No doubt, the best color expert. Love Ruben and his staff. Uses only Maroccanoil Products He did my daughters hair for prom a year ago, it was stunning. Ruben has been my hair stylist for years, now. read more

Best experience ever !!! Ruben is amazing !! Great prices and great quality !!!!!!!!!!!! read more

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Love them all. Always a good vibe when u walk in. Like family. Got recommended there a few years back when someone damaged my hair, n Ruben help me and got my hair back to being healthy. read more

Thank you Ruben! Love, as always and per usual. Like I said, you are a maestro and magician at your work read more

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It doesn't matter what you do to your hair with Ruben...it's going to be amazing!!!! He's a professional! Love going to even get a trim. You will come out looking great! You're in great hands. read more

Ruben is the absolute best. I walk in looking like a nightmare and I walk out looking like a model.

I have got my hair bleach a few months earlier and it was totally damaged I cried for months. I send hundreds of dollars for this what kills me I was so hesitated on letting someone dye it I said ok but after the 2nd bleaching I knew something was going wrong I wasn't expecting miracles on the 1st time but no she was not hearing it!!! After everything was done my hair look beautiful but when I washed it for the first time I realized my hair was so damaged so my friend recommended me to try this place so I did after alot of cutting and treatment. I am feeling myself again. He is amazing and prices wont kill u! Thank you read more

Ruben Salon Spa - Wash and blow dry - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ruben is a true artist, he is a smart hair expert and leads in the field of hairstyling, hairdressing and colouring. I'm Puerto Rican so my hair is naturally curly and this man has transformed my hair from always needing to be tied up in a bun to incredible glamour girl hair. His expertise recommended I get a Brazilian Blowout and it has been a game changer in my life! Ruben has an admirable patience and tenacity level to provide you with what he knows you need for the hairstyle you seek. He won't do something to your hair if he knows it will ruin your hair. He has exceeded my expectations and I am a loyal customer since 2017. Truly he's a dedicated hairstylist! I'll share my hair photo below to show you what an artist he truly is! read more

Ruben Salon Spa - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Love Ruben... I have known him for about 15 years.. Super excited to have finally found him, looking for him for about 9 years and was super excited to find out he has his own salon.. He is extremely talented and knows how to treats his clients. Got my hair done today and nothing has changed, still love the end result. Got my hair color, highlights, cut, and blow dry and it turn out amazing as always.. Glad to have you back as my stylist Ruben.. will definetely keep coming back. read more

Look for Ruben.. he is an amazing hairstyler. If you go early in the morning they have more tine for you, also prices are great!

I've been going to Ruben for over a decade and it never gets old...the man is talented I've learned to stick with Ruben and his team. This review is for Jessica, she did my color yesterday to get me ready for supposedly Spring in Chicago:) and she didn't disappoint. Amazing!!!!! She knows her way around color and my hair now has so much depth and dimension. My hair feels soft and my color is gorgeous. Talent all throughout the salon. read more

Absolutely love Ruben and his artistry with color and cut. First time coming to see Ruben and he did a fabulous job. He is my new hairdresser....extrodunaire read more

