I started getting haircuts with Sarah at Freyja three years ago when I first moved to Chicago and I absolutely LOVE her cuts. I chose Freyja after checking out Yelp and seeing glowing reviews from curly-haired customers (not counting the trolling reviewers of course). It can be hard to trust a stranger with your curls but I'm so glad I went with Freyja. I love that Sarah knows how to work with my curl patterns, even the wackier ones. She's super fun to chat with too, and the new location is beautiful. All around a great experience! I moved out of the neighborhood, but I'll be heading back here for future cuts. read more

I went here for a year, and Laura did a great job with my hair. Then, on a day I contracted strep throat and called to reschedule my appointment, they charged me $75 for "same day cancellation." (I called to reschedule, not cancel.) I had proof from my dr. that I was contagious, and texted this to them, and they were unwavering. I refuse to patronize a business that punishes its clients for getting ill. You'd rather I come in and infect everyone? I moved to a far better salon in A-ville, and am much happier. read more

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Tried Freyja for the first time and had a great cut with Sarah. She went above and beyond to give me some great hair advice and seemed to really listen to my specific hair situation. Will be back! Thank you! read more

I recently switched salons after my previous stylist left and decided to try Freyja. Laura met with me for a color consult and cut that left me feeling like a movie star! Her attention to detail is incredible. I highly recommend her work! read more

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I discovered this place through the reviews and decided to give it a try--and I'm so glad I did! Laura has an incredible gift for truly seeing people and helping them envision the best version of themselves. I've never had a more uplifting and all-around wonderful hair-cutting experience. I left feeling beautiful and so happy with my new cut. My hair is in a tricky recovery phase from a previous haircut, but Laura still worked her magic and gave me something I absolutely love. I'm so grateful I found this place and can't wait to come back to see her again! read more

Laura and Sarah do an okay job. A little overpriced. I am a repeat customer, and I tip but Sarah charged me an extra $15.00 for putting on eyelashes on my birthday. Laura did a great job on my makeup, but when it was raining she could've offered me some type of shield from the rain but Sarah did let me use an umbrella which was cool. I found other salons in the neighbourhood who did a good job on my hair also. I am rating the few different times that I've been to this salon. read more

Found Freyja through their outstanding Yelp reviews. I had been with a stylist in Evanston who was 30 minutes away and only worked four days a week -- all weekdays -- all before 4:00. I sucked it up because she was good. But then I was like - I live in Chicago. Surely there must be someone closer to me that provides more flexibility in their schedule. So, I gave Freyja a try. I scheduled a single process color and cut with Laura. The first thing she (politely) said to me was that the front and back of my hair were different colors and asked what my routine was. I told her that I did my roots every three weeks and got all over color from my stylist every three/four months. She did not like the result. She said that the front of my hair was almost black and that the back was brown. She said that the brown looked closer to my natural color and that she liked it better - which when I saw it - I agreed. She then shared a plan to get my whole head to the brown color while I still did the in between root touch up. This included switching away from Clarol and moving to Madison Reed -- first to a darker brown and then to a slightly lighter brown. Now, a year later, my hair is pretty much all the same brown even with me doing the root touch up every three weeks and having her do the all over color about every three/four months. Recently, Laura unfortunately broke her ankle the day before a scheduled appointment and I was notified by their coordinator that Sarah could fit me in around the same time - which was amazing. Sarah was able to look up the notes around my color and stepped in seamlessly. She also knocked the haircut out of the park. Both Laura and Sarah offer a great deal of flexibility including evening and Saturday hours and there is easy street parking. Thank you Yelp for helping me find Freyja. read more

I've been seeing Laura Weetzie for my haircuts for over a year and she always does a fantastic job. The salon space is modern and relaxed and I always Leave feeling great. I highly recommend seeing Laura for your next haircut. read more

Sarah's been cutting my hair for most of a decade now, and also did the hair and makeup for my wedding. Can't recommend her and the salon highly enough! It's a lovely, peaceful space, and they use excellent products. Also highly recommended as a queer/gender-expansive affirming space! read more

