All staff is very friendly and welcoming. Hefzi is so attentive and talented, always get the results I'm looking for. read more

Another perfect experience from this best kept secret in Riverside! If you are in the mood to spoil yourself and walk out with a confidence cut & color, schedule your appointment now! Alisa, the owner, is this ball of knowledge & positivity & takes the time to listen to your needs & wants. read more

A Riverside Staple! All of the stylists are extremely talented. Great location and Vibe! Ive worked here, been a paying customer here, and become family here! Salon Elia will not disappoint read more

Alisa is a sorceress with my fine hair. I've never in my life received a compliment on a cut until she began cutting my hair. She's a very outspoken, funny, and kind human being, and I've come to trust her with my hair as I haven't with any other stylist. read more

Excellent service and great staff. Everyone is very welcoming. Bill will be greatly missed but his happy spirit will always be with us!!

Grace is so amazing but she's booked a lot. Always a nice experience. Hefzi cut my hair and did an outstanding cut. Very European. She understood my needs. She is always a caring person and also the best shampoos and gets your hair clean! read more

10/10 recommend Adrianna! She really took her time with my thick hair & it shows! I came in with very long, medium brown hair & she lifted it with full highlights. Nobody else has been able to lift/tone my hair this well in the past! I came in semi-knowing what I wanted to do, but her understanding of hair, dimension & style helped direct the process & I am so happy with the result. She finished off the appointment by giving me a cute cut, as I decided to go from very long to medium leng, making it healthy and throwing in some long layers for face framing. read more

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I had a wonderful experience at Salon Elia! Heftzy cut and colored my hair and it came out great. It was just what I asked for! I would recommend this establishment , an overall great experience hands down! I will be returning ! read more

Outstanding service and quality haircuts! Hefzi is amazing. Highly recommend for cuts or styles.

I have been coming to Salon Elia for haircuts for over 30 years and color for almost 25 years. Bill and his entire staff are friendly and fabulous! I have never met anyone more dedicated to his clients than Bill. He provides superior service with a warm smile, is enormously talented with color and styling, and makes everyone feel welcome and important. I always leave feeling great about how my hair looks and get many compliments -- both from people I know and strangers. read more

Adrianna had done magic getting my hair from a red, box color up to a lovely dark blonde/light brown look- without damaging my hair! My cuts have been looking great too! I've used another stylist for a blow-out and was also very satisfied. read more

Bill did a great job on my haircut! I showed him a picture of how I wanted my haircut and he got it perfect. It was my first time there and he made me very comfortable and relaxed. Definitely will be coming back! #TopHairStylist #TopGREEKstylist read more

Go to monthly salon. Everyone super friendly and professional. Highly recommended. Owner makes time for walk-ins and he makes great coffee. read more

Didn't notice till days later with my hair down that my haircut is uneven too!! Now to spend more money to fix it. Stay away from Maria she'll charge you an arm and a leg for a bad haircut. read more

I've been seeing Grace at Salon Elia for a little over 3 years and she has absolutely never let me down. I came to her with a sad excuse for a bayalage done by another salon and she worked her magic to make me look amazing! My hair and I thank you for your super powers. read more

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Grace is a treat: she knows how to cut my hair (a man's hair) to get me to look good and feel good as well. I actually look forward to my visit. read more

Twenty-five years later I am as delighted with Bill and his staff as I was when I had my first appointment. Consummate professionals, a desire to help clients no matter what the issue, and a reputation of honesty. Looking forward to many more years of quality care. Terrie B. read more

Adriana was so lovely! She was pleasant, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain what she was going to do. Love my hair and will definitely be coming back! read more

Grace is magic. I had been following her Instagram page for a while and she knew exactly what to do. She was very honest about what she could achieve with my first visit. Most hairstylists I've seen don't even have the knowledge she has. She walked me through how to care for my hair after the process and I can't wait to continue my hair journey with her. I also have to comment on the cleanliness and atmosphere of the salon. Everything is wiped down after client use. The owner, who happened to be there as well, is so kind and charming. read more

I enjoy my time here every visit! It's in a nice area, downtown Riverside, the salon is quaint and stylish, and everyone there is pleasant. I have my favorite stylist and I get compliments all the time about my hairstyle, and it makes me feel good! read more

