Salon de Vive

After reading tons of Unilocal reviews and calling over 10 salons I decided to book my partial highlight at Salon de Vive with Vi (the owner). First, Vi is so kind! Her consultation was thorough and she asked all of the right questions. I am pretty easy going when it comes to my hair so I let her choose what she wanted to do (as long as it matched my extensions). Overall it took about 1.5 hours for a highlight and a beautiful blowout. I can’t stop looking at my hair it is amazing, I love it!
Pros:
Experienced, professional stylists
Clean salon
Easy to book an appointment
Friendly stylists
Full service– go here for any of your salon needs!
Retail shelves fully stocked and look amazing! (I wanted to buy everything)
So glad I found Salon de Vive!!!

Beata took care of my hair (balayage and trim) and she did an amazing job! She understood exactly what I wanted, her techiques are just great, she trully knows what she’s doing! I highly recommand her!

I have been going to Vi for years now, so this review is long overdue! My mom was the first to try Salon de Vive, and she came out looking so good that both my sister and I started going too. Neither of them live in Chicago anymore, but they still make an appointment with Vi every time they’re in town! She has a ton of talent, and I trust her implicitly. Street parking is always easy, the salon is lovely, it’s reasonably priced, and I always walk out looking like a million bucks! What more could you ask for?

I went to Salon de Vive randomly as it was a salon close to my friend’s place. I was desperate for a blow dry as my hair (curly, coarse, unruly) was not done and was feeling too lazy to do it myself. I booked a blow dry with the owner, Vi and she fit me in asap. To cut the review short, Vi gave me the best blow dry I’ve ever received (and as a person with thick curly dry hair, that is not an easy feat). I’ve had a blow dry done at the hands of many a stylist and I was shocked. I didn’t even wash my hair for over a week to let it last as long as it did. Trust me, my hair is impossible to smooth out, and I don’t know what she did, but it was magic.
Also, while I was getting the blow dry, we talked about hair treatments and she recommended the GK keratin treatment for my hair. I’ve gotten many a keratin treatment in the past and was looking for something a little stronger. I didn’t want to just eliminate frizz, I wanted to make my curls wavy so I can literally wash and go (because I’m very lazy and never, ever get to do that with my current hair). So I booked a treatment with her (because the aforementioned blow dry was insane and clearly she knew what she was doing). Two plus hours at the salon (I have a lot of hair) flew by because she’s just super easy and pleasant to talk to, and the treatment is awesome. My hairline, which is often my curliest and coarsest part, was so smooth and straight, while the rest of my hair was wavy and soft. I didn’t even bother straightening it, which I’m sure would have taken no more than ten minutes (down from around 40).
I realize this review is getting lengthy but honestly, she was fantastic, as were the hair services!

Beata is the best! She recently moved to Salon de Vive from her prior post at Haircut City, and although Salon de Vive is much farther away for me, it is totally worth the trip. She has been cutting my hair for 5 years now and I wouldn’t trust anyone else. She is thorough and VERY talented.
The salon itself really impressed me too. It has a nice homey feel and everyone else seemed very approachable. Highly recommend!

I saw Christina, the master waxtress that shares space with this salon and OMG– she is amazing! Professional, fast… I swear to you she did my ENTIRE brazilian in less than 5 minutes. It took me longer to take my clothes off then it did for her to wax me. She made the entire process comfortable and I will be referring everyone I know to her. Not that I will be going around suggesting that people have their foof waxed off… that would be weird. But you know… if anyone asks,

Always enjoy getting a hair cut from Vi. Friendly good service and can count on a great cut. The salon is clean, the people are nice and I’m in and out during my scheduled appointment. All at a reasonable price. Couldn’t ask for more.

Absolutely love Salon de Vive. I have been seeing Vi for longer than I can remember. She is wonderful!!! Color and cut is always perfect. People often compliment me on color – actually surprised it’s not my «natural» color… wish it was this beautiful naturally!!! In addition to Vi, everyone at the salon is very welcoming. The salon itself is beautiful and an extremely comfortable place to be. Without question I would recommend Vi and Salon de Vive to everyone.

I’ve been seeing Stefanie for a few years now. She rescued my hair from years of damage and harsh products. She always gets the color to exactly what I’m looking for and the cut is always perfect no matter the request. I’ve also done two keratin treatments with her with great results! She recently changed her process with the keratin treatment and my hair seems softer and straighter than last time. She works so hard and efficiently and is very reasonably priced! An all around great experience every time.

I love this place. Emmit my stylist really takes his time to give me the
hair extensions of my dreams. He really explains how to take care of them .
The salon is super friendly and everyone makes me feel welcomed .
Just wish I cam here years ago. Since, there 2 blocks from my house.
Thanks Salon De Vive.

I’ve been seeing Vi for about 15 years and cannot imagine letting anyone else color, cut or style my hair. I’ve run the gamit from long to short, dark to highlighted hair and Vi just knows what I’m looking for. Love the place and highly recommend it for men, women and kids.

I was searching for a new salon and saw all the positive reviews for Stefanie, so I listened to Unilocal and I’m so glad I did. I have never loved a hair cut so much. She really listened to what I wanted, and went over the plan before she started cutting away. Nice atmosphere, overall great salon. I have 0 complaints, and again her work is flawless. To think I almost spent over $ 100 downtown somewhere! **TIPS ARE CASH ONLY!** so come prepared. Don’t hesitate, book here you will not regret it.

