Obsessed. Here's why: 1. Amanda is extremely knowledgeable about coloring. I'm blonde, and she knows exactly what will look best, and I always leave so happy with the results. I get highlights, and she's able to get the perfect shade I want, and an ashy, natural look. 2. I've had a variety of cuts; long hair with layers, angled around the face, medium cuts, and short/medium blunt cuts. She guides me in the right direction and fully explains everything and anything there is to know about particular cuts and coloring. I feel very informed about any decision I make about my hair. 3. Every time I get my hair done I leave with some new tip or helpful piece of information. Amanda teaches me about my type of hair, the color processes and helpful hair facts in general. She also uses products that I love, and wouldn't know about without her teaching me, and they're available to buy straight from her. Two in particular are Olaplex and Moroccanoil. 4. Amanda is very serious and respectful of all the COVID guidelines and regulations. I definitely feel safe every time I go. Would give 10/5 stars if I could! Highly recommend! read more

Amanda completed a Partial Highlights work of art! I feel like she is an amazing artist, blending three different shades of color, and working with my unique hair coloring needs! Thanks Amanda for helping me to be my best self, and to feel beautiful!! read more

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I booked a partial babylights and cut with Amanda and she is AMAZING. I have been to several other stylists in the city and she is the only one who excelled at both my cut and color! I'm a natural blonde and would always struggle getting the contrast of color I wanted- but she killed it. Also her pricing is super reasonable! She charged 110 less than the last studio I went to for the same services! 100% recommend! read more

I booked a Single color/All over color and Amanda did an amazing job! I came in with some ugly splotchy reds and browns in my hair and I asked if Amanda could dye my hair like a burgundy red, and it came out beautifully. It wasn't too bright or too dark it was just right! I loved the environment it was so cozy and beautiful! Everything was nice and clean. She gave me great advice for my hair, and a deep conditioning treatment that smelled amazing and left my hair super glossy and soft. Amanda is great and pretty funny! I loved her energy! She's the best!! And it was my first time getting my hair professionally done and I will be back for more services! #dontsnooze read more

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Amanda is an absolute hair goddess!! I am extremely picky when I get my hair cut and many times leave the salon feeling like my cut just isn't right. Amanda nailed it! She TOTALLY understood my feelings AND the look I wanted. My hair is perfect and I will only be going to her moving forward! read more

Amanda is simply the best colorist and stylist you can find in Chicago. It took me some effort to find someone who knows all the new trends and understands them. I used instagram and google and after trying different stylist I found Amanda. When I was blond I did expensive air touch and realized that I need teasylights. Thankfully I was able to find Amanda to improve my hair with teasylights and she fully grasped my concerns with expensive airtouch technic that does not work in long run. She is the only stylist that understands different for all the newest trends and very thoughtful about them. Amanda is very detail oriented and knowledgeable. Recently after quarantine I decided to comeback to my natural hair color after blond and results were amazing! I am very happy with my new look. The color is completely matching my natural and hair look healthy and stylish. read more

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Amanda KNOWS hair, and she knows people. I actually heard about her through a referral, my friend who does comedy with me. Amanda is an amazing colorist and knows how to do what you're asking for. She's been doing hair for 20 years, and I think she's a hair genius. I was looking all over Chicago for a person who can do blonde well (it's tough!), and Amanda is the best. She's also so chill and down to earth- someone you can totally hang with for hours while getting treatments. I always ask for her advice on hair, because she knows what looks good and has the best suggestions. I recently got bangs and I'm super happy w them. read more

Blush Hair - I let me friends rate- much success lol - Hair Stylists Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've never been hit on more in my life than now and that's because Amanda saved my hair from being an awkward, Velma from Scooby Doo type of haircut to a fierce, bad bitch bob. My hair was super dry and poofy and just not glamorous and I was at the point where I just accepted it as my unfortunate quirk. Until... I met Amanda. She was real with me "I went on your Instagram to analyze your hair. You've been given baby mullets which is a shame and because people don't know how to cut your kind of hair" she immediately had a diagnosis and solution. She gave me an amazing bob and gave me the best color ever. She'll be real with you and recommend what will help YOU and not her wallet. If you don't need X she won't press you. She gives you what her you need to look fabulous, truly. She took my hair from cheap and fried to to sleek and sexy. She also got me to a point where I can grow my hair out healthily which is huge for me. I never thought I could pull it off but with her I have. Friggin BLESS. Another fun fact: her studio is SO CHIC. You've gotta go and chill there. You won't feel like you're in some stuck up salon. You'll feel comfortable and feel trust that your hair will come out 10/10. I 10000/10000 recommend Amanda for color, cuts, keratin and basically anything related to hair!!!!! read more

