I have been coming to this salon for over 7 years. It is one of the few black hair salons in the…read morelincoln park. My hair is so much healthier since I have been coming here. I get a relaxer but they do a lot of styling with natural hair and Tereze the owner and main stylist is known for her coloring. The prices are average for the services they provide. Only down side is that they sometimes have been over booked and you have to wait a long time. Its a true black beauty salon with good music and a lot of chatting between stylist and clients.

This is my second visit to this salon with Terez after 6 months to get my hair colored again.. at…read more18 my first dye on permed hair started to break off & a lot fell out. Now at 35 I wanted to trust the process and knew how to take care of my natural hair.. let me tell you!!!I'm just ecstatic that I was led to her with a bit of google researchWhen I say it was worth every penny!!! Being a single mommy I needed a pamper, to feel good walking out the door & it's exactly what I got.. Calming atmosphere & everyone who worked that day were all great! So many compliments.. Thank you EssenceVip!!! Special special thank you to.. Terez!! I'll provide both colors

Such a great atmosphere! This place is a MUST GO! The people, the vibe. It's Perfect! They make you…read morefeel so welcomed and comfortable right away! With everything going on in the world it's so nice to come and relax and know Everything will be taken care of! From perfect cuts to great massage! Go see for yourself! While you're there try the French market. It's right across the street. I love LOVE LOVE!

Jennifer is a talented, professional and friendly stylist. I can count on her for amazing cuts,…read morecolor, and style. The salon is always a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Rachel P's review was baffling and her characterization of Jennifer was absurd, mean-spirited, and completely untrue. The writer "used to go to cosmetology school" yet she arrived at the salon with her long hair too tangled to brush or donate. She said, "We ended up giving up (on donating) because my hair was so tangled and damaged." Although she claimed she wasn't listened to, she loved the outcome, saying "I will say I do love the hair cut she gave me." So, she showed up with hair that was a disaster and walked away with a hair cut she loves. That's a five-star recommendation for a salon and a stylist!

After almost a month since my appointment, I'm still in awe of the transformation Kenrik pulled off…read more I booked fairly last minute and originally scheduled a balayage, but once we evaluated the condition of my hair... black box dyed for almost two years ... it was safe to say we needed a different approach. Even though I walked in expecting to spend between $300-$400 and ultimately ended up investing more than I planned, I left feeling completely at peace with it ‍ The result was EXACTLY what I hoped for, maybe even better, and absolutely the right step forward. Hair health is extremely important to me, and he made sure that was the priority from start to finish. Kenrik took the time to truly listen, assess the damage, and think through the safest, smartest process instead of rushing or doing anything that would compromise my hair. That alone earned my full trust The time, money, and nerves that come with letting someone new color my hair were absolutely worth it. Kenrik is phenomenal talented, thoughtful, and genuinely invested in the outcome He may be early in his career, but he carries himself like someone with a long, successful future ahead. I can't wait to sit in his chair again and see where his journey takes him... but even more, where he takes my hair Highly recommend Kenrik for anything involving a color correction, styling, or a cut (On a side note, the views from the Thomas West Salon were amazing and the staff was incredible from start to finish...I'm really looking forward to future appointments in their studio! )

Jen J is by far the best colorist-bar none. She books up months in advance but the wait is worth…read moreit. It's very hit or miss on other stylists and services at this place. I wish Jen did extensions!!! Jen is .

I cannot say enough good things about Lira Hair Salon. I came in after a disastrous visit to a…read moreso‑called "blonde specialist" who completely ruined my hair while trying to take me from brunette to blonde. My hair was damaged, uneven, and honestly I was scared to try again. Lira changed everything. She not only helped me achieve the blonde I originally wanted, but she did it in a way that protected my hair and brought it back to life. My color looks beautiful, natural, and exactly how I envisioned it. Even better--my hair is actually growing back and feeling healthy again. Lira is truly a master of her craft. She listens, she cares, and she knows exactly what she's doing. If you're thinking about going blonde or need someone to fix a color gone wrong, she's the one you want in your corner. Absolutely worth every visit.

