Alex Croft is a true artist and an absolute miracle worker for hair! I first found her at Mane and she is still listed on their website, but I know you can also book her specifically through the salonlofts website. I first went to Alex because someone else at Mane did my hair and the cut and color were really choppy. I didn't feel comfortable having the same person fix it; I wasn't even sure it could be fixed. Alex patiently talked me through my expectations and was clear on what I didn't like before starting. She also talked me through why things probably went wrong the first time. Then somehow she made everything smooth and beautiful without making it look over-processed or too short, and also managed to keep the dimensionality. The next time, I was stupid enough to once again go somewhere else (closer to my home; seemingly cheaper). They cut corners to make it go faster and as a result the color was just weird, inconsistent, and unflattering. (Oh, and it actually did end up being more expensive in the end too!) I went back to Alex and again, she patiently talked to me about everything, explained what probably went wrong at the other place, and somehow, once again, she made it beautiful! As you can see, I'm probably a picky pain-in-the-ass type of client with expectations that are unreasonably high. That said, Alex always exceeds them. By the third time, I had learned my lesson. I was not going to go to anyone but Alex in the future. When I sought her out the third time, I found her solo at Salon Lofts. For me, the lofts are such a better experience than the salon. There's none of the fakeness or mandated upselling that typically accompany a salon setting, but you still have all the amenities and the "chatting to your best friend" relaxed vibe. The third time I went, I hadn't had my hair colored in over 2 years due to covid, so it was the first time I got to see what she would do with a blank(ish) slate. We had a long discussion about what I liked and wanted, making sure we saw things the same way and were clear on wants and expectations. I left the tone up to her to decide what would flatter my skin tone. I have so much fun hanging out with her whenever she does my hair, and she is also such a thoughtful colorist. She used less strong developer on the places it was going to be sitting longer, middle for the middle, and stronger for the end bit so everything developed at the same rate. That's genius. She used a combination of balyage and foils to be able to accomplish the look I wanted with my hair type. Knowing I can tend to go way too long before getting my hair redone, she purposely blended out the roots and gave me a root melt that would allow the hair to grow out more smoothly. The end result was just so gorgeous! The tone was perfect for my skin, somehow making my eyes look brighter and bluer and my skin look healthier and more glowing. I don't even know how she does it! Seriously, even if I move out of state I think I will come back to get my hair done by her. I went home and my husband couldn't stop gushing about how beautiful it was. He'll usually say, "You look so beautiful!" but this time, he was gushing about the artistry. It was hilariously adorable, but seriously the work was that skillful! He was saying, "Wow it just makes your eyes and your skin pop! Such a beautiful color! I've never seen anything like it. And how did she blend it so smoothly? She is really an artist!" I could hardly get out the door because he wouldn't stop admiring it. Then, the very next week, I got a job offer and negotiated the salary 15% higher than the offer! I'm 99% sure my hair looking so good helped me get the job, and now I can afford to get it updated more often! Yayyyy. Every time I've gone to her, I go for some kind of blonde, it's always a slightly different kind of blonde, but it turns out amazing and flattering every time. Go to Alex if you want a guarantee that they will spend the time and care to make your hair the best that it can be. You'll absolutely love your hair. read more

I've never gotten my hair professionally dyed but Rae seemed to know exactly what I wanted before I even finished vocalized it. I went in with the one goal of leaving with the pinkest hair possible, but with my dark brown hair we were both concerned about how pink we could get it in one hair appointment. Then Rae said, "Let's go for it!" and she did an AMAZING job. I left with the pink hair of my dreams and the perfect haircut to show it off. Literally the best first hair experience post-COVID and probably the best hair experience of my life. Thanks Rae! read more

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Alex is god sent and so talented!! I suffered from some immense breakage and she was able to correct and put me on a plan in no time. Background: during the pandemic I suffered from breakage and went to a stylist that completely destroyed my hair. Serious blonde BREAKAGE Alex worked with me, got the tone right, and help smooth out the breakage so my hair looks put together again!! Highly recommend anyone who has project hair to go to Alex. She loves what she does, is a great communicator, and is just amazing! read more