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. Such a great overall experience. Really REALLY happy with my cut. Will absolutely go back. Thanks so much Sarah!!! You rock! read more

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Laura gave me a GREAT haircut and unique style! The ambiance is quiet and peaceful; overall a wonderful experience! I will be returning every time I am in Chicago. It was well worth the long Lyft ride both ways! read more

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Laura Weetzie is a fantastic stylist! Been going to her for awhile now and she always makes sure I look and feel great with every cut. Highly recommended! read more

To be honest, I chose Freyja because they were the only salon in the area that could do makeup on a Sunday. The weather had been throwing out the usual wild cards and my maternity shoot kept getting rescheduled so we had to jump on the opportunity on a chilly Sunday. Things were hectic on the morning I went in and I have to admit that I was in a terrible mood. That all changed the moment I walked in. Sarah was super cool and fun to chat with and brightened my morning. But on to the important part, my makeup was stunning! I had no idea what I wanted but she listened to what I was going for and put together a perfect look for my photo shoot. I actually regret that I didn't go to her for my wedding makeup because hers was way better than what I had. Oh well, next time. I normally wouldn't spend the money on professional makeup but I'm so glad I did. It makes a huge difference and my photos turned out so well. I'll definitely be back for my next special occasion. read more

You know you've got a great hair stylist when you can put your complete trust in his or her hands to get your hair done correctly, and he or she can be 100% honest with you. I had to get a hair updo for a formal event and was deciding between Freyja and another salon. I'm so glad I decided to go with Sarah at Freyja because she did an excellent job with the updo. I received multiple compliments throughout the night, and the pictures speak for themselves. She put a lot of time and care into making sure my hair was how I liked and wanted it. I counted 32 bobby pins holding up this bad boy and yes, it took some time to take down, but totally worth it! Side note - Sarah is currently renovating the salon and getting new chairs, painting the walls, and redoing the carpet. It's walking distance from the Damen train station. I highly recommend Sarah! read more

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My sister recommended Sarah after my long time hair dresser retired. I was so happy with Sarah. She did an excellent job cutting my hair and layering it. She thinned my thick hair out significantly and it looks very natural. She also shaped my hair well so that my hair curled instead of looking frizzy. Her salon was clean and felt safe with covid protocols. Thankful to have found Sarah. read more

This review marks my third year of getting haircuts from Sarah exclusively. She's the most reliable and talented stylist I have every worked with. Her services are not cheap ($55 for cut + tip), but worth every dollar. It's better than getting your hair messed up by some amateur found on Groupon deals or Asian salons that don't understand enough English to comprehend the style and look you'd want to achieve. My haircut from Sarah is always super cute, low-maintenance, easy to style, and grows out well. read more

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Sarah is the best hair stylist I've ever had! I've been going to her for over a year now and every hairstyle I haves received has been amazing. I've made a few big changes with her (died my hair platinum, cut it into a pixie, got an undercut) and a few times I almost chickened out because I thought I "couldn't" pull it off. Sarah encouraged me to try it, because she knew it was actually what I wanted, and I am so glad she did! A couple times I've asked her to just use her best judgement on what to do with my hair and I have never been disappointed. She knows how to work with my hair and what would look good on me, even when I'm unsure. She is also fun to talk to and makes the entire experience great! I would absolutely recommend her. read more

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My first time coming here-on my husband's recommendation-and I couldn't be happier! Sarah was thoughtful and attentive, listened to exactly what I wanted and made great suggestions. I left with a huge smile on my face and I LOVE my new cut. Looking forward to getting many more done here! read more

Yelp, you can't take down my review for my experience here at this place with KELLY D. I went to see KELLY, the second another customer comes in and she wasn't finished with my hair, she makes me blow dry my own hair. Small talk is normal in a salon, but she started asking personal questions about my job and my life. After dealing with her when I went to make another appointment with her, giving her another chance but discussing that discussing my personal life is uncomfortable, she / Kelly attacked me in text , on here / on yelp, getting her friends to attack me and making accounts to attack me, and made threats. I spoke to my yelp person about it. read more

