Wax On Wax Off

02/25/2008 Posted by winkywigglesworth

I visited this salon not long ago. I had my eyebrows threaded and my hair cut. The threading was great, I'm really happy with the way my brows look. The haircut was another experience...it certainly was not the worst haircut I've ever had, but it definitely was not the best. Going in, I wanted a trim to my textured bob. I feel like the stylist was good about offering her opinion, which I like...but it just wasn't the quality cut I was looking for - very choppy and the ends are extremely blunt. I went to a higher-end salon for years and I was looking for a lower-cost option, I definitely got what I paid for. Depending on how my hair looks after it's grown for a couple of weeks, I will probably return - with more specific requests and a better understanding of how to ask for what I want. I feel like this salon is good for people on a budget who want easier (longer) haircuts. I also felt like the women at the salon were nice, the chairs were full when I arrived and several women came in while I was there. They were all greeted warmly and seemed happy when they left.

Pros: Threading

Cons: Time will tell

09/15/2007 Posted by lpepper

Wax on Wax off has a staff of talented women. These women do a beautiful job. When I walk in, I always get greeted and feel welcomed. I recommend this place to anyone who wants to come in after a stressful day of work and get pampered. Great place, wonderful service and beautiful work....

Pros: Excellent eyebrow work

Cons: Need more locations....

08/21/2007 Posted by foodangel12

I've been a regular customer there for a long time, and there's a reason why. Both the women are really friendly and helpful when it comes to services and answering questions. Threading there is quick, easy, and painless, and they're really gentle when it comes to Brazilian waxing. The price is affordable and the environment is cozy. What else can you ask for? I read another review that mentioned that they were prejudice against minorities, but I can't see them as being that way at all. When I went in today, they were coloring an Asian person's hair and threading an African-American woman's eyebrows. I'm Asian myself, and I have never felt any negativity from the ladies that work there. They are nothing but warm and inviting. I strongly recommend going there, especially if you're a student at UIC. It's so close you can get your waxing and threading done between classes. :)

Pros: Good price, friendly staff

Cons: Street parking only, but that's the case with 90% of salons in Chicago

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06/16/2007 Posted by reg104

So, I'm researching a salon to get my hair done. I found this salon on this website and it seemed like they might do good work. What I didn't realize is that I was walking into some Arian establishment. This 'hole in the wall' place is just that. Some girl greets me from the back and says she'll get the 'hair stylist'. This mole-rat-looking women with over-plucked eyebrows comes out & I start to tell her what I want. Before I could finish, She cuts me off and says she cant' do "my kind of hair". I told her I didn't understand. She went on to explain that she didn't do "Black peoples'" hair. "It's too difficult. I only do European hair," she says. Wow. Racism at it's best. What's even worse is that she had no shame. She suggested going across the street. Lucky for her, I cut Olga off and left before I lost any of my class. She took one look at me and had her mind made up; didn't even look at my hair. So, unless you're a pure WASP, don't come within feet of this place. As a matter of fact, I propose that no one give them any kind of business with a goal of getting them closed.

Pros: Completely empty (Should have been my first tip off.)

Cons: The size of a large bathroom.

05/20/2007 Posted by rainingbluestars

The place is lovely and cozy. The workers made me feel comfortable about brazilian waxing. And the prices are not bad for waxing. Plus, the salon is nearby my university and metered parking is available. If all the parking spots are full, just drive around and you'll find a parking soon. The disadvantage about this place is that it is small and sometimes the wait could be long. To get around the wait, make an appointment or go during the time when most students are not around. I would still recommend Wax on Wax off to women.

Pros: Cozy, Clean, Friendly, Skillful

Cons: Metered Parking, Small Salon