Hair Stylists in Chicago

“The team did a great job with makeup for my wedding. I am not someone who wears a lot of makeup normally but I understand the importance of highlighting features that photography can wash out. They were understanding of what I wanted and accommodated the tight timeline. They understood cultural differences of south asian weddings and pointed out logistics I had not even thought of. I would highly recommend them for any event!“

“Overall, we had a great experience with Windy City Glam and I especially appreciated how committed they were to making sure I felt happy and confident for my wedding day.

One thing that’s helpful to know as a future bride is that their model is a little different—you book through the company and are paired with hair and makeup artists rather than selecting them directly. Because of that, I highly recommend sending photo inspiration in advance, as I suspect that helps guide artist pairing and expectations.

My first hair and makeup trial unfortunately wasn’t a fit for me, but I really appreciated that Windy City Glam covered the cost of retrials and worked with me to get me paired with a different team. My second trial still wasn’t 100% there, but I made a few adjustments at home afterward and sent detailed feedback through their coordinator (communication goes through the company rather than directly with the artists, which felt a little unusual at first but ultimately worked).

By the wedding day, they came fully prepared with all of my notes and feedback. Hung (hair) and Nicole (makeup) absolutely delivered. They were both so pleasant to work with, incredibly receptive to feedback in real time, and continued making small tweaks until I felt completely happy with the final look.

I truly couldn’t have been happier with how my hair and makeup turned out, and they also did a beautiful job with my bridesmaids. Another huge plus was how well everything held up—I danced all night, and both my hair and makeup stayed looking great through the end of the reception.

While the process took a little trust and communication, I really appreciated the team’s willingness to make things right and ensure I felt my best on such an important day.“

“I had an absolutely wonderful time at Salon Aken! Alana was so thoughtful and kind while being a total pro and acing the perfect color and highlights on my hair that was no easy task. The salon itself was bright and comfortable too. This was a birthday treat for myself and I’m beyond glad that I did it. I’ll definitely be back :)“

“Joel was awesome! Best haircut in Chicago and I had tried 5-7 different barbers. Would recommend“

“Stella was so great with what I was looking for. I came in with a tint of red from a previous toner I did that would refuse to come out. She educated me on the process and what would be the best route for me to get the outcome I was looking for. Can’t wait to return!“

“Really skilled and friendly barbers. Lots of experience. They take their time to do a goof job“

“Paul is an expert at his craft! I was nervous and Paul’s confidence is contagious. To make my hair the most healthy, we did cut a bit more than I wanted, but he explained how to maintain my curly hair and gave me a beautiful cut.“

“Rana is truly a gem! I could not have been happier with how everything turned out on my wedding day. From start to finish, Rana and her team were incredibly organized, professional, and made the entire getting-ready process feel completely stress-free. On such an emotional day, they made everyone feel relaxed, comfortable, and cared for. Rana fit right in with the group and brought such a calming presence to the morning.

Most importantly, everyone looked absolutely stunning. Rana is a true master of her craft. Every member of my bridal party was thrilled with their hair and makeup, and everything lasted beautifully throughout the entire day and night.

Thank you, Rana, for bringing my vision to life and helping me and my girls look and feel our absolute best on such a special day. I would recommend Rana over and over again to any bride looking for exceptional talent, professionalism, and a wonderful experience.“

“Had my first appointment at the new location. Saw Morsa at Coup de Carino and left with better hair than I expected. Morsa takes the time to listen about any concerns and addresses them and gives options. I did more than I thought I was going to do and I love how my hair looks. Cannot wait to go back in October.“

“Update no longer able to get my hair done at the salon due to ambulating problems and the sink and pain issues with medical problems. Want to see if Candace will come to my home to give me haircut at least… I will call her soon as haven’t had a haircut since this posting as I am at home, constantly due to medical issues. I know she is very talented. Let’s see if she will contact me as I will contact her when I feel possibly well enough to have her here at my house if she’s able to come she is a great person and very personable and friendly and good at her job in the past when I was able to get a haircut“

“After two failed attempts to fix my hair somewhere else, I finally went to Lira. My hair went from being way too blonde to a gray/green color after a toner was used to “correct” it. I was so worried I’d have to lose all the dimension in my highlights that I’d spent so much money on.