Blush Hair - The tragedy that was my hair before Amanda - Hair Stylists Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Amanda is a wealth of knowledge with color and products and just hair in general! I loved my haircut and the overall experience!

I've been seeing Amanda for over 2 years now, and every time I've walked out feeling like a million bucks. I've only ever gone for cuts, but let me tell youuuu these cuts will look great for MONTHS after! My last appointment with her was in February 2020, and my length has grown a lot since then. The best thing though, is that it looks just as good as the day I got it cut - it has survived quarantine and all the top knots/laziness I've thrown at it. I am constantly catching myself in the mirror at home and thinking "Damn, Amanda's got it." Before COVID, we'd planned to get me some highlights for May. While I've had to reschedule my appointment, Amanda was super easy to chat with and confirm if what I wanted was doable. She really, truly listens and will tell you exactly what she'll do to help you get your hair where you want it to be. That kind of honesty is invaluable! If you're in search of a new stylist, Amanda should be your #1 pick. Book her now! read more

I am so happy I was recommended to come see Amanda from my blonde to brunette transformation. She listened to my wants and helped me navigate and talked me through the best process for my hair. We chatted like we've known each other for years and she made me feel so comfortable in her super cute, cozy studio! Amanda is now my go to for everything hair!! read more

Blush Hair - From blonde to brunette! - Hair Stylists Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Miko, co-owner of Blush is awesome! She has a fun personality and immediately made me feel at ease. Also what a cute and cozy salon (they offer wine, snacks, and sparkling water). I have natural Afro hair and she was so gentle I forgot I was getting my hair done. Also when she finished- WOW! My hair is so soft after the keratin treatment. It's so nice to find a stylist that can manage my hair with finesse. I will definitely come back and plan to be a regular. Additionally you can find free street parking on side streets. It was a little confusing when I first got there because the salon is upstairs with other salons, number 25, I think, but once I found it, it was super easy, and clean. Miko is very professional and honored my appointment time ON time. read more

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Miko is the best! She takes her time and is very detailed! She doesn't miss a beat. I asked for what I received, and no one else I have found in the city will do that. She doesn't just do what she wants she does what you ask her to do. read more

Blush Hair - Dimension, highlights and lowlights - Hair Stylists Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Amanda does wonders with my long, thick, and frizzy hair. She makes me feel at ease because I trust her and her expertise. I've been going to her for about 4 years now, mainly for keratin treatments, but over the last 2 years she's also been doing my color and haircuts! Balayage, full highlights, base color, full keratin treatment, express keratin treatment, haircut, she's done it all! Amanda's great and truly loves her job which shows in her work! I would highly recommend her to anyone! Side note: I initially went to Amanda after purchasing a Groupon for a keratin treatment when she was at a previous salon. I know first hand how scary it can be going to a new stylist and worrying about trusting someone new with your hair! But fear not because Amanda is amazing and she'll always be honest with you! ‍‍‍ read more

After several tries at getting the hair color I wanted, discouraged I did a google search and found Amanda. I set low expectations after so many disappointments but Amanda blew my mind! She did exactly what I envisioned! She is extremely knowledgeable! She's organized, detail oriented, and clean! I also loved that she uses amazing products! Did I mention she is honest and extremely talented! Her friendliness and kindness made me feel right at home! Amanda, thank you again for everything and I'll see you in a few months! read more

