I looooove this place!! The service is excellent and the employees are amazing. Gabby is very sweet and Tina brought my hair back to life! I got my hair done by somebody who had no idea what she was doing in the past. After that, I box dyed my own hair a few times so by the time I went into Spoke & Weal, my hair was damaged and had all kinds of orange in it. When I went in, they were honest about my hair condition (which I appreciated). And when I was done, my hair looks so much healthier! The tea they serve there is really tasty and they give you a shirt to change into before! Like I said, great service! Will come back in the future!!!(: read more

Spoke & Weal - After Tina fixed my hair - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I had the opportunity to visit Spoke & Weal during their soft opening thanks to a friends referral to see Demi. I was greeted by friendly staff, in an under construction salon that still had an amazing vibe. Even though my services were free during the soft opening, Demi took a lot of time and effort to understand me, my hair and what she could do to make me feel fabulous again (I was suffering from a botched highlight, the worst!). During this time, she didn't skimp out, gave me full head of gorgeous highlights, and blew dry my hair into a fabulous style. I loved loved my hair and felt amazing again! My second visit was just as fabulous as the first. Well actually maybe a little more fabulous! While the salon is not cheap, you do get what you pay for. First, you are given a shirt to change into which is great as it is comfortable and light weight. I usually come from work so it is nice to not have to worry about being uncomfortable or ruining your nice clothes. After you sit down in your chair, you are able to enjoy a nice little neck massage which is a fabulous little treat! Sipping on some delicious herbal tea, Demi consulted with me regarding her plans for my hair and pricing; I loved that there were no surprises. Once again, she delivered amazing results; I walked out of there feeling like a new women! Oh yeah, and they actually blow dry and style your hair even if you don't get a cut; every other salon should take note!!! It is the little things they do that really make this salon stand out! read more

I came to Spoke & Weal as usual to get my haircut and to color my hair. Spent there 6 hours on my 8th month pregnancy. My back and my stomach were hurting by the end and I didn't even want to dry my hair until the end, because of I couldn't seat there anymore. Changed my hair color 2 times and still didn't get that color I wanted (I showed them what I wanted from the beginning. It was colored by them in April). I raised my hair since April (you can see my hair on my pictures before). Amanda supposed to just trim my ends and to cut a sooo light bangs. Look at what I have right now (it's not even straight. Will look awful when I'll have no waves). I'm tired to cry but I can't stop crying. I have 2 trips during next week for my business, pregnancy photo shoot with my husband and I also have a 50+ people baby shower in 2 weeks. I feel so broken. It's hurting a lot. Even if they will do extensions of a few strands on the sides you can see them through my thin hair if I have a ponytail (Spoke & Weal do only tape in hair). Also I dont want to cut my hair even more shorter as Amanda suggested to me, because of I raised my hair for awhile to have what I've had before. I hate my hair right now. I'm so depressed and can't stop crying. My hair means a lot to me and I can't believe I will be so sad during one the most important days in my life. I have my school and I work with my students and clients all around the country and Europe as well and I used to send them to "Spoke & Weal". I will not do this anymore. I don't want people to be disappointed and to feel what I feel right now. I can't sleep because of it really hurts me so much. read more

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Such a cool looking salon! Had my hair cut with Simay who is great! She pays so much attention to every detail and leaves you feeling like you have the best hair Thanks Simay! read more

Love this place! Kelly did a wonderful job on my baylage and I will absolutely keep going back! read more

Tina Blake gave me the most bomb birthday highlights! She worked her magic on my hair and gave me some gorgeous honey colored baby lights for a fresh look that is low-maintenance. I've fallen in love with my hair again! The staff at Spoke and Weal were friendly and accommodating. This salon is modern and fresh and has a funky vibe. If you're looking to up your hair game, check out Spoke and Weal. read more

This place provides great service, starting with complimentary drinks (water or tea) as you walk in and a neck massage before beginning your service. The salon itself is simple and clean, and the lights and mirrors don't make you feel ridiculous with the apron on, haha. Decor is sharp and very upscale. Noemi is fantastic with color and I would recommend her completely! We chatted the whole time and she made my hair look fabulous. Super kind and a good few hours spent treating myself. Do be warned that the price tag is quite steep, so be prepared if you go there! read more

