Amy did an amazing job with cutting my hair and made sure she asked me questions around exactly what i wanted. Thanks so much!! Will definitely be coming back for my future haircuts read more

Love this salon. Amy is fantastic. I visited after a long wait for a cut, mid-pandemic. Amy executed my vision perfectly. She scheduled perfectly, leaving the studio such that it wasn't full of people which made me feel safe in the midst of Covid risks. She was accommodating and made me feel comfortable. I also loved the ambiance of the salon which is a huge plus when you're ready to feel pampered. I'll definitely be back! read more

Let's face it, where we go for our hair is a competitive market. With all of the deals out there to get you in the door and how expensive normal services are (300-400 for Brazilian blowouts for example) it's hard to swallow the pill and go back and pay full price after you've just bought such a "deal" - so tempting to roll the dice and try and new place with a shiny new deal. But with FM Studio, after I found Kaylan, I won't roll those dice again. I love her. She does a phenomenal job with balayage color, cuts and the Brazilian blow outs...and they try to match deals and give coupon cards out to ensure repeat business. I've had so many compliments on my hair since I've gone to Kaylan, I'm excited to go back to her and see what magic she will work next. Go to her. You won't be disappointed! Oh! And I had the no chip manicure and that lasted the full two weeks as promised - and made my grubby nails that had been digging in my garden for weeks look professional, shiny and neat. I didn't think that would be possible considering how disgusting they looked going in, but again, magic happened in their salon section below and the no chip manicure delivered. A little pricey (I think $51 with a 20% discount) but considering the resurrection that happened to my nails, I would say worth the splurge for my immediate professional needs. read more

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Jose is Awesome!! I have not had my hair professionally Anything, in YEARS and I came in wanting blonde highlights and a haircut. Jose rocked it out. I look like a completely different person. He took his time, explained every step of the process and honestly, he is just the sweetest!! Life changing experience for sure! Amy, the salon owner also is just so sweet. I started looking for a salon one week ago and I reached out her via Yelp and she was so responsive and accommodating the whole time. The salon is beautiful and inviting. Just an amazing experience all around. Thank you again Jose!!! read more

2 stars for the wax....and 1 extra for the cute salon, tasty coffee they offer and small plate of treats. I purchased the pretty city special and have to say this was one the MOST painful and unpleasant waxes I have ever received (other than doing my under arms one time, which was accompanied with some tearing of the eyes). She was running late, and the receptionist let me know and apologized - probably about 30 minutes. She used both hard and soft wax. No small talk or pleasantries to make me feel comfortable - it was my first time there. I was basically trying to force a conversation to make myself feel more comfortable and relaxed - odd. Now down to the actual work...I hate to say it, but it was pretty shabby. There was literally a line of hair left over and a bunch stragglers. Pretty unimpressive. There was no double dipping, she just turned the sticks upside down. It was pretty dark downstairs, maybe that added to the problem. I would not come back here for a wax. read more

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I highly recommend coming here they have a Professional Staff I went in for a Brazilian Blow Out I love it !!! Jeanette is Great, Wonderful, Amazing , She explained the steps & process of a Brazilian Blow. I highly recommend Jeanette she is amazing!!! Thank You Jeanette read more

I went to Stephen in March of 2018 and he was amazing! It took me awhile to get around to writing this review, but I still remember how great of an experience I had. Stephen was an incredibly sweet person. I usually have a hard time talking to stylists, but he made it easy. He helped me achieve the icy toned blonde look that I've always wanted, and he really listened to all my requests. He did a great job toning my hair and getting rid of my awful roots. read more

FM Hair Studio - Toned icy blonde look! - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I had not had my hair cut since before lock down. I found FM on yelp. What a great addition to the neighborhood! Stephan was awesome! He made me feel very comfortable and did an amazing job with what I brought him. I love the space too! Very modern and clean and everyone was adhering to safety guidelines. I will definitely be back to get my hair cut again by Stephan! Thanks:)) read more

Great salon, friendly staff. Amy is very talented and has created a warm and inviting salon. Highly recommended!

