With valet parking and first floor entrance, very easy to access. Everyone accommodating! Superb staff with excellent service. Javier is a talented hair stylist with a gracious personality. read more

I can't say enough wonderful things about Steven, my colorist. He is truly an artist when it comes to hair color. Whether it's highlights, lowlights, or anything in between, he has an incredible vision for how hair can look at its best. I always leave his chair feeling like my hair couldn't look better. He really listens to what you want and then brings it to life in the most beautiful way. He understands exactly what you're aiming for and somehow manages to create something even better. The results are always beyond my expectations. If you're looking for someone who not only has technical skill but also a true gift for making hair look amazing, I can't recommend Steven highly enough. read more

Very rude and disrespectful to their customers. Awful service and an unprofessional attitude overall.

WOW I went to Michael & Michael for the first time today and it is my new salon for life! Emma was incredible, she took her time listening to what I was going for and then did exactly that but WAY better than I even hoped! My hair looks amazing, the salon is beautiful, and front desk/reception couldn't have been nicer. 10/10 recommend!! read more

Great cuts and styles and the atmosphere is lovely! I couldn't be happier with the services I have received at Michael & Michael!

Scott is an incredible hairdresser. in fact the best Ive ever been with. His cuts are immaculent.He has a very soothing way about him and very interested in his clients. It is expensive for me but He does such a great job that I will give up something else to have him cut my hair. The salon is gorgeous. All the support staff are friendly. The salon has a quiet vibe which I like. Its like going to a retreat for a couple of hours. read more

I love this place. Everyone is beyond nice and professional. From appointment making, to checkout. But Deana is by far my favorite! My hair has never looked better. read more

The most incredible Hair Salon in Chicago. Ever. I would know. Exceptional color, cuts, styles. Steven Smiss is a savant with my color. Everyone's color! Perfect decor, impeccably managed, top-shelf staff & products. Their blow dry bar is stocked with everything you need, in products they also sell, to complete your style, if you so choose. Terrific idea! Try before you buy! I give Michael Michael 11 Stars out of 10!! As Vidal Sassoon once said, "If YOUR hair isn't becoming to YOU, YOU should be coming to Michael Michael. read more

My hair-care needs are simple: single-process color and styling/cut. My salon needs are more complex: professionalism, peaceful surroundings, privacy. This is Michael & Michael, where, more than 10 years ago, I found everything I'd always wanted in a hair salon. This is the commitment of experienced, talented individuals using up-to-date knowledge, techniques and products. This is a calm and mindful artistic haven with a relaxed, friendly and respectful atmosphere. This is what it is NOT: music-club-cum-bar, mani/pedi party, "OMG-makeover girls' day out", or storefront window display of haircare-in-progress. Michael Crowley and Michael Jacobson have created and continue to set the standards of what I consider to be the perfect hair salon. With each visit, I have a completely satisfying experience: friendly greetings at reception; individualized color care by Rebecca Miles (with discussion of keeping it fresh and just the right tone); coffee and contentment in the airy lounge; cleansing by any of the attentive assistants; and styling by Deana Finley (who recently gave me a remarkably bouncy chopped bob). I walk out with fond farewells--and a few chocolate M&Ms in hand--'til next visit. I highly recommend Michael & Michael Salon for the best in hair care and mood elevation! read more

I've recently been introduced to the idea that you can get your hair cut by one hairstylist and your hair colored by a different hairstylist. I must say, it's truly the best of both worlds. I now go to Jessie to get my hair cut and it's a dream. It was so easy to communicate the kind of cuts I like (dreamy layers with movement!) and the kinds of cuts I don't like (too many layers that are borderline mullet!). Jessie cut my hair dry, which was a first for me. But she had a great point that it allows her to see which way my hair naturally falls - inevitably making it easier for me to style myself at home. Simply put, genius. The cut left me feeling so fresh, and the blow dry/style made me feel like a queen. read more

