I had such a good haircut from this place. Perfect layers, perfect length and the wash brought my hair back to life. The decor was cute too!

I am literally in love with my hair. I called for a day of appointment and was scheduled with Fernando. I am so skeptical of getting my hair done and have been cutting it myself, but I have never loved a haircut so much. Fernando you are amazing- thank you!! Xx read more

I am very particular about my hair, it's essentially really difficult for me to find a stylist who, according to me, is good and confident. I found all of this at ISA, I would recommend Cristina to anyone out there. Love the place, the stuff knows their clients by name -- it's a little friends hang out so to speak. I am giving you guys a 5 star rating. read more

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

I moved to Chicago in April and have been searching for someone who actually knows how to cut women's short hair. I've tried barbers, reg salons etc and nothing. No one really got it. Today I found my man. Jorge gets it. He is meticulous and charming as hell. I came home talking about him to my wife like I just spent an hour with a long lost friend. He is for sure a new friend and totally my new hair guy. Thanks Jorge for being so special and an amazing hair stylist. read more

Love this place and so sad that I now live in Seattle and need to wait for a trip to Chicago every 4 - 6 weeks to get the best haircut and service. Jorge is my stylist and the best I've come across in the US, although everybody here has a steady list of return customers that I'm sure they are all great. Everybody who works here is super friendly and very down-to-earth, I'm always offered a coffee or glass of wine and always greeted with friendly a smile. I've followed Jorge to Isa from 2 other salons and have recommended several friends who love going here as well. Jorge has also cuts both of my daughters hair when they are visiting from Australia. If you are looking for the best haircut coupled with the best service you should definitely come here. read more

ISA Hair Studio - Naomi in the middle of a haircut by Jorge on a visit to Chicago from Australia. - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I cannot day enough good things about this place. Jorge is so kind and patient and my past two experiences after relocating from California have been great! I have stubborn fine hair and I always want to lighten it and he does an incredible job! Highly recommend you go here. The people are great and I always leave feeling glam! read more

I walked into this salon earlier this week, flustered from a mistake with a haircut I had just gotten. I had never been a customer at this salon, and Tony came to help me within seconds of walking in. I explained the situation and he could immediately see the issue I was talking about with my hair. He sat me down, reassured me, and fixed my hair in a few minutes. He even supported my other hair stylist (who is a student) with her mistake instead of bashing her, which I thought was very respectable. I was so thankful for his help and expertise. What a great experience, I will definitely be coming back for my next haircut! read more

I love ISA. Have been going here for over 6 years now. Cristina is great and the whole team is always welcoming and inviting. Definitely recommend. read more

Jorge is incredible! I look forward to my bi-weekly haircut. He is always on time, always delivers a great clean cut, and it so wonderful to talk to. If you are looking for a new stylist, look no further. read more

This place is truly a gem! Cristina cut my hair and she did an amazing job. As someone who's very picky about their hair, I appreciate how attentive, patient, and thorough Cristina is. I've tried a few places in the area, but this is by far the best haircut I've received. I would highly recommend this place and Cristina! :-) I'll be back! read more

Ive been coming to this salon for a couple of years and I cannot believe I have not written a review. The stylists have been working for years here and I have had my hair cut and styled from each of them before. I live far from this place and I don't mind the far drive only because I am always satisfied. My hair looks and feels great always! read more

ISA Hair Studio - quickselfie - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Cristina is a great hair stylist. I just love her. She is a great colorist, she always gives me exactly what I want. I always leave happy from her salon. I moved to Chicago 4 years ago and I searched for the perfect hairstylist a lot. I've been to the fancy expensive salons in downtown and river north, I tried some European salons but there was always something that I didn't like. I'm very picky. Isa salon is around the corner from my house and I went there for a quick haircut one time. Since then, I always go to Cristina. I finally found my place. I get great hairstyles, cuts and color. Cristina is very professional and does a great job all the time. She takes her time and you get the best service. Also everybody there is very nice. The prices are very good too. I highly recommend Isa salon. read more

First time here and had a great experience! I went there because of good reviews and proximity to my apartment. Tony was my stylist, very friendly very personable!:) He asked what I wanted and spent a lot of time making sure the end result was very nice and exactly how I wanted. I appreciate his attention to detail and serving the customer's needs. I will surely be back! And love being able to support local business. read more

I've been going to ISA Hair Studio for almost 3 years now, and I've had nothing but great experiences there. Cristina always does an awesome job, and even remembers exactly what I want each time I come in. I love that there is a shampoo included in the price of the men's haircut, and I always walk out of the place feeling brand new. The prices are reasonable and the atmosphere is very relaxed. read more