Stephen did an amazing job with my blonde color and cut! He did exactly what I wanted. The customer service is amazing as well. Can't wait to go back! read more

I was excited to try a new place out for a Brazilian Blowout with my Groupon. It lasted 24 hours. I contacted the owner, but of course she never got back to me! I'm so disappointed!! Don't waste your money here! Update: I told owner I would delete above review because she agreed to redo it. I've been sick since Tuesday and I called and left a message on Friday saying I couldn't come. The owner basically called me a liar because she said she never got my message! I asked for a refund and she told me to ask Groupon. Well Groupon told me I would have to get from her. Bottom line, pay a little extra and go somewhere else! read more

I love FM studios! I first went there about a year ago with a groupon for a Brazilion blowout. I saw Kaylan. She was fantastic! I've been going to see her every since for color, cut and the brazillion blow out again (highly recommended) Kaylan is awesome. Very professional and so helpful and fun. read more

It was my first time here and Jose gave me a great haircut and blow out. He did a really nice job, I'm very happy with the haircut. The salon is beautiful. It's nice and clean and everyone was extremely friendly. It was also very relaxing, which I appreciate. The best part is the super adorable salon puppy that is the cutest greeter. Adorable! read more

Stephen did an amazing job getting me the icey bayalage color I was looking for! He even convinced me to get a fresh cut which I have loved! Awesome experience at FM and highly recommend read more

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I saw Nizme last night for a blowout and had a fantastic visit! Easy parking (not sure if I'll always get so lucky but it was awesome), she was ready to take me right as I walked in the door, and my hair turned out great. I have tape in extensions that have a texture that is different than my natural hair so sometimes when I get my hair blown out stylists have a rough time with it. I love the way she styled me and the products she used smelled so good. She was super friendly and easy to talk to. Happy I found her and can't wait to go back! read more

Jose transformed my hair and was such a joy to converse with! Even purchased a product I really enjoyed and already need a refill of . Definitely planning to return! read more

Great atmosphere, staff and cute puppy! I'm glad a came they did not disappoint. I had a fantastic balayage and trim.

I had a brazilian blow out done and I love it! My hair is usually curly and unmanageable. With this treatment I can blow dry my hair with a paddle brush (in half the time) and it's straight without having to apply a flat iron. I also have bleach and highlights in my hair so it was really damaged and dry. The blow out made it smooth and shiney! Nizme was professional and sweet! I would definitely recommend this place and Nizme for a brazilian blow out! read more

just had a hair appointment here, and i have to say, do NOT hesitate to come here. jose was great! he has a very calming voice. i am so happy with my hair cut and the style! he even took the time to show me how to style my bangs. i definitely see myself coming back here to have my haircut/style by Jose. thank you Amy and Jose! btw! there's an adorable and friendly dog who greets you! that was the best surprise lol read more

Amy saved my bacon since I moved to Chicago! This salon is very clean and attentive to your needs. I'd recommend FM Hair Studio to anyone looking to get great service. Amy is amazing! read more

I never write reviews for haircuts because I always end up leaving unsatisfied. This is the first time that I've been so happy with my haircut by Amy - who is overall an amazing human being - that I had to come and write a review. First of all, I messaged FM Hair Studio on Yelp and Amy responded almost immediately even though it was outside the studio open times. When I went in for my appointment, my hair was down to my belly button with bleached broken pieces in random places. I showed her a medium length haircut from pictures on Pinterest and she took the time to understand what I wanted from end to end. She did not pressure me to do anything with my hair in any way, but merely listened and responded. She always made sure that she did not cut too much off and would show the progression of the cuts through each stage. I am so so so happy with my haircut and tone and will definitely be coming back again! read more

FM Hair Studio - Medium length brown tone and choppy layers surrounding face - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Mani/Pedi & Waxing Review... Like most of us gals, I know a good mani/pedi when I get one! Kimmy did a FABULOUS job with both services, was friendly & polite, and I really had a chance to relax. My pedi is still looking great two weeks later and my regular mani (not a no chip) lasted 7+ days. Celina also did a great job with the waxing services I received. She made me feel comfortable, was gentle, and a pleasure to chat with. Overall, a solid 10/10 for both nails & waxing. Thanks ladies! read more

