Wendy helped me transition to gray. She is knowledgeable and empathetic when a person "of a certain age" is coming to terms with how one's hair changes over the years. Her cuts are always excellent, she recommends (but doesn't pressure you to buy) great products. When she washes your hair, you will find yourself secretly hoping that her scalp massages could go on forever. The vibe is relaxed, frequently there's jazz on the sound system. There is always a beverage for you to enjoy, while you look at the beautiful salt water fish. Duet is good for your peace of mind, wonderful for your hair! read more

Amazing curly hair cut! Wendy is the best! Same for color and oroducts. Very reasonable priced for the tume she takes. Highly recommend Wendy! read more

Where do I start? I have gone to many hair stylists and colorists throughout my life. I can honestly and emphatically say that Tim Toth is by far the absolute BEST of the best! I leave feeling zen, renewed and happy and looking absolutely gorgeous, fabulous and fierce! Tim really takes the time to listen to what I wish to achieve and gives me his professional opinion as to what would look and work best on me. He is so patient, kind, caring, knowledgeable and is beyond talented! Truly an expert in his field! His rates are extremely reasonable as well. Though, I would pay top dollar anytime as he always makes me look and feel like a million bucks after he is done with me!! I can only give him 5 stars on here BUT I personally wish I can give him 10!!! I highly recommend Tim to everyone!! read more

Wendy is phenomenal! Love her haircut. I have curly hair and a friend recommended her to me a few years back. Since then I see her regularly for color and cut. She is not only great in coloring hair and really works with you but also gives my curls a cut that "just works". I am getting so many compliments on my curls! Thanks Wendy! read more

This is a small, intimate salon. Wendy is fantastic. And she's particularly great with curly hair!

Wendy is fantastic. I have trusted her for cutting and coloring my curly hair for over eight years, and have never been disappointed. I have had a number of different styles, and she takes the time to talk through how to make cuts happen, offering ideas and new techniques all the time. Wendy was recently trained in the Ouidad method of cutting curly hair, and I have been even more happy than usual with the results. Duet is relaxing, non-pretentious, and a great place to go when you want to look your best. Highly recommended! read more

Really great salon. Comfy vibe, great location. I followed my hairstylist Kelly Dorl there from another salon since I didn't want lose her and am super glad she ended up there. read more

Thank you Wendy! Love your salon. My hair looks good and I am so happy to have found you. Like the hot cup of tea, great hair scrub, easy to walk to and professional staff. Bringing my daughter in soon and I have a good bottle of wine for you! All we want is our hair to look good and feel valued in the right atmosphere . Secret to success- you've achieved it. read more

I really enjoy Duet Salon. After having a haircut that grew out funny from another Lincoln Square area salon, I went to Duet to try and fix the hole in the left side of my hair. Seriously, a hole. Dean was great. He told me straight up what he needed to do to fix the hole and how he was going to work with my hair to cover it and let it grow out in a nice way. It is a bit pricey about $50 for a cut, but that's actually pretty typical city salon prices. The inside smells different, not unpleasant, but different. I love the Pureology products they use. The mint shampoo is amazing on your scalp. Plus, they are open late and often can get you a same day appointment. read more

I have been going to Duet now for almost 2 years and I regret that I have waited until now to write a review. Duet deserves 5 stars on every level. First, all the people in the salon are wonderful, friendly, funny, intelligent and interesting. Nothing is better than waking up on a Saturday morning (I go every other Saturday) and spending 30 minutes with a group of people who start your day off on the right foot. I always leave Duet with a smile on my face. Next, I am able to bring in my favorite beer, sake, or wine without a problem. This may not matter to you, but a nice drink while getting a great haircut in the morning is the only way I want to get a haircut. Next, you will receive a high-end salon cut/style at an extremely reasonable price ... $35 for a man's cut. I have paid much more for much less. Finally, and most importantly, I receive the best haircut I have ever received at Duet with Dean (although everyone there does amazing work). I have been to high-end salons throughout the city (in the Loop, Wicker Park, etc.), but Duet is by far best cut and most enjoyable experience of them all. Give Duet a try and I am sure you will be happy. Also, please note that I have no incentive to write this review (i.e., no discounts, relatives working there, etc.). I am a 32/male, married, attorney who needs/wants a great cut and Duet provides exactly what I need/want! read more

