. The salon was so wonderful they gifted me the best keychain with a ring attached to it, it's beautiful and will hold my car keys. I also loved how the music playing in the background. It was all wedding songs while I was getting my hair done. It brought such a smile to my face and was so thoughtful. My first dance at my wedding was even played, At Last by Etta James. That was pure coincidence since they didn't know that. We also had fake eyelashes put on too and that was absolutely something I will do again. Thank you Octagon for alleviating any anxiety and stress I had on my Wedding Day. Thank you for blessing my day, by making my sister and I, look like movie stars!!!!!!

The service here is amazing, especially the staff, they are very friendly and kind. The price here…read moreis also very reasonable and very affordable. I would 100% recommend coming here , it's very budget friendly and they have great quality service here. Most hair salons I go to usually are overpriced, and not best quality service, but this place is not overpriced at all and has great service. And if your introvert like me , this good place to go too, since the staff doesn't talk much too you during the haircuts, only speaking too you when your telling what you want done, which I really liked , since a lot of hairstylist talk much during the haircut , which I find uncomfortable, but here I felt very comfortable with the staff working here. The vibe here was very composed and friendly. Not mention the music here is very catchy, fun to listen to during your haircut . I don't see any reasons for anyone to have any complaints about this place, it's very friendly and staff very nice. My hairstylist was Ines , she did amazing job with my hair, especially the color, she perfected the color I wanted perfectly. If you into color hair you should go to her, she does amazing job with color . She also very nice , and friendly. And doesn't talk much to you during the haircut , which I like, since I'm not very talkative person. This place is total hidden gem, and very underrated. I personally think this place should be more popular, it has great staff, service, and is affordable. It very hard these days to find good salon places with all those in one, but this place had everything I wanted in a salon. For anyone who wants look at Ines work this is her instagram stylesby_ines, you should totally check her account out to see her work she done! 10/10 service, would 100% recommend

Best haircut I have ever got!! Anna did an amazing job. She made sure my hair accomplished…read moreeverything I wanted it to and listened to all of my current hair issues to give me this masterpiece! My hair has never looked better and she has a lot of attention to detail. 15/10 I would recommend and I'm definitely coming back for my next haircut.

I came in for a few items and Isabella was wonderful to talk to and she recommended a brand I…read morewasn't familiar to. overall great experience!

Respectfully, I waited more than 10 minutes for one item at curbside if you know that your…read moreemployees aren't gonna do the curbside just take it off respectfully I could've saved myself a lot of time I ended up going inside to go pick it up. Yes, they are nice, but nobody's paying attention to the orders respectfully and it wasn't busy inside and the girls at the front counter. We're talking to each other laughing like I said just take it off. If you know they're not gonna do it or pay attention to it I get it. It's cold outside, but people have stuff to do. I didn't wanna go in the store if it was busy and it wasn't busy, but still try to pay attention

See the pictures that I posted. Hair color before going to T5 and after T5 treated and colored it…read more It looked more vibrant and revived. And the color is nicer. It is worth it. Staffs are accomodating and Im satisfied with their service.

Booked a facial with Lisa. I've had numerous facials in the past but never like this one!! Lisa is…read moreso gentle, has a soft touch, and she thoroughly explains what she's doing, applying throughout the process. This is so important and reassuring to me. I cannot believe she used so many wonderful skin care products, cutomized for my skin type, which is oily. My skin literally glowed, was supple yet firm, and pores minimized. I wish she took before and after pics. She also used various techiniques like vibration, steam, and cold. Truly like no other and for the fraction of the cost. Do yourself and your skin a favor and book a facial with Lisa. Definitely going back for galvanic treatment. Cannot wait!!

I have been a customer with Salon Verranno for over three years. I get a pedicure every four weeks…read morewith Cynthia whom I think the world of. All of the employees offer a friendly smile and make sure you have been checked in and if you need anything. Can't see myself going anywhere else and get the service I receive here. Great place!

Salon Veranno has created a wonderful, safe environment for services. The owner spent a great deal…read moreof time and money to bring us back into the salon quickly and safely. I really appreciate her dedication to our safety. Thanks!!

I started going to kims about 2ish 3ish years ago. Im on my 3rd stylist people move on which is…read moreunderstandable. This one is good, unfortunately this is the 2nd time where im notnhappy w the highlights I got a partial foil w root touch up and a 1inch cut..200.00 dollars later...im not happy w the color..the cut is nice. The 1st time I didnt like it I went back to correct...and was charged. But I liked my blonde. This time I look tired and old. I wanted brighter blond face framing. Which I did not receive. I wrnt back once for correction. Not again So in the end I will look for another place for color/cut Which is unfortunate, I did like this salon.

Get a massage with Lily!!!! She is so kind, friendly, and an expert masseuse! I feel very safe with…read moreher. She is polite, and the massage is so relaxing! I get a massage twice a year with her due to my schedule and I look forward to it all year round!!!

Had a little time to kill and I suggested my two boys get a cut and my daughter wanted a little…read morecolor in her hair. I'd definitely recommend! Everyone was happy!

Carlos is a great hair stylist, -takes his time and stuff: I've been looking around Gurnee and…read moreWaukegan area for awhile now and have finally found a good place. He also provides life counseling and spiritual guidance for free. :). The other stylists were talking their time and used strategic precision as well. Here there are no sullen looking goth chicks dressed in black with tons of piercings that had this misguided notion that they would make it big in the hairstyle industry. They suck at cutting hair. Here you will find well trained highly professional people that like what they do and do it well. Prices are reasonable too! Below are before and after pictures

I couldn't have asked for a better wedding hair stylist for my wedding on 6/16/18. From the moment…read moreI met Theodora I knew I was in good hands. She was patient, kind and had a vision for my hair. Before I met Theodora, I was having a hard time finding a hair stylist that would do onsite for my wedding. She not only came onsite to do all my bridesmaids and myself she came on time and ready. Theodora had a created a timeline for each girl getting her hair done. This was beyond helpful to a busy bride. She is professional and the best to work with. I would highly recommend her, if you would like someone with talent, professionalism and a great personality.

Theodora was the stylist for my wedding weekend and I can't say enough good things about her…read more First, she is such a warm person, and that truly made the whole experience of getting ready for the big day a great one. She is also a professional at what she does, listens to what you want, and executes your vision exactly. She was able to create two different looks for me on two separate occasions. On my pre-wedding mehndi celebration, she created a gorgeous vintage look that was flawless, blended well with my outfit, and lasted the whole night. For my wedding reception, she not only created a beautiful updo that held throughout the night, but she pinned my dupatta (veil) and placed my headpiece jewels perfectly. That is the most stressful part of getting ready as a South Asian bride, but I had no problems with anything moving out of place or anything feeling heavy on my head. My wedding party also loved all their looks and she gave great suggestions on what would suit each person's face type and executed it perfectly. If you are a South Asian bride and looking for someone to help you with all the intricate pinnings and placements of jewelry AND for someone who does beautiful hair styles, then look no further than Theodora. She is a true professional and a talented artist. I look forward to working with her again for other occasions! Thank you for helping make my wedding weekend a success!