Cannot recommend Maddie enough for curly hair! I began seeing her shortly before the pandemic and…read moreshe was my first stop when salons reopened. She's thorough and always listens and works with me to get my hair looking its best. I can't say enough about the precautions that Art + Science have taken to make their clients feel safe while getting services. Everyone is masked and capacity is very low- it felt safer to come in for a haircut than to go to the grocery store.

Amazing salon, amazing people, some of the top stylists in the industry…read more The vibe here is really good. Check it out, you can't go wrong with any of the stylists and if your wallet is a little tight, they have specific days where apprentices will do your service at a very reasonable rate.

Had an amazing experience with Eric at Thrive! Eric gave me such a great haircut and was incredibly…read morefriendly and attentive throughout the appointment. He made thoughtful recommendations for covering my grays and suggested layers that really suited my hair and face. I appreciated that he listened to what I wanted while also giving professional advice. I'm so happy with how my hair turned out and would definitely recommend Eric!

I got my hair done here a few days ago by Eric and was very impressed by the results!! He cleaned…read moreup my damaged hair and was so knowledgeable about hair care and had great suggestions! Relaxing and welcoming atmosphere. Reasonably priced place too! I'll be coming back soon!

Everyone was very friendly and nice! Mandy did my blowout (Groupon) and my hair looks great! The…read moresalon is not super high end, but she did a great job on my hair. There is a friendly dog named Moose who was hanging out in the salon as well. I watched another stylist doing a little boy's haircut -- he was so patient and made the little guy feel less scared and we were all ooh-ing and ah-ing once he was done. I would highly recommend!

Bad experience trying to cancel an appointment. I had booked a balayage appointment with Tara, and…read morewhen my plans changed, I called to reschedule more than 24 hours in advance. I was then told that Tara has a separate 48-hour cancellation policy and that I would still be charged a cancellation fee, despite that policy not being listed anywhere on the website. The whole interaction left such a bad taste in my mouth that I didn't even want to reschedule afterward. It felt really misleading and just poor customer service. I was also told that Tara's specific cancellation policy would be added to the website, but it still hasn't been. Posting this so others are aware, because there's no reasonable way to know cancellation policies vary by stylist if that information isn't clearly disclosed upfront.

I've starting seeing Candice at Salon Aster and I could not be more happy with her service. I've…read morestruggled to find someone who does a good job of providing a curly haircut that doesn't feel like I've chopped a ton of hair off; Candice does it perfectly. The salon itself has a more private, personal touch, which I much prefer to the larger salons you find in this area. Highly recommend stopping by if you're looking for a relaxed environment to get a great haircut!

I had a wonderful experience with Ashley at Salon Aster…read more My regular stylist was ill so I was in desperate need of a root touch-up and a cut before embarking on 3 weeks of travel. Ashley was a dream! She's very thoughtful, and truly listened to what I needed. While she's a reserved young woman, don't let her quiet demeanor fool you! She's fierce when it comes to providing amazing service. My only quibble, and this has nothing to do with Ashley, is that the salon was so busy I was pretty much left to my own devices before Ashley came in for the day. While I don't expect champagne and flowers (though, hey, wouldn't knock 'em!), it would have been nice to have been at least offered a glass of water!

Bait-and-Switch Pricing: $190+ Advertised, $680+ Quoted In-Person…read more I had an extremely disappointing experience at Gold Coast Salon that I believe constitutes deceptive business practices. What I Booked: I'm new to Chicago and found Gold Coast Salon through Google, where they're listed as a "relaxed salon" with quality work. Their website clearly advertised full babylights starting at $190+. I booked an appointment with Ashlee on 5/15 and paid a $95 deposit. She immediately requested photos of my current hair and my desired results, which I provided (see attached photos). What Happened: I arrived early to my appointment on 5/29. After examining my hair, Ashlee quoted me $680-$700 for the service without blow dry or cut. This was over 3.5 times the advertised price. I understood the "$190+" meant the price could vary, but in what world does a jump to $700 make sense? That's not a reasonable variation, it's egregious and deceptive. I came prepared for the price to be higher than the base rate, but this kind of markup is completely unreasonable for babylights on already blonde, shoulder-length fine hair. When I expressed that my budget was $300-$400, she offered to "see what she could make work." She returned with a scaled-down option: face-framing highlights and a few babylights for around $390. During this back-and-forth, she claimed the high price was due to this being a "full color correction." Look at my photos. I'm already blonde. This is clearly not a color correction situation. When I pushed back on the pricing, Ashlee condescendingly told me that this cost might not be in my "beauty budget" but it is in a lot of her other clients' budgets. This comment was not only rude and dismissive, but completely missed the point: this isn't about affordability, it's about being misled by advertised pricing. The Unacceptable Resolution: Realizing I couldn't trust her judgment or spend hours in this uncomfortable situation, I requested to simply use my $95 deposit toward a trim and leave. She refused, insisting I could only receive the service I originally booked or be charged the full amount. I left without services and with my deposit held hostage. The Issue: This is textbook bait-and-switch advertising. Advertising services at $190+ and then quoting nearly $700 in person with no transparency about pricing factors beforehand is deceptive and potentially illegal. Their own booking policy states deposits "will be applied towards your services," yet they refused to honor this for an alternative service despite their egregious pricing discrepancy. I am pursuing this matter through my credit card company and appropriate consumer protection channels. Do not book here if you value transparent pricing and honest business practices.

