Solo Salon - Elizabeth - Chicago (IL)

1 /5 John Kapps: Don’t get me wrong. Colby is very friendly, but she absolutely butchered my hair with the God-damned texturizing shears. And when another stylist agreed to give me a crew cut instead, they still charged me nearly $70, and I still had to shape it with my own clippers and trimmers myself.

2 /5 Dina Habibovic: I’ve really debated leaving a review. But after a month & seeing what’s happened to my hair I figured better than not. I will say the salon itself is beautiful. Very pretty on the inside. And the stylist herself was nice. However- if a stylist truly is not comfortable doing a service- have them say so. Not just sell you on it. I went in very upfront I wanted to keep my natural root and as much of my natural dark color as possible with possibly a partial or full balayage. And yet I was still over highlighted to the point where there is a huge chunk of blonde hair on one side of my head & not the other. Although the stylist did offer a fix- I had to leave wet hair & come back 2 days later, this was only for my roots to be three different colors post 2nd try (see photos) and honestly not even blended. I had to go seek a color correction elsewhere after messaging the stylist & her reply being “it’ll wash out”. I wish she maybe would have asked for help from someone if she did not know what to do to fix the over lightening. The salon was full of other stylists.

4 /5 Dana Yates: Dropped about $95 for a womens cut and blowout at Solo Salon - Elizabeth. The salon has a sleek, modern vibe, and the staff were welcoming. My stylist, Anna, was attentive and gave me a cut that suited my face shape. However, even with an appointment, I waited nearly 20 minutes. The cut was solid, but not exactly what I envisioned. For the price, I expected a bit more attention to detail. Its a convenient spot in the West Loop, and I might give it another shot.

5 /5 Brooke Lopeman: Julia is absolutely fantastic! Ive always struggled to find a stylist who understands how to work with my thin, fine hair. After growing it out for the first time since childhood—and dealing with a few bad experiences involving way too many layers—I’ve been hesitant about trying new stylists. From day one, Julia listened carefully to what I wanted (and didn’t want) in a cut and style. My hair is naturally curly, but I also like to blow it out sometimes, so keeping it healthy is a top priority. The glazes she uses for coloring have been a game-changer—they add shine and vibrancy without drying my hair out at all. Julia has also made phenomenal product recommendations that have completely elevated my styling routine. She never pushes anything I don’t need and always ensures I can see how something performs in my hair before recommending it. I love that she only suggests products she personally believes in, like a great dry shampoo that’s now a must-have for me. At my last appointment, I felt confident enough to just ask for her recommendations to change up my cut and color a bit—and, of course, she nailed it!!! Julia is friendly, kind, professional, and makes every visit an absolute pleasure! I can’t recommend her enough!