Lira completely saved my hair. She was able to add depth with darker color while preserving the dimension of my highlights instead of covering everything up. My hair looks healthy, blended, and exactly what I was hoping for. I’m so grateful I found her and couldn’t recommend her more!“

“Wedding planner here! I recently worked with Ioana & Jen for a wedding in Colorado and my only complaint is that they aren't closer, as I would recommend them for every wedding!!! Not only did they do an absolutely gorgeous job with the bride and her bridesmaids, but they stayed all the way until after the ceremony for any touch ups, which I have literally never seen before! They are so talented and kind, AND although this has nothing to do with HMU, when the wind picked up and literally blew the tablescape away, they were right there helping me getting everything put back together and I can't say how much I appreciated working with both of them. 10/10“

“I hired Diem Angie for my wedding - customer service was impeccable, they were able to rebound to changes ASAP, the team arrive ON TIME, were patient and accomplished the most amazing looks on all the bridesmaids and moms. I could not believe how good we all looked!! They were punctual on the schedule and got us ready right on time. I would absolutely use this team for all special events. Also pricing is incredible reasonable.“

“Irene is AMAZING! She is the only person I trust to touch my hair. I have really long hair and have found throughout the years that not many people actually know how to cut long hair. I’ve been traumatized so many time. I’ve been going to Irene now for a few years and she always attentively listens to what I actually want done and has not disappointed me yet. I recommend her to all my friends. She truly is amazing at what she does ??“

“What a great experience! Excellent customer service and I loved my haircut. I highly recommend.“

“She Took Her Time And Made Sure My Hair Was To My Liking. I Love My Crochets And So Does My Boyfriend ? Thank You Ms. Coco ❤️❤️❤️ See You In A About A Month Or So ?“

“amazing hair salon! everyone is super talented. thank you Mia for bringing me back to blonde!“

“Astrid does an outstanding job every time. She knows exactly what works and always gets the color right without overdoing it. My hair looks clean, natural, and refreshed after each visit. If you’re a guy looking for someone who knows how to add color to your hair, I highly recommend Astrid.“

“i've been seeing mandy since last fall, and i've walked away loving every balayage and cut. i rarely stay consistent with one stylist, but mandy was the first i'd really felt confident in her abilities to 1. see my vision, 2. execute it well, and 3. have fun during the process. i couldn't recommend her enough :D“

“Mikayla is an excellent stylist. I have grey hair which can be challenging for stylists. However, after the cut and the use of a product, my hair looked stylish and healthy.“

“I have tried so many different hair extension methods from tape ins, sewn in wefts, ICE extensions and was never really fully satisfied. Kristine did such an amazing job not only in IBE install, but color matching to my hair. Glad I found a one stop shop of colorist and IBE Elite professional. She truly is one of the best“

“I am such a huge fan of Deb. I’ve seen her work on film and commercials, so I was already aware of how talented she was. But when I hired her to do my makeup for a wedding, I was blown away by how beautiful and natural I felt. Since then, I’ve done a few makeup classes with her, and she’s always been so patient with me, and we’ve had a ton of fun! She helped me understand how I could achieve the natural look I wanted, but would also enhance my features. Cannot recommend enough!“

“I recently received a full highlight from Evan, and I'm absolutely obsessed with the results! During the consultation, he provided thoughtful insight while also keeping my vision in mind. I left the salon feeling absolutely refreshed, and I still get compliments on my hair a few weeks later. With the hand-painted color, it's the perfect blend of brightness and my natural brown. I had previously only colored my hair with foils, and I can definitely see the difference!“

“Charles gave me a haircut. Fantastic! It takes a French man to make a woman feel sexy again:) thank you.“

“So easy to work with and my look came out amazing for my wedding day. The artists were so good at making my look exactly what I wanted. Definitely recommend“