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Sandra is a doll! She took time to listen to my goals and ideas for my hair and shared a wealth of her knowledge and expertise with me. I went in for a cut and partial color the other day and she gave my dull, lacking hair some much needed dimension and life. Her work was well-suited, flattering, and instantly felt like a healthier head of hair! Definitely looking forward to my next visit with her. (Updated Sept 2019) I've been going to Sandra for a year now. I'm one of those girls that seem to bounce around from different salons, in search for a gal or guy that I can totally trust -- but Sandra has locked me down! She provides wonderful advice about styling and upkeep and is always so considerate about your own vision/ideas for your hair. I appreciate these small, kind things and I am sure I will be here at Mane for many more visits to come! Check out the new color she gave me (after I had a dark semi-permanent put in from months ago) read more

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I rarely leave reviews but I need to for this. First of all, the cleanliness and steps they are taking for safety are so awesome! Secondly, Christine is AMAZING!! I have been going to the same girl for my hair for 10 years and then moved so was in search of someone new. Went to another place downtown and felt like the girl really didn't listen to me. During my consultation, Christine took so much time with me explaining everything and she actually LISTENED to me. I decided on a pretty drastic change for myself, to cut my hair into a bob. My hair is very thin and fine so I was so worried about it. A lot of times people say they understand the texture of my hair but they really don't (or don't know what to do with it/how to style it). Well, Christine did SUCH A GREAT JOB. Not only cutting it, but coloring it too (I'm pretty blonde). She wasn't pushy, she listened, and did essentially exactly the Pinterest picture I showed her! haha I am SO happy with my hair and overall it was a great experience! Thank you, Christine and Mane Salon! :) read more

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I was recommended to this salon by a friend and typically don't do Yelp reviews, but i am so happy with my hair and experience i wanted to share the review. Rae turned my hair back to its blonde brilliance in a healthy way and gave a great consult beforehand. I have typically always been a blonde, after a decision to have my hair colored dark 6 months ago i didnt have much hope of returning back to my normal look. Rae took her time and processed the lift very slowly to maintain my hairs health and lifted nearly everything that what was left of my brown color. 10/10 and a great welcoming environment. Thank you staff of Mane! read more

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I had the most AMAZING experience at Mane Salon. Previously at a different salon, my hair was over bleached (10 time....was at the salon for 12 hours). My hair thinned out so much (I was lucky I didn't go bald!). I was pretty sad since I knew I had to grow out my healthy hair and possibly stop coloring. Then I came to Mane and sat down with Alex. She was very very thorough with asking me what I wanted and also asked how my hair regiment was. Together, we figured out a color and Alex educated me so much on how to take care of this new color and my hair in general. I cannot explain how comfortable the salon made me feel and especially how comfortable and personable Alex is. I highly recommend Mane Salon!!! read more

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I WITNESSED A MIRACLE AT MANE SALON!! TRACY... you are seriously the MVP of the year! She SLAYED MY BLONDE BALAYAGE! I went to LA last year and paid $500 for a blonde balayage. It was OK but nothing to write home about. Tonight.. Tracy sat with me and asked me what I would like. I, like everyone else, pulled up a million pictures I found on Instagram of every frosted blonde balayage! She took the time to walk me through the process and set expectations. Hours later.... BAM! WHAT?! IS THIS MY HAIR?OMG?! I LOOK LIKE THE GIRLS ON INSTAGRAM! THIS IS AN AMAZING BLONDE BALAYAGE! I literally could cry from happiness. I FINALLY have the hair color I have ALWAYS WANTED! I am more of a photographer than a writer. My review does no justice! This girl is GOOD! AND WHILE I don't want to tell everyone so she is not booked when I call, she deserves to be praised for her amazing work! read more

Mane Salon - Miracle work! From brassy two toned blonde to an amazing textured blonde balayage by Tracy! - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

