Honey Child Salon and Spa

09/04/2008 Posted by JMarie30

Ever since my stylist moved over a year ago, I have been searching high and low for a new stylist. I'm very picky when it comes to my hair so I decided to take a risk and try Honeychild. I called first and asked who would they recommend for a bob. The person recommended Bambi. My appointment was at 4:45 and I was leaving at 5:30, wash, blowdry, cut and style! This was the best experience at a salon I have ever had! Bambi was everything I'd been searching for professionalism, efficiency and an overall FANTASTIC stylist. Everywhere I go I get complimented on my new cut! I don't have to search anymore because I've found my new stylist. It was a bit pricey for the cut ($100) but it was well, well worth it!

Pros: No long waits, Great shampoo, Professional

Cons: Parking

07/05/2008 Posted by ESP1

For starters Honey Child claims that they are a taste of southern endearment and southern comfort and with their attitudes that is definitely not the case. I went to have my hair done and decided to have a consultation for extensions which I was never told was priced and is free in most salons, even the ones downtown. So I waited in the waiting area for about 45 minutes to just have my hair done (my sister was having a pedicure and it was almost finished) before someone noticed that maybe I was there to have my hair done. The lady who did the consultation (which was suppose to last 30 min) spoke with me for a good 10 minutes and made me sign a paper that said I would pay 50.00 for the consultation. My feelings were hurt because I could not afford that fee and my hair as a college student, and no one told me about the price. I still needed my hair done for an event that I was attending, so I had to get it done but the stylists still had said nothing to me even by this time. I had to go back to the receptionist to ask her who was suppose to do my hair and the lady who was suppose to do it said to me how she didn’t even notice me sitting there probably because she was busy playing with the owners hair. I was thinking I am almost 6 feet tall she couldn’t have missed me, but I kept my composure. The stylist did nothing extra fabulous and she brushed my hair way too hard to the point that I heard it pulling as she brushing it out to blowdrying it. I was so completely hurt and dissatisfied that I was conned into paying 50.00 for a 10 minute consultation. I thought I should have at least been notified and their excuse that I was not was because I was a walk in and they must have thought that I already knew the price since I asked for it right away. My feelings are still completely hurt! I do not recommend this salon, there are so many better ones with better quality service!

Pros: learning that just because a place claims they are good doesnt mean that they are

Cons: Having my faith in Good salons weakened...I was so ready all to be dissapointed!

06/27/2008 Posted by yikesm

As someone who has worked behind the desk at a few salons, I fully understand how important it is for the receptionist to have a good attitude. He or she is the lifeline between happy customers and big pay checks for the staff. Well I don't know who was picking up the phone on June 27th but she needs to get an attitude check. I asked her a few simple questions, all I got were short answers in an ignorant tone. Look I'm just looking to spend some money. As a customer I would appreciate a warm response. Don't talk to me like I'm an idiot............. I have never been to your salon before, I am looking for information. The only information you supplied me with is that my money could be best spent else where. Thanks and Have a Nice Day!

06/14/2008 Posted by nmitchell98405

i read about this salon in a haircare magazine and was so excited. I live in Minneapolis so I had planned to fly to Chicago to plan a weekend around the spa/hair appointment. I left several, SEVERAL voicemails and even sent a few e-mails to the link provided on their website but never received a single call back...how unprofessional.

Pros: i wouldn't know...no one ever called me back to set up an appointment

Cons: Unprofessional

05/14/2008 Posted by beautyiswithin

I was completely embarrassed by this salon. After a much anticipated appt. I took my braids down and headed to honeychild. Lets start off to say I have a very dry scalp and I've had this all my life. The owner (no names) Was convinced I had psoraisis (if im spelling it right). I tried to convince her and plead with her that I just took my braids down and my scalp is always like this. She told me that she wasn't going to be my hair and that she can't work with hair like this and how dare I come here with hair like this, In front of everyone. I started to cry and no one comforted me and assured me that it would be okay. I* was so looking forward to get my hair done. After I consulted with a dermatologist whom said it was what "B" thought it was Psoraisis, he assured me it wasn't that. I called honeychild again and told then. I asked to speak with the lady whom was suppose to do my hair and she avoided my calls and would accept me making future appointments. I felt so hurt and betrayed. A real stylist would know how to treat their clients and know whats what in there hair. I couldn't believe it. I will never patronize this salon again. Very arrogant, nasty customer service, and left me in tears. BAMBI was nasty and up tight too.

Pros: nothing

Cons: NASTY STAFF AND THEY WILL SHAME YOU!!!

10/16/2007 Posted by iowagirl2

Wimberly is a fantastic stylist. She is very skilled in short hair cuts. I just had my hair cut by her, and I am hooked. She cut my hair exactly liked i wanted, and she is very friendly and professional. The service was great, I highly recommend her if you want a great haircut and style

Pros: Great stylist

Cons: None

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

08/23/2007 Posted by saffronone

I am so surprised at all of the positive reviews! I moved to Chicago almost three years ago and finally worked up the nerve to trust someone with my long, naturally curly hair. Since I don't have any girlfriends with similar hair, I went online and did quite a bit of research. Hoping to find a new, permanent salon I booked an appointment to get my hair washed, deep-conditioned and trimmed. I explained that I was looking for someone with experience doing curly hair who could give me some styling tips to keep my curls in place at home. Now, I understand there are the master stylist and the less experienced ones, but considering the price, ALL of the stylist should be fairly skilled. The young lady I was booked with had to ask another stylist several times what she thought would work best and then how to do it. Apparently, she couldn't do what the other stylist recommended so she rinse the product out of my hair so she could "start over." The result was disappointing, and I couldn't help thinking "I paid $100 for this." The only reason I gave them any stars at all is because she was sweet and tried to be professional. I was even willing to give the salon another chance so when my mother wanted to do something nice for me and give me a gift certificate to a salon, I told her to call Honey Child. She said the receptionist was extremely rude (she called twice and was told they were extremely busy and she would have to call back) and the receptionist made an obnoxious comment when my mother asked if she could pay any way besides credit card. Like another reviewer said, I will definitely do my part to let everyone know: Honey Child isn't all that sweet.

Pros: Decor

Cons: Everything else

1 out of 3 people found this review helpful

08/11/2007 Posted by msb1978

Overall this location is about a 7 out of 10 for salon appearance. As for the stylist I would say they rate a 10/10 for service. The stylist were phenominal. Now on the other hand, when you expect to pay as much as the salon charges, you expect a certain amount of quality in a salon. I just didn't get that elite feeling of a salon, like I expected. Erica and the colorist Maya were great. They can lay some hair, and are very professional at what they do. Sadly to say, parking is horrible!

Pros: Excellent Hair Stylist

Cons: Parking

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

06/10/2007 Posted by lynnsmith07

i had a pleasant experience starting with the initial phone call! the lady i spoke with was super sweet, and on the day i came in, everyone greeted me and was very friendly. i loved the mojito scrub and came out so relaxed i couldnt rememer my own name! They will definitely see me again soon!

Pros: relaxing environment

Cons: parking

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

06/09/2007 Posted by isabelle24

The first telephone call i made to this salon was the dealbreaker, whoever was on the other end of the line was probably on a mission to put off potential clients.She lacked telephone ettiquette.l did not have to step into the salon after that conversation.l had a perfect idea of what i was going to experience.

1 out of 3 people found this review helpful