I have been going to Barb for making me beautiful for 31 years. She started cutting and styling my hair all those many years ago and followed her in her career and then established her own salon at Arete on Bothwell Ave., in Palatine and she and her staff are always courteous and helpful and I leave there feeling rested and beautiful with a hair cut and style too. When I was younger had some coloring to hair and now at my older age of 87 just let my silver tresses do their job. Barbara always does a great trim/cut or whatever you need and is a great colorist and stylist too. She has many stylist in her shop and all do great work. Advice - looking for good hair salon go... read full review
May 2025
Terri did my hair and I love it! She’s great and makes sure my hair stays healthy and I love that! I’ve struggled with places and it’s safe to say I’d always go back no question to it! They offered me great tips and products to keep my hair looking shiny and healthy! Great salon and staff all around.
May 2025
Terri Carlson is our family’s hair guru! She is incredible! The entire staff here is kind and social. I always look forward to my visits here! However, I would follow Terri anywhere! She is a master stylist and colorist (and expert in all services)! I’m gray, and would never know it! She is amazing with blondes too and balayage, highlights, the works! Her layering techniques are incredible, even on my fine limp hair…she brings it to life!
I have been going to Barb for making me beautiful for 31 years. She started cutting and styling my hair all those many years ago and followed her in her career and then established her own salon at Arete on Bothwell Ave., in Palatine and she and her staff are always courteous and helpful and I leave there feeling rested and beautiful with a hair cut and style too. When I was younger had some coloring to hair and now at my older age of 87 just let my silver tresses do their job. Barbara always does a great trim/cut or whatever you need and is a great colorist and stylist too. She has many stylist in her shop and all do great work. Advice - looking for good hair salon go... read full review
Terri did my hair and I love it! She’s great and makes sure my hair stays healthy and I love that! I’ve struggled with places and it’s safe to say I’d always go back no question to it! They offered me great tips and products to keep my hair looking shiny and healthy! Great salon and staff all around.
Terri Carlson is our family’s hair guru! She is incredible! The entire staff here is kind and social. I always look forward to my visits here! However, I would follow Terri anywhere! She is a master stylist and colorist (and expert in all services)! I’m gray, and would never know it! She is amazing with blondes too and balayage, highlights, the works! Her layering techniques are incredible, even on my fine limp hair…she brings it to life!