I am really picky when it comes to my hair. I’ve never colored it or dyed it, save for a few fun highlights when I was a teen. But this time I did my homework and saw that along with great reviews for Salon de Vive, my sister raved about the place too. I booked an appointment with Stefanie for a cut and color; I knew I needed to try out some subtle color at one point (even though I love my dark hair), so I showed her some pics I liked of highlights and I asked her advice. She was super helpful and creative, and could tell I was really nervous so she made me feel comfortable.
We decided on some caramel highlights to accentuate my dark color and they came out fabulous! Stefanie did an amazing job and was so professional and kind the whole time. I am so glad I decided to check this place out because of the exemplary services provided by Stefanie.

I have been coming to Salon de Vive for a few years now. And Vi the owner does an amazing job! She is very personable, pays attention to detail, and I can usually get an appointment within 1 to 2 weeks without fail. Her rates are very affordable. And parking is free! I would highly recommend anyone to switch to her as you will not be disappointed. A few of my friends have switched stylists. And they all sing her praises. I constantly get compliments from strangers on my cut whenever I am out.

I’ve been a client of Natalie for over a year now for highlights and hair cuts. Now my neighborhood go-​to spot for great and reliable service. I first came to Natalie with too short layers and she’s been awesome with helping to keep me stylish while we’ve worked on getting my hair to a happier place. Natalie is great professionally and is a pleasure to be around personally. So nice to have a hair stylist that listens and that I trust. I look forward to seeing her on a regular basis and knowing that I’m going to leave a little happier and more glamorous!

I’ve been having my hair cut, colored. And keratined by Stefanie for a year now and I couldn’t be happier with the results. She’s very attentive, listens, gives great advice, and works efficiently. She also is a super sweet person. I adore her. I highly recommend the salon.

I am so exceedingly unhappy with my experience that it has compelled me to write my very first review.
I brought the obligatory inspiration pictures to show my stylist during the consult, the cut was not faintly attempted or even considered. What I walked out of there with was a 1^st year in beauty school basic trim, at best.
My color-​where do I even begin. Let me pause here and say the moral of the story is to trust your instincts. I live around the corner, which prompted the out of character happenstance appointment with this unknown salon, and there were so many red flags that I should have known better. An establishment that has been in the neighborhood for 20 years with only 46 reviews (all positive of course), that also boasts a moniker of recognition from 2007 in a trophy case? *Insert side eye roll here. I don’t want to be presumptuous, but drawing the conclusion that this salon caters to a clientele that is not accustomed to, or rather doesn’t even know what Unilocal is, would be fair; 60+ I would assume. Clients who are perfectly content with a color touch up and the same trim every 6 weeks… or you know, a curler set in-​between perms. I think I’m more disappointed in myself for not walking out. But I digress. Back to the color…
«Chocolate brown» he says… wth is chocolate brown? At least give me some perspective here; are we talking milk chocolate or dark chocolate? Ha, I can laugh now because a week has passed but if I know a level 4 is way too dark, and you don’t understand what I’m saying when I talk in terms of color level and then you turn your swatch over and say, «oh look, I turned it over and it says level 4». No. Just no.
And now I have no recourse because he used permanent color on me even though I pleaded for semi or demi color. I will say this, the owner offered to have another stylist «fix» it which I emphatically declined because even I know I would completely lose any integrity that is left in my hair trying to lift this (almost black) color any lighter.
My stylist was nice enough and this is not a reflection of him as a person, but that is the only positive thing I have to say about my experience with him.
Essentially the SAME experience as Anna B. from 7÷25÷2013. He doesn’t listen to what you want, and after seeing his technique I would venture to guess its because he simply can’t. Needs addition training/​schooling for sure.
Good luck.

Stef is the BEST! Whoever is doing your hair now is no where near as good as Stef! Quit that person and make an appointment with Stef at Salon De Vive. I’ve been going to Stef for about 5 years. I’ve never had a bad cut or color. I change my style quite frequently. I walk in, kind of explain what I want, maybe show a picture or two, then boom! She does exactly what I was explaining, but better! She knows what works for each different hair type, facial features and personal style. I can’t say enough good things about Stef! Call her now!
Salon De Vive is professional yet fun and relaxed. Everyone that works there is friendly and helpful.
I highly recommend Salon De Vive! As long as I live in Chicago, I won’t be going anywhere else.

I called in very last minute asking if they could fit me in for highlights and a cut on the same day. They were able to accommodate and did an absolutely fantastic job. I have extremely curly hair and very picky about salons, but I had let my color go for so long it was just time. Emmett fit me in later for the afternoon and walked me through what his thoughts were for a «fresh» look. I appreciated that they didn’t try to up-​sell me for services or products and I ended up spending more because of that. They had a special on the website for first time customers but it was just an added bonus because of how happy I was with my service. HIGHLY recommend and with absolutely be back.

LOVE Salon de Vive… although I’d probably love anywhere salon if they had Stefanie. I originally found her through a Groupon deal for partial highlights and cut. I’m so glad I tried it out because I knew right then I had found my hair gal. She is so sweet, full of energy, and definitely knows how to give you exactly what you want for your hair. She takes time at the beginning to really hear you out and listen to your concerns and desires. Then, she gracefully provides her opinion with a take it or leave it attitude, which I love.
The second time I went I decided I wanted to go dark for fall. That was not the best decision I have ever made, but it was only because I didn’t like it, nothing due to what Stefanie did. It did look really good, and she did exactly what I asked her to do… I just couldn’t get used to my hair that dark. She gave me her cell phone number and had me text her all week to tell her how I was feeling about it. She was more than willing to have me come back in to do something different, but by the end of the week I was used to it and the richness of the dye wasn’t as powerful as it was right away. Just knowing she was more than willing to go above and beyond to make sure I was happy after the fact was awesome.
The Salon is in Roscoe and super cute. Very open, airy, trendy feel without being stuck up. Prices are about average but with Stefanie you definitely get the biggest bank for your buck.