I'm a first time client, I havn't had a haircut is two years after having my second baby. I called…read moreon Wednesday and they got me in on Thursday afternoon. The salon itself is very calming and if you're ever driving by you can't help but get drawn in by the clean aesthetic. I think this salon has a new loyal client. Shout out to Gianna, she's so fun and sweet. Not to mention very skilled. She knew exactly the cut I was interested in without me even pulling up any pictures. She asked questions on my preference and gave me advice on styling after my cut. I'm looking forward to trying other services at this location on my next visit. I'm so happy I found this place.

After 15 years with my stylist, I decided I needed to change; the salon I went to is in Lincoln…read morePark, where parking is at a major premium and, more importantly, it could take anywhere from 25 minutes to an hour to get there. After gathering some recommendations about what I was looking for, Ash & Willow was the place I chose. So to start there isn't any dedicated parking for this salon. There's street parking all around and one of the employees told me that they often park in the lot where Walgreens is, so that may be an option too. And lest you get confused, as I did, whilst trying to find the entrance, it is not at the "point" of the salon that faces the corner of Devon and Talcott, but rather about part the way down the block on Devon. It's a very elegant salon; comfy chairs, chandeliers, the whole works. Up front they have their merchandise and also seem to sell things by other creators--jewelry, textiles, etc.--along with their hair and skincare merchandise. Kevin Murphy, Milbon, Alastin, and Aveda are some of the brands you'll find here. I had an appointment with Shante, and she was great. Very warm and friendly, and I quickly felt a rapport with her. She did a great job on my my color, and we discussed other styles as well. I've been considering cutting it, which is usually just a couple inches to clean off the ends and re-establish the layers, but I may go a bit shorter. I'm also thinking about balayage as we move into spring. Shante is also a curly hair expert, and since my daughter has beautiful curls I will probably take her here once she starts getting her hair cut. And I wouldn't mind knowing better how to manage my own curls, and I'll be glad to have Shante's experience and expertise to guide me.

Deb did my hair and makeup for a mod styled faux wedding shoot way back in 2013 (orange headband…read morepic) And I loved it so much that 12 years later I asked her to do my hair and makeup for my REAL wedding! I wanted a subtle Old Hollywood curl and a more polished and lasting version of my everyday makeup. She nailed it. I knew she would!

Deb and Milan are fantastic hair and make-up artists. I had the most interaction with Deb. She…read morewas very communicative before my wedding. Additionally, she was kind and flexible when I needed to reschedule my trial at the last minute because of my dog being sick. Most importantly, she gave me a look that I wanted on my wedding day, which was a big departure from the trial, both at my direction. This showed both her skill and flexibility. I can't recommend Deb and her team enough.

NISA is amazing! She's been doing my hair for three years and my hair has never looked or felt…read morebetter. I get so many compliments on my hair color. Nisa has also changed my color a few times because I wanted to try different shades of blonde. Nisa has also done my makeup for pictures and events. I have even started taking my kids to her, as well! I love going to Nisa! She is THE BEST!

I cannot say enough good things about Kinga. She is truly the best--especially if you're blonde and…read morepicky about it (like me). She absolutely nails my color every single time: bright, natural, healthy blonde with zero brassiness. I get compliments constantly after seeing her, and people always ask who does my hair. Beyond her talent, Kinga is just the sweetest human. She's so warm, thoughtful, and genuinely cares about making sure you love your hair before you leave. She listens, explains what she's doing, and somehow always gives me exactly what I want--even when I can't fully describe it. If you're looking for someone you can trust with your blonde (or honestly any hair), Kinga is it. I wouldn't let anyone else touch my hair. Highly, highly recommend!