UPDATE TO PREVIOUS REVIEW: Alex is gone so be sure to find her at https://www.vagaro.com/us04/acroftloft! I feel for the staff that's still there (they really do have great stylists!) as Mane Salon has proven unsupportive, checked out and lacking in the ability to treat their employees with the respect they deserve as human beings. They couldn't manage their way out of a box and losing Alex is a clear deficit for this company. Alex is one of *THE BEST* hair stylists in Chicago - SERIOUSLY. She values her customers by not only creating incredible cuts and color but also by educating us (I'm a 5+ year customer) so we can keep our hair looking and feeling its best after we leave her magic chair. If you want a killer 'do, Alex Croft is your girl. read more

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I originally went in for a cut and could have not been happier with the bob I got from Tiffany. She listened and executed. And boy did she execute?! Best cut ever! Truly. I left feeling like a millions bucks and am very confident that I have found my new stylist. I also sat down with Sheri, who has done an amazing job at getting my brows back on track. After a year of growing them out and doing minimal waxing/tweezing, she has sculpted them in such a way that truly transformed my face. Overall, I'm very happy I came here. Thanks, ladies. read more

I'll let the picture speak for itself. This is Jessie's version after two attempts for an ashy blonde. The second she was washing out the toner and asked if I had time to come back next week before I even had a chance to see it , I knew then this wasn't gonna be good. Her exact words " I always try to tone to something livable in the meantime " Livable?? Not really the look I'm after...It's horrible!! This is the fix? She seems to lack confidence which results in her over stepping her words and ultimately made me feel super uncomfortable with her condescending words. Oh, and the owner? Nowhere to be found. I've never disputed a credit card charge in my life. Not even sure how the process works! But I will find out when I call my bank tomorrow morning. This is also my first yelp review! I have never wanted to leave a bad review for any business on yelp or anywhere for that matter. I'd like to consider myself a fair and honest person! But Silvia! after numerous attempts reaching out to you looking for a resolution you've chosen to outright disregard your customers. It's incredibly RUDE! Most importantly, this has nothing to do about money and everything to do about principle. What a shame to see a salon that once was great come down to this. There's one girl left. ONE. Says a lot...If you don't care about your employees, I shouldn't be surprised you don't give a sh*t about your customers. Bravo, Mane! Btw, the girls are down the street at RUUM if you're looking for em'! read more

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Olivia is THE BEST. I've had several cuts with Olivia, and she always paid attention to what I want, made great suggestions, and is always incredibly friendly. I've never once been disappointed with a cut from her. Recently, I went in from my first cut post lockdown, and both Olivia and Mane did a fantastic job of keeping everything clean and disinfected. I never once felt that any of the staff were being risky with their behavior. I can't recommend Mane enough. Everyone is so kind and so welcoming. Absolutely worth your money and your time. read more

This is my new go to salon! When I got here, I was a little nervous to try a new place because of some bad past experiences at so called "Top Salons", but my my stylist Jesse, and colorist Steven put me at ease immediately. We all sat down and consulted about my hair texture, needs, concerns, and goals. There are places I've been to where after we talk I am left a little confused and even scared about what is going to be done with my hair so I would close my eyes and pray for the best outcome, but let me tell you that this is not that place. Jesse is a master of hair cutting and styling, so much so I am not afraid to get hair cuts anymore! I also want to style my hair for any upcoming events here! One other thing that is amazing about this place is that Jesse, or Steven didn't rush on my hair. I was here for almost 3 1/2 hours, and it was totally worth it. The color was applied using a technique that I have never seen used before. They also add special conditioners to the coloring products which is totally worth it. Jesse is an expert in hair cutting and worth the cost! I will definitely continue to go here in the future! Thank you Jesse, and Steven! read more

Moved from Hawaii and needed an amazing colorist and luckily I found one! I got Tracy and she did an amazing job with my hair color. Normally being Asian and having very dark black hair that has been color treated many times- not many want or know how to do a good job with the picture I present. She not only made my hair look amazing, it also felt healthy. The price is a little steep but all in all it was worth it. I will definitely have her only working on my hair. She put in so much detail and work that I couldn't rave about her more to everyone. Thank you again Tracy. See you in near future appointments. read more

