11/05/09

Linda is very Cool....but Alison is the Rocker

by Wildare27

I've been going to Alison for few years, like 3 or 4. She's a great stylist, very confident and really good at working with you. At this point, she can do whatever she wants with my hair b/c it always turns out great! If you are looking for a great hair cut, you have to come see her. She makes a difference and it's worth it.

• Pros: Easy, low key, stylish without pretentious swank
• Cons: you have to practically beg to get a head massage

10/26/09

The best colorist and stylist

by prairiedesign

Linda Licocci has been cutting my hair for 17 years. I have followed her around the city. Her beautiful new salon has been worth the wait. Linda is a master of color and cut. She is an artist. I get at least weekly compliments on my hair from someone I do not know. I love going to Blade!

• Pros: full service salon, experienced stylist, colorist
• Cons: parking during a Cubs game

10/23/09

Linda is fabulous

by techboi

I went to Linda for 16 years before I moved from Chicago and still miss her skills 5+ years later. She always knew what would work the best with both my hair and personal style and even refused to do something once that would have been a disaster. In hindsight I was very glad she did!

If only there were a Linda in Los Angeles...I miss her and her cuts!

• Pros: I always looked great!
• Cons: none

10/23/09

Linda Rocks!

by JoAnneMGrant

Linda really gets it when it comes to cutting my hair. Short, long, a little off the top, don't cut the bangs too short, let's have some fun with it - she does it all by listening to what I want and making it happen. The salon space is low key and fun, parking on the street is easy most of the time. Linda's a great gal and keeps me looking great, too!

• Pros: I get so many compliments on my hair!
• Cons: None

10/22/09

A really great salon

by UptownJacq

When I moved back to Chicago after a couple of years away, my real estate agent recommended Linda's newly opened salon. What a find...excellent sense of style, consistent cuts, totally attentive care. Linda is a true styling talent. She gets it right every time.

• Pros: Consistently excellent cuts and hair care
• Cons: Can't think of any con except Lake View parking

09/20/09

I love Blade!

by sintin2

I had my makeup done by Amy for my cousins birthday party. She did a great job selecting colors that complimented my outfit. Her technique in applying the eye makeup was one that I never would have thought of myself. The result was great. I kinda felt like a superstar. Plus it lasted all day. I recommend Amy for any specail occasion makeup. I'll be seeing her again for my next party! Thanks Amy!!!

09/20/09

Amy is Amazing!!

by sunshine60

I had a facial done by Amy and I absolutely loved it! It was so relaxing and my face felt very refreshed afterwards. She was very professional and explained to me how the products she used would benefit my skin. It was so nice to relax and unwind since I am a working mom. I highly recommend her facials!!!! I loved it!

09/02/09

Absolutely amazing salon.

by jessie g15

I have been seeing Linda Licocci for years, I've witnessed Blade transform from a budding seed to the blooming blossom that it has now become. Both Linda and Alison are truly talented hair artists that pay careful attention to the health of each individual client's hair as well as the style. I've gone through various looks: long and curly to short and straight, most colors of the Goldwell color-chart spectrum, even green, each one Linda has pulled off beautifully. I get compliments on my hair all the time, the credit is 100% hers. I doubt that you'd ever leave Linda's chair not LOVING your haircut. A hair salon is typically a busy atmosphere with all the scissors snipping, clippers buzzing, blowdryers blowing, gossip talking etc, etc. There is something about the effortless yet beautiful feng shui of Blade that creates a relaxing and welcoming environment. Bottom line, if you haven't tried Blade's services at least once in your lifetime, than you can't accurately judge how good a haircut experience can be.

• Pros: Attention to healthy hair as well as great looks.
• Cons: Can never make it look as good as when Linda styled it.

08/09/09

both professional and friendly

by curlE

I have a head of curly hair and Linda does an amazing job styling it! She has transformed my once stair-step choppy layers into long beautiful multi-layered curls. I ventured out to highlights (which I had not done since high school) and was very pleased by the result. It made my hair look warm and highlighted the curls nicely. I have been going to Linda ever since I moved to the city (2 years now) and will continue going back. She's professional and very friendly. She will take time to make sure you are pleased with the result.

• Pros: attention to detail, professional background

07/13/09

ONE HAPPY REDHEAD

by EMCE

Being a natural redhead, I was nervous to have any color added to my hair. Not many people can work with such color and make it look real. ( If you've ever looked around the El, you know there are a lot of girls out there with really bad fake red hair). But Linda nailed it. She listened to what i was hoping for and translated it into color masterfully. She added the richness back into my natural color in a way that is both distinct and subtle. I love it. Trust me, if she can rock red, there's no color she can't nail.

• Pros: Comfortable Vibe, Friendly atmosphere,
• Cons: None at all