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    Zazu Salon

    4.6 (394 reviews)
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    Services - Zazu Salon

    Bridal hair services

    Blowout

    Chemical treatment

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    Color only

    Haircut

    Cut and color

    Applying hair extensions

    Hair extension coloring

    Reapplying hair extensions

    Hair extension removal

    Hair extension services

    Hair styling

    Waxing

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    Before

    I will never go anywhere else for my hair as long as I live in Chicago. Last week on Wednesday, I walked into another salon with virgin hair requesting a brighter balayage, and left with the most horribly stripey highlights you've ever seen in your life. I booked an appointment at Zazu and showed up in tears. Daniel listened to me, what I wanted, and was able to completely transform my totally botched hair. He made me feel totally at ease and heard, and not only fixed the work of the other stylist, but gave me exactly what I wanted. As someone new to coloring my hair, I had no idea that my hair needed so much work what I should've booked was technically a "transformational color" which is a 7 hour appointment with a custom consult. Daniel got this done in four hours and never made me feel guilty for all of the work I had unexpectedly put on his plate. He pretty easily could've turned me away, asked me to reschedule, or just put a single process color on my hair and been done with it. Hair is emotional and totally tied to your confidence, and I walked in so embarrassed, and cried with happiness when I saw what Daniel was able to do to my hair. Zazu and Daniel both have a client for life!

    Punita B.

    I got a blowout at Zazu and love how it turned out. Drybar cancelled on me an hour before my appointment. I looked on Zazu's website and easily booked a blowout appointment day of. I was so happy and impressed by this salon. Highly recommend!

    Hair Colorist

    Daniel is the best stylist I've ever seen. You can tell how much he truly cares about every client and has such a passion and talent for what he does. Found my hair stylist for life

    Gabrielle D.

    I have been going to Zazu Salon for 7 years and will never go anywhere else in Chicago for my cut and color. My husband and I moved to the suburbs last year and I still make the trip downtown to get my hair done because everyone here does such an amazing job :) I have had fantastic services with Lindsay, Lynett and Jane in the past but Carolyn is my most recent stylist and she does a wonderful job with both cut and color when I went back to brunette from being blonde. Everyone really cares that you love your hair and is willing to fix it or tweak if you aren't satisfied. I love that they provide product recommendations but aren't harassing you to buy things you don't need or overselling just make good suggestions. Also, they are always very forthcoming when explaining pricing and asking if you want to add things on to your service but it's never something that feels forced. :) Overall it's always a relaxing experience and I walk out feeling refreshed and happy with my hair!

    Shahnaz K.

    Best blowout of my WHOLE LIFE last Sunday. Daniel is a perfectionist. I walked out with a head of hair I didn't even know I had. He was meticulous and kind - crazy talented!

    Jess is awesome!
    Demi W.

    After a horrific haircut (surprise bangs) this summer at a different Chicago salon, I literally hated my hair for 6+ months and was honestly afraid to try anywhere else. I bit the bullet and tried Zazu after reading the great reviews. My appointment was with Jess who was AMAZING. She was very attentive when I explained my hair issues and what I wanted done so that she could deliver perfectly. She was thorough, quick, professional and an all-around hair wizard. The next day I decided I wanted my new hair to be a couple inches shorter. I messaged Jess and let her know so we scheduled a follow up appointment. At the appointment, we discussed my wishes and she gave me my dream cut. I am OBSESSED. Jess knows what she's doing and she takes the time to listen and make sure she is giving you what YOU want, while also incorporating her style education to give you something you'll love but that also looks great. I love this place and Jess is a savior. 10/10!

    I absolutely love this salon! I've been a client here for over 3 years, everyone is extremely polite, the salon is clean, and products are outstanding. Carolyn is my go to girl, I trust her with all my hair care needs and she always leaves me speechless and so excited to return the second I leave! Booking appointments is so easy and they offer so many great needs! They also have great deals with their products and just fully exceed all my expectations. Can't say enough great things! Her Instagram is: @carolyn_zazuchicago

    Partial Baylage with layered haircut. Done by Zayna.
    Nazish C.

    My hair needed some major TLC so I decided to check out this place out because it's close to my apartment and also the groupon deal: 94 dollars for a highlight and partial baylage, which is almost robbery. I worked with the beautiful Zayna, who is a junior stylist (which is why you get the discounted rate.) Let me tell you I was not expecting to be this blown away with my hair. Zayna is amazing with her professionalism and talent. She is very busy and another one of her clients came in while I was getting my hair done and she didn't make me feel rushed or pushed aside. Her assistant helped her and was able to give both of us enough attention. That's really impressive. Zayna is on par with any senior stylist! I seriously got an amazing deal because what Zayna did to my my hair wasn't a junior stylist level. She really understands color and is able to work well with color treated hair. My hair was a challenge because I had had a single process color done so half of my hair was lighter than the rest as it grew out. I wanted a caramel, amber colored balayage because of my dark hair. I'm not a fan of yellowish, blond balayage in dark hair and told Zayna that. She not only got the color perfect, but also blended it to the Gods. I've had baylage before but I've never had it so beautifully blended. She is a miracle worker! So much so, I can't wait to go back to her for touch ups and I will gladly pay full price when she graduates in April. I've gone to junior stylists before and my appointments were long and I often came out with ok hair. If you're thinking about doing the groupon deal, don't hesitate. They even have a senior educator who comes around and makes sure that everything is perfect. But if Zayna is any indication, Zazu picks their stylists so well, they don't need to make many changes. Also another thing I appreciated was how kind everyone was. The reception girls, assistants, other stylists were very nice and made you feel relaxed. I originally came here for the amazing groupon price but I would gladly come back here and pay their regular rates. They have made me a regular client!

    After

    My favorite salon ever! I'm very hair crazy (as in, I care a hell of a lot about my hair) and Zayna is the ONLY person I trust to do it. I just left today after getting my first balayage ever! I've never colored my hair and Zayna put me at such ease and made my hair look better than I could have EVER imagined. I tell everyone I know to go see her. So obsessed with this salon and more obsessed with my favorite stylist eve UPDATE: Went in to see Zayna again because I can't stay away! She added more red and Auburn to my hair with some blonde highlights and it is so beautiful! Would recommend her to anyone ever! 10000/10 reccomend Zayna

    Balayage

    You know that feeling when you finally find a go-to stylist and colorist? Well I'm SO HAPPY to have found Zayna!! She is literally a gem. Not only does she do a phenomenal job, she is also the sweetest and so genuine. I was impressed by how much care she took in understanding what I was looking for and my balayage was perfection too! I didn't know how my dark Asian hair would handle going lighter and she was really knowledgeable and nailed the color I wanted. Each time I went to her, I walked out happy and feeling beautiful. I absolutely trust Zayna with my hair, thanks!!

    No filter needed, absolutely loved the final result. Thank you Veronica.

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    Absolutely love my haircut from Leah! My hair feels so healthy and looks beautiful. And the salon smells great. I will be back!

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    Ask the Community - Zazu Salon

    Do they do dip manicures and gel pedicures? How much for each?

    Are you able to translate my hair stylist's coloring formula from Eufora into the color product you carry?

    Hi Lisa! Our master colorists are definitely up for the task. Your formula along with being able… Read more

    Can I do coloring here?

    Yes - Terri does my color as well !

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