My Mom always says "Invest in yourself," and this is one of my favorite places to do so. Most of the reviews you see here are from women, but they also excel in mens' haircuts and color as well. Amanda is always a pleasure to work with, very charming and incredibly attentive to detail. Her technique is next-level, I'm a big fan of anyone who takes their craft this seriously. I'm pretty low-maintenance when it comes to my haircuts, but a lot of places still get it wrong...mainly because a lot of stylists aren't great at listening to my requests. Amanda, and everyone else I've encountered at Spoke + Weal (shoutout to Demi, Sam, and Simay!), are also amazing communicators. In short, GUYS GET IN HERE. This place is an absolute gem, and I always leave the salon feeling at least 3 income tax brackets higher than when I walked in. read more

Writing this LONG overdue review for the most amazing colorist I've ever been to! Megan At Spoke & Weal is the real deal (@meganocolor). She's been doing my color for 3 years now and I will follow her to the end of the world before I see someone else. Don't think twice, book that appointment immediately. read more

I moved to the suburbs a year ago and have been trying out new salons in the area but I haven't been able to find a salon or stylist that I like. I finally decided to look at salons in the city again and heard great things about Spoke & Weal. I am pretty low maintenance when it comes to my hair, I don't color it so I'm only looking for a good haircut. I have also always been able to get away with a $45 haircut my entire life, so a part of me was apprehensive about paying much more for one, but it was very worth it! My appointment was with Simay and she was AMAZING! I didn't realize how bad my hair looked until I got there so I am very happy that I finally went in...I had a bad experience at a different salon a few months ago and have been avoiding getting my haircut. The salon is very clean and they style is trendy and minimalistic - it's a really nice space. You start off with water/tea and a quick shoulder massage. Before Simay even touched my hair, she pulled up a chair and we chatted about what I was looking for, what products I used, etc. She gave lots of suggestions on what we could do with my hair,which I really appreciated because I needed to "clean up" my look without making any huge changes since I'm growing my hair out and didn't want to cut much off. One of the things that I loved most about the experience was that Simay walked me through every single step and always explained what she was doing and why. She gave me lots of great tips about keeping my hair healthy. In addition, I thought it was cool that the stylists have you stand up and move around throughout the appointment to make sure that they cut your hair correctly from every angle. I've never seen any other salon do that and I liked how thorough Simay was with every step. Long story short - my hair looks amazing and this is one of the best cuts I've ever had. I can't wait to go back for my next haircut! read more

I've been seeing Megan monthly for 6+ months now. I have bleached platinum blonde hair which requires touch-ups every few weeks. Megan is super friendly and sweet. Everyone in the salon is. She and the color assistants are efficient with the service. I've gone to salons that took forever to bleach and tone my hair with inconsistent or disappointing results. Megan is very consistent. My hair always looks great. I refuse to go to any other colorist. (Why should I?) read more

Got my hair styled by Alexandra and it couldn't have been better. She did exactly what I wanted and payed attention to every detail-- exceeded my expectations enormously. My hair is fine and hard to style; it doesn't hold a curl very well and tends to get oily quickly. Alexandra not only managed to curl my hair beautifully but she made it last longer than I thought possible (instead of the usual half hour, it lasted the whole night and following day, without being crunchy!!) . She was also very sweet and overall nice to be around, I would definitely recommend her for any hair needs. Lovely experience and great service!! read more

Literally the best salon ever. If you're hesitating to go due to it being a new salon, or the higher prices, it's honestly well worth trying it out. Megan is the most incredible colorist I've ever been to! Go see her! I've been getting my dark brown hair dyed blonde for 3+ years now, and she is the best ever ever! Every friend I've recommended her to has adored her, too! :) read more

