I am one of those curly-haired girls, heavily scarred by years of bad bad bell-shaped haircuts. And then I found Claire...and my days of bad haircuts are behind me. Claire is supremely talented and intelligent and it shows--she understands hair in both the practical and scientific sense, which means that she knows how to and will do exactly what needs to be done with your hair to give you the desired result. What she does with color is exquisite too. In short, if someday (god forbid, knock on wood, etc) I go completely bald, minus three hairs on top of my head, I would still go to Claire to have her work her magic on those three scragglers. She's that good. read more

I'm another curly haired girl who discovered Claire Marie on Yelp and am not going back to 'lifestyle spas' ever again. Claire is very smart and talks to you about the chemical and physical components of hair color, care and cut-- something you don't get everywhere. She's eccentric, to be sure, and her studio is a small little room in the basement. It feels sort of like a dormitory, as all of the stylists have their own little studios and chat with each other. It's quite an experience. A major plus: the price. As of yesterday, cuts started at $29 and all-over color starts at $50. Beat that, concept salons! read more

I just moved to Chicago and went to Claire for my first cut here, and she was AWESOME with my curly hair. She spent more time on my hair than anyone I've ever been to, and really took the time to look at my hair and figure out how my curls lay. She also was the only stylist I've been to who talked about the "physics" behind cutting hair, and I think that made a huge difference. She's good to talk to too, which is a plus that conversation wasn't ever awkward. She knows what she's doing, and I'll definitely be back! read more

For years I have enjoyed the question of "Where did you get your hair cut?", as well as compliments on my style and/or color. Of course, now that I live in San Francisco, away from my long-time hairdresser, Claire, this doesn't happen anymore. It may have something to do with the fact that Claire is no longer cutting and coloring my hair, in fact, I am sure that is it! So, if you live in Chicago, be sure to entrust your hair to Claire. It's HARD. hard for a girl (or anyone) to find a hairdresser who has taken of my hair as well as Claire has. Enjoy! read more

I was turned onto the Claire Marie studio by a friend who had visited Chicago visiting a friend in Lakeview, and heard about it through him. Got a great, simple haircut by the owner herself who is, or actually, seems to be- quite brilliant. You know how most hairdressers ask you general questions about your day, or life? Claire Marie started out by explaining the physics of hair, and where it naturally bends, etc! It was the most educational (and cool) haircut I've ever had. Quarters are a bit cramped, but that won't keep me from another haircut here. read more

I am updating my review since I am a guy and other guys may appreciate my take on Claire Marie. My hair is short and she cuts it just the way I like it. Since as I age, I have hair in places on my head now that is hard to cut, I have to be concerned about getting it all taken care of. She has recently begun waxing my ears for this stray hair. Not only does it address that problem, but I appreciate that it is much more effective than any trim job I cold do on myself for that. The bottom line is, if you a guy looking for a hair stylist who can deal with anything, try Claire Marie. She has been my "go to" hair person for years and I highly recommend her. read more

Claire has been doing my hair for 20+ years. If that isn't enough of an endorsement, I don't know what is. She's a great combination of artist and scientist -- she knows what will look good and what products to use to achieve it. She often suggests new color combinations for my hair, and I trust her so much I'll let her go for it. I've never been disappointed. Her prices are very reasonable, and she's always fun to talk to while your color is processing. If you need a new stylist, look no further. read more

I love Claire. She has seen me through many a color and cut (from purple to bleach blonde to everywhere in between) and my hair has always looked and felt great. Never overprocessed and dry. She has always done a great job at a reasonable price.I won't see anyone else and now my 2 year old sees her as well. She loves Miss Claire read more

I was looking for a good place to get my 3A curls cut and I followed the reviews on yelp and naturally curly and got the WORST HAIR CUT I have had since middle school. I waited almost a month before writing this review to see if the cut grew on me and it has not. I think I'm going to have to fix it myself. I just asked for a simple trim and she completely messed up my layers and they are now abrupt and not flattering. I've learned my lesson I will never let someone wet cut my hair again! read more

