Big Hair

05/11/09

Hair Cuts with an Edge!

by Chadrock5 at Citysearch

Big Hair is a unique salon where freedom of expression is the norm. Its always a friendly environment, but do not expect the typical posh stylist to greet you. Expect to see pink hair, tatoos, and an alternative atmosphere with a unique environment. I have always gotten excellent hair cuts there with great conversation from the staff.

If you do prefer a certain stylist, sometimes it can be a longer wait since they typically go by "first come first serve" with the next available stylist open to take you, but even with that, they are all good.

Enter if you are looking for something different with your hair cut experience. You wont be dissapointed!

• Pros: Simple walk-in appointments
• Cons: If busy its first come first serve

02/09/09

Nice people, fun place, but not the best place to go if you have curly hair!

by rozes89 at Citysearch

I don't remember who I had but she was a sweetheart. Everyone in there was really nice. I went with my roommate for a walk-in and neither of us were too happy with our haircuts. My roommate has short straight hair and I have long big frizzy curly hair. The girl kept my hair long like I asked but the top layer was WAY too short and the whole cut was just kind of awkward. Maybe it'll work better for other people. Wasn't terrible... and the price was incredible

• Pros: Price, staff, atmosphere
• Cons: mediocre haircut.

11/24/08

this place is a dump

by GreenPants at Citysearch

"This place is a DUMP! It looks like a teenager threw-up in it! Yes it has been around for over 20 years and it hasn't been clean for almost 20yrs as well. Here's what you can expect...majority of stylists who know what they are doing but don't have the tools or products to meet your needs. The owner not only believes that everyone and anyone is stealing from her she is always completely understocked and the stylists have to "make do" with what's available. They mix color in hopes of achieving the results you are looking for--mostly a "wing and a prayer" Not only is the salon constantly understocked the owner waters down EVERYTHING from processing solutions, shampoo, conditioner, hand soap to even the hand lotion in the bathroom. She buys all her products from thrift stores, Sally's or Beauty Alliance and only when they are on sale and close to expiration date then doubles or triples the price to sell to her customers. To say this place is a "dump" would be an understatement and truly is a disgrace to the Roscoe Village community. If you dare to go then be sure to give your tip directly to your stylists as the owner routinely cheats her employees out of their due pay."

• Pros: this salon is lucky to the stylists it does compared to what they have to live with
• Cons: dirty, dirty,dirty and watered down products