Ruben came highly recommended to me by a coworker. Another coworker mentioned she had an appointment and I decided to call to inquire if he does relaxers. He stated that he did and asked me to come in for a quote/consultation. I thought that was a great start. It's been very difficult to find someone that relaxes hair. I go in, Ruben looks at my hair, gives me a quote, and schedules my appointment. I was so excited! When I arrived to my appointment, Ruben asked what I had in my hair an I told him coconut oil. He said he had to wash my hair. I became confused because in my experience, hair can be unwashed. I asked, "for a relaxer?". He said, "yes"; according to him, the product wouldn't work if he didn't clean my hair. I asked him if he was giving me the relaxer that African American's used and he said, "yes." He instructed a young lady to wash my hair "three times" As I was getting my hair scrubbed, I became uneasy; I've never had my hair washed before a relaxer. I thought about all the 5-star Yelp reviews, I thought about my coworker who RAVED about him, I thought about how he was well known in the community. I thought about asking for a wash and hair cut and forgetting about the "relaxer." I gave him the benefit of the doubt and trusted in his expertise. He took me to the station and proceeded to apply something in my hair. It smelled like 80's perm solution. It smelled so bad he had to move incense next to me. I asked what it was and he said it was an Italian product. He instructed the young lady to comb, comb, comb for TEN MINUTES. My hair wasn't sectioned. They were both combing, combing, combing, from the top of my head down and around. At one point I thought he said it was a Japanese straightener. The combing was very aggressive, not gentle, very uncomfortable. After that torture, I'm back at the shampoo bowl -- TEN MINUTES. I'm wondering what the world is going on. I'm wondering if I should pay for this. Back to the station for a blow dry. Again, my hair was not carefully sectioned. I have my hair flat ironed. I didn't understand why I was getting it ironed and getting it shampooed again. BACK TO THE BOWL. OH MY GOD!!! I asked the young lady if this was the Japanese straightener. She responded that she honestly didn't know. I wanted out. Back to the station ... At one point, there was another woman blow drying the right side of my hair while Ruben blow dried the left. Two people pulling and drying my hair in different directions with hair in my face. I was fighting back tears. He flat ironed my hair. My ends didn't look "finished". He recommended Brazilian Blowout products. Priced @$35 and $32 for Shampoo and Conditioner. I'm still wondering what the world he used in my hair and asked if the box next to the products he was recommending were what he used. "No" I asked if he could show me what he used in my hair. He went to the back room and said it was taken out in the trash. He asked the young lady that was assisting him if she saw the box in the trash. He informed me that it was a professional product. When it came time to pay/leave he charged me $10 more than the original quote. I paid because I wanted out. I tipped in cash, based on the amount I was quoted, minus the $10 he over charged. I felt like I spent what I planned to spend. I wish this story ended here. When I checked my debit card transactions, he took out AN ADDITIONAL $10. So, $20 over the price that he quoted me. I called the salon Saturday morning to speak with him - he was with a client. I left a message about the discrepancy in my charge and also asked about the name of the product and what it was used for. I got a return call (not from him) about the $10 and was told that it was a MISCOMMUNICATION and that I can pick up my $10. Wow. I don't know how the over charge was a miscommunication when I clearly drew a line through the tip line. Anyone that knows me, knows that I go out of my way to get $2 bills to use for tips and gifts, that's what I left on his counter. STILL NO WORD ON THE PRODUCT THAT WAS USED IN MY HAIR. He had no right to make a product choice for me and then not tell me the name of the product. Thanks to Ruben, my scalp is dry and flaky now. I feel it was all the aggressive combing. Now what? How long do I wait to get my hair relaxed ? I fear going to another hairstylist. I feel my hair is permanently damaged. read more

Ruben is a genius with hair. I asked for a blonde baylage and my hair has never looked better. I couldn't be happier, thanks ruben :)

I went here based off past reviews.I was amazed and how great my hair turned out.I am so happy I decided to go here.Ruben was so knowledgeable and got my vison exactly. I have paid more money for something that did not wow me.Ruben is a sweetheart and is a master colorist.I love my hair.You need to check this place out.Virginia the shampoo girl was a sweetie too. read more

I was satisfied with my cut and color. I came to Ruben after another salon messed up my cut and he did an excellent job. His prices are reasonable too. Definitely recommend! read more

If your looking for a professional who truly knows hair, this is your place. Ruben is excellence, I'm a true follower. I wanted a drastic change and he helped me accomplish it!!! Thank you ruben, I'm so happy I wish I could give more stars... read more

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I scheduled an aptmt last month and even called to verify and got a verification text. I came and the place was CLOSED no notification to cancel nothing. I have no back up for my event everywhere is full. read more

Walked in today in desperate need of a haircut. Ruben was great, clearly very experienced in doing hair. I am extremely satisfied with my cut and I thought the prices were very reasonable. I will definitely be back! read more

Went to see Ruben yesterday after finding him on yelp, and I'm so happy I did. I showed him a picture and he nailed it. Found my new hairdresser from now on. I highly recommend. read more

Best place to unwind and get your hair done. Jessica is a hair goroo!!! Love Ruben's!!!!

I've been a clients if Rubens for the past 11 years and I'll admit I was a little skeptical to let another stylist touch my hair. I'm glad I did because Jessica is AMAZING! Thank you Jessica, I'm definitely feeling myself now! read more

Ruben Salon Spa - Style by Jessica - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I came to Rubens as a first time customer. I needed to get my hair done as I was way overdue and my usual lady was on maternity leave. I have to say this place deserves 5 stars for customer service and the design of the spa. Ruben was very nice and cordial on the phone while making the appointment as well as very flexible. Unfortunately the three stars is related strictly to the end results of my hair. I came in wanting to go darker, have a natural balayage, and a trim. Starting with the base color, the lady did a great job, no missed spots at all. She just went way darker than I had anticipated. The balayage did not come through as a result so I basically paid extra for no reason. It's been over a month of over washing my hair to allow it to fade and still nothing peaking through. I could get past that and allow for 4 stars but the cut was ridiculous. It was supposed to be one length and the back of my head has a different length that my front and the right is different from the left. Although I'm sure they would have fixed it I'm honestly not comfortable going back. Overall the salon is cute, everyone is super friendly, accommodating hours but the skill level of the stylist I was placed with was not worth it for the price. read more

I have been a loyal client for over 14 years, followed him from his formal Gallery of Hair days. Ruben knows hair, he works with all types of hair mine being very curly and stubborn. He has the right touch every time i leave his salon i feel glamorous. He puts the time and patience to complete my hair from start to finish. Ruben has been doing mine and my families hair a for long time. He was my sister's and sister -in laws stylist for their wedding day and came on-site. What a fabulous experience to have such a professional take care of you on a special day. I highly recommend ruben and staff. read more