Blush Hair - New hair! It's no longer orange! - Hair Stylists Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Amanda does such great work! I spent a lot of time hunting for my go-to person in Chicago and I have found that in Amanda. She fixed my horrific accident-bleach hair and has done an amazing job keeping me educated about what we can do while it grows out of its damaged state. She is informative about colors and always takes the time to explain to me the long-term effects of what we are doing with my hair. I can't express enough how valuable it is to have a hair stylist who looks a year ahead and warns me against color changes that are irreversible or difficult to undo! She always takes the time to figure out what I'm looking to achieve and how I want to feel and goes about achieving it. Also, when highlighting she marries the next 2 inches with the existing highlights, so the whole head has a highlighted effect. Many other colorists I've had will highlight the whole head every time I need highlights, which produces more of a solid-blonde-at-the-bottom effect. Amanda's attention to detail always makes me feel beautiful, without styling my hair every day! I've been confused about my hair for years and finally I can say I feel stylish and effortlessly pretty. read more

I followed Amanda here from the previous salon she worked at. I was lucky enough to have her be the one to do my keratin treatment when I found a Groupon for Sorelle. She has been my stylist for almost a year now! I have thick, dry, kinky/wavy Puerto Rican hair and I honestly did not think a keratin treatment would work on my hair. I was wrong. Amanda takes her time, is very thorough and very knowledgeable! I now do a keratin treatment every 5-6 months.. it has changed my life! I really don't think anyone could have done a better job. If you have frizzy, unruly hair that takes a long time to style, I recommend booking a keratin treatment with Amanda asap. The salon is in a building with other spas/salons on the 2nd floor. Amanda and Miko did a great job decorating their space. It has a very earthy, minimalist feel with a feminine touch. They offer you refreshments upon arrival or there's a Starbucks right across the street. You can find free street parking in the neighborhood, otherwise, finding metered parking has never been a hassle. read more

I was referred to Amanda through a friend, and going to her was one of the easiest hair appointments I've had in my life. I described what I wanted & she delivered. I've been getting my hair dyed for a while now, but this is the first time that after SIX WEEKS of having color in my hair that people were complimenting me on how great my hair looked. Usually by then, the roots were obvious, but Amanda knows her stuff! Blush is a very intimate and welcoming space- it feels like you're visiting a friends place but as a side benefit, you'll walk out with great hair. If you're in the market for a new stylist, give Amanda a try! read more

Amanda is an amazing hair dresser. Ive been with her for 3 years now and love that she learns your style. She goes above and beyond to makes sure you will be happy in the end. I like to try out something new but still work a corporate job where I have to be polished -- since she knows that she always strikes a perfect balance. Amanda will be straight forward with you and will use colors your hair using the least harmful products possible. She is easy to book with. She is the only person I trust to do things like go from brown to blonde. I never used to have a regular hair dresser until I found her. I highly recommend this salon. read more

After bouncing from stylist to stylist after they stop giving you that "you're special/new client" treatment, I finally found my forever stylist in Amanda! After 3 years of going to her she has always made me feel like a priority no matter what. Amanda never assumes what I want and is always upfront about everything. Her color skills are the best in the biz and she's thoughtful about your entire experience. read more

Are you blonde? Do you want to be blonde? Your hunt for the perfect stylist is over. Amanda at Blush is the blonde expert. I've been highlighting my hair for 15 years and my hair has never looked better thanks to Amanda. Her expertise and technique are unmatched. I've seen other stylists and none of them have been able to achieve the icy platinum yet somehow still natural looking highlights that Amanda has graced my head with. She saved my hair from a botched "balyage" groupon offer I took up. When at Blush I know I can fully relax and unwind because my hair is in the hands of a true professional. Book with Amanda and be ready to receive all of the compliments. read more

it was my first time seeing Amanda yesterday, and I am blown away!! I came in with a PROJECT, and she killed it. I had fully bleached my hair a year ago, and she beautifully blended the harsh line of the bleach out with a really pretty, natural balayage, toned it, gave me a new cut fit for my curls, and left me feelin fab. I'm super impressed and really glad that I ended up going to her to help with this! I will be a return customer for sure. from just seeing her this once, I can tell she's a true expert at what she does. I felt like I learned a lot about her process, as well as how to take care of and style my hair, in ways that I haven't from stylists in the past. I also felt like she gave my hair a level of detail and care that I've yet to receive previous to her, and it truly blew me away. I'm also still playing it safe with COVID, due to health things going on, and I felt so safe coming to her with the precautions she has in place. all that to say, Amanda is super skilled at her craft, and I can't recommend her enough! thank you Amanda!! UPDATE: just washed my hair, and my curls are poppin with my new cut- obsessed!! highlyyyy recommend Amanda to my curly folx! read more