We found a kids salon for our toddler son's haircut, but I thought it was a bit far (as we often…read morewere running late) and charged a bit much. Once again, I went to my trusty Yelp and found "Rock Hair Scissors," located by the Edgebrook Metra Station. Online booking was easy and I booked the next day appointment late the day prior. They had a shared parking lot with other businesses and we didn't have to look for street parking. Vicky, the stylist, was very attentive to cutting the hair and a good listener. We showed her what we wanted done for our son and she got to work right away! The result turned out great. They had him sit inside the "car seat" with a seat belt buckle attached inside. I also saw the other kid was watching cartoons on a tablet. They definitely knew how to keep the kids entertained and distracted. This is a much closer location for us to get to and we will surely come back for more haircuts. The pricing is fair and $10 less than the other corporate kids salon chain in Chicagoland.

So disappointed in the cut my daughter got today. I asked for an angled bob to her chin. It was cut…read moreso short, we can't even fix all the other problems with it. The stylist cut up the back so short to the point it needed shaved underneath, but she didn't shave it. Rather she cut it in an attempt to layer it and it looks awful. She only angled the back and then it like levels off on the sides, and again too short to even now fix. It's jagged and zigzagged and when I pointed it out she pretty told me it's impossible to fix cause her hair is so straight which makes no sense. The stylist could tell I was not happy but didn't really make any effort to fix it. Seemed to busy and ready to love on to next client. I'm so upset especially cause as mentioned it's cut so short, fixing it would require chopping into it even more. Now we have to wait for it to grow out to fix. I'm including pic of what I showed the stylist and what we got.

Great experience! They were able to fit all 3 of my kids in today. The hairstylist was amazing with…read morethem and so patient. They had toys and TV shows to keep the kids distracted if needed, which made it so much easier. Haircuts came out great.

We've been taking our son and daughter there since their first haircut. Always a good cut and super…read morefriendly business.

Merita is awesome! Great salon and very friendly atmosphere…read more Highly recommend! Affordable prices

I've been going here for years. Litza, the owner understands how to cut curly hair and she trains…read moreher staff so they also cut hair correctly. Her prices are compatible with other salons. She has a wide product line for all types of hair included dyed, or thinning, straight or curly. The staff has a small percentage of turn overs so your stylist doesn't just disappear one day. Litza keeps up with the latest styles and yet they can still braid your hair and they still do perms. She has staff the specializes in coloring. I just love this place

I really enjoyed my haircut expereince at Pilorum. The process of online appointments was super…read morestreamlined and made it easy to see availability, particularly since several stylists in the area only take phone call appointments, and it's unclear to see what's available weeks or months ahead. You can even specify a hairstylist should you have a preference. Someone from the salon called to check in and ensure I had the best experience by asking a few basic questions about what I wanted for a cut. I was really impressed by the thoroughness in follow-up. When I got to the salon, check in was quick, the front desk kindly asked to hang up my coat, and there was no wait time (despite arriving slightly early for my appointment). You could also request a refreshment, and they have one of the most extensive coffee menus I've ever seen! The wash, cut, and styling were all done seamlessly, with my stylist periodically asking clarifying questions along the way. I paid at the door, and inquired when I should be back. Another staff member knowledgeably mentions about 6-8 weeks to maintain the shape of the cut. Everyone was so warm and kind. Not to mention, there's great parking in the front and in the alley. Highly recommend if you're in the area!

I'm about to mess up and tell you my secret zen spot for hair therapy. love it try it and leave…read moresome appointments for me k? ps they also have estheticians in the back for facials and eyebrows. Great service and knowledgable professionals each with a unique flair of their own!

***First time reviewer*** I was looking for a hair salon in…read morePark Ridge and came across Linda Russo, Hair & Makeup Guru (Studio 17) at Sola Studios. During the hour, Linda was very engaging and personable. She did an amazing job with my haircut and I absolutely love it. She tells you exactly what she is going to do with your hair, she will wash it nicely, and leaves you with a clean cut (no leftover hair on you). Her studio is clean, warm and welcoming. Thank you, Linda! Can't wait for my next visit!

Linda did an AMAZING job for me with makeup for my son's wedding last week. It was very hot…read moreoutside and I had no problems with the makeup at all. Linda was also very knowledgeable on color and application. And I need to mention how kind she was. I highly recommend Linda for makeup for any occasion!