Had appointment. She was on time finishing up the customer before. Shop was bright, neat. Vera used a photo to match up the hair cut, which was not a good photo, but she did her best and dove right in to cutting. Overall pleased with results. read more

I love Vera and have been a client for many years .She is extremely talented and absolutely wonderful with both color and cuts . I always look forward to seeing Vera ,she is so sweet and so good .make an appointment today for a new beautiful you read more

Vera is a local treasure, right in Downtown Evanston! She is equally adept at women's or men's styling. Visiting Vera is like running into an old family friend- she is so friendly and kind- and then you look up at the mirror and realize you look amazing due to incredible technique! I should add that my neighbors confirm that Vera is equally talented on Black hair as well. read more

So glad I found Vera! She colored my roots and matched my color perfectly. I was in town for only a few hours. Vera had great reviews, and they are well deserved! read more

Vera is very professional and with lots of experience, reasonable She is extremely patience and able to fit you in her schedule read more

Bad service, lies about prices. do not come they're a scam and the place is dirty :(.

Vera offers everything that a national chain hair styling store cannot. Vera gets to know how to style my hair because she listens, is intuitive, and an expert at her craft. Personally, I want support small business owners too. Especially small business owners, such as Vera, who truly care about her customers' satisfaction. For specialized attention to your hair care needs, book an appointment with Vera today. read more

Vera does a great job. She checked in throughout the haircut to make sure things were looking good to me, and she always asked before going shorter on a section. As a guy, I've had a lot of haircuts that end up way shorter than I was looking for, but Vera got it just right. read more

I go to Northwestern University, and this is a great place to get a haircut because of the student price! ($35) I loved the haircut and would definitely go again! It's a super cute salon and very nice and clean. read more

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I went to this place with my daughter on a Saturday afternoon for pedicure. My regular place was booked out for the afternoon so I was very happy when she accommodated us and I wanted to like this place. First of all, the place is not clean and there were bugs and roaches in the pedicure chair/bowl. She said that the bugs came from the restaurant next door. I should have walked away at the moment I saw the bugs but I thought that would be rude. I left with uneven nail polish, awful looking nails, and a bruised toe. This is an awful place for nails maybe better for hair but I am never going back there to check that out. read more

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Vera is a lovely lady I just wish she was consistent in her cuts I've had too go back a few days later and have her fix my cut then still I needed too reshape on my own. Her salon needs some deep cleaning as hair is never swept up, unkept brush and combs are not sanitized. She works as though she is just doing the motions and no longer has the passion. I'm sorry Vera but this has been my experiences read more

Vera is very personable and did a great job on my son's haircut--he is away at college and I highly recommend her as his "home-away-from-home" hairstylist! read more

Vera did a fabulous job on my boyfriend's haircut. It is clear she is an experienced professional as she listened to his ideal haircut ideas and made them her own. We paid $28+tip for the standard cut, which is pretty reasonable and affordable. read more

My sister and I really didn't know what we were going to walk into today. Little did we know Vera was the warmest soul. She was kind and welcoming. I had a wig that had way too much hair and she reassured me and started cutting away! She did such an amazing job!! It was like a brand new wig!! I was scared to have her trim my wig as it doesn't grow back! I'm so glad we called and met Vera! From now on I will not go anywhere else! Thank you to Vera read more

From now on my husband's haircuts will be at Vera's. She is very skilled, professional, punctual, and meticulous in her work. His hair was messed up after the long months of Covid and she did a wonderful job fixing it read more

I love going to Vera's hair salon! I am always happy with my haircut and I enjoy her positive and bubbly personality! Such a lovely lady!

WORST place to go in Evanston. I left with my nails looking horrible. The lady is very rude and stupid Do a favor to yourself and NEVER go to this awful place read more

Overall really good experience! Was very happy with my blowout. Also very convenient location since it is close to Northwestern U

Got ripped off! They posted flyers on campus saying that it's $25 for students, but actually charged me $30 for using card to pay and the haircut was less than 30 minutes, no shampoo or blow dry, hair on my clothes and a small cut on the back of my neck! read more

I just came from Vera's with one of the best haircuts I've ever had, quite stylish indeed. This is difficult to accomplish as I have that baby-fine, white Scandinavian hair that today is surprisingly chic. Kudos to Vera for rising to the challenge. read more

I'm so grateful to have found Vera. Unfortunately it took the pandemic for me to find her. I will be seeing her from now on . After my hair hasn't seen a cut in a good bit. I shared i wanted to take advantage of the length and just shape it up. I was more than just happy. I love independent business and Thank you Vera ! read more