I came in with box-dyed hair (YIKES I know) and to top it off, I had chosen to dye it pitch black. I met with Megan and right from the bat she was thorough and honest about what could be done with color since I had pre-existing dye. We decided to add some dimension to it and she proceeded to do my color, wash, tone, and blow dry me. It was an amazing experience and she was so professional and friendly throughout the entire process. They were very attentive to make sure and see if you wanted anything while you waited for the color to process. There was also someone helping her with the wash and blow-dry. I must admit I've never felt so glamorous than when two people were blow-drying my hair haha! Each service also starts with a complimentary neck/shoulder/scalp massage which is so relaxing - especially early in the morning. The color ended up being BEAUTIFUL and it lifted so well and light considering the box dye. She even gave me a few loose waves and helped me take a pic of my hair. The services definitely do sound a bit pricey but it was worth it for the outcome. Hair is definitely an investment! Such a great service and salon and I will for sure be back! The salon itself is a great open space. There's an open counter running around the salon where you get your hair done which is definitely different but I liked it. I found it really cool that the hair dryers hang above you and they just pull them down to use! So convenient. As a bonus - there was a little black and white puppy in the studio when I went which I don't think is a normal occurrence but definitely made my morning. read more

I highly recommend Amanda for hair cuts! She was very friendly and helpful in explaining how to grow out my hair in a healthy way. She also helped adjust my hair after a terrible haircut experience at a different salon. I feel 10x better about my hair after my Spoke & Weal visit! read more

The stylist had me stand up to cut my hair, which I thought was already weird because its rather uncomfortable to stand while getting a haircut, but didn't make sense because my length was at my shoulders. Needless to say, my hair was cut lop-sided due to this technique. She also spent probably about 15 mins cutting my hair. As well, multiple times the two girls made fun of my hair because it's dry and unstyled coming in. It made me feel pretty horrible about myself, so I already knew I wasn't coming back. They also laughed at me when I showed them a picture of the hair cut I want, because the picture was a "totally different length" instead of the stylist probing to learn what I liked about the style. As for the color, I asked for a balayage and somehow was talked into putting black streaks at the tips of my hair. As well, the whole hair cut was over $300, and I didn't make it home without crying. Will never go here again. I'd rather go to a hole in the wall than have an experience like this again. read more

Spoke & Weal - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I had a complimentary color given to me by a friend which is what brought me in. The salon was cute inside, we were greeted immediately and offered to hang our jackets and get us tea or water. Megan colored my hair, she talked to me about it beforehand and seemed very knowledgeable throughout the conversation. Samuel cut my hair and also was very knowledgeable. I highly recommend! read more

Sam is a genius with shears, and Alex a wizard of all things color. This is by no means a cheap endeavor, but definitely a worthy investment. My haircuts always grow out beautifully, and my color manages to stay fresh between appointments. Highly recommend! read more

Siobhan cut my hair and it was by far the best haircut I've ever received. Not only was it a great cut, but she spent time getting to know everything about my dream style and current hair routine. She totally changed the way I take care of my hair, somehow finding a way for me to put in way less effort with much better results. Highly recommend! read more

This is the second time I've been to Spoke & Weal to have Megan color my hair and she is AMAZING! The first time Megan colored my hair it was to even out grown out highlights and she did such a great job. I was even complimented by a stranger who told me whoever did my color was really good at what she does. I couldn't agree more! read more

My hair life has been changed forever! My friend recommended that I stop in during the soft opening to get a hair cut. I am so happy that I got matched with Siobhan. She consulted me and got an idea of my style and even asked about the shampoo and conditioner I currently used. She took one look at my hair and told me how I can have how to add some volume to my flat dense hair. She really listened to me during the consultation and the hair came out with a lighter and fuller look and can't wait for my next visit. The entire staff was welcoming from beginning to end. As soon as I walked in the door my coat was taken and I was offered tea and water. The atmosphere was great and I can't imagine how it will even get better for the grand opening Thanks Siobhan and team!!! read more