Best haircut in Chicago - regardless of whether I get Laura or Sarah, I'm always thrilled with how I look afterwards. Their space is also incredibly welcoming and comforting! I had no idea interior design could make such a difference when getting a haircut, but I always leave in such a happy and relaxed mood. read more

This review is a long time coming. I have been getting my hair cut with Sarah for years and her expertise is 2nd to none! Every cut I've had looks very fresh with clean lines and I constantly get compliments. She knows what she is doing! I've gone a few times since the pandemic started and never had a concern. Sarah takes your temp as you come in and is fully masked the whole time. No one else has ever been in her salon at the same time. I felt very safe! She showed me her new salon just a few doors down that she is moving to very soon and it is beautiful! I cannot wait to see it fully finished next time I book an appointment. If you have been looking for a new stylist or just been putting off getting your hair cut, do yourself a favor and book the appointment. You will not regret it! read more

You commission an artist to create art and you go to a stylist to create the look you want. Mary Yalda is the Da Vinci of hair. You tell her exactly how you want your hair to look and boom she does it, just as you imaged it in your head. Yes, you have that dream of how you want to look and she makes it a reality. I've been going to Mary for over five years and I have never once been disappointed. I once had another person cut my hair (before Mary came into my life, we'll call those the dark ages) and I wanted a bob. I came out looking like a 12 year boy. I swore I would never cut my hair short ever again because it's so thick that having it that short is out of the question. The lady convinced me that because my hair was so thick, having it that short will never look right on me. Well, last year I decided to donate my virgin hair to locks of love. At this point, I had been coming to Mary for five years. I told her that I wanted a bob look, with it longer in the front but I was nervous because of the traumatic hair cut I had years before. She assured me that it would work and it would look good, regardless of how thick my hair was. And she was right! She made it happen, I fell in love with my new look and I thought it would be impossible to achieve but she made it happen. When my hair was very very long, I would tell her exactly how I wanted it cut, face frame, layers, and exactly how many inches. She listens and makes it happen and the result is always astonishing. I recently decided to dye my hair after keeping it natural for years. I wanted an ombré of pink/purple. Of course, doing something so crazy with my hair made me nervous but I knew I could trust her. My hair came out fabulous. She is a well rounded, talented and experience stylists. She knows many different looks and cuts, colors and styles. She'll have you walking out like a new found celebrity and that's exactly how you'll feel after her hands have done magic on your hair. If you haven't been to Mary yet then you're doing it wrong because I guarantee there is no one who does hair like Mary. I could keep going but I'm sure you get the point. There's a reason why I don't allow anyone else to do my hair and once you've had your hair done by Mary, you'll never go to anyone else. read more

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Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Love the conversation, wash, cut and blow dry. Sarah is a lot of fun and so thorough and talented. I liked the atmosphere and I loved how Sarah listened to me and my hair cut turned out exactly as I imagined it to be. 100% recommend. read more

I love this place and have been coming here for two years. Sarah has worked miracles on my very temperamental, over died, curly hair. When I leave this place I get compliments for days! Sarah is professional in her technique and personable in your needs and experience. Highly recommended! read more

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I wanted no-muss, no-fuss hair. I wanted someone who wouldn't be afraid to cut a little "too short" (hair grows, after all!) I did not want a student who would run to an instructor after every angle, taking up three or four hours. Nor did I want an instructor who might ruin the stylist's good work due to petty issues (I'm looking at you, Douglas J Aveda school). However, I also did not want to pay out the nose. I found Sarah, the sole owner/stylist at Freyja. I explained how I take care of my hair and what I can and can't do for styling, and we found a good cut that compliments my look as well as my dislike of blow dryers. The price was not cheap, but it was fair for the service I got, and Sarah herself was lovely - listened well, chatted but was not TMI or too nosy. I appreciated that. I love my haircut, and I will be going back to Freyja for cuts! read more

Sarah is so talented and has the perfect balance of listening to what I want while also making suggestions based on her knowledge of my hair texture and different hair cutting skills. She's given me my signature bob and she keeps the cut current/ trendy per my requests. I always look forward to a haircut with Sarah and feel awesome afterwards! read more