Look at how great my hair looks!! Vera helped me out- my baylayage was turning orangey (gross) and I really missed my natural hair color. My hair actually looks glossier than my natural color does ;) Thanks Vera!! read more

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Vera did an amazing job on my hair! My color is fresh, vibrant and multi dimensional. Vera is one of the first hair dressers I've gone to that's looked at the photos I've brought in and actually made my hair look like them! Her prices were extremely competitive and she made me feel like I was in trusted, competent hands every step of the way. I would highly recommend Vera, not only for her cutting and styling capabilities, but also because she speaks multiple languages and is such a friendly, welcoming business owner. read more

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I went to Vera's to get a manicure done, and she made absolutely 0 effort in actually giving me a manicure yet she charged me the same price Ruby's does to students. She was so busy tending to other customers that she asked me to take my nail polish off myself, quickly filed my nails into shape, asked me to wash my hands myself, and then proceeded to put a new colour on. She didn't cut my cuticles, she didn't soak my hands in water and she didn't oil my cuticles or do any standard manicure practice. It wasn't a relaxing experience and I would not recommend anyone going there for a manicure. P.s. I went to get my threading done and she did a half assed job at that too, but she was quick to motivate me to bring my friends for discounted haircuts. Maybe I'd have better luck going their for actual haircuts and nothing else. read more

Like most people, I was pretty nervous to try someone new. But I assure you, you will not be disappointed. First off, Vera is an amazingly sweet woman and she listened and worked with me throughout the hair cut. Sounds pretty basic but it's crazy how many barbers will not ask you for your input throughout the process. If you want to get it right the first time and not deal with an awkward cut for two weeks until it grows out, do yourself a favor and visit her. Thanks Vera! See you soon read more

Overpriced ($45 for a cut), no AC and she left in the middle of my haircut to take a phone call. And the cut isn't great either

Awesome place for hair color, hair cut and blow dry. Always a happy space to be with Vera!

NEVER GOING BACK! Lady was so rude!!! I asked her for a price to get my hair done she told me 35 then she proceeded to wash my hair and said I have "African American hair" then when she was blow drying she said she's gonna have to charge me 55 cuz I have curly hair. I said I'm not paying more than 40. She proceeded to do a very SHITTY job and did not straighten my roots. At the end she showed me my hair in the mirror I asked her to go over my roots a little she said no because she's used to doing African American hair. I said I get my hair done every week and they always manage to do a much better job then this. After she proceeded to be extremely rudeeee I then just accepted they stole my money and did a shitty job so gave her her 40 and left. SO DISAPPOINTED. not to mention the towels used to dry my hair SMELLED TERRIBLE! IM SO UPSET!!!! Never go there! Terrible and bad service!!!!!!!! read more

Vera is very pleasant, but I am extremely unhappy with my hair cut. I wanted a trim and long bangs to frame my face. She literally just chopped some bangs in. Didn't look at where the hair she was cutting from was - so now I have a chunk of hair directly in the front that is cut straight across. I don't want to go shorter and blend it in because it would be too short to go behind my ear (TO HIDE my ugly bangs). I told her while I was there and as almost in tears. She had no ideas and did nothing to help. She kept saying that she did what was in the picture I gave her and said it looked great. I feel like I went back to the 80's and thought about starting a mullet but backed down. seriously. THEN she charged by $35 for a hair cut she KNEW I wasn't happy with (not to mention she did not even wash my hair since it was still slightly wet from the morning). Not a way to get customers. She seriously did not try to fix it and just kept saying she did what was in the picture. I am so pissed and now have these dumb bangs for my wedding in 7 months. Perfect waste of money. read more

Vera did a wonderful job on my hair color it looks so natural and she did a fabulous blow dry my hair and my hair is like silk. It was a fabulous price I am going to come next month and have it done again. read more

I had my hair cut there actually yesterday, it has a very charming exterior with the 70s hair logo, and the inside is just a basic salon. But, the prices are very nice, they are having a new client deal right now where it's $18 for a woman's cut with shampoo and style, and $15 for a man's cut. Pretty great. The girl who cut my hair was very sweet, somewhat afraid to go outside of the norm for doing something a bit cool... but it turned out very well. She said the place has been there for 27 years so they must be doing something right. The owner is very nice and somewhat of a character which makes it a bit more fun to go there. Definitely will go back. read more