Wish I had gotten better pictures on my own phone so I could show Michele's true talent!! She's amazing. She really took the time to make sure my hair looked fabulous and it does. Salon is really cozy and clean and first place I've been offered wine as a drink option when I walked in, positive haha Highly recommend this place. read more

FM Hair Studio - Ombre/Balayage by Michele - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'm trying to find a new salon, and this one was highly reviewed, and in my hood. So I called and was able to get in the next evening, at the time of my choice, 6pm. I thought it was strange I could get in on such short notice with Madeline, as she seems highly sought after according to the Yelp reviews. I think I figured out why it was so easy... Let's just say I had very little confidence in Madeline once she started cutting. She was incredibly slow, which some might say is because she's careful, but it seemed to me that she wasn't that experienced. She cut my length ONLY (no layers, just one straight cut across the bottom) into a slightly angled shape, and it took her almost an hour. Unfortunately, I wanted it shorter than she originally cut it, so she started all over again and it took her another half hour to make the second cut. At this point, I wanted more done to it, but I said it was fine because I just wanted to get out of there. I feel like I got half of a haircut. And the styling was horrendous. She didn't seem to know what she was doing with a round brush. I wish I would have taken a picture of what I looked like walking out of there. I shouldn't have to tell a stylist that I'm paying $55 to, where to make cuts and trims or how to blow dry my bangs. I was literally directing her. The positive reviews on here make me think family/friends are writing them, or even the stylists themselves. What I experienced just does not add up to the reviews. I will say there was a woman next to me who looked like she really knew what she was doing. She was in her late 30's or 40's, and maybe of Asian descent? She was rocking on a girls cut and color. Not sure of her name, but at one point I considered turning to her and asking if she'd step in and take over. Also, the whole time I was there (from 5:45 - 7:15pm), not one other person came in for a service. For an evening on a weekday (Thursday) a normal salon is usually packed. read more

Great place and great value for money. Went for a basic trim to Kaylan and received a lot of helpful advice on hair care (on top of a great job done!) Will definitely come again! read more

Purchased a Life-booker deal for a brazilian wax. I'm always kind of timid going to a new place for a yoo-hoo wax, because lets face it, shit can go wrong! However, I did my homework and it seemed like an okay place. The space is clean. Everyone was gracious and friendly. My aesthetician was waiting on my arrival (even though I was early), so no waiting, which was fantastic. I'm terrible with names, but, she was great, super chatty, and really fast! I am almost positive it was by far the quickest wax I have EVER received. I'm talking 10-12 minutes tops. I took off one star because the room could be more visually appealing and warm. Its downstairs in the basement area of the salon. Perhaps, its just personal taste because I'm use to Mario Tricoci. P.S. The girl that did my wax was a former manager of Mario Tricoci, so your in great hands! read more

3.5 stars I had my first Brazilian there a few months ago. It was my very first! The waxing room is located downstairs. It was a very tranquil place. I really liked my aesthetician. She was super friendly and she made me feel comfortable (even though I wasn't one bit nervous!). My session didn't take very long; she was efficient. The end result was fine, but not terribly impressive. Without saying too much, things weren't "straight". Haha. I told her to make adjustments but they didn't make much of a difference. Hence the 3.5-star. Would I come back? Yes, if I was in the area again. The aesthecian did a decent job. She could've done a better job, but hey, it was a good Yelp deal. read more

A recent deal on Bloomspot brought me here. I came in, slightly freaked out, for a brazillian wax. Until today, I have only done sugaring, which supposedly hurts less, but still hurts like hell if not more. So needless to say, I was expecting to be tortured. And in that state of mind, I walked into this cute salon, was greeted right away and offered a beverage. The salon is very clean and everyone was friendly. The wax itself was so much better than I anticipated. Amy used hard wax on the more sensitive areas and in all honesty, the pain was very manageable for the entire thing. She was very professional, gentle and there was no double dipping. I immediately prepaid for my next waxes and will definitely return. read more