First I will start with what was good…read more 1. The dye job ended up beautiful. I came in with pretty unclear instructions and reference photos and both the stylist and the owner were able to figure out what fit my needs. This seems to be a huge strength here. 2. They were able to fit me in last minute. What was bad 1. The total time listed online was 1.45 hours, the service ended up taking 2.45 hours. I have been to many salons and never had my hair take that long, especially when I was getting all over color and a blowout (no haircut). Perhaps this was due to me booking last minute. However, the website booking made it look wide open and I think it is the responsibility of the salon to accurately represent their booking capability. I would not have booked with them had I known what experience was to follow. 2. The salon overall seemed overbooked and people were bouncing around. Three different people worked on my hair. Personally, I really didn't like this set up. I like to build a relationship with my stylist and this hectic atmosphere was not synonymous with that 3. The blowout I had was so uncomfortable. The rollers were tangled up in my hair and I could feel it ripping out as the stylist took them out. I have never have a blowout be so painful. My hair had so many split ends after I looked in the mirror at home. 4. My hair fell the moment I stepped outside. Granted it was a windy day, but my hair doesn't typically fall that fast. I think this may have been due to the stylist rushing at the end. On one hand I'm glad she did because I had been sitting alone for quite some time, but on the other hand I paid for essentially nothing. My old stylist back home (moved cross country) had no problem giving me a blowout that lasted at least a few hours. Even on windy days. 5. At one point the owner took my stylist in the back and seemed to be scolding her. This is never something a new client wants to see. I immediately felt anxious that something had gone wrong with my hair color. It ended up great but tbh experience was awkward and handled strangely in my opinion. 6. Finally. The price came out to $260 for all over color and a blowout. I wouldn't mind this price if it wasn't for the lackluster experience. Hair salons are charging luxury prices without offering luxury experiences. The pricing structure is also strange. They charge $60 extra for toner but I have never had a color job that didn't need toner to look good. It feels strange to not include it all together. The toner charge was added after which was a surprise because toner has always been included in the price. To be clear, the website did ask if I wanted to add toner for $60. I thought that was for someone coming in looking just to tone and not add more color. Perhaps this was my mistake but I found the whole pricing structure strange. A few other things to note: water was offered but never given and they only accept cash/zelle/venmo tips. Overall this salon was not a fit for me. A lot of this is subjective preference but I think it's important that people understand what environment they are paying for when they sign up to spend hundreds. That being said, the color was beautiful and I am grateful for that.

I had a great experience getting my haircut with Teo. He did an excellent job and paid close…read moreattention to the details, leaving me with a clean, sharp haircut. The shop was clean, well-maintained, and had a welcoming atmosphere. Teo was professional, friendly, and made sure I was happy with the final result. I would definitely recommend Teo and this shop to anyone looking for a quality haircut and a great overall experience.

I didn't get the stylist I scheduled with and despite showing what I wanted my face is completely…read moreoff frame now. Thank you very much for being the final straw that made me lapse back into SH behaviors.

Agree with some of the recent reviews. This is a pricey haircut which im willing to pay to help…read morestyle and shape my wavey hair. I expressed the last couple times I am trying to grow my hair out to make the most of my hair type. At my most recent appointment, I made repeat comments along the lines of "im just looking for a trim to clean it up while i'm letting it grow out" and the stylist chopped off most of my curls in a weird way making it hard to style and losing my progress. At a salon of this price point how often to I have to say "when" as they're cutting and clipping away? Also agree w recent post, styling products were Walmart quality. Save your money and support other salons, i'll be putting my hat on and looking elsewhere.

Horrible experience all throughout, and I would think twice about coming to this place. I went to…read moreget my haircut with Evelyn, and she completely ignored my instructions despite me being careful to check up with her. I asked for a (very) low fade with a reference and a picture, and I walked out with a clear high fade (if it can even be called a fade) in a way that I can't honestly understand. Reference picture and result, both of myself, are attached below. I voiced my concerns to her immediately at the moment and just like my haircut, she also ignored that and basically told me that it doesn't look too bad and it is what it is. I paid the nearly $70 for this. The owner tried to be helpful after I left and told me she would offer a refund through the phone. That was 4 whole months ago, and she still has not followed through to add more insult to injury and frustration. I absolute hate writing a bad review for any business, but this is just ridiculous.

Rafael took me in last minute and revived my hair! he was so kind and took care of me. would…read moredefinitely come back next time i come to town edit: a few hours after i noticed a HUGE difference in my hair. the treatment completely brought my hair back to life. i can't wait to be able to go back next time im in town

Just moved to river north and needed a new colorist/stylist. Booked an appointment with Sam at…read moreSalon 833. The salon is bright and clean and was busy but not chaotic. The ladies at reception couldn't have been more welcoming and Sam was right on time. From the start he was attentive and I felt in good hands; and the results were amazing, he did a root touch up but it was way outgrown because of my transition to the city and he gave me a fresh trim that did not cut too much but somehow brought new life and energy into my hair. I love his it!!! and I will definitely be a regular customer of Sam's and salon 833.

They do a decent job, good hours, good prices , friendly etc. I take my son. $12 for kids cut and…read more$15 for adults posted in the window. When time to pay I'm told it's $15 and assume that includes the tip (since he's clearly a child & I see that it's $12 for a kids cut). I always plan to tip but it rubs me the wrong way when businesses include without disclosing this increased cost (like did did the price go up and the fee posted outside is wrong or are you just including tip so you don't get stiffed?). Maybe too many people stiff them so they automatically include. I'm fine with that-just say "that includes tip". If your prices went up then update the signage.

Walked in and was seated right away by the lead hairstylist. Showed her a few pictures, mentioned a…read morebit less up front and a number 2 for back and sides. She reviewed the pictures again and worked decisively with 3 different clippers and 3 different scissor techniques. Definitely the best haircut I've had in Pilsen/La Villita: mil gracias!