A couple of friends --WHO DON'T USE YELP, BOOO-- had good experiences here, and I'm not willing to pay $40 elsewhere for a trim, so I stopped in. The interior is humble and basic. There were only two women working at the time, one of whom was only doing nails, so making an appointment is a good idea. A friend with an entirely different hair type than me left here with a cute and creative bob, so I was hoping that they could deal with very precise, very symmetrical cuts as well. To my relief, the Albanian woman who cut my hair has a good eye, can cut a proper line (very important when you have hyper-straight hair...) and did everything I asked for. She was also very friendly and hilarious, in a good way. Wash, cut and blowdry was $23 ($14 for men) before tip. I'm pretty sure I got no new client or student discounts. Valuable lesson: paying $45+ for a haircut doesn't mean that you get a higher level of competence, at least in this town. During the time I was there, a couple of other college-aged girls also came in for hair removal stuff-- they seemed like regulars. One of the girls got her upper lip done, which cost five bucks and took all of 30 seconds. So I guess contrary to the "eh" appearance of the outside, this salon knows how to handle the depilatory department as well, and without fuss. The other girl was trying to negotiate what she could get done that day with her limited cash on hand (yep, it's cash only!), but my stylist just told her, "Just pay me next time!" !!!! That is awesome and I wish we lived in a society that awarded that kind of business ethic. The appearance of this salon can be a turn-off if you're used to snob-ass places like Art + Science, but they get very high marks from me for both competence and customer service. I find myself wanting to go back even though I don't need anything done! read more

I've been holding off on this post because I go once a month to get threaded, and I didn't want to share my true feelings just yet. But now I'm not going back, so listen! Haircuts - awful. I looked like a jacked up China doll. Only once, never again. I did go once a month for threading, but I'm too annoyed to go back. I'm very impatient, so I hate when someone picks up the phone and talks WHILE working on me. I have places to go! Like home...to watch Netflix. Furthermore, the last couple times I've gone, there have always been stray hairs that I need to get replucked. Basically, after she's "done", she's really not "done" because I have stray hairs. This place was super convenient for me, but sadly I will not go back. read more

I am super pleased with my second trip to Hair. For once, I ask for a trim, and my idea of a trim is the same as what the person cutting my hair considers a trim. It doesn't seem like a difficult trick to master, but somehow it's always been a problem. Not here! I miraculously received the same haircut the stylist had given me before, only a little shorter. Also, as before, the price was very reasonable and the service of a very good quality. I haven't, and probably will never, try color services here, but the person waiting while my hair was being cut was there for color services, and aside from being grown out (hence the visit to Hair), the highlights looked good. In conclusion: Hair offers good services at good prices. Do not go someplace else and pay $60 for a bad haircut. The end. read more

So unfortunately Tasha retired, and Eva had family issues. The new owner is not as good and not as friendly as Tasha or Eva, but she is still very competent. I can not for the life of me remember her name. Aura is also there as well, but I have yet to have my hair cut by her. I have since moved half an hour away from Evanston, but I will still be going here. At least until some other place woos me away. read more

Great experience at Vera's! Vera was patient, listened to what I wanted for my haircut, and was accommodating with my busy schedule. I have medium/long hair that had grown out since my last haircut, and I wanted to add my layers and face framing back in. Great local Evanston spot! read more

Went to Vera for a cut and highlight. Vera: sweet, hard-working. Cut: great. Style: outstanding! Highlights: uneven, with more than a half an inch of roots. I read about how the highlights can burn your scalp if they are applied closely to the scalp. Ok, so a little bit of roots is ok. But it looks like I haven't been to get my hair highlighted in over a month. Some places, the highlights were better, and some places the highlights were an inch from my roots. I won't be going back for highlights. read more

I walked out loving' my new hair cut. Vera take the time to get to know you and actually gives you the cut you want. I only wanted a simple trim and long layers, which she did beautifully. Hair was washed (long curly thick asian hair), combed without tangles (and the complaints), and cut, dried and styled for $35. Plus I got my threading for free! (Which Mary did a great clean up job on). Can't beat that price and friendly service, especially in downtown evanston. Would definitely recommend to friends and family that wants simple haircuts and threading! read more

the WORST manicure I have ever gotten! Clearly had little experience doing nails, and then charged us unreasonably. I asked for a discount, as my nails looked terrible and she claimed nothing was wrong with them! I would barely even consider this a manicure, more of a crappy polish change for $20! 0/10 would recommend!!! read more

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I have been going to Hair for more than 20 years and was sad that Tasia left but glad she sold her shop to Vera who does a wonderful job cutting my hair. For a 50-something year old guy like me, she keeps my hair looking good - "short on the sides and handsome on top"... read more