Dwight is highly skilled in the art of the hair and human being. I found him looking for a professional who specializes in all textures and he had such great reviews, I went with my gut. I was not disappointed. I have naturally very curly and fine hair that stylist tend to trim too much off and apply way too high heat to. He immediately could tell I what I needed to get the look and feel that I was looking for. He truly has his own private salon so I did not have to worry about another person in the room (Pro-Masker here) and that was just so relieving. To top it off, he is an amazing conversationalist and with great listening skills. The best stylist usually are LOL. I haven't had heat applied to my hair in 4 years so this look won't last too long, but I will be going back for color to add normal curly look since my hair feel and looks so good I know my curls will be in GREAT hands. read more

A Private Salon - Beach curls after wash, trim, gloss and blow dry - Hair Salons Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

The general customer experience has never been better at APS Beauty. Dwight focuses exclusively on each customer and strives to exceed expectations. The Premium Day is a masterpiece for those who desire extraordinary service at a time that may be more schedule friendly. Prepare to be spoiled and pampered. read more

Hard to find a Suburban salon that does black hair. The mall has one where the price is ala carte - they expected me to pay for each little thing. Shampoo, Conditioner, blow drying, curling and comb/style were each priced separately. They had a wall dryer for women to dry their hair themselves (charged for that too) cheaper. Plus the person I got had never worked with kinky hair. After bouncing around the mall scene and driving to the city for a few years I finally found aprivatesalon and Dwight. Thank God. He is amazing, a genius with color since I started going to him friends who know my real color ask for my stylist's phone number. He also took the time to learn my hair and he takes notes on what he does so he knows what you liked and the techniques, color, cut works best for you. After my child was born my hair texture changed and I don't need relaxer now - he can get my hair very straight with a blow dryer. The old products that worked great on my hair were too much so he helped me find products that work. He keeps up with new products too. Recently he and found a great set of products that allows me to wear my natural curl without the frizz I usually get with this new texture. I have tried countless products and he took the time to find something and test it out and it was cheaper than the stuff I purchased. He also charges one price for the basic service (wash, condition, blow dry and comb/style) and other services (cut, color, weave, etc.) you choose are individually priced and added to the base price; like black salons where I grew up. As for appointments you can either call or he has a computer system for making appointments so you also have the option of checking his calendar online and making appointments from your computer. I love aprivatesalon and want them to be successful but I also hope not too many people read this because I don't want it to become difficult to get an appointment. read more

I'm torn in writing this review because I want to keep my stylist to myself. LOL. Michael Ryan at A Private Salon is an amazing stylist and easy to shoot the breeze with. He has a great eye for color selections. I consistently receive compliments on my hair cut and highlights after seeing him. It's a more personal, cozy feeling salon which I like. Everyone seems friendly. I've recommended him to other people which I don't usually do unless it's a superior service provider. I love that I can schedule my appointment online as well. It's a nice appointment system. All of the services I've used have been very well priced especially for the area. read more

I love this salon, and I love my hairstylist-Dwight! Dwight is the owner of APrivateSalon (APS). He is shear genius (really), and he always takes his time to get it right. I've been a client of Dwight's for 15 years and a client of "APrivateSalon" since it opened. I was so happy to have found APrivateSalon (Dwight), which happened quite by accident. The far-west suburbs was no friend to the women of color in need of a hair salon 15 years ago and it still isn't. However, as luck would have it, I found Dwight at a mall salon in Aurora and decided to give him a try. I was not very confident I was ever going to find anyone who could "do" my hair like I wanted. Many stylists aren't skilled in working with multi-textured hair that the women of color often have, but Dwight is extremely skilled, and has an innate talent and ability to give you what you want AND makes sure it fits you. APrivateSalon is always ahead of the curve on the best products and services for your hair. If there's a new product or technology that's on the market, rest assured, APS has reviewed it, tested it, approved it or dismissed it. APrivateSalon has my entire family as clients, simply because it is the best salon around for our needs. Whenever we need an appointment, we just jump on our computers, crackberrys, or iphones, type in the APS website, or use the app, and make an appointment- it's that easy. APS has an appointment system that allows you to select your stylist, services, day and time you want (provided the time slot is available), and pay for it in advance if you desire. I once told Dwight that for me, leaving your stylist is like getting a divorce when you don't want one, because once you find a good one you never want to let it go. read more

