I was able to get an appointment with Chris while I was in town. After asking me questions about my styling and general lifestyle, listened intently to me about the change I was looking for. Being a past Aveda salon client, I was familiar with a few of the legacy products, some which are enjoying a renaissance and some that ae gone( pomade styling stick) aveda please bring that epic product back!! I then Received the best precision cut in many years. It's a pixie/ shag/ Bob hybrid I adore! I'll drive back from Virginia to get my hair cut here. Thank you Chris! You got me hooked on Elle. read more

Elle Salon - Cut by Chris at Elle salon in Michigan City, IN - Hair Salons Near Me - Michigan City, Indiana

Be very careful when booking an appointment at this place. I arrived for my appointment today and was told that they didn't have me in the "system" even though I made this appointment over 6 weeks ago. The person I dealt with was not sorry and seemed to think this was my fault. Apparently thinks that I am the type of person that plans their Saturday around going into salons and making up haircut appointments. Her explanation was that they have 3 receptionists. I won't use this salon again, mostly due to their lack of responsibility for not having the appointment in the "system". If you go there perhaps you should call 3 times to make sure that all 3 receptionists are aware of your appointment. read more

I'm really happy with my hair. Love the color! Great job by Chris. Thank you! Madison did my keratin a week later. Elle is wonderful and runs a beautiful professional top quality business. I'm so glad to have found you! read more

On the day of my appointment I received a call asking if I could come in 3.5 hours early as an earlier appointment hadn't taken as long as expected. I was working so I couldn't do this. I called them back to let them know that this wouldn't work but confirmed my evening appointment time. I live a half hour away from the salon and when I was on my way - only 15 minutes before the appointment - I received a call that the stylist had an emergency and they needed to cancel my appointment. So I drove 30 minutes round trip for no reason and I suspect, based on the earlier call in the day, that they probably could have let me know this sooner. They offered to call me back the next day to reschedule. No mention of any ability to comp part of the service, etc. Just frustrating. read more

Great haircut from Lauren! I have short hair and she did a great job. It takes a special stylist to make sure you don't look like a boy when you have short hair. Salon is welcoming. Everyone was talking to each other. Greta sense of community. First salon I have felt completely comfortable in in a long time. I can't use Aveda products - I have allergies. They were so accommodating. I'm a fan! Super affordable too! read more

I will never again set foot in Elle Salon. I've given this a lot of thought. I didn't want to write a review when I was emotional so I've waited a week, but even after time has passed, I am still feeling humiliated. Let me make it clear that this is a review of the salon, and not of the stylist. I was fairly happy with the color and cut I received from my stylist and would give her a solid four stars. One thing that everyone needs to know is that Elle Salon does not accept checks. I, unfortunately, was not aware of this. If I had been made aware of this prior, there would not have been a problem, but apparently this is a secret. I looked and this is not mentioned on their website, nor their Facebook page, nor on the door of the business, nor anywhere else in the salon. It was not mentioned on the text I received confirming my appointment. I am over 50 years old, and I have never encountered a salon that did not take local checks. I didn't find out that this one didn't until I went to write a check after receiving my color and cut, which ended up costing almost $200. Now I have two bank accounts, one that I use for larger expenses, and one, with a debit card, that I use for spending money. I don't carry the debit card that goes with the one for larger expenses and I don't keep much money in the spending money account... not that it's anyone's business, but the receptionist asked why I had two separate accounts. My color and haircut was expensive and this wasn't a surprise, but I planned to pay for it out of the account for larger expenses so it was not a problem. Or so I thought. I have always paid for my salon services with checks in the past at other salons and never had any issues. As I began to write my check, the receptionist said, very quietly, "we don't take checks." I was a bit taken aback, so I asked her to repeat it and she did. It was 7:30 pm, banks were closed. I gave her all the cash I had in my purse, $95, which covered about half of the bill. I knew that I didn't have enough money in my spending account to cover the remainder, and told her so, but gave her the debit card to run just to prove it. It was denied. I asked if she would take a check for the remainder. She went back and checked with Elle, the owner, and Elle said no. (My debit card and checking accounts are clearly from two different institutions, one a bank and one a credit union.) I pointed out that it was 7:30 pm and there was really nothing else I could do. I could come back the next day, but that's certainly not any more reliable than writing a check. By this point I was quite shaken up and trying really hard not to cry with sheer embarrassment.The receptionist asked if I could call my husband. Yes, just what I wanted to do... call my husband to come rescue me. I called him and he was going to come to the salon, several miles away, to pay the remainder while I waited. She said she could take a credit card number over the phone, so that's what he ended up doing. I was so humiliated by this point that I couldn't get out the door fast enough. I did not add a tip on the credit card receipt (I had planned on using some of the cash for that purpose) so I hurriedly said I would be back later to drop off a tip for the stylist. I went back today to drop off the tip, and looked around the salon while I waited. I did not see any signs anywhere about not accepting checks. Now I will admit that this was the first time I had been in this salon. I am, however, an Aveda Pure Privilege member and this is an Aveda salon so they have all my contact info on file. While I think I may be developing bitchy resting face, I don't think I give off a non-trustworthy or even an unfriendly vibe. I know that most businesses who take credit and debit cards are also able to use programs to verify whether or not checks are legitimate. The entire time I was in the salon it was overrun by high school students in uniforms... one was getting her dark hair bleached and it took at least three hours... and a whole group of students was constantly parading in and out of the service area from the lobby and making a huge racket. The owner had asked them once to remain in the lobby, but even for the brief time they complied, they were still very loud. She never apologized to the other clients in the shop about the disruption. Apparently that girl was paying cash so it didn't matter. read more

Go see Taylor its nice to go somewhere and get the right advice I can't believe I wasted so much time going to those fast cheap Hair Cuttery places for haircut. read more

Newly moved into the area, I was looking for a place that gave a good haircut, along with highlights that wouldn't be an arm and a leg. I was very impressed. Vanessa did my hair and she did an amazing job. Not only did I feel like I was listened to, but she clarified everything I wanted, which made me feel like the service I was getting was tailored to me. They also offer tea, wine, and beer, which is a great bonus! Loved it and will definitely go back. read more

Lauren's been doing my hair (cut, color and style) now for several months, and I'm getting more compliments than I've gotten in years! Also, as a working mom, I also appreciate the text and e-mail reminders. I travel for my job and have experienced quite a few Aveda salons over the years, and I already feel more valued as a customer here than I did at any of others! read more

An amazing place to go! My favorite part was the glass of wine, hand & scalp massage--all included!! The staff has a great understanding of product and answered all my questions about shampoos, conditioners, and other products. read more

I recently had my hair cut and colored by Lauren. I hadnt had my hair professionally done in a while and needed to start fresh. I gave Lauren a loose idea of what I wanted, but basically just told her to make me pretty again! I have never been so pleased with a cut or color ever. It was perfect. read more

Kelly is my stylist and always does a wonderful job! This Salon Rocks!!!!!