Grace = Hair Whisperer *insert 20 thumbs up* That is all that needs to be said. Now excuse me while I stare at my beautiful blonde hair for the next three days. Thanks Grace! read more

What a warm, wonderful experience with Vasilly at Salon Elia! He did a great job helping me understand my hair better, and was a delight to talk to. My shampoo by Rachel was relaxing, too! I had a haircut & style today, and it was such a positive experience, Vasilly is doing my color tomorrow! Feels great to have a new home for my haircare here in Riverside! read more

Go with Kasia!!!!! She's the only one who I trust with my hair. I am VERY picky, and she never fails to make me happy!! She definitely knows what she's talking about! She gets booked quite fast, but it's worth the wait! read more

Salon Elia is not only a great salon, it is an outstanding salon for many reasons. Upon arrival, I feel I am their guest and not just a client; my experiences there have never fallen short of my expectations - they have always exceeded them. I have gone to Bill for approximately sixteen years and he always listens to me, provides feedback and together we collaborate to get just the cut, color and style I want - Bill is a master. I not only consider Bill my hairdresser, he is also my friend as I go there weekly for services. Every stylist is warm, friendly and eager to please. Salon Elia is my home away from home. I love Carole for nails and Lulia for facials. Grace does my teen daughter's hair and gives her just the right look to make my teen feel a touch edgy but stylish. Rachel and Adriana at the front desk are patient helpful and quick with a warm greeting. Kasha is super with makeup and Frank is another stylist extraordinaire. Run, don't walk to the best salon the western suburbs has to offer. I hope you find, like me, that Salon Elia will meet all your hair and beauty needs more than you ever thought possible. Helen L. read more

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! I am beyond happy with my new look. I went to get a haircut and Bill helped put my anxiety at ease when it came to chopping off my hair. I desperately needed a haircut and felt every time I went to a different place my hair always got butchered, but not here! He was very direct with me made me feel like I have been a customer for year even it being my first time. He was even well enough to be patient to let my son sit on my lap during my cut!(Mom struggles) haha. Overall such an amazing place and you'd be a fool not to give them a chance read more

Kasia knows how to cut difficult hair! I have thin hair and not much of it, it's naturally wavy but I straighten it everyday and I can't afford to use expensive product. I usually rock a graduated bob but most of the time it never looks like that because of the bad haircuts I've gotten in the past. I explained my problems, she listened...BIG PLUS and she gave me the exact haircut I asked for. She cut a little at a time and gradually increased the amount she cut only AFTER asking me to check. I am like a loyal puppy when you give a great haircut. I won't just be back, this is my new place! read more

I had the worse experience here and I only came for a consultation . I couldn't believe how rude and racist he is . I came in for a consultation for blonde highlights he made me feel terrible about my hair . He told me not EVERYBODY WAS MEANT TO BE BLONDE . He also said to me I needed to go brunette and he dont even wanna touch my hair and said what is it with all these WANNA BE BLONDES . Wish I could put no stars . He could've went a different way and said I cant work with your hair but he insulted me downgraded me as well . read more

I've been coming here for years with my crazy curly hair. Bill takes great care of all my hair woes. Wonderful color and cut. Customer service is #1 in this salon. read more

Desperate for a haircut I looked around for a walk-in salons (even though it says by appointment only) near me and came across Salon Elia. I was put with Adriana and she delivered! I walked in with long boring hair to a slightly shorter and lighter fresh cut. Just like a great stylist she let me know what she was going to do and did just that. I would highly recommend her! read more

Today, I looked at my hair and thought I might need some attention to the grays showing through before the holiday parties. I stopped by and was delighted that they could see me later today. Alisa has been doing my hair this past year for color and styling. She is very talented, a lot of fun and loves her work. I use to go to a high end salon in the city on Oak Street but love that I can look great in my own town, Riverside. Thank you. read more

I have not been to a salon for highlight work in over 10 years so I had no idea where to go. Most salons want to cut my long hair short, love my long hair.....no way. Needed a trim and a pick-me-up highlight as my hair was looking so drab and flat. I found Elia Salon through Yelp Reviews, thought I would give them a try. All the staff was extremely nice and attentive, I was assigned to Hairstylist Adrianna, first we spoke about what I would like to have done, what would look good on color, and she went to work. The outcome was exactly what I requested. Adrianna also gave me tips on "how to give my hair lift to make it look more full" as my hair is very thin. This was helpful for sure! Owner Vasili, is a Greek man who "loves to talk, is very friendly and fun" to visit with. He stopped by my salon chair and chatted for a bit, then went about his business. This is a very friendly place with good people working there "who know what they are doing" !! read more