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Marina is the best! I've been seeing her for a few years now for haircuts and am always so happy when I leave. I followed her to Mane Salon when she moved here from a previous salon! It's always a super low stress, fun experience to see Marina- I give her very little direction and she always knows what to do (trim, shape, layering, etc.) to make my hair look great. The salon itself is beautiful too and they use great products. As an extra bonus- everyone that works there is super friendly! read more

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Just figured I could throw out some visuals of before and afters now that I'm at the blonde I want!!! It took about 6 months - but I love love love my hair. Christine worked magic - and was very upfront about the time, cost, etc. I mean, it's definitely going to cost you and I do suggest buying the products recommended to keep your hair in good shape throughout the entire process, but it was so so so so so worth it! I have difficult hair to begin with that didn't want to be blonde and now it's gorg, blonde, and still healthy! read more

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There is an old adage: you get what you pay for and in the case of having a beautiful balayage treatment done by Chantelle, it is 100% true. Worth. Every. Single. Penny. (heads up: it's not inexpensive). I'm giving Chantelle at Mane Salon a glowing 5-star review because she exceeded my expectations in every way imaginable by: 1. Having great communication; 2. Being extremely thorough; 3. Amazing artistry; 4. Honesty; 5. Overall, fun, bubbly personality; and 6. Mane is a very posh salon. TIP: I highly recommend purchasing the protective treatments as well as the take-home treatment, a good sulfate-free shampoo, hair mask such as the Kerastase and Moroccan oil to maintain a silky, smooth sheen to your freshly color-treated hair, which without the correct products, could feel like a broomstick (if you don't, consider yourself warned). 1. GREAT COMMUNICATION. I told Chantelle that my hair has a tendency to turn orange and I wanted ashy blonde highlights to counteract the brassiness. Chantelle actively listened to my concerns and educated me about what she thought she could realistically achieve in one session in order to manage my expectations. Further, she conveyed to me that she thought my skin tone would not complement the greyness of ashy hair, which I truly appreciated. However, she suggested that she could achieve a compromise between the ashy blonde I wanted and a way to keep the tone complementary to my darker complexion. She also told me in advance her color placement strategy before she implemented it. 2. EXTREME THOROUGHNESS. In total, it took Chantelle 6 hours to complete styling my long, thick hair (it was my birthday and she knew I wanted to look extra special for my dinner plans that evening). She worked through my head and brushed each small section with expert deliberate precision so that whether my hair is styled straight or curled, the dimensional highlights and darker strands were integrated as if I had been sun kissed -- the underlying premise of the balayage technique. 3. AMAZING ARTIST. I cannot adequately convey how stunning Chantelle's workmanship is on my hair. I can't stop looking at myself because she did SUCH an amazing job transforming my hair from brassy orange undertones to radiant blonde sunkissed streaks. The pictures speak a thousand words and attest to why it's worth EVERY PENNY to go to someone who has the artistic vision to bring out the absolute best aesthetic version of your hair. She made me feel like a million bucks! 4. HONESTY. Sometimes you feel like you're being sold services that you don't need and this is something that I never appreciate. Chantelle was very good at conveying to me what products she recommended to maintain the structural integrity and softness of my hair despite it being so heavily color treated. 5. FUN PERSONALITY. 6 hours can seem extremely treacherous to sit around and have your hair done; however, Chantelle's extremely bubbly and upbeat personality made all the difference. It felt like I was hanging out with a friend who happened to be doing my hair for 6 hours. She is extremely easy to talk to. 6. POSH SALON. Mane Salon is definitely a posh salon and has very modern, eclectic decor. The products available range from Keraste to Oribe to Moroccan Oil, to a few other brands I've never heard of. The customer service is impeccable, starting with a great receptionist and friendly stylists who all seemed like a supportive team. If you've never colored your hair, need it to be corrected, or anything in between, I highly recommend going to Chantelle at Mane Salon. I simply cannot say enough glowing things about my absolutely fabulous experience with her. I have literally found my holy grail hair stylist (I'm not the only one; her hair extension clients from Utah literally fly to Chicago because she is THAT talented)! You will NOT be disappointed! I'm finally at the place where I am delighted with the color of my hair and ready to maintain it (previously, I had this addictive compulsion to go lighter or change it up because it just didn't seem like the right color). read more

