Jeffrey is amazing with color. I knew I wanted a different color but couldn't decide. I left it in…read moreJeffrey's hands and am SO happy! He's been cutting my hair for a couple of years post chemo. Understands my hair and is caring in nature of how my hair grew back after being bald. He's simply wonderful.

I have been going to Jeffrey for a little over two years now. He is excellent: professional,…read moretimely, friendly, and a hair genius. I never did much with my hair, and after taking a chance on a "high-end" salon across from Maggie Daley park I decided I would never do highlights or anything other than a cut ever again. The lady didn't use toner on my hair, and it was so brassy. I lost all trust in hairdressers, until I met Jeffrey. I shared the story with him and he was just as horrified as I was. I decided to try balayage again with him, and I'm so glad I did! He has mastered it. He stresses the importance of keeping the hair healthy, getting regular trims and using the correct products. He isn't pushy and definitely won't do anything to your hair that he doesn't think needs to be done. When I pressed for curtain bangs, he was very hesitant, and gave me pieces that framed my face instead (we had agreed to try this) and it was exactly what I wanted. He's someone I would book a flight to see if I leave Chicago, or if he does. He's awesome!

I had my hair highlighted by Nick yesterday, and he did such a fantastic job that I felt compelled…read moreto leave a review. I was looking for full-coverage highlights that would make me as blonde as possible, and that's exactly what I got. For context: I have very long and thick hair. Over the years of getting highlights, I've found that it's hit or miss whether a stylist/salon can give me the full-coverage look I want, since for my hair that takes a lot of time (like 4 or 5 hours) and requires a TON of product. Not every stylist is willing or able to go above the standard number of foils and devote that kind of time, which is totally understandable. But it makes me all the more grateful/impressed when I find a stylist like Nick who is willing to go above and beyond (he spent more than four hours on my hair) to achieve a perfect end result. I was also shocked by how affordable the price was. In my opinion, the quality of Nick's work was on par with some of the most expensive highlights I've ever gotten (and I usually end up paying way above base price since most salons up-charge based on the amount of product your hair requires). But even including tip, the total I paid here was remarkably affordable compared to other salons I've been to. In short, I strongly recommend booking an appointment with Nick if you're someone like me who has very thick hair and wants full-coverage highlights!

Gemma cut my super long hair and did an amazing job. It's an adorable salon with a great vibe. My…read morefriend bought me this gift for my birthday to get a really good cut from her people and it was great.

I wanted highlights and I wanted them done right. I sought out a good salon with positive reviews…read moreon Yelp and found Hands2Create with 5 stars. I had Jeff do my hair 3 days ago. The pros are that he's a very nice guy, the right amount of talkative and personable, and to some degree he seems to know what he's doing. Regulars filtered in and out of the salon during my two hours there; he is clearly beloved by the people who come to him. I don't know what went wrong with my request. I asked for highlights, but I asked for them not too close to my roots so that I could grow them out cleanly -- sort of like a balayage. I didn't exactly want a balayage, but the general idea that the highlights looked natural without being streaks. When I came home and saw my hair under my own lights and mirror, I cried real life tears. It looks terrible. There is a halo around the top 4 inches of my hair where no highlights exist, about 2 inches of highlights in the middle that go from brassy to blondish, and returns to my natural color on the bottom couple inches. $200 later, and all I got out of it were terrible photos to send my mother and a ruined weekend of figuring out how to fix it before my upcoming event this weekend.

Jeff is the best! His haircuts are excellent and he is exceptional with color and highlights. I…read morehave been going to him for 20 years! Rose Gomez MD

After walking past the salon often during the day these past couple years, I wasn't expecting much…read moreon this first visit to Zea. But.... It was quaint and quiet at night; plus, we had amazing service from our server/bartender. The cocktails and selection were top notch. Great vibe too.

I called for a last minute blowout and Daniel was able to fit me in. Such an incredible service -…read morehe absolutely knows what he is doing. I felt comfortable and in good hands the whole time.

Have been coming here for years, they are the best! ELONA IS FANTASTIC!!! I always feel like a…read moreprincess when I leave. Everyone who works here is so sweet and friendly!

