Even though they are soon shutting their doors, I just visited Brandon for the first time. I LOVE my hair. I haven't had this good of a haircut in a while and I will be following him over to Logan Parlor. Thanks Brandon! read more

I've been a client at this salon for at least 10 years. Brandon always does a fantastic job! I've never left disappointed. Communication from staff about appointment reminders, pricing etc is good. The salon is always clean and welcoming. I would highly recommend. read more

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I rarely find myself compelled to write reviews, but after my recent experience at Bird's Nest, I feel that I should caution others to save your money/time- particularly for those considering a balayage service from Brandon. Misguided Styling: Upon my arrival, I presented clear photo references for the "cowboy copper" balayage I desired. Brandon agreed and we got to it. I started to feel concerned when he left to get an ice cream while my highlight was processing because it took so long and I feared the process time was going to leave me way more blonde than I asked. Regrettably, after 3.5 hours, I left the salon with a result that absolutely SHOCKED me and bore no resemblance to what was discussed. Instead of the warm, copper tones I had hoped for, I was left with a choppy, unblended, overly blonde outcome, devoid of the color and dimension we agreed on. Lack of Communication: The stylist deviated from our agreed-upon plan without consulting me, opting for a golden blonde hue that was never discussed. In fact, he said "I felt cowboy copper was too autumn for springtime and that it was too close to what you already had and am happy that you trusted me to go more golden blonde". I NEVER said yes to that direction, and frankly Brandon went completely rouge and did whatever he wanted. Questionable Customer Service: Upon expressing my dissatisfaction to salon management, I encountered resistance because of their no refund policy and was pressured to give them a second chance. Rather than addressing the evident flaws in the service and photos I provided, I was met with justifications citing the stylist's years of experience. While expertise is valued, it should not excuse poor execution, going off the rails, and a failure to meet my basic ask. Resolution and Cost of Rectification: After two more visits to the salon to meet the owner and protracted negotiations, I accepted a partial refund from the very kind owner Gina for $200, a mere fraction of the additional expenses incurred to rectify the botched balayage. The subsequent corrective measures required extensive restructuring and re-coloring, resulting in significant hair loss, damage, and additional costs exceeding $500. Final Thoughts: My experience at Bird's Nest was deeply disappointing, and it has left me questioning the integrity of their services. Despite attempts at resolution, the lack of accountability and professionalism demonstrated throughout this ordeal is concerning. I caution you to explore alternative options before entrusting your hair to Brandon. read more

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Great wings, nice selection of ice cold beers and a good vibe with lots of televisions on sports. Can't wait to come back. read more

Cute little salon, friendly and accommodating staff, easy to book, reasonable pricing, great addition to Logan square neighborhood. Highly recommend Andi - you'll have a really good time chatting with her, she is talented and listens well to what your day to day habits are to give you the best cut & style! I've now had a couple appointments with and hope to remain a regular :) read more

Had my third visit to BNS today and Joanna is just the best!! When I first went I hadn't had a haircut in 2 years. She gave me a beautiful cut that was as exactly what I wanted. She is thoughtful and kind and understands what her clients want. The cut looked great when I left the salon, and looks great when I blow out, but most importantly it's looks fab when it air dries. Today's visit was for color to blend my greys and my terrible home hair dye jobs and wow it's incredible. I haven't had my hair professionally dyed in 6 years and I am so glad I did it!!!! Joanna is incredible and I'm so happy I found her. The rest of the staff there is lovely and accommodating as well! Shoutout to Amanda for giving my husband great cuts! He loves BNS, too. I'm only sorry that it took me so longto become a client--I've been walking by BNS for years! read more

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Bird's nest salon is hands down the best place I have ever gotten a hair cut and Brandon specifically has given me amazing hair cuts every single time. I am very conscious about my hair and thus very sensitive to a bad cut, but I always walk out of this salon feeling taken care of and more confident. There are times I walk in and tell Brandon exactly what I want and they nail it. There are other times I'm feeling more creative and Brandon provides me with excellent input and we come up with something new together. I have gotten a range of short and medium cuts and Brandon has displayed a really deep understanding of curly/wavy hair. It also doesn't hurt that the price has stayed very affordable given the quality of services. I now live in new york city and find ways to travel back to Chicago to see Brandon, it really is that good! read more

Every once in a while you get really lucky and you just click with a stylist. From the moment I sat in her chair, I could tell Amanda and I spoke the same language. She understood exactly what I wanted and delivered on it impeccably. It's been about a month now and I am STILL getting compliments on my hair. The fresh cut and layering was just what the doctor ordered but more importantly she *nailed* the color. I have pretty dark Ash blonde hair (so much so it's gotten hard to call it "blonde" in the past few years) and the balayage highlights she gave me have lightened it beautifully for a nice summery look. She completely understood the cool tones I was pursuing and had excellent advice about maintaining it between touch-ups so that it wouldn't become brassy over time. I will 100% be coming back to see Amanda. Great experience. read more