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Frank has been cutting my hair for nearly ten years. I followed him from his Oak Park location to the Riverside location, and would go further if need be. I have very curly hair, and he's the only person that's been able to cut my hair well since I've lived in Chicago (that's almost 30 years). When I was diagnosed with cancer, he saved my hair to make sure the new growth was the same color after chemo and he's been keeping me cut, colored and styled perfectly ever since. A family business has its charms - it also has the personal touch of Bill and Frank and the people that work with them. I'll keep coming back to Salon Elia, because they've taken such good care of me, and Frank is a superb stylist. read more

At risk of having her schedule fill up, if you're in the market for looking amazing definitely check out Grace! She knows exactly how to tame my snarly hair and bring out that ashy blonde look I'm always looking for. Her bayalage is on point and I always feel 10x better leaving than when I came in. read more

Normally don't do reviews but the last two times I was here I had such a great experience I felt I needed to. Amazing salon. Staff is so welcoming and act as one big family. The atmosphere is great, the staff is attentive, knowledgeable, and do great work. I've gone to plenty of salons in the area but have never found one that has such a great atmosphere like this. The work they do is great, prices are great, and staff is amazing. read more

This was my first time going to a Salon and trusted the name as it said "Europeana" under it as Europeans know what they're doing, so I gave it a shot. I needed a color correction and fixing an attempted balayage and the owner Vasili (Bill)was so kind in finding time for me and overall the most fun loving guy. He did such an incredible job on my hair and I'm so thankful!! Love it, will come back again! :) read more

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I've been visiting Salon Elia regularly for 7+ years and have always been very happy with the services and friendly staff. I plan to keep coming back! read more

Grace is a phenomenal hairstylist! Her balayage work is always right on point! I have sent 2 friends to her and they have been happy as well. She listens to what I want, and is honest about what she can do with my hair. I have also always been happy with her cuts. I have contacted her several times in between sessions to get information on products or styling advice and she always comes through! The other people in the salon have always been nice to me as well - never had any issues on the admin side. Long story short - go with Salon Elia and request Grace! read more

I've been getting my hair cut by Frank Pagani for years now, out of the many different hair stylists i I've had in my entire life, he is definitely the best! His skill in understanding what you want is pretty much unmatched in my experience, and the speed and perfection in which he can execute it is amazingly fast as well. Salon Elia also has a very friendly vibe and the staff and other stylists there are also amazing. read more

I came here because my main colorist was out of town , let's say I never went back to her I love this place ! Kasia was able to get all the warm tones out of my hair which I have been trying for years she did a beautiful baylage and the salon is so cute ! It's definitely a hidden gem in riverside! read more

As a Riverside resident I like to support the local businesses, but I just had a terrible experience with this salon. I made an appointment about 2 weeks in advance for their $50 special of an ombre and cut on Mondays. When I made the appointment I let them know what I wanted and that I had long hair. They let me know there would be a charge for long hair, something I'm used to. After rushing there after work to make my 6:00 appointment I learned my stylist was running about an hour behind. I honestly didn't really mind waiting. When the stylist was finished with her other client she asked me what I wanted. I only wanted a few inches off my hair (a trim) and I showed her pictures of how I wanted my ombre done. After telling her, she looks and me and goes, "Are you sure you want your hair cut? Can I just do the ombre and you can come back and get a cut a different day?" I told her yes I wanted the cut. That's why I was there! I should have just known to leave then. She seemed like she wanted to just leave and that the length of my hair was too much of a bother. (My length was to about my boobs not like it hit the ground! Plus I had told them on the phone I had long hair!) While she was doing my hair she seemed to have a stuck up attitude. Eye rolls included. The cut was fine (it was just a trim) the ombre was barely noticeable and nowhere near what I showed her. She didn't section off my hair, she just painted the bleach on the top layer. I wanted it pretty blonde, but just took what I got, payed and left. I would not recommend and will not be back even with the deal! read more