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I recently had my hair cut by Alex who is a manager and stylist at Mane and I couldn't be happier! She let me ramble about my ideas for the cut I was looking for while giving really helpful feedback and suggestions for products without being pushy. Ultimately, I totally trusted her judgement and style....she did not disappoint. I felt super relaxed and comfortable in her chair. I haven't had color done by her but I've seen her work and it's brilliant. She's definitely my gal when the time comes to change things up! Mane is a really cool salon with friendly staff and an overall modern/fun vibe. I highly recommend Alex as your stylist. You can tell she loves what she does...she's personable, professional and dedicated to her craft! read more

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I've been coming to Mane to see Christine for the last 4 years. She's amazing, I would not go to anyone else in Chicago! Sadly, this salon is not what it used to be. Almost all of the girls have left and when you call, the owner is not transparent about that. It's a shame, because this is a beautiful space, but I'd recommend reaching out to your stylist directly. (Highly recommend Christine!) read more

Mane Salon gave me the pick me up I needed! I'm a new mom and I've put off getting a haircut for the longest and as the picture can show, I was WAY over due for one. It's so hard to find any me time with an 8month old crawling around everywhere. My haircut was just what i wanted & more. I love that my stylist took the time to listen to my wants and needs. I got to keep my length and maintenance will be nice and easy for me! Besides the amazing cut, it's great atmosphere and very clean. Thank you Salon Mane! read more

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Did I like my hair? Yes! Was it worth $400? Nope! I went in to get a touch up on my Balayage. How i paid $400 for THAT is not known to me. I felt bad because even my amazing, young, stylist saw the total that the manager charged me and looked very apologetic. I got a shampoo (no special hair masks or anything) and did not even get my blow-dried or styled in a fancy and time consuming way (more so due to a time constraint) so I'm not sure how the total ended up being $400. Again, I have nothing bad to say about my experience...but I also don't have anything great to say. I can conclude, however, that it was not worth the price. On a side note, I got my original Balayage at Reverie Salon and I paid HALF the price (for a full, first time balayage) AND I got my hair curled, a hair mask and champagne. They have similar prices online but I will say my experience as a whole there was better. read more

christine is WOW! she knows exactly what I want when I described what I have in mind! I always get a lot of complements from her work! I did not trust anyone else, christine is always patient, Book with her ! read more

Mane Salon - christine is WOW! she knows exactly what I want when I described what I have in mind! I always get a lot of complements from her work! - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Alex is the BEST if you are looking for a colorist/hair stylist! I always dye my hair a magenta/red/burgundy color and it is a very difficult color to get right with my skin-tone - especially since I am naturally an ashy blonde. Not only did Alex take my vision and make my hair absolutely perfect, but she is so fun to talk to and will make sure that you are happy with your hair every step of the process. I always get a ton of compliments every time I step out of the salon and it's all due to Alex. Also, the salon is gorgeous and extremely clean! read more

Terrific, high quality hair salon that is definitely high end! I love coming here to get my highlights done and even the trainees are very talented as well. One of the top salons in Chicago and I always make my way over here every now and then read more

I gave this place a try based on good Yelp reviews. I was looking for someone who knows how to layer Asian hair well and cut bangs. When I asked them this in the phone they assured me their stylist was very good at this. An hour and $82 later, my hair looked what my friends and I l described as "okay but not great." The back was okay, but the bangs were not properly cut resulting in it feeling too heavy. The style also didn't flatter my face very well. Over all I felt the salon and stylist was not very experienced in dealing with Asian hair and delivered a mediocre overpriced cut. read more