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I would NEVER go back here nor would I recommend this to my worst enemy- front the spam texts constantly rescheduling my appointments to the stylists conscience to the customer service- 0/10. read more

I had a great experience at Bird's Nest Salon. Amanda did a wonderful job with my curly cut. She was also super communicative about appointment times which I appreciated. The salon management was also a pleasure. Highly recommend. read more

I visited this asking for a hair wash and blow dry. I was 5 mins late, Parking is quite difficult around here. I was initially refused service and when I explained there was no cut just wash and dry they took me in. My stylist washed my hair in 15 mins and said they had no time to blow dry. The stylist went away to sit by the reception. The next appt customer arrived 40 mins after, which was plenty of time to help dry my hair. I had to dry it myself and pay full price when I left. read more

Always such a great job with my haircut and they are all so personable. I highly recommend.

Great Salon, great proactive measures for COVID. I 've gone here ever since I moved to Chicago and have had my hair cut and colored by a few stylists, most recently Amanda for the past two years. Every time, every stylist has been amazing. I was concerned about getting my hair cut given the COVID crises but the salon has taken things very seriously, between temperature checks, checklist for travel, required hand washing upon entry, masks and keeping people inside to a minimum they definitely made me feel safer. They've also been super flexible with reschedules, understanding the current situation is constantly evolving! Highly recommend! read more

Joanna is not only a master cutter and colorist, but a true artist and real gem of this salon. For my initial appointment, she took the time to get to know me and my long lifeless hair. She quickly came up with suggestions and we agreed to take a few inches off, add a few well placed layers and color my hair a rich and shiny brunette brown. My hair feels so healthy, has volume and style that lasts for weeks. What I love most about Joanna is that she used work for television and has European background. I learn something new from her with each visit. She is helpful with aftercare steps and hair products selection for my hair routine. I now know how to properly apply product to my hair, use the flat iron and how to extend the life of my style for days. Many thanks to talented Joanna for bringing out the best in my hair and making me feel beautiful! " A client for life." -- read more

Saw Allison for the first time after I found out my other stylist had left the salon, and WOW was I impressed. I was planning to do a bit of a style change and add some layers that were "not quite bangs" which could have been scary, but from the minute I sat down, I felt comfortable with her and knew that I could trust her for a great cut (says a lot for me lol). It was the type of experience where I could tell right away that not only was she super skilled at her craft, but that she had an eye for what would look great. She also really listened to what I wanted... like REALLY listened. I LOVE my hair!! I think it says a lot about a salon to know that even if you can't get an appointment with the stylist you wanted, any other stylist is just as qualified. I'm so happy I found this place! read more

Brandon has been cutting my hair for almost four years, and I love him! He always puts great care and thought into my hair and gives amazing advice on what to do with it. Can't recommend him enough! read more

If you are a guy living in the greater Avondale/Logan/Humbolt tri-hood region of Chicago, and can't wait in line for a trim, go to The Bird's Nest. A haircut at the Nest is a shave more (ho ho!) than Joe's or Pete's, but appointments are de rigeur, so when time is money, its an excellent investment. I know, I know, there is no beer or punk rock music, but you can always head over to The Mutiny later if that's the fix you need. More importantly, you won't spend the inflated prices across the Square at Art + Science. What's not to like? I work with Gina and she's fantastic. She's very friendly and an excellent listener. If you have specific preferences, she'll make it happen. It is also on the Spring Rewards network, so you'll get a little money back if you are a long term customer. But not much, so don't get too excited. read more

For someone who has had long hair their whole life, I was super nervous of the change but Gina did such an amazing job with my cut! Not to mention all the compliments I've gotten making me want to keep the short hair for a while ;) If you're looking to start fresh, take my advice and start with Gina!! Side Note: Take a peek at the confidence boost read more

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Went for the first time in early summer to deal with my pandemic hair. Masks, hand washing, and every other safety precaution you could ask for is in effect. They explain everything they're going to do before they do it, which I appreciate. As for the service, I can't say enough about how awesome my stylist Brandon is! I had been a basic/chain haircut guy for most of my life. Brandon was the first person to make me feel that he cared about how my hair turned out without being condescending. He explained everything so even a style idiot like me could maintain his great work until our next appointment. Highly recommend!! read more

Joanna is amazing! The before pic was at a different salon who botched my daughters dream of having a short Bob. We went to Joanna at birds nest Logan square and showed her a pic of how she wanted it and she nailed it!! So happy and def going back. My little girl was all smiles!!! Thanks birds next! Mommy needs a hair cut next! read more

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I went there cautiously last week with the pandemic going on and they take things really seriously. Temp check when you walk in, hand washing, few customers in store, windows open, masks required, needless to say I was pretty relieved. Brandon is the best stylist in the city, I've got super long curly hair that can be a disaster, he took at least 6 inches off and it looks awesome. Hit up this spot if you can! read more

I've been going to Brandon for blonde highlights for 6 years, and they always knocks it out of the park. 10/10.