Claire has been cutting my hair FOREVER and she always does an excellent job. She helped me clean up my long, post-college mess back in 1996 and has been able to keep me looking current for the past 20 years. She's versatile, kind and reasonably priced. I don't live nearly as close to her salon as I used to, but I can't imagine getting my hair cut by anyone else. read more

Claire is great at styling my hair and color correcting at the same time. I have a small wave which can make things challenging but never a problem here. It's a small no thrills studio but the service is one of the best. You will be more than happy at with this great find centrally located. Stop by slithers when you're done to get Italian shoes to go with your new new. You can even text to book an appointment which is super convenient as not all salons let you do. read more

I used to go to Claire for years, but 6 years ago I moved to a different neighborhood so I decided to find a hairdresser closer to where I lived. After going from salon to salon trying to find a good hairstylist I have ended up spending way too much money and receiving several bad hair cuts in a row. Therefore, I have decided it was worth the trip to go back to Claire. Not only is she a great stylist and colorist who really understand hair and takes the time to get to know your hair needs, but she is also very affordable. I feel great every time I leave her place, not just because I look good, but because I did not spend a fortune to do it! read more

I have been getting my hair cut by Claire for about 15 years. Although I have moved from the city to the 'burbs, I still drive in to have her work her magic! My hair is short, straight and blonde and shows every cut. She does a great job, and I still get compliments though I've worn it the same way for years. read more

I first went to Claire when I had curly hair and she was listed as good at curls. The curls are gone now but she continues to be really terrific: I've never met anyone who understands hair chemistry the way she does, from a grasp of the content of products to the complexities of color. I have a long way to travel to get to her but she's worth it -- and reasonably priced as well. read more

Best haircut ever. Claire knows color and curls. Her prices are very reasonable. Would recommend to all, men and women.

I've been going to Claire Marie on and off over the last 9 or 10 years. I moved to the suburbs and have tried several other salons. I decided to go back to Claire Marie because her price and quality are far better than any other salon I've tried. She always does amazing work. She is a wizard with color! She does like to talk, so plan to be there a little longer than you would normally expect. The extra time is worth it because you will leave there loving your cut and color. read more

Claire is a great hairdresser at an excellent price! If you are into the frills though she's not for you. Her space is small- not about the spa experience. Her color work is terrific as are her haircuts. I get compliments all the time on my hair. I hesitated to write this as I don't want her to get over run-my little secret! btw my hair is straight... read more

I've been a client of Claire's since 1988. I walked into a salon and asked 'who can cut curly hair?' -- Claire very calmly said she could. It IS a special talent -- you have to understand hair, and you have to understand curly hair. Claire is the finest hair dresser with whom I've ever been associated, and I've followed her ever since to her current self-owned salon. If you want color that looks real and not flat and fake, Claire's your gal. What young hairdresser do you know these days who can do a precision haircut? They don't teach this in the schools anymore, so the younger hairdressers are just snipping away, not knowing what they're doing. And the precision cut is BACK. Her prices are way below what they could be and should be. Get a high-end salon cut, color, etc., without the high-end salon B.S. and prices. And get to KNOW your hairdresser, who then KNOWS your hair. Tell Claire how you want your hair to look; she'll know what to do. I couldn't be more passionate about her, and everyone I've sent to her ends up just as passionate. As Kathy M says, she's a scientist and an artist -- exactly who you want cutting and coloring and perming your hair. And, yeah, she does incredible perms. Everyone thinks my hair is naturally curly. read more

Claire is the BEST hair stylist I have worked with and I have used many. Her color is INCREDIBLE and her cuts are PERFECTION. They even grow out looking wonderful which probably cheats her out of work. I lived in NY City for more than forty years and was able to go to the best, including Kenneth. She could teach them a thing or two. I have naturally curly hair which can be difficult to cut. She is a master at cutting this type of hair whether you wear it long, in a bob, or short. I also color my hair and she is s true chemist in developing formulas which are the color I need for looking my best at that moment. Needless to say, as I have been going to her for over fifteen years, that color and process has changed. As she had her own salon, she is able to give one totally personalized service. I couldn't recommend her more highly! I should add that while on street parking is very difficult, there is private parking in back of the studio for clients. SSELLARS read more