If I could give Freyja an infinite number of stars, I would. I've been going to Sarah for several years now, & I would never entertain the thought of going to anyone, anywhere else. Sarah has become a safe space for me: she makes me feel beautiful & calmed on my worst days--& I could rave about her, the energy of her salon, & the outcome of her styling for hours. Not only is Sarah genuinely a wonderful soul, but she is the first hair stylist I've ever had that just seems to *get it.* I don't have to go into detail about what I want. Sometimes I don't even know what I want, I just let her do her thing. I don't feel anxious as she snips. I don't even have to look at her finished result to know that I'm going to love it. She is truly an artist: A master of her craft, yet so attentive, so honest, & so very humble. I am ridiculously fortunate to have stumbled upon Sarah & Freyja, & I hope that more people find themselves on a path here as well. In this current COVID climate, especially, it's so important (& so relieving!) to find a place you feel safe & stick with it--& Sarah is that place. It's just her and occasionally 1 other stylist, so you don't have to worry about foot traffic. She takes your temperature the moment you arrive, then gives both you & herself a generous squirt of hand sanitizer. I've watched her sanitize both before & after my visits. She takes everything about your well-being seriously ya'll! Your aesthetic & your health! TL;DR: GO TO FREYJA!!! Support this small business!!! Sarah was the goddess of beauty prior to the COVID, & now she's the goddess of both beauty & safety. You will feel blessed upon visiting her. read more

Before Freyja - I was a salon & stylist hopper. Its like I'm a stray that has finally found her forever salon home! Sarah is an amazing stylist and just an all around lovely human. Get ready to walk out of there feeling like royalty! Thanks Sarah! I'm obsessed with my new hair. read more

First time here. I went into see Laura Weetzie and I got there a little early to be on time. She was wrapping up a client which took about 20/25 minutes. Her previous client was having card troubles. I waited patiently. Once all that was sorted I finally got into the chair and told her I wanted a few inches off, no layers or anything of that such. Just a simple trim. We hopped over to the hair wash station then back to the chair to cut. Laura and I had a courteous conversation. She performed the haircut then suggested to braid it afterwards. I loved that idea so I went with it. I paid the price and left the salon. As I was leaving I courteously said "hope to see you soon", and she said "yeah, in a year." This response came from how I told her my last time I cut my hair was a year ago. I thought that was rude. I said the see you as a respectful way to depart from someone. Another thing that I disliked was the price was very high for a trim. I left spending almost 90$ for a simple trim. In the end, I honestly am not happy with my haircut. It could possibly have been the technique she used to cut my hair. It just looks strange. read more

I just had one of the most amazing haircuts ever with Sarah! Loved the warm,cute feel of the salon. Sarah was awesome in listening to my ideas and giving great suggestions. I definitely recommend if you want a cool , down to earth, and excellent experience. read more

Freyja - Awesome cut with Sarah! Love the movement and texture of my fresh haircut! - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Possibly the best hair cut experience I've had in YEARS. When I moved back to Chicago, I bounced for 5 years from place to place and just wasn't happy. I walked by the shop daily on the way to the train, and it was drawn in by the aesthetic. Read the reviews, and scheduled immediately. Worth every penny. Sarah is great, really listened to my history and concerns, and gave me a great cut! Look forward to going back, and supporting a neighborhood business. read more

I can't say enough good things about this salon! Sarah is delightful and I love her suggestions. I always walk away feeling sexy and loving my new look. Highly recommend! read more

I went to Freyja for the first time yesterday and it was awesome. Sarah is a great listener and executed a cut that is just what I wanted, even though I was having a tough time articulating it. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing, and like others have said, it's like you're catching up with a friend while you get a haircut. I'll definitely be returning - such a great neighborhood gem! read more

