Art + Science

09/05/09

A(+)rt and Science

by vaga bond007

Looking for a stylist in the city, I made an appointment with Heather Rae after a friend made strong recommendations. It was the best haircut I've every received! Heather is not only an amazing artist, she is funny, and playfully s exy. Heather Rae's contribution at Art and Science in conjunction with the affable staff create a dichotomy that contributes to the makings of what is a successful salon.

• Pros: edgy prof. staff, Heather Rae, talented stylists, tattoos!
• Cons: None

03/05/09

heather rae, a must!

by OLRACcap

i loooovvveeee art and science! i've lived in chicago for almost 5 years, and have jumped around to 10+ salons, never really happy with any one stylist. I used to see a stylist at the Wicker Park location, but a little over a year ago, I came to Heather Rae for a cut at the Lincoln Park location and I'll never leave her! The best haircut I've ever had, truly. She is really sweet and a great stylist.

• Pros: talented stylists, comfortable decorum, feels cosmopolitan but in an artist kind of way, not stuffy
• Cons: i don't LOVE the product lines they carry

09/24/08

Bad Customer Service

by ktho

I called over there to find out about promotions for new customers (as mentioned on citysearch) and the woman on the phone was so incredibaly rude that I would never consider visiting this salon. She hung up on me when I thanked her for checking. Any place this pretentious does not deserve my business.

• Cons: No people skills

09/15/08

Head Stylist has ADD

by AdvertisingGenie

I gave this salon three chances to perfect a haircut for me. Good technical cuts, but not what I asked for.

The head stylist bitched about the other stylists the whole time I was in the chair about how they did not listen to clients or respect them. Ironically He made me wait to get started about 5 minutes while he finished a text to his sister. He then proceeded to leave the chair 4 times and take phone calls.

As a result, I got a haircut that was too short, too old and too hacked up to do anything with. When I sent an email explaining I was moving on, he didn't even read what I was saying and responded I was hurt he did not take my call when I called back to discuss. What an EGOMANIAC. You are NOT that good, Pat.

• Pros: Colorist is TOP NOTCH
• Cons: Stylists seem to think they are better than they are.

03/09/08

a trim is not a trim

by augerm

I had long beautiful hair, and went to Art and Science b/c it has been so highly rated.

I asked for a trim, and ended up with 3" pieces of hair all around my head. I'm an athlete, this "hipster" do is totally not me. My stylist disregarded my lifestyle, and the hairstyle that looked best on me. I went in with pretty long locks, and left with what I think is the latest hipster look. Which I never asked for.

Be careful. A trim at this place = makeover, even when you don't want one.