Fringe Salon and Spa

05/15/2008 Posted by fashionfromlondon

It's an industrial type space, orange walls, bright lights, and a very ecclectic group of stylists. I had Winter, and she was great. Haven't had any color done, but my cut was phenomenal. I have seen her twice now, and will be seeing her a third time and so forth.

05/13/2008 Posted by notyourlawyer

oh yeah. it's all about Wintre. she is the best hair cutter i have ever had, even on her so-called "off days".

Pros: great haircuts

04/15/2008 Posted by katieh6

I've never gone to a hair salon twice in Chicago but I'm definitely going back to Fringe. I got the most wonderful haircut of my life and the place is very cool with nice, comfortable people. The only down sides were when I made the appointment, I asked for the cheaper (junior) stylist and got the more expensive (master) stylist and I didn't know that until they told me the price. But he was totally worth it- amazing haircut. Also, he was really slow but again, totally worth it! Highly recommended.

Pros: amazing skill and friendly without be pretentious

Cons: appointment took a long time, kind of pricey

04/11/2008 Posted by Discochick

I just moved here and was VERY sad about leaving my stylist of 5 years. I needed a new place and was told to try this salon by someone who has great hair. Read the reviews as well and thought I would try it out. First thing, though not important overall, but the lighting is really horrific here. If I am going to be sitting in a chair for hours, I really dont want to look at myself with fierce overhead lights beaming down on me. Ugh! Next, told them what I wanted and had them look at my hair. The stylist was NOT at all confident about what I wanted so she brought over the owner. Bad sign, should've left. So the owner comes over and actually poo-poo's my old beloved stylists work ("Was this professionally done?" "Uh, yeah, and it always looks great, I just happened not have had it done in 3 months.") To make a long and miserable story short, the stylist pretty much messed up my color completely, I looked like a racoon, though they used the technique that the owner suggested would be much better than the way my other stylist had done it. Not only that but the shampoo gal basically tangled my hair to oblivion-she had short hair, I have super long hair and she clearly had not washed a head of long hair...ever. I left the store and looked at the job they had done more closely and was mortified. It was horrible. I called the next day and told them they had to fix it so I saw the owner the following week. She was not very apologetic, and suggested that I come see her the next time I want this done because it really was a unique request. (Color touch up with highlights...yeah, real tough). She did a bad blowout, tangled my hair again in the process, and left with a somewhat fixed botch up of a color with a bad blowout. There are too many salons in the area for this to be acceptable. Try somewhere else if you are new.

Pros: Nothing

Cons: Staff, Owner, Ability of the owner right down to the shampoo girl

03/20/2008 Posted by wheats2375

Unfortunately I do not live in Chicago, because I have received the best haircut experience in a hair salon at Fringe in Chicago. I was squeezed in with Winter about three months ago, and I wish I could fly her overseas to cut my hair again... If you are a man who wants your hair cut with a beautiful girl who can cut hair extremely well, then you would be crazy not to go to HER. *Sigh*

03/10/2008 Posted by dragonparts

I swear I have never seen this salon before, but I must have passed it up a hundred times in the past 5 years! A friend of mine recommended Wintre, so I gave her a shot. She was really hesitant to cut off any hair past shoulder length, even though I wanted to get the same bob cut that she gave my friend (which is so cute). She said that she would cut my hair that short if she knew me, but she didn't think it was appropriate so I was a tid dissapointed...until I saw the finished result! This girl made my hair feel lighter, healthier and it moves more than ever! On top of that she gave me a gloss to refresh my color for a seriously reasonable price. I have been back twice since, and would definately recommend Wintre for a haircut.

Pros: Great haircuts

Cons: sometimes there are dogs in the salon?

02/13/2008 Posted by nannyjj

I came to WIntre after 6 months of growing my hair out, ready for a change but nothing too dramatic. After telling her this and a few ways that I like to wear my hair, she gave me a haircut that works great any way I where it. Most stylists always end up giving me the same haircut just different lengths. Wintre went the opposite way and I couldn't of been happier with it! I highly recommend Wintre she takes her time, listens to what you have to say and gives you a style that works best with your lifestyle and look.

Pros: very relaxed atmosphere

Cons: none

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02/09/2008 Posted by emkor

I have been to this salon several times, and I normally have Sanjoy who is top notch. I have also had both Dawn and Winter and they were all great. The shampoo assistants are great, the receptionists are friendly, etc. If you are looking for a chill place to get your hair cut in Wicker Park, check it out. And the parking (like stated below) is not bad for the neighborhood at all.

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02/07/2008 Posted by soniarealty

Seems either people really like Wintre or not here. Or maybe some of the good reviews are by Wintre herself? Or maybe she just fluctuates so much? Unfortunately I got one of her very bad cuts. It does not even remotely resemble what we discussed. As I was still explaining how little I wanted taken off...she had already cut too much! Winter you must listen closely before you pull out the shears! There was absolutely not consultation here! She just cut what she wanted,which is just bad. She actually made excuses for it after. "well the color line was high so I cut to it" ?? We did not discuss color! If we did, she would have known I had an appointment to get my hair colored next week! Cutting all the way to a line of demarcation?! Ladies, that is high. I was not offered any apology or a time to have it fixed. This also took almost 2 hours! The service is slow, expensive and poor taste.

Cons: no consultation, cold atmosphere

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02/03/2008 Posted by mjboat

I love my experience at the Fringe Salon. I received excellent service from one named Rae. She has the experience and the knowhow of how to cut very thick hair. I highly recommend her. She was very friendly and professional to my needs. I give this Salon a very top rating.

Pros: excellent haircut