I used Bird's Nest Salon for my wedding hair and makeup, and they were great! There were 5 ladies in our group that needed hair and makeup for a Saturday wedding, and we had Allison and Brandon for the whole morning. The salon opened a little early for us, dedicated 2 out of the 3 chairs for the wedding party, and allowed us to bring in our own food and drinks. It is a small salon, so there was not much extra room for the party to spread out, but we knew this going in. I wanted to stay local with our vendors, as our wedding was in Bucktown and we live in the area. Bird's Nest was great from the start. I had a "test run" with Allison for hair and makeup about a month in advance. We went through some pictures and talked about what I was looking for. She experimented a bit on the test run so that we could both learn a bit before the day of. She did a fabulous job! read more

Yesterday was my first experience at the Bird's Nest Salon. I was very nervous because I needed a new stylist after mine moved out of state. Waynie is highly recommended due to her great service, patience, artistic work and someone who I needed to follow through with my request. If you want somewhere and someone with breathtaking work and service this is the place. read more

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I barely ever get haircuts because pretty much every place I go to assumes, for some reason, that I'm going to straighten my naturally curly hair every day, and give me haircuts that don't really work for my hair type. However, I'd heard that Bird's Nest specialized in curly hair so I figured I would give it a try. I had a morning appointment with Gina. She was super friendly as soon as I walked in the door. Given my curly hair, I had initially talked about getting a Ouidad haircut - a haircut that thins out curly hair from the inside. However, after looking over my hair for a good ten minutes, Gina recommended that I not get a Ouidad haircut because I have such thin hair. I really appreciated this - the Ouidad cut is almost twice as much, and instead of just giving it to me to make an extra dollar, she suggested I save the money. Gina cleary put a lot of thought and care into the best way to cut my hair and it worked well. She discussed it with me for a long time and was careful to make sure that I was happy with it. She did a great job as a hairstylist. She was also really friendly and talking to her was fun. Gina also gave me a list of products that she thought I'd like, but I wasn't quite ready to drop $200 on styling equipment. She used a curl cream on me, which I was glad I ended up not purchasing, because it made my hair pretty greasy. They're very pushy with the products here! The products may be pricey, but the haircut cost itself is definitely not bad ($57) and very worth it. I ended up being very happy with my haircut. The long layers that Gina gave me work really well with my fine curly hair. She also managed to make it a lot healthier and take off the split ends without making it too short, even though it's been over a year since my last haircut. My bangs are a litte too choppy, that's my only complaint. Still, it's the first time I've been happy with my hair in a while and my curls look great. read more

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I've always hated getting my hair cut. I'm a low maintenance kind of girl when it comes to hair so I'm never someone to use tons of product. But I'm super protective of my hair length - the thought of chopping off my locks used to give me major anxiety. I'd put off getting a hair cut for a year just because the thought of it was just too stressful. Then I found Allison at Bird's Nest. Now I actually look forward to getting my haircut and get it cut every 10 or so weeks! Allison was so kind the first time I saw her and worked hard to make me feel comfortable in her chair. She also listened to my desires for my hair but also contributed her thoughts as to what would work well. I've now had three hair appointments with Allison and for once I feel good about getting my hair cut. She's just amazing and wonderful. I'm so glad I found Bird's Nest and Allison. Also, the salon itself is lovely and a welcoming environment. Located on the square, it's easily accessible by the Milwaukee bus or the Blue Line. read more

Love this salon! Just had an amazing first cut with Allison - I was really impressed by how in depth she discussed what I wanted beforehand, picking out details of the photo I brought in, and ensuring the exact amount of hair I wanted off. I was so happy with the finished product! Beyond that, she and everyone at the salon were super friendly. Great conversation, but nothing forced. I'll be back for sure! read more

AND HE DOES IT AGAIN!!!! Before and after pics of Mr. Brandon V's work on my hair extensions!!!!! Thinking about trying extensions? - get them and see Brandon!! read more

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Such a great experience with Brandon! Hair color looks exactly like I wanted to, and the treatment h he recommended was great and beneficial for my hair type. Everyone there is super nice, and the salon itself is very cute read more

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After years of hunting for a good stylist I found BRANDON! He always does an amazing job on my hair and he's such a delight to come see. But the salon itself is so well-run and friendly. I love the text message confirmations and reminders, very modern! Also has great hours, good products, and the friendliest staff! Thank you Birds Nest! read more

