I walked in, introduced myself and presented my concern, and was in a chair in minutes. My hair was well-treated, and I was finished within the hour. read more

I don't know, used to go to that location years ago when they had Mary who was/is the BADDEST hair stylist & they knew when I walked in the door who I was coming for, the guy at the register would tell the rest of them "she's here for Mary. That said, I'm reading the reviews & most don't sound positive at all so I'm scared to try read more

Good blow out and great customer service Tom & Fadi do an exceptional job work of art

My experience was a waste of money and time !!! The shampoo lady was the only good thing to report about this place !!! My hair was chopped up into layers and then pin set which made me look like bozo hairstyle ... the hairdresser walked away when another customer came in never even said she was done !! Thanks for the business,,, nothing ! Now I see why the chairs are always empty ! read more

Awful, if you have a reservation, cancel it and go somewhere else. A 7 minute haircut for $50. Blow drying is an extra charge, so I walked out with wet hair. One of the worst cuts I have ever received. If I could give zero stars, I would. read more

I didn't show what Norvelle charge me for... its ok about paying that's the industry but this young man deliberately botch up my hair. I'm so sad all I can do is put gel on that $95.00 hair cut and slick it to the back lol. read more

Overpriced for mediocre service and styling.75 dollars for a wash and curl that was something I could have done at home.Live and learn.

I have been to this salon before in the past(2005-2007) and was reminded of salon last year(2020) I was reintroduced to the salon and decided to return in the summer of 2020. I have had my hair done maybe 3 or 4 in total since the summer. This last incident, I encourage my daughter to go and get her hair done. I asked for a protein treatment as well due to some shedding. Once they started the Aphogee 2 step treatment they realized they did not have step 2 and decided to use a deep conditioner instead. once the protein treatment was removed from my hair the deep conditioner was placed on for one minute while still at the wash station and immediately Rinse off. I asked a few times of the stylist was that OK due to not wanting to have anymore shedding nor hair loss, He assured me that it will be fine!!!My hair was blown straight,flat iron and curled before I left. The shedding has increased ,and as you can see there have been increased hair loss as well!! read more

Ossama's Hair Design - The Aphogee two step system was used However, on this day they did not have part 2 they used condition instead - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great staff and very professional! This salon is good for all hair types, especially natural hair. Mari is the best hair stylist in Chicago. I will never go anywhere else for my natural hair care. She is gifted at getting hair healthy! read more

This place used to be good I like the way Mary curled my hair and the other style was good now everyone is new the work isn't great I give them stars for being professional and kind but the way my hair was styled wasn't good i think they over charged me too The deep conditioner is $15 then hot oil treatments is $15 the lady I think her name was rizwana said she will charge me for one even though I got both but she charged $30 that's no discount plus my end clipped wash and blow drt came to $85 The end product wasn't worth it I liked how my hair was when Mary worked there Overall it's ok I am happy that my scalp wasn't burnt read more

Charged me $75 to blow dry and straighten my hair. Never again. Plus the guy that works there, won't say his name but he's the tall-ish one from Egypt and his sister also works in the shop. Anyway, it's extremely unprofessional to hit on customers, extremely! It gets awkward and makes people not want to come back. Thankfully, I wasn't planning to anyway. Not only did he hit on me but he followed be to the bus! What kind of weirdo shit is that? Fix up please read more

You don't go to Ossama's for style. You go for a good wash and straight blow-out. They only know how to style one way: with lots of volume, lots of heat and tight curling, and feathered curls. Unless you have really long hair, this "1980's-Oprah-news-anchorwoman" look may not be for you. HOWEVER: The cheap $35 M-T special is worth it. Ossamas is the place to go every once in awhile if you don't want to chemically straighten your hair, but want it really clean, conditioned, and blown straight. read more

Monday, Feb 25 I visited this location early morning for a relaxer. I was greeted by the receptionist and we went back and forth about what I wanted and then she tells me $80 for a relaxer. I asked did they raise their prices as I was a customer several times before. She said those were the regular prices now that their Mon-Wed $35 sale was over. A lie because I've been there on Saturdays (the busiest day) and didn't pay that much. While I was waiting to make my decision, this happened... Receptionist: "Are you gonna come for your relaxer tomorrow?" Me: "No, I'm here today." Receptionist: "Because our water just got shut off." Me: "So you aren't taking clients today?" Receptionist: "No, we have water for just washes but not relaxers." WTF?!! She made no sense. I told her that was bad for business and left. She could have been lying to me but it was a sign. I wasn't trying to be cheap but I didn't want to keep paying more each visit for them to fry my hair like they usually do. I really just wanted it done for my obligation later that day. Never again. I found a better, cheaper alternative in Mena's Hair Design, who are nicer, more professional and use less heat! read more

I asked three different times (over the phone, when I first walked into the salon, and to my stylist) to get my hair very simply washed and cornrowed. Not only did none of the staff bother to listen to me, but they also claimed that I was lying (they don't offer cornrowing here, even though each time I asked I was told I could get the style I wanted). There are respectful ways for people to tell you that they don't offer the service you ask for, and this place absolutely handled it the complete wrong way. They were rude and made me feel like I wasted THEIR time when I specifically asked for a certain style multiple times. They also still charged me more than necessary for just washing my hair. Would not recommend. read more

