(312) 751-1511

712 N Rush St
Chicago, IL 60611 41.8953 -87.6254

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Neighborhoods: Near North Side, Central

Last updated 8.16.11

Category:

Beauty Salons, Hair Removal, Barbers, Skin Care, Manicures & Pedicures, Spas

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What People Are Saying About Maxine

Featured Review

Robyn Galbos

Contributor

The Scene – The four-story townhouse is cool, modern and alive with energy. Upstairs, the hair and nail salons buzz with conversation and the whir of hairdryers. Downstairs, the spa has a mellow vibe with soft lights, a comfortable seating area and a trickling fountain. Billowy white fabric adds a soft touch throughout. – – The Services – Nail and hair services are the main draws, and with good reason. Manicures and pedicures are precise and professional, and stylists turn out winning coifs and colors. Standout spa treatments include a balm therapy massage--which…

Editor's Tips

Save Time:
Tipping is cash only--you can't add it onto your credit card. There's an ATM at the entrance, but you might have trouble getting change. Bring small bills.
Know Before You Go:
There's a changing room with lockers, a shower and a bathroom stall roomy enough to change in.
The Extras:
The salon-spa stocks its personalized brand of hair- and skin-care products.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. went in one time hoping for a cut that would be fun and easy to take care of, and she went above and beyond my expectations.
  2. Although working in an unwelcoming atmosphere, Amy is a wonderful, friendly, careful stylist who gave me the best haircut I've received in Chicago.
  3. Patricia is very talented and fun.
  4. The salon itself has a great design and atmosphere.
drinks
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. The place is nice and clean and tea/coffee that is served is a nice touch but I am afraid I won't be going back.
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. wish that I could take Rae home in my pocket and whip her out to keep me looking salon fresh everyday.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. nice place, ok haircut
  2. great place for hair
service
91.66999816894531% positive
  1. This salon is gorgeous, staff is friendly, and I like them because I found out about them at a charity that they had donated to.
  2. The place is clean and the people are so nice.
  3. The employees are warm and welcoming.
  4. Nice people, just not cutting edge stuff.
  5. When you walk into the salon you are greeted by very friendly staff who direct you towards a room where you can put your coats and other belongings.
  6. Although working in an unwelcoming atmosphere, Amy is a wonderful, friendly, careful stylist who gave me the best haircut I've received in Chicago.
value
100.0% positive
  1. She gives a great cut everytime and is completely affordable.
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. friend of mine recommended this place since I needed a quick trim and my regular stylist is in NYC.
1 Star Rating: Poor

07/30/11

Not very clean or hygenic

by Chicagolady

This place needs a visit from Tabitha

1 Star Rating: Poor

07/30/11

Worst salon in the city

by JackSam

I am so thankful that Diana and Shelley are no longer at Trio

When Philip was on vacation I had to go to Diana and she was awful. She books 5 clients an hour and does a full highlight in 15 min. using only bleach. Her highlighting is like a frost job like from the 70's.

Even the people who shampoo hair laugh at Diana's work.

I think that Maxine's took all the losers from Alex at Trio.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/03/11

Blue and Reese are a dynamic duo!!!

by Ladyluck77

These guys really know how to make a girl feel as beautiful as they can make her look! I have never been so happy with my hair until Reese began cutting it. He knows how to layer longer hair without chopping it to shreds and it's never been easier for me to do at home. Blue does my color, and I can't even tell you how natural and healthy my hair looks, a difficult feat for someone with long, blonde-highlighted hair. I will never see anyone else again, because these guys just "get" it.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/19/10

How to get great hair!

by NinaGermeyer

I cannot say enough good things about Tina Deeke - not only has she brought my hair back to shiny, glossy condition, but Tina has the most amazing eye for skin tone and color. I have been through single process browns to highlighted warm toffees with smooth dashes of caramel. Every time Tina got the tone just right for my skin and eyes. She truly is a find! One of Tina's secrets is that she tells you honestly what is possible and what wouldn't work. So she listens to her clients but makes sure they profit from her expertise to find the solution that achieves what they want but within a natural range.

Maxine runs one of the best salons in Chicago. Technically, the staff is among the best trained in the country. They are always off to national and international events to learn the latest. And Maxine is a test salon for Kerastase, first out with the latest innovations. The support staff is wonderful and the service is personal, cheerful and flexible.

If Maxine was in NY you would need a waiting list to get in! We are lucky to have them in Chicago. When we lived in California I would go back to Chicago for haircuts with Bob and I have girlfriends from Boston and San Francisco who plan their flights so they may stop-over in O'hare and make a quick dash to Maxine.

Nina

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/30/09

wonderful place

by busydoc

I have been a client for 6 years. I am extremely picky about my hair, especially color... My colorist always gets it right, perfect highlights every time. I highly recommend Tina or Brooke for highlights, these two are amazing.

  • Pros: professional
  • Cons: parking

The Details on Maxine

Place Categories:

  • beautiful gold coast salon
  • wonderful careful stylist
  • best ok haircut
  • great hair cut
  • great experience
  • fun patricia
  • great colorist
  • enjoy great talent
  • great blond highlights
  • beautiful robert
  • great sweet southern attitude
  • warm employees
  • very friendly staff
  • nice people
  • best josh
  • great color
  • not nice cutting edge stuff
  • incredible deep tissue massage
  • best brazillian waxer
  • highly recommend patrick
  • great atmosphere
  • love maxine hair salon
  • clean place
  • loves maxine
  • great salon right

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