I'man out-of-towner who isn't willing to trust my hair to a barber or a haircut under $20. The men's cut here is $45, but with yelp you can get $50 for $30 deal. It includes a wash, scalp massage, face massage, heated facial towel, paraffin wax and lotion hand dip, hand massage, a hair cut, a rinse, and styling. For $30 plus a tip,I think this is a great place to go. The staff is amazing, prompt, and good conversation while you're getting your cut. I would highly recommend. read more

I had a brazillian done here last weekend and it was amazing. There was a mix up on my first appointment, so I was a little annoyed, but it's walking distance from my office and I had a certificate to use there, so I went back. I'm so glad that I did, because I'm sold and will definitely be coming back. So, besides that it's a cute place and everyone is really friendly, it was seriously the best wax I've ever had. She used this magical hard wax and i felt very little pain. She was great too, very professional & thorough & fun to chat with. Looking forward to trying out other services now too, I highly recommend it! read more

Go see Celina! Being a guy, I thought it might be odd/weird for a guy to get waxed, but that isn't the case she says. Lots of guys get some sort of waxing services, and I must say I probably wouldn't be doing this if it wasn't for her making it go smoothly. Celina has been doing my shoulders, and back(every now & then for my back) for a while now. She is a true professional, not only does she do a great job, she educates me during the waxing. Celina is highly recommended for anyone who wants to get waxed or is even looking to do it for their first time. read more

I just moved to Chicago and found FM Hair Studio after searching Yelp for a nearby, highly-rated salon. I read several good things about Madeline, so I made an appointment. FM was fantastic and Madeline gave me an AWESOME hair cut and was a delight to talk to as well. She listened to all of my hair preferences and tailored my cut based on how much time I want to spend in the morning, how often I blow dry, ponytail-ability, etc. The salon was clean and fun and happy and bright. They offered me a cold diet coke during my cut! What a delight on this 95 degree day. The products they use are great (i love Moroccan Oil!) and they give really good suggestions, with no pressure to purchase. Everyone was great and I look forward to going back for a wax and lash tint! read more

FM has become my go-to for my monthly touch-ups, colors and cuts. Oh and one time a facial which was heavenly. I originally chose it because of its close proximity to my work and home, but quickly realized it was the exact place I was destined to find as my regular salon. I had my first hair appointment (and all subsequent appointments) with Michele and she is just fabulous! She's super hip, knowledgable, skilled and a pleasure to chat with every time. She has a unique process for coloring that allows the color to stay strong as the hair grows instead of aging and fading after a few weeks. I feel great about my hair every time I leave and that feeling doesn't go away! I also love this place for the ambiance. It's super airy and calming and the playlist never fails! All the staff members are so friendly and make you feel right at home. Super reasonable prices for the awesome work they do. 5 stars! read more

After 7 years of living in Chicago, I finally decided that I needed to stop traveling back to my hometown in Ohio to get my hair cut and find a salon in the neighborhood. After recently moving to the West Loop, I read reviews for FM Hair and decided I would give it a try. I booked an appointment with Marco (male, early 50's) based on the receptionist's advice. It was a WONDERFUL experience. They have a very polished salon and a cute waiting area. Parking was a breeze! The receptionist was super friendly along with everyone else who worked there. I was offered something to drink as soon as I walked in. There was a selection of up to date magazines laid out. It was the perfect combination of a stylish salon without any of the pretentiousness that you often find in bit city salons. Marco, my stylist was SO great. Full of energy but also down to earth. He asked me all about how I wear my hair on a regular basis and what I wanted to do differently. He made suggestions for what he thought would work best while keeping in mind what my personal preferences were. He explained to me what he wanted to do and what products he thought would work best. He made sure I was comfortable with everything he did! The shampoo session was amazing! I received a scalp massage while at the shampoo bowl-so relaxing and a wonderful added bonus. Marco took a lot of time while cutting my hair making sure it was just as he (and I) wanted it to be. He also paid close attention while styling my hair. The blowout was FABULOUS! I rarely like how anyone but me styles my hair, but he did a great job! Marco told me about each product that he used (which I loved-but didn't buy...YET), but he also asked me about the products that I currently used. And he actually complimented me on them rather than suggesting immediately that I buy the ones he used-I appreciated not being pushed! It was the best Chicago Salon experience I have had to date! I most certainly will be back!!! read more

