I was overdue to update my headshots, and a colleague recommended I get some professional grooming…read moredone beforehand so I'd actually like the photos. A quick search led me to goldplaited and their male grooming package, which seemed exactly like what I needed. I was looking for something really subtle and natural--just a more polished version of myself--and they nailed it. They took the time to understand the look I was going for and didn't rush the process at all. They also checked in along the way to make sure everything felt right, which I appreciated. Nothing felt overdone, but it made a noticeable difference once I got in front of the camera. I felt a lot more confident going into the shoot, and the photos turned out better than I expected. Super professional, easy to work with, and you can tell they care about getting it right. Really glad I found them.

Over the past four years, I've spent well over $20,000 at Goldplaited and have consistently…read moreappreciated the talented and kind stylists who work there. Unfortunately, my experiences with one of the owners have been very different. I've since moved away from Chicago but have returned 6-8 times over the past year and a half, and it has become increasingly clear that my loyalty as a longtime client is taken for granted. When this particular owner is involved in my appointments, I often feel rushed through my service rather than treated like a returning client. I've also repeatedly been placed with less experienced stylists, even after years of consistently supporting the business and spending a significant amount of money here. What is most disappointing is the overall attitude. My interactions with this owner have consistently felt cold, dismissive, and unaccommodating. After four years of loyalty, I don't expect special treatment, but I do expect the same level of care and customer service that any client should receive. The rest of the staff has always been kind, hardworking, and welcoming, which is why I continued coming back for so long. Unfortunately, the way one of the owners treats a longtime client, and the feeling that my continued business is simply assumed rather than valued, has really changed how I feel about a salon I once loved.

Jocelyn gave me a wonderful blow out and style for a family wedding. She was lovely to chat with as…read morewell! Thank you Jocelyn!

Really enjoyed my experience at Blowout Junkie. Leslie made me feel so confident, I loved the way…read moreshe made my hair look!

I've been going to Amanda for a little over 8 years now, and I won't go to anyone else. I used to…read morework downtown so it was convenient, but even now living in the South Suburbs, I still make the drive because she's just that good. She's professional, gentle, and makes what could be an uncomfortable service feel completely normal. Beyond that, she's genuinely kind and easy to talk to. Over the years we've shared so many life conversations, and that trust matters. If you're looking for someone consistent and skilled for your waxing needs, especially Brazilians, she's it.

Amanda is literally the best micro blader. I highly recco for anyone! So nice and amazing and very…read moredetail oriented and makes sure you love everything about your brows

Kelly has truly become like family. One of my favorite parts of the entire wedding experience was…read moregetting to spend the morning of my wedding with her. She has such a calming, joyful presence--and she not only made me feel so beautiful, but also so comfortable and confident. She even recommended products that I still use daily, a testament to how much she cares about her clients beyond just the wedding day. Kelly and her wonderful assistant, Nikki, took the time to talk with each of my eight bridesmaids, my mom, my mother-in-law, and my grandma to understand their preferences and styles. The result was makeup that felt true to each person while still looking cohesive and elegant. Best of all, everyone's makeup lasted perfectly--through laughter, tears, dancing, and everything in between--from the very first application at 9am until the last song at 12:30am. Kelly is not only a talented artist but also a gem of a person. Her warmth, kindness, and skill made her such an important part of our wedding day. I am so grateful we had her with us

Kelly was amazing! So fun, sweet and accommodating, not to mention the wonderful job she did on my…read moremakeup, as well as my mom and my bridesmaids. We all felt like a perfectly elevated version of ourselves, and all of my guests commented on how perfect it looked. I would never hesitate to recommend Kelly to anyone for any event!

Cece did such an amazing job. I left the salon feeling like a completely different person in the…read morebest way possible. I asked for a short haircut with layers and curtain bangs and she went above and beyond and did so amazing. I absolutely love how my hair turned out and I would recommend her to absolutely anyone! By far this was the best haircut and blowout I have ever gotten! Thank you so so much Cece!