Went to Spoke & Weal for the first time for their soft opening. The space isn't even completely finished yet (some bare walls) and I would still rate the experience above any salons I've been to in the area! Everyone is so friendly and professional, you can really tell everyone that works there WANTS to be there. I came in from the suburbs, and had my car so I'm always worried about street parking - it was no issue at all. I paid for parking directly in front of the building but I was given tips from the staff that next time there is free parking all day just around the corner - which is always a bonus. Demi did my color and Sam finished my hair with a blow-dry and style. Both were awesome! Very professional and efficient but warm and welcoming at the same time. Demi used a technique I've never experienced before for my color, and I loved the end result. And Sam gave me an amazing blowout (which is kind of my favorite part of any salon experience). I will definitely be coming back and can't wait to see the space after the grand opening :) read more

I actually haven't reviewed anything yet on Yelp, I just like creeping on other people's reviews. But this place was worth it. Had my birthday hair done- color by Demi, and cut by Sam. Discovered Demi's amazing talent this past summer at her old salon in the suburbs when a friend who always seemed to have the best hair recommended her to me. Visited a few times there; the first time was a color correction of sorts as I absolutely could not stand what I had gotten previously, and for way more $, by another colorist at another salon downtown. Demi somehow managed to save me from too-thin, stripey, grey/white blonde highlights which stuck out awkwardly against my brown hair and had no dimension, and a ruined, fried texture, to the beautiful natural, complexion-brightening (while keeping my hair healthy!!) color I now couldn't do without! Even the very first time I had my hair colored by her I received more compliments from random strangers on it than you would believe. Most important is that she really listens to what you like and makes mental notes for future visits. Recommended her to my mom who seems to have Some bad luck with salons, who also loved(!) her, too cute! This visit was all I expected and more; my first during the soft opening here at her new salon, except I was in love with the direction the salon seems to be headed in despite not being completely finished yet, and with Sam who cut my hair for the first time. As someone prior to me wrote, I was impressed by how eager everyone seemed to be to be working there, and how courteous. The vibe was somehow both relaxing but upbeat and fun. Complimentary massages with essential oils but lively music playing and every client I saw leave with something I would have been happy to have myself. Sam spent a ton of time evaluating what I liked and didn't like about my hair, and then cut my hair dry to give me a more predictable end result: (an extremely versatile style) while solving my issues about being too weighty in the back etc, since I have dense fluffy hair if I let it. He followed it up with directions on how to style ALL of the different ways I wear my hair properly, including how to properly blow dry this new cut. I asked a ton of questions and he took a ton of time to really educate me so that I could get the most out of my lovely new 'do. I spent a lot of time playing sports and just throwing my hair up every day, so sometimes it's embarrassing to admit I don't know how to do these things! Everyone here was welcoming and not too good to educate me, which made me truly truly love the place. Can't wait to come back in the spring and see the space when it is done! read more

I won a hair color and cut from them in an auction item .... and it was not cheap so I was not going to let it go unused. And I am so glad I did not. I have been going there for the past 8 months. Demi does my color and she is amazing. Amanda does my cut. Again, amazing. It is a total experience in feeling valued and pampered and the focus of their attentions so you look and feel your best. This is NOT convenient for me for many reasons .... but I am so happy with the results that I make the effort to make it happen. read more

This is my second time at the salon. Kelly is giving my hair life with her color magic! The first appointment was a complimentary color which was a full and complete no corners cut consultation and service. I walked out with a smile on my face! So I booked another appointment and the salon was consistent with the great service I received the first time! As soon as I arrived I was welcomed in and sat down at a chair almost immediately.I was given a quick but lovely back and neck massage then offered a tea or water. The tea was delicious. I have to ask what kind it is next time. My appointment was at 11am and I had gotten there early. I brought a book to read while I waited and Kelly came by to apologize for the wait. I told her I was early and she had nothing to apologize for. She came back right at 11 and worked her magic!! At the shampoo sink I was given my complimentary hand massage just like the last time and my hair was blow dried and styled to perfection! I'm so in love with my color! As you can see from my pic my hair is black and in the past I've gone to salons to lighten my hair and I end up with brassy orange hair. It took me a while and a lot of questions to book my complimentary color appointment after Kelly reached out to me via Instagram. I was nervous I'd be getting the same results. I did rate the salon as pricey BUT it's worth every penny. It's your hair!! I will be back to see Kelly! She is amazing! I was out in 2 hours and honestly the time flies by! read more