I've been going to Marisol at APS for about four years now. She knows what she's doing and always has ideas for new looks. The other stylists always come up to me and ask how I've been, how school's going, etc. Everyone here is very nice and gives exceptional service. It may be a bit pricey compared to your local Cost Cutters, but you get what you pay for. Great hair salon! read more

Dwight is the absolute best!! I have curly hair and this is the first stylist I've ever had that truly knows how to care for my curls! If you're looking for a good stylist, this is your place! read more

Every time I walk in I feel welcomed and every time I leave I feel like a million dollars! Marisal McGee is outstanding at what she does. She takes her time to listen to what I want, answer questions, and give me the best cut and color I've ever had. The salon is always clean and everyone is friendly and professional. I even take my 7 year-old daughter to get hair cuts with Marisal. I can't imagine going anyway else! read more

I've never written a Yelp review before but was prompted by my poor experience with this salon. I called twice in two weeks and left messages regarding setting up an appointment for a haircut but no one got back to me. Finally, in week three, someone finally did. I wanted an appointment with Dwight, the owner, but the staff member I spoke with made it sound harder than getting in to see the Pope. First she told me he was booked four to six weeks an advance and tried to pawn me off on another stylist; after I told her the time frame wasn't a problem, she asked my availability. I'm fairly flexible (I can do evenings, Fridays during the day, and Saturdays); she then put me on hold for several minutes. When she returned, she explained that Dwight would want to have a consultation first and she had an opening in two weeks. Okay. When pressed, she admitted that he might or might not do the actual cut at that time depending on how much time the consult took. Um, WHAT?! All I want is a trim on my naturally curly hair. I'm not asking for anything complicated like color or any other processes. I like to see how a stylist does with my hair before committing to anything more complicated. I was already put out by them not getting back to me in a timely fashion. Acting like they were doing me a huge favor by allowing me to make an appointment FOR A CONSULT, not even the trim I asked for, was the final straw. I just told the employee I'd find someone else. And I will. Y'all aren't THAT special, trust me. read more

Mike always does a perfect job on my hair no matter what he's doing to it. I love this salon everyone's so friendly all the time

Dwight is the best! He has been taking care of my hair for 3+ years and it has never been healthier. I appreciate Dwight's commitment to provide an outstanding level of skill and attention to the needs of his clients. He styles ALL hair textures. I have gray hair that I wear very short and I am constantly complimented on my hairstyle by women...men...young folks. Dwight rocks! read more

Simply the best!! If your looking for a place where you can get a great cut, look no more. Dwight is fantastic. He cares about you & wants you to be 100% satisfied. read more

Wow this place really takes the cake! Took my 2 daughters with their natural super curly hair here. Everyone here is super pleasant and helpful. You get a real feel of a team atmosphere! Dwight and his assistant are very knowledgable and great with kids!! They really took the time to complement them on their hair and also listened to my questions and concerns and were super with their helpful answers! They respected my decision for no heat no relaxer and didn't push anything on me! I watched Michael do a wonderful job highlighting a woman's hair while I waited for my daughters and thought this is somewhere I can definitely go in the future. It's not everyday that you find a salon that pretty much does every hair type! Their prices are just as awesome! Great for a stay at home home like myself, on a budget! If you are like how felt, and feel a bit hesitant about the drive, for me, it was about 30 minutes, GO!! It's worth it!!! And when you're done tell your friends so they need to expand, preferable towards the Joliet/Plainfield area... read more

I've been going to see Dwight for the last 8 years. He does an amazing job with my hair and gives great cuts! So glad they opened up their new shop. They carry La Brasiliana and lots of other great products for relaxed hair. Very reasonable prices as well. :-) read more

I am really pleased to see that a salon such as APS Beauty is open in their new location and doing business. The exposure will allow others to see what I have experienced for the past 15-20 years....Service! Service! Service! I have noticed that they are also helpful with damage hair as well. They are professional and very sterile. read more