1 star for cleanliness. THE PLACE IS DIRTY, FILTHY! But, I like my stylist a lot and I just try to overlook the dirt&filth by side-eyeing the place EVERY TIME I go there, and notice that nothing has changed since the last time. Once, I mentioned my "observations" and it was stated that something would be said to the management. BLEACH & water, Ossama's Hair Design? Fabuloso, Mr. Clean? Also, please change the battery in the fire alarm (located in the rear where the wash bowls are). That CHIRP signals, a new battery is needed! DUH! P.S. Yesterday-4/26/14, I noticed a Chicagoland celebrity in the bldg., in the NW "corner". Nope, I wouldn't be caught dead out in the open either :D read more

I stop in for a wash, clip and style each time I'm in town. Fast friendly service! Norvel does my hair and Mary my eyebrows.....always with great results. Note: Cash Only read more

Been here many times before , they work fast and get your hair looking great ! ... I love the staff they make the experience even better. The location is clean and there is space to hang your coat and bag of necessary. Their price point is moderate I spend $50 for a wash and style. Definitely suggest trying it out ! read more

Ossama's Hair Design - My hair was done at ossama's ! I loved it ! - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Mary did a wonderful job on my blowout first time here and will be back for more thanks Ossama's!! They really are the true meaning of get you in and out. read more

Ossama's Hair Design - Amazing job done by Mary - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I Lela have been coming for a long time. The service is wonderful. No body understands my hair like Mary. THANK YOU MARY! read more

Ossama's Hair Design - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Granted, it's a Tuesday, but I walked into Ossama's with no appointment and was directed straight to the shampoo bowl. No waiting. Awesome. The guys are all exTREMELY nice and they take directions well (eg. I only like to detangle my hair when it's wet). I took a risk and got a trim and was DELIGHTED to see that the stylist didn't go all "scissor happy" and only cut off what is necessary. I have really long, thick, natural hair and they only charged $70 for a wash, straighten, and trim. and my hair looks great! I definitely recommend! I think I was in and out in 2 hours. read more

Got my hair washed, trimmed and flat ironed today. They were very fast and friendly! My hair feels great. There were only two downsides. 1) the environment is not the best. Workers mostly spoke to each other in their own language. TV was on the whole time. It's definitely not upscale. 2) I ended up paying $85, which I feel was a bit much for a wash and flat iron. Of it was an upscale salon I would understand. Overall it was a decent experience and I will probably come back again. read more

I have been going here for years! Years ago I loved them! Never had issues with customer service, styling and blow drying never hurt! But they have changed washers and blow dryers as the years went by. Now, one blow dry lady burns your scalp and is very rough. She gets upset when u tell her she is burning your scalp. Also, they charge different ppl different prices based on how they feel about them. I been going here for years. Before Covid I was a loyal customer and charged $55. After Covid they told me $65. The last two times she lied to me and charged me $75. She say she never went up on her prices and she charged me $75 because I got curls when I seen her whisper to my friend $65 and she had curls! But told me $75 when I got bone straight! I used to love this place but I will NEVER give my money to them any more because their customer service stinks now and they are LIARS!! Like I'm slow or something! read more

Today Dec 2 2019 I visited Ossama's salon: there's 10.00 off signs in each window and I walk in and ask how much normally would a wash and set cost 45.00 cool. I couldn't believe I was charge and additional 20.00 55.00 in total after the guy that shampoo my hair ask if I wanted a 15.00 deep conditioner I told him twice no he then after washing my hair spoke in his language to the woman who told me my hair was 55.00 because of the length. I was completely blown away and I can smell her burn curl irons on my hair! Unbelievable bad stylist bad service I'll never spend my money there ever in life and I figured she badly need the cash because the man was asking all kind of personal questions on had I went Black Friday shopping and I was her only customer that day. Unprofessional classless people read more

I absolutely love coming here! I've been a customer for about 5 yrs of Mary she's the best stylist! She took the time to grow my hair back to a healthy state after perm damage. She's patient and explain what you need and why before preceding with service. The salon is cream and friendly. The environment is great is hype park. This hair salon was also convenient for me at the time I worked down the street. Now I travel the distance! read more

This hair salon is very convenient as it's right across the street from my apartment building in Hyde Park. The customer service is good and I always come out of the shop with great hair! Ask for Michele or Enas! read more

First of all I started coming here when I was a young girl probably in the 7-8th grade and continued throughout high school so I have always loved them. I have very coarse hair and don't wear my hair out often but when I do I go see my girl Enas and she gets me right every single time! I will probably be coming here for life! Thanks you all. read more

Ena's has been doin my hair for over 8yrs and I've followed her from when she was in the suburbs to her being in Hyde park. She takes excellent care of my hair I wouldn't go any where else and I'm very picky!! read more

Enas's have been doing my hair over 25 years. She does and awesome job. Never have I been disappointed.Always professional. The shop is nice and well kept. All the workers are friendly. No appointments necessary. Go check her out. You would be glad you did. read more