Just had my second visit to Duet yesterday and left with that warm and fuzzy feeling you get when coming home after a long day. My first visit was with Fatima, who was fantastic and very sweet. She has now moved on to NYC, so Dean was my stylist for my most recent visit. I love him and want him all for me. I am notoriosly bad at explaining what kind of haircut I want, but tried to show him a picture on my phone and do my best. He got it and then made it better. After my wonderful, drool-inducing hair wash/scalp massage, we chatted away as he cut, razored and styled. Voila! New cut, happy me. I went out that night with some old friends I hadn't seen in a while and got a ton of compliments. Very reasonably priced, great neighborhood and cool ambiance in the salon. I highly recommend you to go now and stop procrastinating by trimming your own bangs and split ends. read more

I am a notorious salon-jumper - I never stay with a hair stylist for long. That being said, I have been going to Dean at Duet since January of 2009 and I could not be happier. He is so good at what he does and he works *with* you to find a style and cut that works for you. His work has gotten compliments from other stylists, as well. I stood up in a wedding in Atlanta and the guy who did my hair gave Dean a big compliment. My husband sees him, too. I am not a curling iron, roller or even hair drier girl, and he gives me haircuts that work with my laziness. I cannot say enough about him, or the customer service at Duet, in general. read more

If you want a great color and cut go to Duet!! I have sent about five friends there and all have been pleasantly surprised. Even my boyfriend goes there now, so it's good for guys and gals alike. The prices are mid-range and you get more than your moneys worth. P.S. If you want a great, young, hot cut ask for Fatima, You will love her!! read more

Stopped in here for the first time and had an absolutely wonderful experience! I had one of their newer stylists, Barbara, cut my hair and she was amazing! Professional, engaging, efficient and incredibly reasonably priced, a wonderful representative of this gem of a salon. The quality of the cut, the pricing, the exceptional courtesy of the staff and the welcoming, comfortable ambiance of this place won me over. This is now my very own place! read more

I just got my hair fixed at Duet and let me tell you, Wendy did a hell of a job! I went for a consultation first to see what I could do to fix my mess. What had happened was I tried bleaching and dying my hair on my own only to have different patches of different colors. So, I sat down in her chair and we discussed what she could do to fix it (bleaching the spots that I missed, redyeing it all, and a trim). About a week later, I came back and the whole process took about 3 and a half hours but keep in mind I needed a lot of work. The end results were great, everybody loves my purple hair. It was money well spent. The employees are extremely friendly and everything about this place in general is great. They have online booking as well, which is extremely convenient. I would recommend it to anyone, especially if you need a color correction. read more

As a client of Kelly's since her last location I wanted to follow up with a new, current review. I was unexpectedly taken aback at the extremely negative comments made about her personally and professionally. I respect everyone's reviews throughout Yelp as it assists me in determining whether or not I will try something new, but sometimes they can get non-constructive. I will hope that others who read the reviews for this salon and for Kelly will take into account that each person's experience is different, and not everyone's is positive. That is why there are so many choices out there;)! I have found Kelly to be pleasant and warming. Compassionate and supportive..and that is on a personal level (my mother is battling cancer and Kelly has a great ear for listening and also keeps the conversation engaging and positive which I appreciate!). Professionally she's great in what she does and her pricing is spot on (I've been charged way more at other salons for the same service). Those are my two cents;) Good Luck! read more