Honestly I'm giving four stars because I want to be fair and forgiving. I want to make it absolutely clear that I didn't come here as a regular customer - I came to see one of the apprentices who was practicing to be on the floor. I see apprentices fairly often for color and blowouts (never haircuts, since I'm very picky about those and only see the best) and usually stick to Sine Qua Non and Art + Science. Sine and Art+Science have an apprentice consult with you, make decisions about what's best for your service, and then have an instructor come over to approve the color and also check in with the customer. After the service, an instructor comes to check to see how it looks and evaluates the apprentice - if the customer isn't happy the instructor takes responsibility, but it's never an issue because the instructor approved the color choices in the first place. Unfortunately, there are lots of ads on salon apprentice for people who just want to practice and aren't under instruction at all, and that's the apprentice I ended up seeing at Michael and Michael. She was friendly and nice, and the color she did was acceptable, but she was not listening to me. I talked about what I wanted, and what I absolutely did NOT want and what I hate, and she told me she understood completely. Then she went ahead and gave me what I hate. After I came back from the bowl and was looking at myself, bewildered, seeing the exact opposite of what I asked for, she reminded me of what I said, and quoted the words of what I had said I didn't want. It's not a huge deal - it's not like I'm afraid to go out in public or anything. I didn't cry or feel emotional about it. It's not the look I wanted, but it's acceptable. It's a look that can easily be fixed and reversed. My hair hasn't faced undue damage/processing that can't be fixed with deep conditioning and my weekly at home Olaplex. It was only $25. But I think this mistake could have been avoided if they had a real apprentice program where an instructor oversaw all services. And the first thing I did when I walked out was call Art + Science and schedule an appointment for color with one of their directors, because I was just kind of let down to go through hours of color at a salon and walking out with hair I hate. I'm sure the regular stylists at Michael and Michael are perfectly lovely - I just thought that people who see apprentices need reviews too! read more

My experience at Michael & Michael was phenomenal. The atmosphere is fantastic and the social distancing excellent, plenty of room between you and the next chair! I had Eden, an apprentice and a very sage and experienced trainer, work on a long bob for me and it turned out silky and beautiful. My opinion and preferences were always taken into consideration, but I only wish I had let them lead more as now I can see where some changes would have made a better cut for me overall (shorter instead of my "i have to be able to put it up" request, etc). I would not hesitate booking my next hair appointment here. If only it weren't COVID, I would have strutted straight into another amazing place with that lovely cut and silky shiny head of hair....Gorgeous place, gorgeous cut! read more

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Michael and Michael is incredible. One of the best ways to tell if a hair salon is quality is to look at the hair of the people going in and out. I have never seen anyone in Michael and Michael with bad hair (I usually end up leaving with hair envy instead). This is the only place I trust to dye/cut my hair. I live in San Francisco and still refuse to go anywhere but here. Favorite destination for hair. read more

After being away from this awful salon for some time, I've learned just how much my hair was being neglected by my colorist. Never, ever was my hair ever deep conditioned ones a month with Olaplex.... my hair was picking up orange from the sun because of my balayage and never was I ever told, I should buy purple shampoo by Oribe, so I can wash it ones a week to tame the orange my hair will pick up from the sun until I saw my hairdresser. My current hairdresser/colorist has made my hair look gorgeous and healthy again and can't say enough about how she has turned my hair around to looking healthy. When I went to her, she could not believe how orange my hair was looked. She was also in shock at how my hair was never deep conditioned ones a month with Olaplex. My mother-in-law even commented on how healthy my hair looks now. She even said "it was looking very dry before". I would never recommend this salon. To think I was going there for a good 3 years, paying all this money for nothing but to have my hair look unhealthy, dry and orange. read more

Walked in requested full highlights Steven was in a rush no highlights in my hair disappointing very sad that I have to go anther salon to get done my hair looks the same as when I walked in don't go this salon there's no time for clients !!!!!!!!!! read more

Had a bizarre experience with extreme scalp inflammation after a visit there and scalp and hair have never recovered.

I found this salon after a girl (who was heaven sent) told me about it. One of those "who does your hair, it's amazing" encounters. The salon is ultra cool & modern, clean, and very easy to find. They offer valet for $12, which if you're getting a few services done, would be cheaper than feeding a meter (meter cost $8 for 2hrs) Front desk is courteous & very helpful in making sure they accommodate you when scheduling your next appt. Now- stylist. VERY thorough, VERY knowledgeable, and VERY talented. I came here with what I define as one of the worse haircuts I've ever received and Joseph made it all better. Also, Ryan, gave my hair that look that I've been yearning for forever but no one could get right. Talent I tell you, talent! Also, something I love that I've never experienced before is that the guys are pretty quiet. They definitely chat a little, but for the most part they let you relax and scroll through your phone read trash mags, it's pretty awesome. I always leave feeling relaxed, refreshed & gorgeous !! And lastly, cost. I know this is subjective, but I'm my opinion, considering the caliber of talent, products used (i.e.; Oribe, R+Co etc;), and location, I'd classify this place as being pretty reasonable. I've paid more to get my hair ruined at a lesser quality place. Go. read more