OK, I used to frequent this place weekly to care for my natural hair. I was fresh out of locks and did not want any chemicals touching my hair. What I did not think about was the damage that the heat could cause on my hair and that the style I paid $80 for wouldn't last for a week! But I still frequented this place until the day my son wanted a blow out. His hair was maybe an inch and a half long and he wanted it straight enough to braid. The receptionist looked me in my face and told me that it would cost $45. After frequenting this establishment for one year straight I was appalled at what I was told. My regular stylist called me after the fact but while I was there, he pretended to not know what was going on. The receptionist was snide and had an as a matter of fact attitude. I gave her a few choice words and have not returned since! read more

Ena. Ena. ENA!!! She's been the best for years. She's there Tues-Sat **GO WHEN SHE IS THERE LBVS** I have VERRRRRRY thick and coarse hair. 4b-4c pattern. Natural. They only clip your hair if you ask them to or if they tell you that you need it AND you* agree to it. Never had/have any issues. My hair never lasts more than a wekk even with wrapping and tedious care; Here at Ossama's it lasts about 3 weeks. They get your hair really straight. They do use a good amount of heat though but only for your benefit so be sure to get deep condition which I always get and $75 is the price in total. They also do EXCELLENT on my unibrow lol... I forget her name but the young lady there is amazing at threading. I see a lot of bad reviews and I honestly do not see how lbs. I used to go all the time because my high school was across the viaduct. Now that I've moved back as an adult, I go at least once a month for maintenance and my hair continually grows. They make it more manageable for me which is big because im a LPN and I am always moving at the nursing home where I work and my hair stays straight, bouncy, and still thick. Norville is good too, he gives curls for the girls lol catch him on a Sunday. P.S: THIS IS A PLACE THAT SPECIALIZES IN NATURAL HAIR CARE NOT SEW INS AND CONROWS, THAT'S WHAT THE AFRICAN BRAIDING SHOPS ARE FOR read more

Truthfully, the only reason why I ever go here is because everything else is closed and there are no other decent hairs salons in Hydepark. It really is a last resort... The wait times are ridiculous, their floors, sinks, mirrors and premises in general are dirty and have not been updated or renovated in years, the staff is rude and they're services are overpriced. It also appears that all they ever do is wash, blow dry and style and they fail to have a wholistic approach to hair care. In addition, the heat will definitely damage your hair after a year or 2. I am a living example. When I told Mary my hair was getting finer and finer she recommended.... you guessed it, more washing, blowdrying and styling... If you love your hair, go to someone who cares enough to take care of it. read more

I stopped in on a Monday and waited for Ossama because I wasn't comfortable with the other guys being new to the salon. Ossama rocked my hair and I walked out of the salon extremely pleased. I went from a long grown out bob to a pixie. They use high quality products for black hair care and they weren't secretive about what's going on to your hair like the black stylists I have gone to (huge pet peeve!). Ossama was very professional and gentle - didn't waste my time and he gets to his clients quick and the care is high quality. I love my hair so much! read more

Easy to get services, I didn't even have an appointment! The hair shampoo man was effective and pleasant. He even helped me take down my cornrows. The man who blow dried my hair was also nice. Mary curled me up and made recommendations! I will be back! read more

Everyone is professional from the hair washer, blow dryer, and the stylist. Mary finished my hair again, and my hair is gorgeous. I got loose spiral curls this time. The last time I got a flat ironed. My hair is fresh too. I did not have to wait this time, but it is a salon. I walked into the area to have hair washed. Once that was finished, I waited approximately 5 minutes to have my hair blow-dried. Immediately afterwards, Mary was waiting for me. She asked me what I wanted. I also asked her to trim my ends. I will go again and again. $70. read more

Horrible came in on a Sunday only one person doing hair. Prepare to be there for 3hours

Joe took really great care of me! I got the Brazilian Keratin Treatment; I came in with thick curly matted hair that was in terrible need of a trim/ to leaving with healthier, silkier, shinier hair ! Joe was also very informative with all the questions I shot his way and I had so much . This was a very tedious and long process and I love that Joe didn't take any short cuts .If you are looking for a Brazilian keratin treatment I strongly recommend Joe! ( : read more

Mari does a great job on my natural hair! The only drawback is you have someone to wash, then another to blow dry before you go to her for flat iron and curl. read more

Sucks!!!! I cant find any other word to describe except horrid. If you want to be unhappy come here! Ruined my hair

I've been coming to this salon for years and as a result my hair is healthier and longer. They know how to handle natural hair and Mary is the best hair professional. Mary also does an amazing job with eyebrows! If you ever need a hair service stop by Ossama's Hair Design on Cornel. It gets packed quickly so try to get there early. Due to the parking situation in Hyde Park, it is easier to take public transportation or walk. Divvy Bikes are down the street in front of the high school. read more

Mo washed my hair and Michele (male) blow dried and curled my hair. With the deep conditioner my hair still looked great after two weeks. I have not had a relaxer in over a year. Every time I am in Chicago , I am going there. read more