I'm tempted to avoid telling others about Freyja so that I can have Sarah all to myself, but, of course, the salon really deserves more attention! Sarah has done a wonderful job with my thick asian hair. She's also great to talk to and makes the environment laid back and friendly. After moving to Chicago from Cali, I was really picky about finding an asian hair salon to be sure that the stylist would have experience with my type of hair, but since many were out in the burbs, I was willing to give a few nearby salons a shot. After searching on yelp, I tried a different salon in the neighborhood of Freyja and had a TERRIBLE experience. I was afraid to try another new place, but the reviews for Freyja (formerly Charm) seemed promising, so I bit the bullet and gave it a shot. I got an appointment with Sarah and haven't looked for a new stylist since. I brought my own picture in and Sarah did my do PERFECTLY. After my first appointment, I've gotten a regular cut and dry as well as partial highlights -- all very consistently positive experiences. NOTE: There's no receptionist, so you may have to leave a message for an appointment. I initially had trouble calling in to make an appointment and ended up walking in to schedule it (so ymmv), but other than that slight annoyance, I don't regret finding Sarah at Freyja! read more

I've been going to Sarah for just over a year now and I will never go to anyone else as long as I'm in Chicago. My hair has never looked so good, so consistently, for so long. After a less than lovely haircut elsewhere (soccer mom isn't cute on someone my age) I went a few months too traumatized to get it cut again. I found Sarah (and formerly Charm Boutique) on Yelp and I am so glad I did. Every single cut I've gotten with her has been amazing and she charges appropriate pricing for short haircuts (I have less hair, it takes less time to cut, and I've always chafed at other salons charging $50+ to cut it solely because I'm a lady) plus gives free neck/bang trims which has saved my life (okay-my vanity) during that in-between time. Most importantly, Sarah is one of those stylists who knows hair. I don't even need to discuss it with her anymore and I trust her implicitly to give me a great cut every time. She's easy to communicate with about what you want, but she also makes sure that what you get is flattering and she's willing to spend the time ensuring that you love it. I've never been loyal to anyone in Chicago for more than a few cuts. There are good stylists out there, but Sarah is the best. I have and will continue to recommend her to everyone. read more

I love Freyja! The new space looks amazing too! Sarah does an incredible job with my curls, color, and covering my gray. I highly recommend Freyja and Sarah read more

I have been bouncing around different Chicago salons for the past 6 years, not really finding one that was awesome all across the board . Upon a (very enthusiastic) referral from a friend, I decided to try Freyja and am completely convinced that this is my new hair place! Kelly is fantastic - skilled, friendly, and fun to work with. She gave me what is easily the best haircut I've gotten in Chicago. My hair is both fine and thin, and I hate styling, so I need a cut that will create some magical volume. I love the cut she gave me, and she was able to keep most of the length, which some stylists really struggle with. I can't say enough good things about my experience - great vibe here, cool people, excellent service, and reasonable prices. I will certainly be back! read more

Kelly is my girl always so kind,and honest. More like a friend then a stylist to me. I always go in there with the same thing but each time she makes me love the result even more read more

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Sarah is a color genius, she is smart, well educated in the hair coloring process, and charges really reasonable rates. I have blond hair and change up my services and I have been 100% satisfied with the end result after showing inspiration photos and giving her probably not enough information. This is a great neighborhood salon at an unbeatable value. Bonus that Sarah is down to earth and fun to chat with along the process. I highly recommend! read more

The name of this salon has changed recently so most people will know it by it's previous name (Charm). The same great stylists are here - Kelly and Sarah and am so thankful Kelly is still there! I've personally been going to Kelly for about 3 years now after finding some great reviews on Yelp. I am always really happy with her work and she is just hands down a nice and genuine person. My hair is thick and can be a challenge to manage but she always cuts it in a way that not only does it look great and is easy (and quick) to style for work each morning, but as it starts to grow out, it grows out really nicely so I don't have to have it cut constantly to maintain it - which means I end up getting my hair cut only a few times a year.... though I know I really should have it cut more often than that. I admit, I'm lazy... Aside from the great work she does, I appreciate the fact that the atmosphere is comfortable and friendly and I thoroughly enjoy chatting away and catching up with Kelly every time I see her. Cheers to Freyja for a long and successful venture! read more