Galina is the fairy godmother that can make all of your Pinterest dreams come true. I heard about her through a friend, who's hair I envied, because I desperately needed to get my highlights touched up. I walked into the gorgeous salon and sat down with Galina, who asked if I had pictures of what I wanted. I came completely unprepared, so I just said I wanted a balayage to accentuate my natural blonde hair. And with only that, she got to work. Galina is everything I was looking for in a long term hairstylist. She fun to talk to, which makes time fly, and she is absolutely meticulous and takes her time painting your hair. Literally, she paints it like an artist. After she was done, I had Victoria's Secret bombshell hair. Seriously, we're talking likes on Instagram for days and men stopping on the streets to stare. What's even more impressive is that three months have passed since I got my hair done and it still looks amazing. She purposely blended the highlights in a way that gives a low maintenance color that doesn't show roots! Do yourself a favor and go see Galina at Mane Salon. read more

Mane Salon - Galina's Magic. Seriously, my hair is Pinterest worthy. - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Chantelle absolutely TRANSFORMED my hair today! For some background, I had been bleaching my hair myself for the past 7 years. I did some real damage in that time by doing double processes and I've been fighting damage, breakage, and thinning as a result. I was super hesitant to trust my hair to anyone else, having done it myself for so long. However, I really wanted to bring my hair back to a healthy state and incorporate my natural color. I am SO happy I trusted Chantelle with my hair, and now I'm a client for life! Chantelle took the time with my consultation to truly understand what I wanted my hair to look like. I wanted to keep the very light ash blonde tone I had but incorporate my natural color in the growth I had, without giving up the bright blonde look! She walked me through the different options of balayage and "baby-lights" explaining the different processes and what the end results would look like. We chose to do a full head of baby-lights and I couldn't be happier! Chantelle was able to keep my light ash blonde while incorporating my natural color at the roots without a harsh line and no thick "zebra striping"! The color flows seamlessly and looks so dimensional and beautiful. Even better yet, Chantelle was able to achieve AMAZING color results without a harsh bleaching (I didn't know a 20 vol could pull this high!) My hair is so happy and has never felt better!!! After the color, Chantelle walked me through steps I could take to keep my hair on a good path for healthy growth and recommended awesome R+Co products! (They smell amazing ) Long story short - If you're looking for AMAZING color, a talented stylist, and someone who truly listens to you, call Mane Salon and book with Chantelle today! You won't be disappointed! read more

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Just moved back to Chicago and this was my first time at Mane (Mar 30) and I will never go back. I came in with light brown hair/blonde balayage and wanted to go a few shades lighter for summer. I agreed to a full highlight and full balayage to make the blonde fresh and natural - but indicated that I can't have reddish tones or warmth in my hair because my skin is pink. The (expert?) colorist highlighted my hair into a fully warm-toned red hue with gray ash balayage that was immediately wrong. The salon was closing (I was there from 12pm-5pm) so she recommended I buy neutropenia clarifying shampoo on the way home to rid of the gray ash balayage streaks and come back the following week for a color correction to the red warmth. Cost for day 1? $523.60 + tip I came back the following Saturday (Apr 6) for a (free) color correction and spent 3 more hours with foils and toners to have the exact same problem again. To her credit, she was visibly upset and tried to explain that my hair will always lighten to warm (i.e., red) despite the fact that it's never happened in the 20 years I've had professional colorist, so she eventually toned it back to a light brown to try and sink some of the warmth (but failed). In short, after two days, 10+ hours, and $600, I have red-gold chunks in brown hair that will need to be fixed elsewhere (after 6 weeks so my hair doesn't break). See photo. Do not go to this place; I'm not confident they know what they're doing despite the cute setting and nice people. read more

Mane Salon - Terrible color for $523.60 + tip. - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I visited Christine back in October and she did an amazing job on my hair! I let my highlights grow out all summer so I could get the balayage look I was hoping for, and Christine did exactly that! It has been five months and the color still looks awesome. I'm looking forward to going back in a few weeks. Highly recommend visiting Christine! read more

Mane Salon - Balayage and cut by Christine! - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Mane salon keeps getting better and better. The service is impeccable from the moment I walk in until I'm out the door. Getting my hair done feels more like a mini vacation than a chore. They have the best products and the vibe all around is spot on every time. I highly recommend Mane Salon, and I am a loyal patron forever! read more

