Blowout Junkie

A+! I easily booked an appointment online, and then just as easily rescheduled to coincide with a friend’s appointment to get styled for a holiday party we were attending. I arrived a few minutes ahead of my appointment a little after two on Saturday and waited just a minute or two before I was taken for shampooing. Jackie washed my hair twice before conditioning, all in the perfect temperature water, with no splashing, no violent head scratching (sorry, I’ve been a rookie hair stylist model several times, you’d be surprised how traumatizing poor hair-​washing can be!) and offered me coffee, tea, water, or an iPad before starting to blowdry my hair.
My friend arrived shortly after me bearing OJ & champagne, informing me this place is apparently BYOB (for mimosas at least, I’d call and check to okay anything else), and staff poured our drinks while we chatted and had our hair done. Jackie checked in on whether I wanted sleek, curls, or waves, how much volume I was looking for, and whether it was ok to use styling products in my hair. I also really appreciated great command of the round bristle brush and excellent deployment of the cooler blowdry setting near my scalp; again, I’ve been (literally) burned by cosmetology students, plus my hair never looks like this when I do it, so this is an art! I had great looking hair in under an hour, and received tons of compliments on it!
It’s currently Monday morning, and while I’ve lost the volume, my hair still feels and looks great to brush and wear another day; I love the extra mileage from one visit. The blowdry visit was $ 40; the salon offers a membership for 3 monthly blowouts for $ 115 plus discounted additional blowouts. The staff were all friendly and helpful, the décor was minimal/​girlish: metal and bedazzling, and the space was clean and not as loud as you might expect. My sister-​in-​law works for DryBar in Boston, and even she said she wants to come here with me next time she visits when I told her about it! With a hairstylist in the family, I don’t often let anyone else touch my hair, but this will be my new go-​to spot when I do!

I have been getting regular blowouts for 2 years now (have tried multiple places) and can not say enough good things about this place! Ive been twice and both times they were extremely professional, exceptionally friendly and did an amazing job. They are also incredibly efficient (I was a little early & was done with my wash/​scalp massage and back in the chair 5 minutes prior to my appointment time! They listen to exactly what you want without adding too much volume/​frizz etc and the salon is sleek and modern. For me it always lasts 3 – 4 days and is a must have for any occasion or weeekend getaway. This place feels much more personal as other blowout salons run more like a assembly line/​factory now (DryBar for example). Would highly recommend!

I’ve had several blow outs at different locations throughout the city and this is by far my favorite! Christina gave me beach waves and they were amazing! Definitely recommend this location!

Beautiful, airy, light space and an amazingly attentive, friendly and accommodating staff. Amanda did a great job on my hair and was so nice about everything. She totally knew what she was doing. I was even running late and they did not make a big deal about it. I love the location and the level of skill. I started getting compliments the minute I walked out the door! Will definitely be back. Also, they carry very intriguing products…

This place was a lot of fun to get my hair done. The music is loud, the lights are bright, and the décor is on point. I walked in for the first time and was greeted at the door. I checked in and someone took my coat. I was offered a beverage. My stylist immediately asked if I wanted an ipad. I would say that overall customer service was great. However, I thought my blow out was kinda messy and although it had body and volume, the ends were left loose and unorganized.

I’ve been going to blowout bars a few times a month for years now but it wasn’t until recently that I really «needed» one. I was in an accident three weeks ago breaking my arm and suddenly finding myself in a full arm cast unable to use it at all. Of course I was in a quandary that any woman who lives alone can relate to… how do I wash my hair?! Enter Blowout Junkie. I live two blocks from their new West Loop location and had visited a few times before the accident. I have to say that they separated themselves and gained a client for life since then. I suddenly found myself in there three times a week. Every single girl is fantastic. Great double washes, towels stacked up on the chair for me to rest my arm, anything I needed to make me comfortable. I honestly don’t know what I would have done without them these last few weeks. The neighborhood is now complete!

I love my blowouts! I’ve been to several different stylists and each one does a fantastic job! It’s affordable and lasts me 5 days! What more could you ask for? Thanks Blowout Junkie!

West loop location is great i been to their river north location and staff is friendly i had a hard trouble looking for parking due to construstion I called in to let them know i would be late and they suggested a parking lot down the street on (Ada & Madison first two hours is $ 5) that was so nice of them. My experience was great they always make sure you are comfortable in any way possible, my beach waves lasted a good 4 days they kept getting better as days went by.

I would not bother wasting your time here. I arrived to get my hair and make up done for a bridal shower only to find that the makeup artist cancelled on me and they didn’t bother to find a replacement. The blowout was very amateurish. No product before they started to dry and really done very poorly. My hair didn’t last 30 minutes after leaving the salon. Save yourselves the aggravation, go to a real full service hair salon.

Had a great experience at blowout junkie. I was in town for two weddings and needed a professional blow dry to make it through two days of drinking and dancing. The salon was clean and well decorated, and they offered drinks before we got started. We talked about what I was looking for, then a quick shampoo and I was on my way to great hair. I have a ton of hair– like twice as thick as regular thick hair and very long– and I was in the chair maybe 20 minutes. It was super fast! I couldn’t see what she was doing so I was a little nervous about the outcome, but when she turned the chair around it was exactly what I wanted. I was very happy. I also got a discount for being a first time customer. I waked out of there feeling great and wishing I still lived in Chicago so I could have a go-​to blow dry spot for every special event. After a night of dancing, getting caught in the rain, and being exposed to summer humidity, my hair was still looking good for wedding número dos the next day.