I have been going here for almost 3 years now and cannot recommend it enough. Ina is the absolute…read morebest. She always goes above and beyond and is one of the sweetest people ever. My hair has gotten so much healthier since seeing her, and I always walk out of my appointments incredibly happy with the results. I have very curly hair that I dye blonde, so I am always nervous about getting my hair done at a new place, but have had the most positive experience since moving to Chicago and going here. If you live in the area, I would highly recommend giving it a try

Suhyeon has been taking care of my hair since 2018 and she's the only one I've trusted since!…read moreBefore I met her, I was going from stylist to stylist and each time had bad experiences because they didn't know how to cut and manage East Asian hair. From my first visit with Suhyeon, she was so patient to understand what I'm looking for, my worries and was so meticulous throughout the cut + color. It was my first time coloring/bleaching my hair and Suhyeon was explaining every step of the process to make sure I wasn't nervous and understood the process. Since then, I've experimented with different colors, cuts and even perms with Suhyeon. I trust her so much that I even let her choose my color when I'm indecisive!

WOW. I came to this salon for a curly haircut without any expectations, and I'm leaving with the…read morehaircut of my dreams! Tania is amazing with curly hair--truly an expert. She explained every step of my haircut and why it is unique to MY curls. For Tania, curly haircuts are not one size fits all, and this was evident throughout my appointment. She completely transformed not only my hair shape, but my confidence, for the better. I'm not exaggerating when I say each of my curls were carefully considered while Tania was cutting. If you are looking for a curly haircut in Chicago, please consider Lincoln Park Hair Salon! This was my first curly haircut, with both a dry cut and a wet cut, and I cannot imagine going back to a regular haircut that doesn't take into consideration my curl shape, my hair type, and my face shape, etc. I'm beyond satisfied!

Claire is a wonderful stylist and I always enjoy my time with her. She's very knowledgeable about…read morehair, seems to understand exactly what you want and delivers. She is friendly and personable and chatting with her and is like chatting with a friend. In addition to being a wonderful human, she also does great work. My hair always looks wonderful after I see her and the color is bright and vibrant. She also CRUSHED IT with my extensions - I've wanted long hair my whole life and now because of Claire, I am rocking a head of gorgeous locks that look 100% like my own hair, peopel can't believe it when I tell them it isn't my real hair. Can't recommend her enough. Thanks again, Claire!

I have been blessed with hair by claire since 2019. I met her as a fake blonde and transitioned to…read morebrown with extensions and some other new styles since then! I trust her with my life. She has nailed every look but she is beyond expert with blondes! on top of that she is sweet as pie and so very accommodating. 10/10

Rafael took me in last minute and revived my hair! he was so kind and took care of me. would…read moredefinitely come back next time i come to town edit: a few hours after i noticed a HUGE difference in my hair. the treatment completely brought my hair back to life. i can't wait to be able to go back next time im in town

Just moved to river north and needed a new colorist/stylist. Booked an appointment with Sam at…read moreSalon 833. The salon is bright and clean and was busy but not chaotic. The ladies at reception couldn't have been more welcoming and Sam was right on time. From the start he was attentive and I felt in good hands; and the results were amazing, he did a root touch up but it was way outgrown because of my transition to the city and he gave me a fresh trim that did not cut too much but somehow brought new life and energy into my hair. I love his it!!! and I will definitely be a regular customer of Sam's and salon 833.