Spoke & Weal - My Before pic - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I just visited Spoke & Weal Chicago for the first time this week and I had my hair colored by Natalie. She was fabulous. I went into the salon not knowing exactly what I wanted, all I knew was that I wanted a little bit of a change (clearly not much direction), and she nailed it. She didn't overdo it, it was just perfect. I've been to many salons while I've lived in Chicago and I will definitely be coming back to visit Natalie. read more

Wonderful salon very modern and very unique vibe Looking for someone who takes pride in their work go to Demi She listened to everything I wanted and made it become reality I'm so happy I will be back read more

I received the best color service from Noemi yesterday. I am so happy with how my balayage ombré came out. I have been to several other salons the past few years asking for a cooler toned, less brassy look for an ombré, and I was always disappointed with the results. Noemi was able to do everything I asked and it looks so natural! Finally the color i have been asking for! I am so pleased with how my hair looks and will absolutely be back. Plus, the salon is very clean, modern, and the staff are very friendly. The blowout I received at the end of my appt was also great. Highly recommend. read more

My friend recommended this place, and I don't regret it one bit. I never write reviews, but they did such a phenomenal job that I couldn't resist to not write one! I am also very picky with my hair, but after describing the style I wanted (and listening to Amanda's advice), the results are spectacular! I always had issues of being rushed with the whole process (e.g. describing your ideal cut, alteration after the cut and etc.), but did not feel rushed one bit! And my cuts are usually done with an electric buzzer, but this was all done by scissor (with perfect alignment!). Definitely recommend this place, Thanks Amanda and team! read more

Kelly did an amazing job. I let her do what she wanted and she gave me cute summer hair nothing drastic but definitely noticeable! Love! read more

Spoke & Weal - Hair Salons Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I see Megan for color here and Simay for cut, both are amazing!! This is the second time I have seen Megan for balayage and color and both times she gave me exactly what we discussed (which is incredibly rare for someone with dark brown hair who usually ends up with brassy orange hair). It is pricey but she purposely set me up so that it will last long and grow out beautifully, only needing a gloss for touch up. read more

This place is amazing. Came in back in march when they first opened for a color, not entirely sure what I wanted. They gave me a cotton tee to wear so I wouldn't risk getting any color on my clothes, and I started the service with an essential oil massage. Demi knew exactly what to do to enhance my hair while still keeping it fairly natural, and the way they blew out my hair...best blow out of all time. I'm coming back this weekend for a cut. Highly recommend the whole staff! read more

Had an appointment here in November. It was a free color of my choice. It was with a different hair stylist (can't remember her name) who had left a few months before so I got stuck with Natalie. She was 'nice' but in a very condescending way. She kept asking if I dyed my hair at home and I kept telling her of course not--my regular hair stylist would kill me if I did such a thing. Yet she kept going on and on about this and that with the store bought stuff. I had a whole list of colors I wanted (in my phone) and she told me all she could/would do is a tiny little touch up. Just a few highlights. It was free but I wouldn't have wasted my time if I knew that's all she was gonna do. I bit my tongue though. Just wanted to get it done and over with. She had her assistant Bianca take care of me some of the time. Bianca seemed nice enough. My complaint with her was when she was very roughly yanking/ripping the foils out of my hair. When I asked her why she was so rough about it she said that's how it had to be done since Natalie teased my hair before putting them in. I have had my hair teased and foil put on with highlights before. But never have I had anyone tear them out like that. And I have a high tolerance for pain. I wasn't gonna complain. They aren't worth my time. But, I just want them to know I know I was treated wrong and I hope they have a conscience and don't do this to any other future clients. I honestly feel like they did this so I would not come back to them. Mission accomplished. I WILL NEVER SET FOOT IN THERE AGAIN. NOR WILL I EVER RECOMMEND ANYONE EVER GOING THERE read more

