Prink Studio

I’ve been going to Rachel for years. Today she outdid herself. Now I get to wear around one of her masterpieces of cut and color. I am a very, very picky perfectionist but I can relax with Rachel and let her practice her craft because it’s going to end up beautiful. All I have to do is kind of explain what I want and then sit there and let her work her magic.

I have been working with Rachel for many years now and I am happy that I found her. I tried at least three other salons prior to Prink and never loved the outcome. Rachel has worked wonders with my dual texture hair and is great at making my hair color look natural. Rachel is a true artist and is passionate about her craft. I highly recommend her services!

I’m very particular about my hair and Rachel is always fantastic with cutting/​shaping. And also great with understanding my style and recommending new styles!

Went back for two more haircuts, and they got progressively worse.
I couldn’t believe I kept paying the same price!
Happy I found a new salon.

I loved my first haircut with Jessica, per my prior review. However, the second time wasn’t as great… I have (had) long layers, and somehow she ended up leaving the very bottom layer long (trimmed off an inch or so), and then cut about 4 – 6 inches off the other layers. It looked really weird, and (except for that one layer) was SO much shorter than i wanted!
I went back a week or so later, having decided that the only thing that would really improve the situation would be to cut at least 2 – 3 inches off the bottom layer since it was so much longer than the others. She cut off another inch or so but basically kept saying that there was no way she could even out the layers and if she did, they would be really thin… well there was a really thin lonely layer at the very bottom anyway, so it couldn’t get much worse! After the great first experience, I was just very disappointed with the second. Oh well… :-/

Recently moved to Chicago, but hadn’t bothered to find a new place to get my hair cut. After a few months my wife got tired of my dishevelment and my former stylist referred me to Jeff at Prink.
Street parking during the day isn’t as easy as some reviews might imply, but we found some. The salon itself is nice, clean and not overly done up.
Hands down, best first experience at a salon I’ve had in a long time. Jeff asked some basic questions and got an understanding of my lifestyle and knew exactly what to do. I now feel less like a Wookiee, and am extremely happy with the result.
I’ll be a loyal customer for as long as I live in the Chicago area!

Have I told you lately how I love you? Prink Salon and in particular, the amazing Jessica? If you are looking for a new salon, think PRINK!
They aren’t about coupons or discounts or online offers — they’re about high quality services at hair prices and earning repeat customers through excellent service.
I’m referring my husband here to get his haircut next week so I can’t wait to see how they do on their mens haircuts! :)
If you’re a workaholic like me, they even have wireless internet! Thank goodness Jessica doesn’t mind when I I work while she works :)!
Also, plenty of free street parking around and right near the Blue Line!

I really love this salon– it’s got a minimalist design so it’s not overwhelming with noise and color and smells, which I like. I consider going to get my hair done as something relaxing and prefer a quieter (minus the blowdryers) environment. Jessica is awesome– there haven’t been many people who do exactly what I ask when it comes to my hair, but she always gives feedback & cuts it perfectly. Her hair type is like mine which is helpful when I’m asking how to style it, curly or straight. The receptionist has been helpful as well, as my boyfriend and mom had both bought me gift certificates via the phone before I was even a client here.
I was referred by friends and now I refer all my other friends to her, too!

I’ll keep it short & sweet:
Jeff is a master colorist who can make even red hair hold color for months.
Cuts are always great — he knows how to make me happy and cut my curly hair to do what it should (yes, red & curly :))
They’re never pushy with the products and only suggest when you ask. Low pressure, great service, friendly & smiley. Love!

I’ve been going to Jeff since the place opened at its old location on Division Street. He’s everything you could ask for in a (straight male) stylist — he’s informative, fun to talk to, and he kind of looks like Anderson Cooper! The cuts I’ve gotten are terrific — not overdone — and he’s always given me great advice on how to manage wavy hair, whether I want to wear it curly or straight.
For the girl who said the place was no good for curly heads — go to jeff. His hair is naturally curly so he knows exactly what techniques and products you need to tame it. And for the girl who said they tried to upsell her for coloring, I would note that in 5 years Jeff has insisted that I never even think of coloring my «virgin hair» to retain the shine.
It’s gotten a little expensive, but it’s still my favorite salon in Chicago.

I’ve gotten my hair cut by three people here, and colored by two of the three. I’ve never had a bad experience, and their color lasts forever. If you are really curious about color, I recommend an appointment with Jeff, btw. He’s very informative!
They have a stylist level system where it costs more to see a person wth more training through the salon. However, they are cool if you switch between stylists, because maybe you don’t want to pay for someone with more training because you know your hair is going to look like crap all winter/​summer no matter what you do. But say you have a special occasion, or you have messed up your hair with many haphazard applications of dye from Whole Foods, it may be worth paying more to see a level two stylist or the artistic director.
They carry Kevin Murphy products. I’m impressed with this line; it’s not too toxic. The salon space is very open but feels homey and friendly. I like how it’s below street level, it kind of adds to the effect when I emerge as a new person.

my haircut is short and simple.
i’ve been getting cheap haircuts my whole life and was content with them.
however, i have now seen the light.
yesterday i went to prink for my first big-​boy haircut. jessica was a superb hairdresser and made me see what i was missing out on with cheap haircuts. no buzzers, just scissors. she was extremely detail oriented and now i can’t stop staring at my sweet haircut in the mirror.
the products they use are VERY quality and i ended up buying the hair paste she suggested.
the salon is a nice space with a modern contemporary design — basically, everything was super nice.
will definitely be getting all my haircuts here from now on!