I booked an all-over color to touch up my roots and a trim with Mary. I've had the same copper hair…read morecolor for over five years, and all I asked for was a simple root touch-up with an all-over color that was a slightly more vibrant copper tone for the summer. The only reason I booked here instead of with my regular stylist was because she didn't have any appointments available before two events I'd been looking forward to all summer. Instead, I left with severely overprocessed "hot roots" that were patchy--bright orange in some spots, still brown in others--while the rest of my hair looked barely touched. Under the salon lighting, with my hair styled, I couldn't fully see the damage. Once I got home, washed, and dried my hair, the uneven color became obvious. I also realized my curtain bangs had been cut unevenly. As a student, this appointment was a splurge, so I called the next morning to see if someone could fix it. The stylist who squeezed me in was kind, understanding, and genuinely tried to help. Unfortunately, because she had to leave to pick up her son from summer camp, she wasn't able to fully blow-dry my hair before I left. Once I got home and saw my hair completely dry, I realized the correction hadn't worked. The top half of my hair was now a completely different color than the bottom, and the patchiness was still there--just a darker shade of red. When I called again to request a refund, I explained that I no longer felt comfortable having anyone at the salon work on my hair. The owner, Ben, insisted that I come back to the salon so he could see the results in person before considering a refund, so I did. I made it clear that I was only there to show him the results, not to have anyone else touch my hair. During that conversation, Ben repeatedly claimed that Mary had told me from the beginning that achieving my desired color would be "a process." That simply isn't true. The only time Mary and I discussed something being "a process" was during a completely separate conversation about possibly adding pink underneath my hair in the future. At no point did she ever tell me that touching up the same copper color I've maintained for over five years would require multiple appointments. If she had, I would have declined the service. What disappointed me most was how the situation was handled. Rather than acknowledging the poor results or working toward a fair resolution, Ben continued insisting that I had been told something I wasn't. After returning twice to give the salon the opportunity to see and address the issues, I left feeling dismissed and as though my honesty was being questioned. I chose this salon because I'd had a good haircut here before and thought a simple root touch-up would be straightforward. Instead, I left with damaged, uneven color, an uneven haircut, and a very disappointing customer service experience. I won't be returning, and I cannot recommend this salon.

I've been going to Vinny for over 16 years. Through all those years, I've always received excellent…read morecuts, friendly conversation and the feeling that I wasn't just another appointment on the schedule. Vinny recently moved to VP Salon Organic and I'm happy to say the transition has been seamless. The new space is pleasant and welcoming. My first appointment here confirmed what I already knew -- excellent work, great attention to detail and a comfortable atmosphere. If you're looking for someone experienced, consistent, and easy to talk to, I can recommend Vinny and VP Salon Organic without hesitation.

I came here for a trim, long layers, and a bouncy blow out. Raul did a great job and he was fun to…read moretalk to! I would come back again. It was about $60.

With valet parking and first floor entrance, very easy to access. Everyone accommodating! Superb…read morestaff with excellent service. Javier is a talented hair stylist with a gracious personality.

I can't say enough wonderful things about Steven, my colorist. He is truly an artist when it comes…read moreto hair color. Whether it's highlights, lowlights, or anything in between, he has an incredible vision for how hair can look at its best. I always leave his chair feeling like my hair couldn't look better. He really listens to what you want and then brings it to life in the most beautiful way. He understands exactly what you're aiming for and somehow manages to create something even better. The results are always beyond my expectations. If you're looking for someone who not only has technical skill but also a true gift for making hair look amazing, I can't recommend Steven highly enough.

I have never left a review before on yelp or any website, but I truly felt obligated to leave one…read morehere after my conversation with Steve. I had an appointment for a Saturday early afternoon blowout at the Lincoln park location for an event I had later in the day. I was coming in from out of town and unfortunately my plane was delayed and it was looking like I was not going to make the 1 pm appointment. I called at 9:50 am CT and was met with such disrespect on the other end of the call. I explained the situation and that I was not able to get out and they were deplaning us. I said I understand you have a policy but wondering if you can make an exception for a first time customer. He told me no and was immediately rude and passive aggressive with his tone. He told me that I should have read the policy which is to cancel in 24 hrs. When I said this is an uncontrollable circumstance I didn't know I would be stuck and unable to get there he said that's too bad and I should have ready the policy and "no one ever reads it obviously." I asked him to reiterate the policy to me three times to understand how much I would be owed. He kept telling me to read it and finally when I said is it full price I cannot read it as I made the appointment yesterday? And he said yes. I asked for his name and told him thank you. He said sorry sarcastically and scoffed and hung up. I was then charged the full blowout cost within 60 seconds of hanging up. I did not want to be a no show I wanted to be respectful and called as soon as I could. I understand a policy but I also would understand a customer calling four hours ahead of her appointment due to an uncontrollable circumstance and wanting to build customer loyalty. I overall simply do no understand the disrespect which I am most upset about. I would never recommend a place that was so disrespectful. Customer service truly is dead.

Kevin was amazing. He was so fun, kind, and did a great blowout. It's lasting super well also. I…read morewill definitely be coming back!