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I got my haircut here in April 2011. I went in for a minimal haircut, maybe one or two inches and wound up getting 8 inches hacked off of my hair, and I am still growing it out. It was up above my chin where it was below my shoulders before. It was my 40th birthday and I was so distraught. I had good highlights from Florentina, but then I had a man (from michigan and married is all i remember) cut my hair, but apparently he wasn't understanding me. I was there a total of 5 hours, cried in the chair and finally the owner finished cutting my hair. But in order for it to look good, more inches had to be cut off. In the end, the hair cut from the owner was superb. He didn't charge me for the hair cut. He gave me great customer service. However, the loss of 8 inches off of my hair is still impacting me now.. I am JUST getting my length back. read more

I'm a single process blonde who went to have my roots done. It was my first time at this salon. Overall its nice inside.. fairly standard for a high end salon. However, although my stylist had no problem insulting my current color... and explaining in detail how she was going to over process it just to make it look the same, but with more highlights (dye it darker, then highlight it with a lighter shade and an even lighter shade... which sounds horrible and nothing that I would ever want)... she did have a problem matching my current color. I still have roots, only a few shades lighter than my natural color (and a few shades darker than the rest of my hair). I've never had a stylist be this far off. When I called to cancel my next appointment and complain. The receptionist just said "oh, I'm sorry". Yes, they should be sorry.. I wasted $150 and now I have to pay someone else to fix it. read more

I've never gotten more compliments on my hair---Marta for color (ombre!) and Jessie for the cut. In case you are a similar kind of person-- mid-twenties, have long hair and a funky/bohemian style that is classy, then this could be a good place for you. I like them both because they quickly realized I am not a chatty person when it comes to being a client at a salon, and they let me relax and be. I really appreciate that. I also did the Keratin treatment with Jessie and it's awesome. It's only been a month, but so far so good. It's a bit pricey here, but I have never done it anywhere else so I don't have any comparison. The salon is beautiful and clean...definitely pricey but if you want quality and can afford to do so, come to this salon. read more

Felt like a celeb walking out of this place. Amazing service, friendly stylists, and super chic modern layout/decor. Comfortable, serves drinks and really convenient location. I've gotten at least 10 compliments on my hair since I got back and have been telling all of my colleagues to go see Joseph :) he listened and gave good advice, and recommendations for what I've been trying to accomplish! read more

Through salonapprentice.com I got the best haircut I've had in years for 10 dollars. Great experience- and my hair is awesome.

I trust every single person at this salon with my hair. From the second you enter the salon, everything runs smoothly. They treat every client as if they are number 1. Special shoutout to Nataliya and Joseph for making me look glamorous every time! Plus! For those of you who want to drive, they have valet! Yes it cost money but parking on the street would cost the same!! He is so sweet too! read more

AMAZING!!! This is one of the best salons in the world, no exaggeration at all. Highly recommend Steven for color, Frances and/or Misako for style! Love this place and the incredible stylists that call it home!!! read more

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Scott is awesome! I've lived in Chicago for about nine years, and tried out about a million hair stylists and never been happy...which lead to cutting my own hair for the past couple of years...whoops! Not only did Scott not make fun of me, he applauded my efforts with genuine sincerity! All of this while gently pointing out that, because I can't really see the back of my hair while cutting it myself, I had cut about a 3" stairstep into it. Just adorable. He spent a generous amount of time transforming my damaged hair into something I could really be proud of. Seriously--I still get compliments even though my cut was three weeks ago! He even gave me great recommendations on what products to use (I should add that, up until Scott, I never used products, and just bought the best smelling shampoo/conditioner regardless of the outcome) and they have made an awesome difference without me having to change my ways. Now that the damage control is underway, we're doing something more drastic next time. He was totally confident to help do whatever I could envision which I thought spoke highly of his versatility. I'm super excited to go back, which I haven't said about a hairdresser since, maybe, ever?!? read more

Still a very happy customer! I've been going to Misako for my haircuts for years now. HANDS DOWN, She is the Best at what she does! You know that haircut that looks good all the time? Wear it curly, looks great, wear it straight, looks great! Out of bed, looks great! Thanks Misako! read more

I have natural red hair that my mother and every old lady adores, but it's kind of boring. I went to Marta to color my hair for the first time ever (if you don't count the time I colored it green with Manic Panic in the 8th grade). She was super friendly and eased my nerves. Most importantly, she gave me grea color! It looks natural, but she added more brilliance. I got tons of compliments the next day. Even my mother, who previously told me she'd kill me if I ever colored my hair, approved! Natalia also gave me a great cut. My hair feels incredibly light and healthy. The salon atmosphere is clean and inviting. I will never go anywhere else. read more

Been coming here for years- hands down the best salon in Chicago!!! Joseph and Jessie give the best haircuts around and Alexa is unreal when it comes to color! Would recommend this salon over and over again! read more

Had a fantastic experience here today with Carmen (she is new but very careful, friendly, and open to instruction). Michael, the owner, was very hands-on and let no small detail escape him. His high level of involvement and incredible expertise guarantee a fantastic cut, regardless of how new your stylist is! Love this place and can't wait to return! Have a color appointment in one week. read more

Katherina has consistent, amazing talent with straight and wavy haircuts.