AWESOME! This salon is the best! Rachel always makes my hair amazing. I’ve gone to other places and been satisfied, but Rachel ALWAYS styles my hair the best it can be. Everyone at the salon works so well with each other, they’re like a team. Love this place!

I’ve been to many different hair salons in the Chicago area since I moved here seven years ago. Since I found Briana at Prink, my search is now over.
I have very difficult hair. First of all, it is very thick, there are tons of it, and it is slightly wavy. When I first met Briana about 2.5 years ago, I lectured her for about 20 minutes regarding how difficult my hair is, all my dislikes, and all my past failed experiences with other stylists. I told her honestly that I didn’t know if she could really cut my hair well, since at the time, I thought only Korean stylists knew how to deal with Korean hair. Briana was patient with me and did everything I asked her to and I loved it. A little over 2 years and several hair cuts later, I told her, do what you want. I gave her permission to cut off over a foot of my hair. I love what she has done. I trust her completely and always feel very comfortable with her.

For the past 7 years, yes, 7 years, I have gone to Jeff. I met him at a salon (that shall not be named) because my stylist had moved on… little did I know that our meeting in 2001 would lead to long hair relationship. When he opened Prink, I wasn’t surprised that someone as talented as he was going out on his own.
In 7 years, he honestly has never missed the bulls-​eye. Not once. I have had my hair long, short, longer and shorter. I trust him. He looks at my hair patterns, considers weather/​season, time I am going to spend on my hair, and products I will use before making a snip. Not to brag, but on SEVERAL occasions with different styles, I have been stopped and asked where I get my hair cut.
Also, he never pressures me to buy products, and the staff at Prink is friendly, and give great head massages during your shampoo.
This review is waaay over due.

I’ve been off and on going to Prink for a couple years now. Yes, I have strayed before but alas I’m back for good. Not only is Jeff highly skilled at what he does, he actually listens to you and gives advice-imagine…an actual conversation about your hair! No more snooty stylists pretending to listen to you then next thing you know you have a completely different cut/​color then you wanted. Don’t get me wrong though… he’ll tell you it aint gonna work if it just aint. Perhaps that’s one of the best things about him.
Go, now, run to Jeff!

I’ve been going to see Jeff at Prink for a couple of years now (since 2005… I think). My friend and I were originally hooked by his haircuts — his attention to detail and ability to give me a great cut that I can easily manage on a day-​to-​day basis are unmatched.
Last fall I got a little more brave and asked Jeff to change my color (I’ve been a blonde with highlights my entire life) — he suggested I go for red. LOVE IT! I’ve never received so many compliments (i.e. «if I hadn’t known you before, I would think you were a natural redhead). He did a color change for my friend as well and the result was equally (if not more) amazing!
In general the experience of going to Prink is what visiting a salon should be… fun, relaxing and unpretentious — you can get what you ask for OR you can get unparalleled advice on how to change it up a bit. I’ve referred a lot of my friends (and husband) to Prink and nobody has ever been disappointed. I even flew back to have my hair done by Jeff when I relocated to DC for a year and half because nobody else compared.
In short, if you’re looking for a new salon, you’d be insane not to give Prink a try!

I definitely forgot to review this place when I went here a couple of months ago. Sheila cut my hair and when I say «cut» I really mean «spent an hour perfectly sculpting» my hair. She was very precise and skilled, plus was also friendly and fun. I’m in need of a cut again so I think I’ll be heading back there for a cut AND a color this time around!
Also I love that my first time with Sheila, I was asked to fill out a questionnaire so they could get a better idea of what I was looking for. The receptionist was very friendly and everyone was ready right on time for me. The prices are just as one would expect, ranging from about $ 50-​$ 80 for a cut depending on the stylist. Sheila was on the low end but definitely still has talent!
EDIT: I went back there and since I notoriously end up scheduling my haircuts with little advance notice (e.g. oh no I’m going out of town Friday and need a cut tomorrow!!), I ended up seeing Katrina. She’s equally awesome and attention-​detailed. I’d highly suggest her OR Sheila!
The only complaint I have is that their new website doesn’t even list what times they are open. I’d think that would be necessary basic info.

I’ve been following Katrina and the Prink staff for over a year now, and it’ll take a lot of convincing to get me to go anywhere else in Chicago. I’ve got curly hair, if you can’t tell, and Katrina keeps my haircut anxiety attacks away. Friendly, pretty faces (no offense to barbershops) that complement a pleasant haircut experience.
Go to Prink if you can’t stand the chop-​shops, if you actually care about your haircut and will pay to have it done right, and you’re not a sucker to those name-​brand salons that charge you an unnecessary $ 15-​$ 30 more than a basic Prink haircut.

Though I live in the Gold Coast/​Streeverville area and going to Prink is kind of out of the way, I had to give it a shot since they got such great reviews on Unilocal!
Brianna was my colorist and we hit it off. She was great in that she wasn’t too chatty but was still friendly, and she was very easy to talk to. When my highlights turned out too blonde, she fixed them for me, hassle-​free! I will definitely come back for a haircut when the time comes.
I also really like the den/​basement/​minimalist but chic décor. I guess I’ll keep investing in the $ 10 cab rides since a great salon/​stylist is hard to find!
Note: 24-​hour cancellation policy or they charge your card!