I am usual pretty picky about where I get my hair done but after giving Spoke & Weal a try I can definatly say I've found my new to go to salon! Overall the experience was great. Very professional, everyone was so nice. I got my hair colored by the Noemi, she did an incredible job, made sure I got exactly what I wanted and she is so sweet! I definatly recommend this salon for anyone looking for high quality work and a great salon experience. read more

GREAT Salon! The entire staff was so friendly and accommodating from the moment I walked in the door. Samuel cut my hair and did an amazing job. He gave me exactly the cut I was looking for and made it so much lighter and healthier. I love the salon's space and style - the vibe was great and they were even playing good music! I would highly recommend checking this place out! read more

Recently relocated here and went in to see Megan for a color. She listened, fixed the color and I walked out so happy I could have screamed. Thank goodness I found my new place in our new area. Great! read more

I came in after my friend recommended I see Demi for color and wow, I'm glad I gave it a shot! Demi herself is friendly, spunky, and incredibly talented. I explained what I wanted and she provided her input as well. I came in with copper-tinted brown hair and I wanted to transition to a warm blonde. I showed her pictures of what I had in mind and she added her opinion about this and that. She also took into consideration the tone of my skin and my eye color- she said she didn't want to put a color on me that would wash me out; rather, something that would accentuate my features. I've never heard that from a colorist and I'm so grateful that she took that into consideration. My hair turned out perfect in the end. Also, Sam cut my hair. I told him what I wanted and I got exactly what I asked for. He even mentioned some techniques I could use to add volume to my fine hair. This is absolutely my go-to salon. read more

I first tried this salon back in the summer time after Demi had reached out to come in for a complimentary service to experience the salon. I was having a hard time getting in at my regular salon (I am admittedly not in an industry where I can book appointments months in advance, 2 weeks is generally my max) so I decided to give Spoke and Weal a try. Demi and the entire salon experience was over the top incredible. We were instantly on the same page with what to do with my color and I felt like I had found my true hair person. She is so much fun to talk with, works fast, and simply creates beautiful hair. I have been coming back to the see Demi every 8-10 weeks and I continue to leave feeling beyond happy with my color. Recently I decided to take her advice and let Sam trim my hair. Major emphasis on trim. I have refused to let anyone but scissors to my hair in over a year thanks to one too many "trims" that left me feeling like my long hair would just never get to stay the length I wanted. I sat in his chair with some pretty unevenly botched layers, panicking because I knew my year of growth was about to be chopped off...but I was wrong. I don't know what Sam does, but he is amazing. My hair is somehow the same length and looks healthier than I can ever remember it looking. I have gotten numerous comments in the last few days since visiting the salon. In conclusion, go to Spoke and Weal and see Demi and Sam. You will leave feeling happy, pampered, and ready to write your own novel of a Yelp review. :) read more

Demi was amaze! She did such a perfect job on my blonde balayage making it ice blonde on the ends - which I have been asking for at my last salon and they never got it right. Best color and blowout i've ever received. LOVE my hair and the salon vibe. Can't wait to go back. read more

Spoke and Weal is not your average salon. They use Aveda products. But, that's not what makes them special. It's the little thing - the amazing tea, the decor, the shirt to change into, the vibe, and of course - good hair - that is the dream. Their salon is minimalistic, but empowering - they have two messages on the walls that make you feel good and beautiful as you are getting pampered. When I arrived, I was asked to change into a shirt. They gave me the most amazing tea and then offered me a hand massage. Once the stylist, Kelly arrived shortly after, I was nervous about getting my hair dyed - since I wanted it to be blonde. When I asked to dye my hair from a dark black/brown to blonde, the stylist lightened my hair with subtle blonde highlights. The whole experience was phenomenal, and she made my hair extra pretty because it was Friday and Also, I recently went to an event and I was admiring one of the attendee's hair color. She had dark hair like mine and it was a medium blonde/brown at the party. She also had her hair dyed here and loved it. :) read more