I wish I could give this place two separate reviews -- one for the amazing color experience I had with MARTA, and one for the extremely negative experience(s) I've had with VIRGINIA. First off, yes, Michael & Michael is expensive, but I'm also of the mind that you get what you pay for with hair services, and I don't mind paying the price as long as my hair looks really good. I moved from Atlanta several months ago where I was a regular client at Siggers Hairdressers for years, and I discovered Michael & Michael after an extensive online search for a Chicago-area salon that looked like my kind of place. I've been to MARTA twice for color -- not only is she an extremely friendly, talkative person with a fun personality, but she does AMAZING blonde highlights. Very natural-looking (but still BAM! eye catching) and strategically placed. She is very meticulous and takes great care and time doing what she does. MARTA gets 5 stars as far as I'm concerned!!! VIRGINIA, however, is a different story. After my 2nd time seeing Virginia, I made up my mind that 1) even if I returned to Michael & Michael I would never ask for her again and 2) I was determined to let the salon owner/manager know how I was treated by her. VIRGINIA is rude and unpleasant, and above all she (for the 2nd time) refused to cut my hair the way that I asked. My 1st visit to Virginia, she had a snotty attitude and she made a comment about how she "wouldn't wear her hair that way", referring to the style I was asking for. Well no shit, we're not styling YOUR hair, we're doing mine! For my return visit to Marta a couple of months later, I saw Virginia again for the mere fact that she was available that day and I had seen her before. Although she had been rude to me the 1st time, I decided to give her a chance since she gave a satisfactory (although not above average) cut. **Note: I find it funny that Virginia thinks she's some kind of ground-breaking hair pioneer because she does dry cuts. She will ask you if you've ever had this done before as if you're supposed to respond: "oh my God I've never heard of that ... how avant-garde!" Here's the kicker and my reason for not returning to Michael & Michael: My 2nd visit to Virginia, she was rude (as usual), but this time she outright insulted me. I showed her a picture of the angled bob that I wanted with cascading, side-swept bangs. I have fine, straight hair -- not too much to ask, right? Virginia proceeds to tell me that she'd rather cut my bangs straight across (are you kidding???) and that the way I wear my bangs is, quote, "LAUGHABLE". I was so horrified that I was at a loss of words (which as you can tell, is unusual). I decided I would not make a scene despite the RUDE, UNNECESSARY, and completely INAPPROPRIATE insult she just threw at me, so I paid for my services ($180 for a cut + highlights) and tipped my usual 20% on top of that (again, I must have been in shock to tip Virginia after that -- I should have flat-out refused to pay altogether). The next day, after I had regained my cool, I called the salon & asked to speak to the owner regarding the extremely negative experience I had had with Virginia the day before. The owner(s) were not in, so I was transferred to the salon manager. The salon manager was extremely apologetic -- and that's it. Although I didn't ask to be reimbursed for Virginia's cut, I sort of felt like they should have offered since I was treated so rudely. Somehow I was still left with the feeling that they didn't find Virginia's behavior inexcusable, and that I must have misunderstood her or something. The point is this: People go to hair salons so they can leave feeling cute and refreshed with a fabulous new 'do. Some of us are willing to pay more than others for this end result, but in a city like Chicago, there are LOTS of other nice salons that treat their paying customers with respect. I'm not asking for much here -- I just want a great color + cut experience without being insulted before I step out the door. UNACCEPTABLE. And for this reason, I will not be back. read more

Based on Yelp reviews, I booked an appointment for highlights with a senior colorist. My hair was over processed and completely damaged! Ruined! My hair was so damaged that short pieces were breaking off and flying around (kept getting in my throat, mouth, food, clothes). The overall results looked ridiculous, too. My brown hair was multicolored and looked cheap and tacky. The debacle cost $300.00 (without tips) just for the color (no other services included, not even a blow dry). I had to cut my hair short to start to rid myself of the dead, broken, straw-like hair pieces I was left with. I did like the owner who was nice enough to introduce himself to me. Still, thumbs down on my color experience read more

Fantastic salon. Fantastic staff. For a high-priced river north spot, the staff are surprisingly chill and cool and laid back. The quality of cut and color is unmatched. The detailed design and emphasis on service are also notable. A+++ read more