I love this place! Everyone there is great and I look forward to each visit. I see Brandon who is by far the best stylist I've ever been to. He does such a great job with color and cut. I get compliments all of the time! Not only is he a great stylist, he has the best personality and we always have a blast while I'm there. read more

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I love Bird's Nest and their stylist Brandon is my hair savior. First off, he's the nicest and funniest person, so I always thoroughly enjoy every visit - but he has a true talent for figuring out the right hair style/cut for your features, lifestyle, etc. I have naturally wavy/curly hair, but sometimes I like it straight and other days I want a little curl to it. He gave me the cutest, most versatile cut so I can have it both ways and it always looks great and is super easy to maintain. Brandon is the best!! And I like how BN sends you text reminders - it's super helpful and they're really flexible if you need to reschedule. read more

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First, I have been going to Elizabeth for about 7 years. I am not an easy person to please and constantly wanting a new look. Elizabeth is extremely talented. I feel comfortable and confident with each visit. Elizabeth is a great colorist. I have gone from color to color. I recently decided to go lighter and become blonde. After a few visits, I was very impressed with the result. Each time, Elizabeth has been honest and explains the process. I became blonde with no damage or breakage. I get my color, haircut, and treatments. During each visit, Elizabeth also shares tips and suggestions on products and techniques to help me keep my hair healthy. If you are looking for a hair stylist who will listen, care, and focus on the over all well-being of your hair, you have to visit Elizabeth. I continue to recommend Elizabeth to family and friends. I recently visited and the salon is following all the Covid -19 mandated guidelines and I felt safe during my visit. Overall, I am happy and satisfied with my hair. I enjoy the visits with Elizabeth for all my hair needs and it is now part of my self care plan. read more

If you are looking for a GREAT hair stylist and a coloring, go to see Joanna at The Bird's Nest Salon. She does an amazing job with my hair. I have been following her for more than 10 years and traveling from both coasts to Chicago to just get Joanna perfect my haircut. I had different lengths and styles throughout the years from short pixie cut to long-down-the-waist layers and everything time I was leaving her chair with a beautiful hair and feeling fabulous. She is a wonderful stylist and an AMAZING person. read more

This review is for their stylist, Joanna. I'm very picky as most women are when it comes to their hair. I've had too many bad experiences to give anyone new another "go." I did my research and had been told nothing but good things about this stylist and she lived up to the expectation. Now I can stop driving an hour away to my 4 year stylist, and start seeing Joanna who is 20 min from what I now call home. Not only is she great at her art, but she's also a great, friendly, empathetic conversationalist. read more

I went here for the first time in June and had Joanna give me a much needed haircut. I really appreciated the clear communication before the appointment about what to expect and the safety measures. Temperature check, masks, hand washing and surface sanitizing made me feel much better and safer about being "frivolous" during a pandemic. Joanna was super patient and checking with me to make sure I got exactly what I wanted. I had neglected my hair a lot before and she made sure I knew how to do better without being judgmental or pushing products on me. Went back a couple weeks after to go even shorter and Joanna did wonders again. Made me feel so much more comfortable and confident and even snapped the haircut for me to show off afterwards I am actually moving away from Logan but I'll keep coming back and wouldn't have anyone else do my hair moving forward! read more

Such a great place! Afrer living in Logan for almost six months I knew it was time to find a salon. I wondered into The Bird's Nest on a whim two days before Christmas. They had openings the next Tuesday so I grabbed a spot with Chelsea. What a great experience! Everyone was friendly and welcoming, offering a cup of hot tea on this blustery winter day, which was especially appreciated after the cold walk. Chelsea listened to my needs and carefully examined my hair, adding her own expert suggestions. The end result was exactly what I wanted, the perfect cut to begin the new year! read more

Amanda was great- 47$ cut She took her time and made sure I was happy. Water was out , some pipe issue where they only had cold water. They wanted to reschedule but since I live far away I wasn't willing to come back. As soon as I said I'd go ahead w. the cold water the hot came back on! YAY read more

Request a consult and a cut. Brandon spent 4 mins with me, argues with everything I said and gave me no viable or helpful options and the. Told me I wasn't schedule for a cut, said sorry and told me his next apportionment was here. I am extremely disappointed when this shop first opened it was so amazing, now it seems like they just don't care. I won't be going back or recommending it. read more

Brandon's combination of God-given talent and vision combined with keeping current on the latest methodologies make him a gifted hair artist. For him it's truly a passion -- the hallmark of a superior stylist -- which leaves his clients looking photoshoot ready. He's so good at his job, in fact, that my visits to the Bird's Nest are less frequent because my hair looks better for far longer. He's booked in advance, so ring a couple of weeks before you want to wow everyone with a professional look. Bravo Brandon. You are appreciated. read more

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