Gosh gals, I freaking LOVE Amanda. I recently moved to the neighborhood and needed a stylist. A number of Lakeview Facebook groups recommended Amanda at Blush Hair, so I thought I'd give her a try. Her review speak for themselves. She's amazing. I've never met a stylist that works harder than Amanda. We all know covid has wreaked havoc on all of our lives and Amanda puts my mind at ease. She takes extreme precautions to ensure all of our safety. She's incredibly communicative and she's an amazing stylist. I'm so lucky I found her. I go to the salon quite frequently (about every 3.5 weeks), so I've already been a few times and it's been amazing. If you are looking for a stylist look no further. read more

Amanda is fantastic! I have long, fine blonde hair and seriously appreciate her attention to detail for not only the tone of my hair but also the health of it. I found Amanda when I moved to Chicago (after not loving a few other salons I tried) and I'm so glad I did. She's super down to earth and really passionate about what she does. It's clear she's really knowledgeable about color, which is reassuring. I also like that she's honest in what's best for my hair to keep it as healthy as possible. In addition to great color work, she's also very meticulous with the cut. Having fine hair, she does an excellent job creating volume while keeping length (and my hair has never been so healthy). I've recently moved to Los Angeles and still book with Amanda when I'm back in Chicago for work because I haven't found anybody who does as nice of a job. I highly recommend her work and have heard great things about her co-partner Miko as well. read more

Miko is amazing! I started seeing Miko a few years ago, at her previous salon, and when Miko and Amanda left to open Blush, I had to follow. She's dealt with my crazy curly hair and whims to go platinum blonde, all while keeping my hair healthy. Most recently I had a family emergency that required me to go out of town, and rather than making me wait until I got back, she squeezed me in the next day. I so enjoy my time at Blush! I always leave in a great mood with amazing hair! read more

I'm loving my hair again! Amanda is so knowledgeable and talented. I'd had a BS hair cut post quarantine, my old stylist rushed the whole appointment and cut half my hair. Leaving all my layers uncut with split ends. Amanda took the time to section off my hair and give me the glam hair cut I needed. I feel so much lighter and fresher looking. We also did a Express Keratin treatment to calm my curly frizz down. I can finally wear my hair down and feel confident that it looks it's best. Thank you, Amanda! read more

So please excuse all the photos, but I couldn't NOT include any of the colors or cuts that my amazing stylist (turned salon owner), Amanda Marshall has given me. From my long blue/Black, to my navy blue, to my faded teal, to my amazing purple bob, then back black, only to be transformed into my latest copper/caramel ombré balayage !! Please if you want someone who is not only quirky and fun to talk to, but absolutely well educated on her profession as well as constantly keeping up with the newest hair trends, then look no further. Amanda is the créme de la créme, and I know that Blush will be a salon that mirrors Amanda's great stylist qualities. read more

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I've been seeing Amanda for about 4 years. I moved to the suburbs and had a baby, and STILL continue to drive to Chicago to see her. She's amazing and friendly and the best stylist I've ever gone to. She always makes me feel welcome and special when I'm here. Not to mention, her haircuts and color always leaves me feeling flawless, and the deep conditioner masks revive my hair! If I could rate her 100 stars, I WOULD! read more

Amanda colored and cut my hair today and I couldn't be happier! It's one of the best colors I have had in a long time and I love the cut! She really listens to you and educates you without making you feel like an idiot. I left feeling great and smelling great! read more