I cannot say enough good things about this little local gem. I recently moved to the area and needed to find a new stylist who could handle my very processed hair (multiple rounds of high, ombré and balayage - all in near platinum blonde). I had an appointment with Toni, a new stylist (with 8+ years experience). He transformed my grown out ombré balayage into a beautiful, rich light blonde that not only looks healthy, but expensive. He talked me through my whole process and made some recommendations I hadn't thought of. I walked out with a gorgeous haircut and color that I have gotten nothing but compliments on. The salon itself is on the smaller side, but the atmosphere is very fun. On the edge of boystown, it's hip but very inviting. The staff is extremely friendly and welcoming. I would absolutely recommend Toni to anyone! read more

I just had my first visit to ISA yesterday and I can safely say it won't be my last! I was a little nervous after my most recent appointment with a different salon, which ended up being rather expensive, and also incredibly damaging to my hair. So I thought I would try someplace new, and I'm so glad I found this gem. The salon itself is small but bright and welcoming--as are its stylists. My stylist was able to work her magic on my out-of-control hair and got me back on track with a beautiful new cut. I feel like I barely even had to say a word and she knew exactly what I was looking for. And considering the incredibly reasonable prices, I can't think of a single thing to complain about! Do yourself a favor and stop in the next time you need a trim. read more

Stopped in as a walk in last winter w/ my partner. Rates posted on window list men's buzz cuts/ $16.00 Men's Hair cuts /$26.00 We were less than enthusiastic for being charged 25.00 when we specifically had stated we wanted (2) buzz cuts and were charged 25.00 because we took advantage of add'l Svc's that were freely offered. Frankly cannot understand how they remain in business - never see much activity. read more

Christina is by far the best hair stylist in the entire world and her kind-warm personality made me feel comfortable within my first or second visit. I do not have "an average head of hair" and I am extremely picky about how my hair is cut; before I found Christina I had been to at least 6 or 7 other salons (including the over-priced and under-qualified salons throughout the city) and although some did an OK job, they were never consistently able to cut my hair the same way. Christina was able to cut my hair EXACTLY how I wanted it done right from the very first cut almost a year ago, and since then I have been faithfully getting my hair cut by her once a week or so and she never ceases to amaze me! She is an amazing hair stylist and such a sweetheart as well. I never thought I would share some of the things I have shared with her to someone who cuts my hair, and sometimes I even go for a haircut just because I'm having a bad day; needless to say I walk out of there with a smile on my face every time. To anyone, who like me have had some horrible experiences at hair salons and are still searching I strongly recommend Christina @ ISA Hair Studio, she is AMAZING! read more

Such a wonderful experience & even better haircut & style. I called at 6 pm on a Thursday & was able to get in the next day. My hair looks amazing & I feel so much better since I got my hair done read more

I've been coming here for 2 1/2 years to see Aasiya. Not only is she a great stylist, she's fun and easy to talk to, so I always enjoy myself here. I also get my eyebrows done complementary here - so that's pretty cool. read more

I found ISA when I moved to East Lakeview in 2015. I walked in and made an appointment with Jorge. I loved my new haircut and have been going back ever since. I moved to North Center and still make my monthly appointments. I will be going to Jorge and ISA forever. If you want a great haircut from one of the nicest stylists in the world go to ISA and ask for Jorge. read more

Really disappointed, it says on the website that you don't need an appointment,so I walked there because I had a last minute work event come up and really needed a hair trim. I thought someone could possibly just squeeze me in for a trim. Nope, when I walked in the receptionist asked the other person cutting hair and he rudely said no right away. Not even a sorry I can't fit you in but a loud NOPE! and wouldn't even make eye contact. Definitely not going back, and never recommending this to anyone. I'll actually tell people to avoid this place at all costs. I've been writing salon reviews for Magazines and this place is going on the "unfriendly, and not accommodating" list. read more

Cristina has been doing my hair (cut and color) for 4 years now. She opened her own salon about a year ago, and I'm so glad she did! The salon is cute; the staff is very friendly and makes you feel welcome. You're always greeted at the front desk and offered a beverage of your choice. But most importantly, Cristina knows her stuff. She is very professional and she listens to you. My hair is not the easiest to work with (frizzy and thick) but she always manages to give me a perfect cut and leave my hair smooth and shinny. Lastly, the prices are reasonable and the staff is accommodating. I highly recommend this salon! read more

I was looking to go darker with my hair color and get a trim and I could not be happier with the results. I made the appointment less than a week in advance and they were super accommodating with finding a time for me to come in. This place is so warm and inviting - not to mention the super cute decor! They were very attentive to if I needed anything while I was waiting or when my color was processing. Cristina walked me through what the color was going to look like and made sure that it was exactly what I wanted before putting the dye on. She was very meticulous about ensuring that the color was put on perfectly and was very conscious about not getting any dye on my skin. The hair cut was also amazing! She cut just small section and showed me how much length she was going to take off to make sure I was okay with it before proceeding. This place is also far more affordavle than some of the other salons I have been to in the area, with even better results, I will definitely be coming back! read more