I just had a cut & blowdry with Michaela. She is the Queen of long hair and is so talented, not to…read moremention down to earth. The vibe of the shop is upscale without being snobby. 10 out of 10, would reccomend.

Scammers. Advertise $60 blowouts online. I booked a $60 blowout, my card has been charged $60, and…read morei get a text less than 24hours before my appointment that I have to pay a extra surprise $25 because it's before 8 am. Since I was working and didnt see the text sent at 3pm today, I just saw it now at 8pm, I cant make any changes to my appointment as the business is closed and my card has already been charged. Pretty much sounds like a stylist or receptionist just texted me trying to scam me out of $25 just to put in their pocket because why was this not on the website when I booked an "early bird"? When I checked out, I agreed to pay $60. First and last time customer.

All the stylists here are AMAZING. They listen to what I want and always deliver! Thank you…read moreGoldplaited!

Sonia Roselli's studio has done hair/makeup for two of my friends' weddings, so when I got engaged,…read moreit was a no-brainer that I would use this place: I wanted the absolute best. I have to say, while I was ultimately pleased with the way things turned out in the end, my experience didn't go according to plan. First, my stylist (who was awesome overall) arrived almost half an hour late. I understand that her Uber broke down, but no one called to communicate this to me on the morning of the wedding, and I was FREAKING OUT and had to run around trying to track down someone from Sonia's salon, which I was finally able to do, but it was super stressful. Hair and makeup ultimately came out great, but initially when I looked at my hair in the mirror I was not at all pleased, as it looked NOTHING like the photos I had given my stylist for reference. As she had run late, I didn't say anything because there wasn't time to fix it. It's also true that I didn't do a trial, which could have helped, but for the huge amount of money I was already paying and the fact that my ceremony was a small Chicago elopement, it didn't seem worth the price ($195 PER SERVICE, so over $400 with tip). Also, throughout the time my stylist was working on me, I kept asking if we'd be done on schedule and she kept assuring that we would be, but she ended up running about half an hour over, so everything about my wedding was delayed by 30 minutes as a result, including the ceremony itself. Everything turned out well as I was pleased with the look once I put my dress on, but overall I was not happy with the way everything went down. For that high cost, I expected the highest possible customer service, which this place did not deliver.

Researching & trying to pick a great professional makeup & hair stylist for a wedding is a big task…read moreof its own. I've researched for hours trying to pick the best of the best, and I've had my share of MUA/hairstylists in the past who left my face looking raccoon-like & my hair in weird bouffant & frizz ball. I am very particular because if I'm going to commit to pay a pretty steep amount for trials & actual session, it had to be good. Couple of my gf's had their bridal makeup/hair from Sonia Roselli staff so I had some expectations. If I had any worries, Bridgit was quick to address them & offer her advice. (She was great!) pros: * communication with the Manager, Bridgit was great & she was quick to answer any questions, concerns, & was a big help with arranging the trials and rescheduling if necessary. * the two ladies I worked with were lovely & had a great personality. (Korena-hair & Sami-makeup) *korena: she gave me the look that I asked for. I probably would change up the 'do since it didn't flatter my face, but she was great. Cons :( * sigh...... Woah, the makeup. I really feel bad for saying anything because Sami is a doll. But that makeup was not good nor flattering. I was excited because she's a pro at lash extensions/falsies, but after our 2.5-3 hour session, I didn't care for the lashes. With my monolids, it's difficult to create the same dramatic look as others, but when I came home to a better & bright lighting, my mom & sisters reaction said it all. "Omg linda.... You look exhausted, what happened to your eyes ?!? " I proceeded to the bathroom & saw that all the taupe eyeshadow was smothered underneath my eyes. My family knows how much I love makeup & the look that I love, but they exclaimed that I cannot walk down the aisle looking like that. For my wedding, I want to look elegant, but fresh & beautiful. Sadly, the complete look wasn't executed to my expectations. Who knows ?? I may have a better chance with a different artist, but after that long session & talking to Bridgit about my woes, I think I'm going to move on.

