Thrive Salon and Spa - Monticello (IL)

5 /5 Hallie Murbarger: WORTH EVERY PENNY Lauren and Shelby did mine and my bridal partys hair for my wedding. My hair is naturally curly, and I was nervous about finding someone to style it, because I am pretty picky about my curls. After asking me a few questions about what look I was going for, Lauren nailed it on the first try. Their work with my bridesmaids and flower girls was similarly spectacular. They also made me laugh so hard and helped ease my jitters. I said it once and Ill say it a thousand more times: worth every penny.

5 /5 Bailey Bryant: Lauren and her team were 10/10 for my wedding day. If I could rate them even higher, I would! On top of being great at what they do, they’re flexible and fun. I booked them after my original hair/makeup plan fell through, so they basically saved my wedding day. They were also totally cool when a bridesmaid changed her mind and asked to get her makeup done at the last minute, even though she wasn’t on the schedule. We had soooo much fun chatting while getting ready, from playing Would You Rather to making fun of our husbands and talking about our favorite places to travel. By the end of the day, they felt like friends. ❤️ Plus, everyone loved their hair and makeup, and they lasted as long as the party did (approximately 3 am lol).

5 /5 Michelle Stalter: Lauren is the best! I came to her with dry, brittle, bleached hair. She recommended a REF product that I had never heard of. Within a few weeks this product changed my hair completely! I have seen her now twice for color and extensions. I was nervous and apprehensive about extensions but always wanted to try them. She walked me through the process and gave me exactly what I wanted. I LOVE my hair! Its so long and full of volume and shine and I couldnt be happier. Lauren is so kind, professional, positive, encouraging, honest and knows hair!!! Her vibe and energy are amazing and I will continue driving an hour each way for her to do my hair!!!!

5 /5 Alizabeth Taubert: I worked with Thrive for my September 2023 wedding and the owner Lauren helped me prepare months in advance as well by providing cut, color, and extension services. Shelby did make up and hair for my wedding day and was amazing. She did a great job and was also fun to talk to all day and helped me feel relaxed during a crazy busy day! Lauren did a great job helping me prep for my wedding and I am grateful that she was able to help me out with my hair so I was ready to go on the day of. Lauren even came by on my wedding day to help with my extensions which I appreciated!

5 /5 Elise Perry: Lauren and her team were phenomenal to work with on my wedding day! They are so friendly and knowledgeable, super accommodating, and really make you feel beautiful. All the girls were so happy with the airbrush makeup! It looked flawless and held up so well, even in the summer heat. Shelby did awesome with my hair too! Everything was exactly what I had envisioned. Couldn’t have been more perfect! They made the process relaxing and fun! Highly recommend!!