Perhaps the haircuts are good at Duet, but you'll never see me getting one there after the horrendous butchering of my eyebrows during my waxing appointment. Twelve dollars - I thought "great deal!" No, you get what you pay for. After telling the girl about my quirky eyebrows (left side grows sparsely at the end, the arch of my right has an uptick), she proceeded to make it WORSE. You deal with what you HAVE, not what you want there to be. The wax was too hot. She took off the few hairs I did have on the outer curve of my left eyebrow, leaving it completely naked. She gave me flippin PENCIL BROWS. They are WAY TOO THIN. And uneven! My right inner brow is thicker, closer to what it SHOULD BE, than the left. My left is entirely screwed up. When she took the mirror to show me, I was speechless for a couple seconds before telling her they were WAY TOO THIN. But by then it's too late, isn't it? Yup. I told her they were uneven. She said she could take off MORE on the right. Excuse me, did you NOT just hear me say they were TOO THIN? Like hell I'm going to have you take off MORE just so they can be equally anorexic looking! I paid my bill and left. As much as I wanted to flip out and start screaming, that wouldn't have accomplished anything. I was walking down the street alternating between wanting to scream and bawl. Yes, they'll grow back, but it's going to be an ugly process as I have to let hairs that look "stray" stay to fill back in the areas she removed far too much from. In short, unless you already have "Cosmo" perfect eyebrows with no quirks, DO NOT go here and see "F" for a wax. She cannot work with quirky eyebrows. I should have just gone to see the person my old aesthetician (why did she have to move to Colorado, whhhhhyyyyyyy!) recommended, even though it's in the 'burbs. My old aesthetician was worth EVERY BIT of the twenty dollars I paid her, and that was PRE tip. If I could give Duet 1/2 star for the waxing, I would. It's not even worth one. read more

I always get a great haircut at duet salon. Wendy, the owner/best stylist takes time with me to figure out what direction we should go. I always feel confident, even if changing more drastically, that I will like the end result. I'll be going for a color soon and will let you know how it goes! read more

Wendy is truly talented and an expert at her craft. She really knows how to cut and style curly hair! For all you with curly wavey hair Stop the straighting treatments and get the ouidad curly cut its fabulous and natural read more

This was awesome! Wendy was amazing. It was my first cut at Duet and I'll definitely be coming back. She used the Ouidad method of cutting my curly hair and it's never been better. It looks great and feels great! The setting was comfortable and cozy, I was right at home there. I'll definitely recommend her to friends and family! read more

I've been a client of Kelly D (who is one of the stylists at Duet) for a number of years now and have had a great experience with her. If I want a change, and don't have anything specific in mind, I feel comfortable just telling Kelly "make me look good." And she does. :) She's got a great eye for cuts and color. Also, she's a nice person and pleasant to chat with during appointments. If you're in the market for a stylist, I'd recommend giving Kelly a try. read more

I've been coming to Duet for the past 8 or 9 years. I left the downtown salon I went to for many years, researched salons in the Lincoln Square area and read an interview Wendy did for the Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce that described her philosophy. I've had Fatima and Dean, who've moved on, and since Dean left, I've been seeing Wendy, the owner. I've loved every single hairstyle I've gotten here. The color is always beautiful. I've never been disappointed or dismayed. Everyone here is very friendly and very warm. The salon itself is beautifully decorated. You truly feel like you've been someplace spacial when you leave Duet. by NM read more

been going to Duet since they opened. I have always had great hair cuts. The colorings I have gotten there has been excellent. Now that I am letting my hair go gray Wendy worked wih me to avoid that awlful period of growing out time. I love the crew. They are always pleasant. read more

I've been going to Duet for several years now. I was always a cheap-o haircut person - BoRic's or Fantastic Sam's, but Duet changed all that. They are professional but warm and inviting and very friendly. Their space is very comfortable and the music and general ambience is soothing and smart. There's none of that, "I don't feel well-dressed enough to be here to get my hair cut." The salon is clean but not overly trendy or forced. I've had my hair cut by Fatima, who is my regular stylist. She's cut, dyed, styled, curled my hair. She even did my wedding style. She is amazing. Creative and talented. I've also had Dean cut my hair when Fatima was out of town and he, too, was wonderful and very easy, conversationally. Go to Duet, you will not regret it. I never have. read more