Kristina Marie and Xochitl did STUNNING work for my wedding. The website is well organized and the…read moreartist's portfolios helped me quickly decide who I wanted to book. We did a hair and makeup test run a few months before the wedding. After the appointment Nika sent me a detailed summary of the look they created and products used. They were also very responsive and proactive about confirming the day of schedule and services. Kristina is so great at creating a look that is polished, elegant and fresh. She can turn up the volume/glam it up as well without it looking too heavy. I also liked that she uses individual lash extensions rather than a strip. It creates a much more natural look. Xochitl is so talented as well. I arrived to my trial run appointment with a few pictures but not a clear idea of what I was looking for. After looking at the photos for a less than a minute she pulled together this Old Hollywood Glamour do with the most gorgeous waves. Probably one of the best investments you can make for your day. Her stylists will make you and your bridal party look flawless.

I cannot review the quality of NVBA's work, but only their response to a horrible situation…read more My sister was to be married in June of this year (rescheduled from 2020 due to COVID), and had booked several makeup and hair artists for the morning of the wedding for herself and the bridal party. My sister died suddenly and unexpectedly in March. A few days after her death, her fiancé and I began notifying wedding vendors. I reached out to NVBA over three months before the wedding date. I received a response expressing their sympathies, and the email ended with "you can be sure that we are set". It was me who had to bring up that my sister had paid NVBA in full ($1700). When I asked about a refund, I was told 50% could be refunded. Even when my husband spoke with Nika herself, she would not budge on the 50%, essentially stating that all of the contractors had already been paid, even though zero services were provided. Every other vendor for the wedding, from the venue to the DJ to the photographer, immediately offered a 100% refund. I notified NVBA over 3 months prior to the date, and we had even suggested a refund down the road after summer season, which they refused. Somehow "scheduling" enables them $850, even when the bride dies before the wedding day. I cannot relay how heartbreaking it is that my sister never will get her wedding day. What is so aggravating on top of that is to see how heartless a response NVBA had to the situation. NVBA is making money by doing nothing - and if they rebook (for June 19) they are double-dipping. Shame on you, NVBA. I honestly don't know how you sleep at night. Shout out to all of the other vendors (Salvatore's, Molly's Cupcakes, Artistrie Co.) for having compassion and doing the right thing.

Dawn is a fantastic make up artist. She spent time deciding on a look that suited my features which…read moreI really appreciated and I think that made all the difference in the end result. She has great communication. She responded quickly and was easy to schedule. She accepts online payments. I went to her, for my appointment but she also travels. I can not recommend her enough. I will definitely be booking her for my next event.

THE BEST. Still the best make up job I have ever had almost 7 years after my wedding. I wish I…read morelived closer to use her for all my events forever. Her personality is also SO fun. I was ready to have her join the bridal party. Love love love!!

I came in just to get a color match for foundation and I was treated like a celebrity by Raivyn and…read moreDesi! From the moment I walked in, they greeted me and made me feel so welcomed . Desi & Raivyn both spent about 30 mins helping me find the perfect color for my skintone. A bit tricky since I'm naturally very pale but had on self tanner and plan to get more tan for summer. I wasn't going to buy anything but when the customer service is this amazing you almost feel like you have to!! I left spending $86 but feeling very confident about my two new products! Also walked out looking like a new person wth glowing skin! I'm also excited to see that they do makeup in the store for $60 & $90!! Depending how glam you want. They also have a free makeup class in store this Week I can't wait to go to. I've always been a MAC girlie but after working remote for about 5 years I RARELY wear makeup anymore. I'm excited for my new makeup & tips & tricks I learned from these two beautiful souls! Thank you ladies

Britne' was so helpful: taking the time to find products for me and teach me how to apply them…read more What a kind, patient, and make-up knowledge expert asset she is to this MAC location.