I don't write reviews, but I'm pretty upset with this salon. The front staff were all very nice, and my hair colorist seemed nice enough at first. I found this place after extensive research online, looking at reviews and pictures of clients. After the coloring, I had dried my own hair at their blowout station. I came to find that the coloring and "balayage" was nothing like the picture I showed him. There was nothing gradual or smooth about the color change as I had asked him to do. And it didn't really get blond at the end like I asked. When he came back to the blow dryers to check on me, I told him it wasn't how I wanted it, and he just told me that it looked fine to him and that was the end of that conversation. I have now payed $180 for "balayage" that for that price should've been done properly. Now, I have to pay $200 more at another salon just to fix this. I'm extremely unimpressed and disappointed. read more

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Michael & Michael is super-efficient, unpretentious and dedicated only to hair -- none of this we're-a-hair-salon-but-do-waxing-and-everything-else nonsense. Star hairstylist Misako Grimaldi has been written up by the likes of Allure. The first sigh of relief came at the absence of any airs; the second at the realization that she knows her stuff and can transform any bird's nest into a flattering style. The only caveat: booking Misako can involve a wait of three weeks or more but that's what happens when you're popular. read more

I turned to Yelp to help me find a decent hair salon after moving to River North, and I was extremely satisfied with Michael & Michael. It's right by the Chicago brown line stop, and has a very chic feel. All of the people there are extremely friendly and want to ensure you have a pleasant visit. I've gotten my hair cut there twice with Jessie, and she's absolutely fantastic! Great with hair, and just a great person to talk to. She even tested out a few products I said I had heard about/wanted to try after my cut. Highly recommend! read more

Years ago, I had an amazing haircut. Inexpensive, grew out beautifully... the stylist was gone from the salon without a trace. Years later, googling for help with thoughts of that amazing haircut done by a "michael" memorable for the dry technique, I came upon this salon. Deana gave me a FANTASTIC cut, and I got gorgeous color (from a gal whose name I can't remember). Expensive, but since a good cut grows out well, you don't have to go so often... actually, I would give the place five stars except for the cost. Which is understandable. It's a nice salon, but not overly done, and I didn't feel ugly, or poor, walking in with my loehmann's bargain jeans :) My last cut was at Beauty Skool Dropout in Ukie Village. Much more more my scene and comfort zone, but the results weren't as good. read more

Go to Steven for color...hands down he is amazing! Friendly and sweet. The salon is pricey but you leave with great hair and feeling like you got some wonderful service. Everyone who works there simply put great. You don't feel like you in some snobby salon. And they have valet service!! read more

I've just now realized that I have bounced from salon to salon in search of that perfect stylist, salon environment and most importantly perfect color. I followed Florentina, previously of Salon Buzz to Michael & Michael. I LOVE this place. It's a beautiful salon with great light, clean and modern design, and is home to some of Chicago's most in demand stylists. I recognized a few talented faces from the Harpo studio green room. Back to Florentina, book in advance cause this star is worth it! She has always been on top of the most advanced coloring techniques. She convinced me years back to get an ombrë and I have to say she's the best. People regularly ask who does my color. She's also friendly, funny, and makes you feel at ease when you are in her chair. She's been hyping me up about the new Balayage technique that she'll be trying on me next. See this woman, your hair will thank you. I almost forgot- they carry the ORIBE hair line! read more

After spending way too much money on my first balayage, I was in search of a new salon and luckily my friend gave me a great recommendation to check out Michael and Michael (Thanks Lauren S.!). My first appointment was for a cut with Misako. First time visits with Misako are $200 with a $100 deposit. Kind of pricey given that my last cut was $36 in Chinatown. I'll be going back again for my next cut. I don't know if this is how she always cuts hair, but she straightened my hair as she went along. If you're looking to make an appointment, book well in advance, especially if you want a Saturday appointment! The staff was very nice about my difficult schedule. I went back twice afterwards for color appointments with Cristina. One was for a full color and the second for balayage. I didn't really have a good idea what I wanted but Cristina knows what she is doing. She was able to give me my naturally dark hair the color I wanted without too much processing. Services do not include blow dry so either book in advance with a stylist or get excited to dry your hair yourself and sample all their cool products at the blow dry stations. Luckily an assistant was able to blow dry my hair on a moment's notice and it was free! I was very happy with my experience(s) at Michael and Michael. It's very convenient to get to since it's right off the Brown line and everyone from the front desk to shampooers to stylists and colorists were very nice and knew what they were doing! The space itself is beautiful too. Bonus: They also do cash back if you don't have cash to tip! read more