My old stylist moved back to Indiana about 6 months ago and ever since I'd been aimlessly wandering around Chicago going to random salons and feeling just so-so about my hair. Then I walked by Duet one day and decided it was worth a shot. It looked cute and cozy. Then I read the reviews and promptly made an appointment with Dean. Bonus - they accept appointments online now and it's super easy! I'd been wanting to take the plunge and get a short 'do for summertime, but hadn't had the courage with any other stylists. When I sat down and started talking things over with Dean, I immediately felt comfortable with it. We had a great chat, I got an amazing scalp massage and a little less than an hour later, whoolah! A really cute haircut (someone said I looked like Audrey Hepburn today *blush*) and peace of mind that I don't have to wander aimlessly any longer. Thank you Dean! read more

Duet is a small, intimate and comfortable salon. If you're seeking a more relaxing place than the club-music-playing, bustling salons that sometimes have less than delightful staff, this is really a good place to try. I've tried a lot of places in Chicago over the past 3 years and haven't returned to most of them. Service: warm, polite, professional, patient Atmosphere: small brownstone with a web of strung white lights across the cieling. original art on the walls. Products: Pureology and some unusual Australian line. Also try the Morroccan oil product! Unbelievable how it changes the texture of your hair to smooth, flowing. Hear it's also great for curls. Expertise: I've only had one cut and color here, but was pleased with the results. Can't remember what coloring line they use, but the result was very rich. Dean used a combo of two demi-permanent shades so it would very gradually fade and still show some depth. Other noteable: Literally steps from the brown line Damen stop. Can't beat that. I also never got the vibe that I was being rushed. The stylists are calm, pleasant, and have great listening/people skills. read more

I am the worst when it comes to keeping up with my hair. Let the gray grow out? Check. Split-ends taking over? Check. But want to have hair like Angelina? Check. And who puts up with all this and actually makes my hair look glamorous? Dean, that's who! I just went in the other day and brought a pic of how I'd like some highlights to cover my grays and Dean worked some hair magic - love it! (Past haircuts by Dean have been great too). So, if you haven't figured it out yet, Dean is the best! Go see him now! read more

A delightful salon with an equally delightful staff. They even have a small fish tank with some adorable fish. I saw Kelly who took the time to consult with me about what I wanted and discuss options before getting started. She makes the experience feel like you're hanging out with a friend, full of lighthearted conversation and laughs. read more

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Finally, a really good haircut. I have long, thick, wavy hair that I like cut in long layers. The last few places I got my hair cut did not do a good job and it took at least two hours. At Duet, Fatima shampooed (with scalp massage), cut, and styled my hair in less than an hour and it looks amazing. It's the best cut and style I've had in years. I've already made another appointment. read more

I arrived at Duet needing help. Aside from freshening my layered, long hair, I needed guidance in the proper styling products and techniques to maintain it in the dry winter and humid summer. I completely agree with Candice P.'s review - "you get more than your money's worth." I explained my needs and Dean went to work explaining everything he was doing. He styled my hair one way. After asking how it looked, he then styled my hair a second way. Neither style required the use of a flat iron (almost unheard of these days in salons)! I left with a freshened look, 2 styling options, and 2 different products that I can use for my styles. The total cost (with tip) was the same price I would have paid at an expensive Gold Coast salon for the cut alone. They are patient, friendly, and relaxing. No one rushed me in or out. Overall, a great experience. read more

I followed my favorite stylist Boba to Duet. I love my color and cut. My husband goes there also as it is not too "girly". They ran out of my husband's shampoo so let us take the salon bottle home to refill ours. Parking is easy and aside from the neighborhood unshoveled sidewalks in the winter it is an easy acessible neighborhood salon offering a little more than the usual read more