It took me a while to find a stylist downtown. I was skipping around looking for someone all the while I would get my nails done every two weeks at her previous salon. While I sat in the pedicure chair I would see client after client come to Amanda and was impressed with each finished product so much that I realized the answer had been right in front of me all along! Although Lakeview is much less convenient for me, I didn't for one second consider not following her to Blush. When I got there I was so impressed with what she's done. It's comfortable and intimate and adorable. But the hair, most importantly, is what she does best. She's an expert colorist. She's made me lighter, darker, copper, and purple, and every time I leave happy and feeling fresh. She's also done a keratin treatment in my hair multiple times and it makes a HUGE difference, I highly recommend if you can afford it. She also tells me which products I should be using at home to best compliment my hair type. I have zero concern putting my trust in her hands. Plus, I always leave a little wiser than I came in. Trust me, I don't write many reviews, but she's worth it! read more

My experience here was top-notch! After having my hair highlighted poorly, I needed a major correction, and Miko did such an amazing job! She transformed my hair from having streaky blonde highlights to a blended beige blonde (just like I was originally looking for!). I also really liked Miko's confidence and her overall personality--fun to hang out with for a few hours! Thank you, Miko and Amanda for starting this amazing business! I will definitely be back! read more

I love blush hair!! They are professional the prices are reasonable and most important they have excellent customer service. Miko & Amanda make sure that all of their customers are 100 percent satisfied with all of the work that they do and everyone leaves feeling like a brand new person‍ I would recommend blush fair to everyone this is a place where you need to go if you need to freshen up or brand new look they will take the time to talk to you about the different products the different techniques and how to make yourself look beautiful at anytime of the day. If you're looking for a fresh new look with the some great hairstylist less chair is the way to go 100 percent read more

This salon is so beautiful! Miko is incredible, I moved to Chicago a year ago & besides Amanda (who she runs the business with) I would not get my hair cut by anyone else. She is so personable, talented & professional, taking my hair from a copper she custom-blended to much closer to its natural dark brunette (which I hadn't been in years & she gave me the confidence to embrace again). She is always full of great tips about taking care of my weird tricky hair & uses the best products. Not to mention she is super sweet & easy to talk to. I could not recommend a better service by a more consummate professional for your haircare needs in Chicago, these ladies are the best. read more

Amanda is absolutely wonderful. She has helped me get my hair healthy and looking better than ever. She really listens and asks questions to understand what I want and has been open with great advice that pinpointed things that I can't identify or articulate, but were exactly the things driving me nuts about my hair! I really appreciate that she takes her job seriously and truly wants you to love your hair. Amanda clearly enjoys what she does and has a real passion for hair, and it shows in her work. read more

I've been seeing Amanda for a few years now and I'll never leave her! She's so personable and accommodating and with my stupid schedule that means everything! We have such a great time when she is doing my hair that I actually look forward to those longer treatments (like color and Keratin) when I end up spending a good 3-5 hours in the salon. read more

I have been going to see Amanda for cut and color for a few months now - it is seriously the best cut/color of my life. I started with super dark brown hair and she has taken me to a beautiful blonde in 1 session. Just today I was at a coffee shop and 2 girls were staring at me - they came up to compliment my hair, both cut and color!!! Hopefully she doesn't move anytime soon, because she's got a client for life!! read more

While visiting from California I made an appointment with Miko at Blush Hair for platinum highlights and hair cut. Miko never disappoints with her talent to tame the tresses. Always the right color and with a cut that keeps my hair manageable even after it's grown a few inches. Along with being a great stylist the shop has a wonderful relaxing atmosphere. I don't hesitate to give a 5 star review. read more

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Never have been so happy with my hair in my life! She did an amazing job and the overall experience was phenomenal! I will definitely be returning!:) read more

Miko is incredibly talented! I've been going to her for a few years now and have recommended her to all of my friends. She will work with you to get exactly the style and color you want. She's so personable and sweet. Amanda is amazing too!! These ladies are experts and HIGHLY recommended! read more

So I'm gonna come clean and admit that I'm a salon owner and every now and again go to new salons to get a haircut. One, I want to feel like a client and two, I like to take the temperature and see who some of the newer salons are in the city so I booked with the owner, Amanda. I couldn't be more excited for what she is doing on all levels. First and foremost my cut was great. Cool, lived in, and classic. The space was inviting and intimate, but mostly Amanda has the passion and drive to to be an amazing addition to her neighborhood. I STRONGLY recommend everyone to give her business your support and the return will be met with a more confident you walking out her doors. Congratulation to you and your team. read more