For half a year I was toying with the idea of getting my hair balayaged. Being a hair virgin and all, the thought of dyeing my hair not only excited me but made me downright nervous/paranoid to find the perfect salon to do my hair. After months of research and reading millions of yelp reviews about various salons, I chose Mane for their consistently amazing reviews. I couldn't be happier that I did! 1. Galina did my cut, color and style. She's absolutely fabulous. She was great to talk to, very educated on their products and answered all my questions. She listened to what I wanted and executed it perfectly! (Check out my before and after picture I posted) ever since I posted that picture on Facebook, over 8 of my friends have asked me where I got my hair done! 2. I also had my eyebrows waxed by Sherri. At first I was very scared because I've been getting my eyebrows waxed by the same person for years, but change sometimes is great! I read so many amazing reviews about Sherri that I couldn't pass it up and honestly, I felt as though my eyebrows were the best ever after her appointment! She really knows how to perfect my eyebrow shape! She's literally is the best in Chicago! 3. The salon itself is absolutely beautiful. You should just go and see it because it is that gorgeous. Whoever designed the interior, props to them! Every detail is beautiful. 4. They use MorrocanOil and Kerastase products which are both absolutely amazing! I have been using MoroccanOil products for years so it was great to go to a salon that uses them consistently. All in all, if you're looking for a fabulous salon, definitely go here, it's the best in Chicago! read more

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I've been getting my hair cut by Galina @ Mane Salon for a few years and she is just the best. My husband gets his hair cut by her, and she also did my hair on my wedding day. Just recently, she did a balayage color to my hair and it turned out beautiful. She is such a hardworking, upbeat, motivated person and an extremely knowledgeable artist. She takes her time with her work and is proud of her talent. We consider her a friend and someone we trust. I also had Rachel A. help with my bridesmaids on my wedding day and she did a wonderful job as well - both Galina & Rachel have a talent for creating naturally beautiful up-dos. The management takes great pride in their business and it shows. I can tell you all of the stylists are really talented from going there and seeing their work over and over again. Mane Salon is a cutting edge, beautifully unique space located in the heart of an up-and-coming neighborhood. We love that this salon calls West Town/Riverwest home because they bring such a great vibe to the area. Let the pictures speak for themselves! read more

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I was recommended to Tammy at Mane by a friend and let me tell you, I am soooo glad I went. I am constantly getting compliments on my hair. I have very curly,frizzy, dry hair and Tammy really took the time to really assess it before doing anything. I told her I like low maintenance and that I wear it curly most of the time but occasionally flat iron it. I also told her I had gone to someone prior to achieve an ombre but was not satisfied with the results. After our consultation she went to work and I came out a brand new woman! She brought my hair back to life I love what she did and there's no way I am ever going to someone else other than Tammy!! read more

Mane Salon - Right after my first visit - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This salon is near in our house, I always saw this on my way to work that's why I got curious these past few days. And because of that, I decided to visit here and try their service. And in fairness, they got a nice place for this kind of business. When I entered, I noticed that they got a clean surrounding and very well-organized staffs unlike to some salon that I went to before. The ambiance was good, I quietly like it. For the staffs, as I said they look organize and they entertain their customers so well, they are interactive and always communicate with us time to time, asking us if we are still okay, or if we are comfortable with our positions or are we bothered on how they touch or press our hair. They sincerely talk with us when we got bored. So, very excellent job for that. I highly recommend this salon, if you are searching or finding new salon that give quality service. read more