I am long- time, faithful client/friend. Wendy always gets my color and cut right,and keeps me updated on the latest trends. She's an expert at highlights, lowlights and full color. The salon is fantastic, beautifully decorated and has great service. She is flexible and works with my schedule whenever she can. Thank you Wendy for always doing such a great job on my hair! I highly recommend Duet to anyone looking for a stylist they can trust and keep returning back to. They listen to their clients and aim to please every time. read more

To say I love my haircuts would possibly be an understatement. After years of cutting my hair myself, and then a short tenure with a barber who forced me to listen to his sexist tirades, I finally switched to Wendy, who my wife was already going to. Best decision ever. I brought Wendy a few pictures of what I wanted, and she's worked with me to help give me a style that works for me. My cuts are always great, and the atmosphere in the salon is low key and relaxing. She uses an online scheduling system that makes it really easy to plan out my cuts in advance, and she goes well beyond great service by also doing clean-ups around the sides in between my regular cuts. I really cannot say enough good things about both the salon, and Wendy. read more

Duet is an excellent hair salon. I followed Kelly Dorl to Duet because she is great at what she does and always a pleasant chat! After a couple of years of struggling to find a hairstylist that I liked in Chicago, I am very happy that I found Kelly. She is convenient to reach, personable, and always gives me great haircuts & highlights. I am impressed by Duet's facilities - warm, inviting, and very clean. I look forward to coming back! read more

I've been a client of Kelly's for years and have always had a great experience with her! She's great to talk to about all the different styles I've tried with my hair, and her professional opinion really helps me pick a style that looks great on me. Sometimes it's hard to describe how I want my hair to be done and she always knows how to walk me through a style. Duet and Kelly both are highly recommended. read more

I have been going to Duet for a few years. I love going there. Before I went there I would go to the cheap hair salons. But not any more. Fatima was my hairdresser, but she moved to New York. She was great. I was getting compliments on my hair when the last cut she gave me was over 2 months old. So I saw Dean for my last haircut. It was great. He took his time getting me what I want. And more compliments on the haircut he gave me. Highly recommended. read more

Wendy is amazing! My first cut I went with just a basic trim, not ready for a change yet. But she told me that first day she had something in mind when I was ready. The next visit, we went with her idea and I LOVE it. I have gotten more compliments on my current styling than I ever have before. She knew exactly what to do! I highly recommend coming here whether you know what you want, or feel like you need advice on a change. read more

It's always so great to be able to support a local business. I had a spontaneous moment of needing my hair cut in THAT moment, and on my way from the Damen el stop, decided to take my chances. A good friend (and quite the fashionista - not to mention with great hair) just told me about Duet and how fabulous it was, so tried it out myself. They were clearly busy, but made the time to squeeze me in. Everyone there was so personable and from what I saw, worked magic with the scissors. I met with Wendy (the owner), who spent a lot of time with me, and was that perfect combination of listening to what I wanted and making suggestions for giving me something even better. It's worth mentioning that the salon space itself is so warm and inviting. An all-around great experience - I highly recommend! read more

Duet is an intimate and relaxing salon. The owner, Wendy, chose the name Duet because she felt that it truly was about her and the client working as a team. This philosphy is carried out by all her employees and they truly put the client first. I have been a client since the salon opened 5+ years ago and would not consider having anyone else do my color. If you want a salon that is wam, inviting and a team of professionals who listen to you, this is the salon for you. Check them out, you will not be disappointed. read more

The only thing I'm bummed about is the fact that I live a hop, skip and a jump away and haven't gone until yesterday. I had Wendy work on my hair. I brought some pictures in and she was incredibly attentive and made sure to explain everything. She knew my bangs were important and kept at it until they were just right. Extremely warm and inviting atmosphere, decorated really well and the price was so much more reasonable than what I was paying ($70 at a salon in River North) for a cut that was much more suited for my hair. She wasn't a product pusher, but when she knew I needed some, she gave great advice. Will definitely be walking across the street to this place every 6-8 weeks! read more