I called Saturday morning to see if FM could fit me in for a wax, and they got me right in that afternoon. Amy was very professional and nice...and it was seriously one of the least-painful waxes I've ever had. She used the hard wax that I prefer, and was very meticulous. I appreciated that she didn't double-dip (yes, I've seen this before, and almost ran out...). I will definitely be going back!! read more

If you're looking for an amazing waxing experience, or are new to waxing, CELINA is your girl!!! Her bedside manner is calm and relaxing, and she is super professional and knows exactly what she's doing. I love that she answers any questions you have, because I tend to have a lot. This was the most pleasant waxing experience I've ever had. She also did my husbands shoulders, and even though he was super hesitant to get waxed, he was really impressed and had a very pain free experience. He won't let me wax him ever again, he said he's only going to Celina. I'm a flight attendant, and we literally fly to Chicago to see Celina because she is the BEST!!! Celina is highly recommended for anyone getting waxed for the first time, or just looking for a better waxing experience. read more

My friend referred me to FM and I couldn't be happier!! I wanted to do something new and fun with my hair and Stephen did such a wonderful job, I received so many compliments!! My hair looks healthy and the color is so perfect for summer. I highly recommend this salon! read more

FM Hair Studio - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I needed a haircut badly and searched Yelp for a good place in the West Loop. Previously I would only get my haircut in NY when I visited family, but that got a bit expensive... and I am so glad I found FM Hair and Skin Studio. Madeline was my hair stylist and she took really great care in her work. I explained to her that I was torn between chopping all my hair off, but that I had been growing it for the past year in anticipation of my wedding this September. She convinced me to keep it long for the sake of having great wedding hair. My issue with the long hair was how flat it was. So Madeline decided to give me more layers in the front and slightly shorter layers in the back so I had more flow and volume. Before the cut, she carefully explained what she would be doing with my layers in the front and back, as well as how she would cut my bangs. After my cut she even spent a good 15 min explaining how to properly blow dry/style my hair and how to use a curling iron. Yes, I know, how sad that a girl doesn't already know how to do these things. (The ponytail is how someone can go 26 years and not know how to style their own hair.) I also got the Wella hair conditioning treatment, which they put in your hair and then let it sit under this heating contraption - really cook looking. My hair felt incredible and smelled great for DAYS. I will definitely be back here again! PS - They are dog friendly. Gotta love that. read more

I've had haircuts in many countries, and by far Amy is the best I've ever had. She really listens to your needs, is able to clearly communicate her processes, and has a real talent for hair. Thanks so much for the amazing haircuts. Will definitely come back for more when I visit Chicago! read more

I'm going to round up because I'm not sure if it's gilt or the hair studio. 3.5 stars ish. With Gilt, I spent essentially $220~ with tip on haircut and balayage - which is the normal walk-in price for some other salons. The hair appointment itself was great, Jessica was my hair stylist. I do wish that I could have asked her opinion more since I just showed her a picture of a lob/rough color and said I wanted something like that (I should have communicated better that I wanted the lob length and color but not necessarily that style. I did note that I wanted something low maintenance so the lob might have still been her recommendation). She also was on top of things when I told her I had permed my hair 4 months ago and she wanted to do a test in case my hair melted (apparently perms and highlighters do not go together). The reason why I felt that there were some stars docked was that the toner was $30 extra on top of the gilt (as it is not included) which I was a bit confused, because how do you do a balayage without the toner? (however, it is my first time doing a balayage, maybe it's SOP?). The voucher does not mention toner is not included (just curling iron work would be extra). Gilt also notes the value of the services to tip on is $245. I added up the haircut and balayage prices on their website and got only to 205 (if I went for the most expensive haircut range of 75 and partial balayage 130= $205). So if the toner is included in the balayage prices on their website but not the voucher, then the value is really at 175 only. She did ask me if I was happy with my cut and balayage, and while I did say yes at the time, I guess I'm not 100% satisfied but not sure really how to improve upon it. Maybe it'll get better with time and I'll like it more. I do find it a bit sad that after spending the money, no one really commented on it (and I went from permed shoulder length hair to a lob). read more