I just turned 50 and have been coloring my once originally dark brown hair for 20 years. I was looking to transition into my natural salt and pepper roots. Researching colorists in my area I was lucky to find Ruben. He was very attentive to my goal and more so, concerned with causing further damage to my hair. I couldn't be more pleased and excited in our plan to start looking mature without feeling old. I am so happy I found Ruben and plan on being a life long customer. I will be telling all my family and friends about my positive , comfortable and affordable experiences with Ruben. read more

I've been looking for a place to get my hair cut nearby for a while and after some dissapointing cuts i found this place. The staff is pleasant and the owner knows his stuff, is passionate about his work and has talent. Highly recommend. read more

Been coming to Ruben for about 4 years and he's great! He believes in having you leave happy and with healthy hair. Which is so important to me. read more

Ruben is such a TRUE ARTIST !!!!! He is creative and visual and DEFINATELY knows how to turn your visions into reality, with his elavated taste and killer eye for design and perfection makes him better than the rest !!!!! read more

Ruben did a great job on my hair after he had to fix up what Juanita (from Gallery of hair) destroyed. Way more reasonable pocket friendly charges and way better job. The happiest I have ever been with a salon in years! read more

My two daughters and I have our hair done by Ruben. We have been going to him for over 10 years! I always leave his salon feeling like a model! He is the hair God! Thank you Ruben. read more

I have never been so disappointed in a salon like I have been with this one. First of all, as soon as I walk in the door, Ruben "the owner" was extremely rude to me. He was the one that told me to come in at 12pm, and as soon as I get in there, he said he had no time to do my highlights, and kept saying how he had to catch a flight soon. Unbelievable. Then Ruben sends me to A lady to do my highlights. The damn highlights are so blotchy, and terrible looking. My three year old daughter could of done a better job with my hair. she charged me $130 for something that looks like it was worth $3. I will NEVER go back to this salon. Not only do they have rude staff, but they do a terrible job with hair even though they are "professionals" at it. Save your money people. It's not worth it!!!!! read more

Love my hair !! Was really damaged and dark wanted to go blonde even though it's a process still got really light . Teamwork and making sure what I wanted got done . Reliable, flexible and efficient! read more

I am going to Ruben for 7 years the best hair dresser . I don't have to tell him any styles he apply all new technology on hair . Makes you more beautiful . He has an art to do creativity . And makes him best hair dresser in Illinois . That's what I have to say . Don't miss a chance go to Ruben . And change your look. read more

I have been a client of Ruben's for over 10 years. In the past, Ruben worked for another salon. That's when I first became a client. Now, Ruben has his own salon and 'till this day I am still his client. Ruben works well with all types of hairs. I often take my children here and he is generous enough to cut their hair as well. Ruben devotes himself to his job and you can definitely see that. Ruben puts a lot of effort to make sure his customers are comfortable. He treats his clients as friends and bonds with them. I highly recommend Ruben Hair Salon. read more

I have been a friend and loyal customer of Ruben for the last 15 years. He has been the only one to touch my hair. He is courteous and an excellent colorist. He made my hair healthier and manageable. I would not trade him for the world. He takes care of me right away when i get to his salon and I always leave satisfied. He knows what i like and what i am comfortable with and all the products that he uses are first class only. I totally recommend Ruben to all my friends and anyone yelping him. read more

Ruben NEVER disappoints. I live over an hour away but only go to HIS* salon when in need of a change of color & come out confident as ever. A few of my family members have been going to him for years now (which is how I discovered him) & I got the same results. His work just stands out. I also have literally a TON of hair (the other hairstylists are always shook lol & it's been that way since I was younger) but he literally is sooo* patient with it and always accommodates with my busy schedule. He truly cares about his clients and their needs. He is hilarious and the salon makes you feel like a Diva! Lol read more

Ruben is very good, you can tell he's a professional at hair ... definitely recommend!

I have known Ruben for quite a while! I went back and forth with different hair dressers, but i always come back to Ruben. Not only that he will make you feel special, but he will take good care of your hair with the best Moroccanoil products. I moved to Silicon Valley, Cali, about 3 years ago, but I still go back to him every time I need to either touch my roots, put extensions, or just have a little change in my looks. The best part is that He really cares about you, he will spend as much time as its needed to bring the best of you, all of that with his amazing argentinian porteño accent. You got to love Ruben! Highly recommended indeed!! read more

Ruben is awesome! He or one of the staff members offers water or coffee while you wait. Ruben does exactly the style/color you want. If you ask for his advice, he is honest. Also, if you let him know you're on a time frame, he sticks to it. The salon is clean and chic. read more

Ruben was so welcoming and kind. Stuck to his time frame and did a great job. The only thing missing was a glass of wine. Great prices and great service. What more can you ask for. read more