I am new to the Chicago area and decided to take the leap of faith and make an appointment here. I have a very tight schedule and thought I would try my luck to get in the same day that I called. Tony was my stylist and who answered the phone. He was extremely willing to work things out so that he could get me in THAT DAY. I've never had a better experience with getting my hair cut/colored/styled. Everyone was so personable and I can't rave enough about my stylist and the job he did. Tony was very attentive to what I wanted and is extremely talented both in coloring and cutting hair. 5 Stars! There is no doubt in my mind I will be back! read more

Christina does a great job! My mother is a hair dresser so I have high expectations and this salon does not disappoint. The first time I went here was on a whim and Christina was able to get me taken care of quickly. I've been back one other time but plan to make this my regular salon. read more

Asked for a particular hair cut got something totally different still looks good but not what I wanted..

I can't recommend this place highly enough. I see Cristina and she has been a tremendous find. Not only is the place very clean and affordable, but Cristina is very easy to talk to which makes the haircut process even more enjoyable. I am a health care professional who has to maintain a clean cut appearance. Cristina's haircuts are top notch and keeps me looking professional. Consistency is very important to me, and I was relieved that I found a place nearby that I can rely on to give me a great haircut every time. I have been to other salons in the neighborhood that cost twice as much, and weren't as good. For affordable prices, friendly customer service, and a professional (and clean) environment, I give this place 5 stars. read more

Maybe they do womens hair well? I got exactly what i didn't want and explicitly asked NOT to do. Me: don't take much, or even anything off the top.................I now have short hair. Didn't want my hair rounded, but more box'y.............it's rounded. I look like a god damned monkey. Awesome. Just go to great clips, you'll be equally as sorry but spend half the money. read more

Cristina is awesome! She's experienced and careful, and a perfectionist, which of course is welcomed when it comes to my locks. First time color, I was worried about my hair appearing brassy orange however Cristina got the colors of the balayage perfectly. I highly recommend her, especially because I have received several compliments after her magic read more

Tony is awesome! I've been going here since 2017. He really takes the time to find out how I want my hair to look, provides great styling tips and has great attention to detail. Each time my hair looks great and the price is very reasonable. read more

Christina is awesome. Takes her time and does it right--super nice!

I wish I could remember the name of the stylist I saw. She was absolutely amazing! I asked for a haircut and eyebrow wax and she waxed and tweezed my eyebrows while a conditioner was in my hair. She waxed and tweezed my eyebrows! It took awhile, but she did an AMAZING job! I have been getting my eyebrows waxed, tweezed, and threaded for 12 years and they have never looked this good! My shapeless, bushman brows are somehow shaped without being too thin! She was so friendly and kind. At least four times during my haircut, she waved at someone walking by and explained that they were customers of hers! I absolutely loved my whole experience, as well as the outcome of my eyebrow waxing and haircut! Could not suggest this place more. read more

This was my first time there and it was great. I went in for a cut and received the best shampoo ever and one of the best blow outs I've ever had -- and for a very reasonable price. Will definitely be back! read more

Passed by a number of times on the way to my 10 dollar hair cut place, noticed that they were open on Sundays and late on other days, so decided to pop in the day before Thanksgiving and they were happy to see me even as they were ready to close. Friendly ,outgoing, clean, good music but most importantly a good haircut by Asija . read more

Since I get my hair cut every two weeks, I have spent a considerable amount of time to find the best salon/hair studio. While testing out a few places, I came across the ISA Hair Studio. I was, and still am, impressed every time I walk in there. They have very comfortable furniture in case I have to wait a few minutes, but most importantly, I walk out feeling as if I just received the best haircut of my life. Each time the experience is better and better. I highly recommend this place. read more

I got partial highlights and a hair cut by the man that works there. I was very please at first but when I got home I realized he missed coloring a huge chunk of my hair! (Right in the front, VERY noticeable when my hair is up) I stopped in and asked if he could fix it. He said the cost would be $45 for ONE FOIL to fix the MISTAKE HE made. I'm very upset to write this bad review and will not return. read more

I love my stylist, Christina! Christina is very detail oriented and gives a great haircut in addition to her great personality. Trust me, you will happy you went to her. read more

Christina is amazing! So scary to go from blonde to dark but I trusted her and so glad I did! The color came out gorgeous!!

I've been to Chicago Male Salon and Robert Jeffrey and this place is just as good if not better for the price. She has been cutting my hair and giving me great results for the past year. She is friendly and her prices are great. I'll be going back until I move out of the state. read more