Salon Envy

09/12/08

Always great-tried and true

by hapagirl23 at Citysearch

When I moved to Chicago for college I scoured the city for a great stylist. For almost a year I still had not found a stylist that made me want to go back for another cut. Finally, I was recommended to go see Susan, who at the time was working at Restoration Salon. She was incredible! I followed her when she opened up Salon Envy and have never been disappointed. When Susan went on Maternity leave I started seeing Lucy. She has a very cute but edgy style. I always feel very comfortable with her and she is always accommodating. Dana is also great if you're interested in extensions. Overall, the salon has a very relaxed and welcoming vibe. I have been out of school for over a year and I'm convinced I will not change salons while I'm still in Chicago.

11/22/09

Did you know a brazillian wax can be pleasent?

by aml0813 at Citysearch

I had looked up best places for brazillian waxes in Chicago online, and I found some reviews about Salon Envy, so I decided I would give them a try, I had been to top salons and each time it was painful and extremely expensive, but when I went to Salon Envy and met Taylor, I had the best time, it was not awkward, she did NOT hurt, it was quick and painless, and I do not have a high pain threshold. She is awesome, so go see her!!! I have been seeing her for over a year now and will not go to anyone else, I even waited for her to get off maternity leave before I went back in.

• Pros: Wax

11/17/09

Great Salon, Great Stylists

by sheridan7783 at Citysearch

I have been going to Salon Envy for about 3 years now. I have received numberous compliments on my hair, and I always leave there looking GREAT! I recently went to Nataliya for a facial as well, and was extremely happy with it. Give this salon a try, you won't be disappointed!

• Pros: parking lot that's free
• Cons: no tips on credit cards

11/13/09

Expensive but worth it!

by clc4136 at Citysearch

The staff is really nice and professional. I got the color and cut I requested exactly, which is apparently hard to do. I recommend Salon Envy.

• Pros: Great color. Great cut.
• Cons: Moderately expensive.

11/13/09

Kinda spendy but WORTH it

by fire4hairlady at Citysearch

I used to work right near here and on a whim got an appointment here. Caitlin is amazing with my super dry naturally curly hair! From the very beginning she has given me stylish, effortless hair that can be worn straight or curly, and was the first stylist I have ever had who could style my hair curly on her first encounter with it.

Professional, clean, and friendly staff and space. I am a devotee even though I no longer live or work around there.

• Pros: Caitlin is amazing with naturally curly hair
• Cons: sometimes a little slow/busy

11/12/09

Best cuts, colors, staff and the place is CLEAN!

by tmurray11 at Citysearch

I have been following the owner for years. She is a perfectionist herself and hires amazing people. All of the staff are friendly and attentive. Susan gets the best products and lines. And someone is always cleaning... You wont be disappointed.

10/27/09

Cute and Good!

by jennibpoli at Citysearch

I went to Salon Envy on a recommenation of a friend after going to 3 places to get my highlights done..and not being happy with the results. I walked in and was greeting friendly. I thought the salon was cozy feeling and cute. I didn't really care, as long as I liked my hair. I had been referred to Justyna, and I have to say I LOVE my hair for the first time in a LONG time! She listened to what I asked for, and helped make it happen. I will definately recommend her to friends, and I will be going back. I hope this is helpful to others looking for a salon with good stylists.

• Pros: Haircolor, cute salon, nice staff
• Cons: parking lot busy at lunchtime!

08/13/09

Salon Envy - Best in Chicago!

by hunterty at Citysearch

I recently moved from NYC and have been going to Dee for several months now. I am a fanatic about my hair and every time I go to get my color done I'm totally impressed. Dee is highly educated and extremely talented. They need more stylists like this in Chicago! The girls who work at the salon are professional and make you feel special the second you walk through the door! I would highly recommend Dee and Salon Envy if you're looking for fabulous hair and a great experience!

• Pros: Great cut and color

08/12/09

Salon Envy wins, BEST color!

by sarahggg at Citysearch

I went to this Salon after careful research on Citysearch. I had already been to 3 different salons to achieve what I thought was an normal blonde hair color. I brought a picture, and my stylist was the owner Susan. I had emailed her before about my hair color, it was bright yellow and if she thought she it could be fixed. She responded with yes, so I went in. I LOVE the color now, after 3 other salon visits elsewhere. I can't say enough about how nice everyone was there, but I love my hair the most! It looks HOT! The prices are not cheap, but worth it in my opinion.

• Pros: Best hair color, parking, Bumble and Bumble
• Cons: Busy on Saturdays

08/06/09

Free Haircut w/ Color Service Coupon on Website NOT Worth it

by DoNotGotoSalonEnvy at Citysearch

I have never had a worse salon experience than the one I recently had at Salon Envy. The coupon on the website is NOT worth it. They obviously are trying to help their newest/least experienced/worst stylists get some business because they can't keep clients. Dee was rude, unprofessional, manipulative, and did a half-ass job. It took over 3 hours for an all-over color and very simple trim... it has never taken any other stylist I've been to any longer than an hour and a half for these services. I wasn't offered a magazine or anything while I waited and Dee showed no sign of concern over this. Salons like these are a luxury and with the ridiculous prices they charge, their employees should be bending over backwards to please you, make you comfortable, and get you to come back for more. I will definitely not be back for more. Not only was my experience with this particular stylist AWFUL, but I was shocked at the unprofessionalism of every other employee there... I have never been to a salon where jeans, t-shirts, flip-flops, and ponytails are acceptable for the stylists to wear... if they can't make themselves look good, how could I possibly think they would make me look good? Bottom line - if someone takes the time to write a nasty review, you know the place is bad.... the other reviews on this site are deceiving... I wouldn't even recommend this place to my worst enemy.

• Pros: None
• Cons: Unprofessional Staff, Long Waiting Times, Ridiculous Prices

03/18/09

Best all around

by lisagirl at Citysearch

After careful research on which salon to go to, this one kept popping up so I decided to give it a try. Wow was I impressed. Not only are the girls wonderful stlyists but they have parking and awesome products as well. I would trust anyone to do my hair there. I am so happy I found this place :)

• Pros: great stlyists great parking