I've been with Dani for over 4 years and she is not only a phenomenal stylist, but a funny, caring, and genuine person who has become one of my great friends. I've had black, brown, auburn, and golden tones and she's managed to do the different colors effortlessly all the while not destroying my super fine hair. I think she's incredibly talented with both colors and cuts which is great for me to have just one person to trust with my hair. I have complete faith in Dani because she listens and gives me my desired results while taking into consideration the health of the hair. Most recently (see pictures), I haven't colored my hair in a few months and wanted to soften my natural color and start the process to go a bit lighter. Dani captured my idea and vision perfectly and I can't wait for our next appointment. Mane is a hip and welcoming salon, with the most adorable decor. I'm obsessed with the amazing custom mirrors and décor in the waiting area. Someone greets you - whether it's your stylist or not- every time you walk in and offers a refreshing beverage. Everyone that works there is truly amazing and makes every client, new or old, feel welcome! The vibe is trendy but relaxed, modern but comfortable. The location is great as far as straightforward street parking (pay or side streets if you're lucky) and it's near the Grand/Halsted - Blue Line el stop too. They carry the best products on the market: Oribe, R+Co (my personal favorite), Kerastase, and Moroccon Oil. Mane creates great styles for men and women alike and I would recommend Dani and Mane to anyone! read more

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I went to Mane salon for the first time and had my hair cut and styled by Sandra. Let me start off by saying that she is a gift from the hair goddesses. I could have not been happier with my hair, and practically skipped out of the salon with giddiness. My long hair is my baby. After 6 years of patience growing it out from a spontaneous pixie, it's alllllllmost the length I want. I told Sandra that I wanted to continue growing mid back length hair, but wanted some shape and texture. She did exactly that, giving me soft, flowy texture - and talking me through it every step of the way. She explained what she was doing and why, and even told me the products she was using (but NOT in a pushy/selling way). The bottom line is, she gave me the hair I wanted, and I left her chair feeling like a trillion dollars. Pictures I posted on social media from events later that way, were filled with comments on how perfect my hair looked. I'm so glad I found Sandra! read more

Mane Salon - Sandra turned my long hair in so soft, luscious, shapely beauty. - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This was my first experience at this salon and my goodness was it just what I expected! Lauren was my wonderful stylist and I couldn't have been more happy to have stumbled upon her. She was inviting and wonderful to talk to - we chatted the whole time and laughed, which made me feel comfortable. Aside from that, let's focus on the hair. She did an AMAZING balayage. What made me feel the best was that she took her time (3 hours) to perfect everything. I left the salon feeling rejuvenated and beautiful! I have never written a review, but Lauren's talent and bright personality sparked me to do so. The only thing that hits ya is the price....but hey, sometimes you just need that extra pampering and I promise you it's worth every penny! If you need a push, I am telling you to visit this gorgeous salon with a spectacular ambiance and pay Lauren a visit :) read more

Mane Salon - Lauren's talented work! - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I am very picky with who does my hair. Blame a bad haircut in the 8th grade. Kelsey was so amazing! I told her I liked low maintenance and she hooked me up with a beautiful head of hair! She was super easy to talk to and I could tell really takes her job seriously and loves what she does. I also loved her purple hair and she made me laugh and feel comfortable. I will be back!!! read more

Mane Salon - Thanks Kelsey! I love my new hair! - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Mane Salon is the most warm and innovative salon I've ever been to. Ever since I started going to Sandra to get my hair done, I can't imagine anyone else doing my hair. Sandra always makes me feel welcome and she is super supportive and honest when I come to her with ideas about changing up my hair. I always leave her chair feeling like the best version of myself. Mane Salon truly has the most talented stylists. read more

Mane Salon - Balayage by Sandra - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Sandra is amazing! I went to get a haircut last week and she did what she does best- she always helps me look good with a fresh cut and style. Sandra takes the time to ask what I'm looking for but I honestly trust her professional opinion on what works best for me - we work together and the results are great, I always get compliments on how healthy my hair looks. If you're looking for a certain look, she's your girl! but if you're not quite sure of what you want, rest assured that she has a good eye and can do magic...She has a gift! It is very difficult for me to trust anyone with my hair, my sister actually started getting her haircut with Sandra a couple of years ago and I really loved what she would do to her hair. I decided to see if she could do the same for me. After my first visit I knew that she'd take good care of my hair. I recommended her to my best friend and now we all get our haircuts with Sandra. Besides her talent she is super sweet. A bit about Mane: very nice, hip place... I really like the location and atmosphere. The products Sandra used on my hair were great- lovely fragrance-and the best part is that they don't contain mineral oils or sulfates...yes! read more

Mane Salon - Cut and style by Sandra - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois