Streets of London Salon

I live in Minneapolis, but was in Chicago for the weekend. I love this salon and was a loyal client before I moved. While in Chicago, I decided to chop my hair off. I called and was able to get in to see Claire. She is so awesome!!! She gave me the cutest short haircut! On top of being the best cut, it’s so precise, and perfect! Everywhere I go people ask me where I got my haircut, and I have to disappoint them and tell them the stylist is in Chicago, not Minneapolis.

This review is soooo long overdue.
Lisa at SOL has been my hair stylist since late 2009/​early 2010. She has seriously transformed my hair from same-​boring-​haircut since high school to Ab Fab! I am always getting complimented on my hairstyle, and hey, I’ll take that ego boost any day thankyouverymuch!
Lisa is super fun and makes you feel totally at ease in her chair. During consultation, she really does listen to what you’d like and will also throw in some of her ideas, but definitely not pushy. She just totally gets hair and knows what looks good on her customers.
Just this past week, I took the plunge and colored my hair for the first time ever! *clutch dem pearls!*
Lisa was super excited to color my virgin hair, but she knew I wanted a gradual intro to color, so she ended up doing an awesome caramel balayage and I freakin’ love it!
I can’t say enough about Lisa and the whole Streets of London crew. The salon is clean, has a cool punk rock vibe without being so Rawr, and the tunes are always top!

I have to get ready for the upcoming party. So, I looked for a perfect salon that will fix my hair. Days after, a friend of mine recommended me this place. I went here to give a try, she gave me a wonderful haircut complementing face and also to my dress. People here were so cool and very nice to be with. Absolutely, I’m coming back for my next extreme make over.

Streets of London is amazing! I was a committed customer to Mario Tricoci in the Gold Coast, but felt I was spending too much money for the hair cuts/​color I was receiving. After reading reviews on Unilocal about SOL, I made an appointment for a cut and color with Ryan. The salon was an intimate setting with a cool, laidback vibe. All of the employees were extremely accommodating and welcoming. Ryan is an amazing hairstylist and I highly recommend booking with him. He did exactly what I asked and mimicked the photo I showed him. Great experience and will definitely go back.

I really loved the staff at Streets of London. I went in recently to get a cut and some high-​lights. Claire took great of me, and the results were fantastic! I will definitely be going back when it’s time to touch up.

Yeah whatever I won’t be going back. I went there and showed Claire that I wanted a really bright ombré. Looks uneven in the back and my coworkers pointed that out to me … I was whiling to pay the exact price again to have it redone but she wanted to charge me an arm and a leg. Not sure why this place has so many good reviews, this is the 2^nd time they messed up my hair and I’ve never given them a bad review until now … Waste of gas and money.

I went to Streets of London for a cut and color and am very pleased with the results. The color is light and bright, and the cut looks great even after styling it myself, which is always the real test for me with my frizzy curls.
I had Claire working on my hair, she listened to what I wanted and advised me on a strategy to get what I wanted without destroying my hair. Based on past experiences I was nervous that the price would get expensive, but the cut and color prices were consistent with their website. There was only one additional charge for a protective treatment, which she explained why she recommended it and asked if it was okay before she did it, so there were no surprises at the end.
I also really liked the music and punky vibe.

My hair was super damaged and dull because I let a friend of mine take my super dark brown hair and make it blonde. Took about 3 bleaching sessions. I have tried several different salons here in Chicago but none I would ever go and revisit so I was looking for a place that would be able to basically rescue what I had going on.
I was referred to by a client of mine to check out Streets of London. They were one of the very few salons open on a Monday so I called and immediately got in for a appointment the next day with Ryan. Not only was he extremely knowledgeable in his work but his ideas and his style of doing hair was so refreshing to me. 2 hours later I walked out with healthier and GREY hair, and I say that in the best way. He gave me a amazing cut that managed to keep my length and still give me a great color that I would’ve never came up with on my own (I should post a picture but I am kinda lazy lol). He had a vision and it came out beautifully. It is very rare to say (especially on your first visit) that you can actually trust your hair stylist to go with their own idea. I will definitely be back to see that brilliant man. I was debating on writing a Unilocal review cause he already has so many I would hate to give him a big head: P
Oh and that Kevin Murphy Born Again that they have at Streets of London… I’m calling it a must have for damaged hair. Fucking Magic.

My daughter has gorgeous thick curly hair. She is 6. I am always anxious when she gets her hair cut because so much can go wrong with curly hair. I just adored Kayla. She gave my daughter an excellent cut. She was engaging and so kind. Next time my daughter needs her hair cut, I’ll be making an appt with Kayla.

Today was my first visit at SoL and I have to say it was a wonderful experience! Kayla did my color and cut, and couldn’t be more pleased with the results We talked about different options and ideas and what would look best on me and be the most manageable. To me, that is a Great Stylist in my book. And the best part, first time clients get 20% off of a haircut, and they also have a Unilocal deal $ 40 for $ 60 voucher. I will definitely purchase one and use it when I go back in a few weeks! The staff is super warm and friendly and the salon is just great! I would Highly Recommend Streets of London!!!

Ryan did a great job on my hair! Had it cut and colored and he made it look so healthy and natural and helped me select colors that really complimented my skin tone. I felt like he really listened to what I wanted.
The pricing is right around other salons albeit hair cuts are a fortune these days (glad I only cut mine 2 – 3 times a year!).
The salon is cute but I would have to say that the music was a little loud (is that aging me? I always think of going to the salon as a relaxing experience– not that I don’t mind alternative music, just the volume was high).
I’ll be back for my next cut/​color!

I tried this salon because I live in the neighborhood and like to support local businesses. From the moment I walked in the door, everyone inside was nothing but nice, warm and welcoming. Ryan is the best! I explained what I wanted and he immediately offered ideas and gave me a great cut. Why is «nice» so important? To me, there is nothing worse than entering a salon and getting attitude from the people working there! Since my cut, I have been back with my daughter who had a blowout and loved it, and another daughter-​who hates to get haircuts-​who got a cut with Ryan. She thought he was great and loved her haircut. Fantastic salon!

Im so glad I found this gem! I got a full high light and hair cut with Beth who is currently towards the end of her training program with SOL. I was very please with the way I looked when I left. The graffitti art mural on the back wall is so flipping’ cool. I normally get a pretentious vibe from a lot of the hair salons that I’ve been to down town and in river north area so this place was a breath of fresh air. The music was mostly Indie like Lillie Allen, Hot Chip and LCD Soundsystem. I RARELY purchase product from salons, since most places over sell it and are pushy. Beth used a great texturizing product and before the sprayed it I was interested. Then a whiff of this ‘hair resort’ sold me, it smells like coconuts and some light nutty base notes. I will absolutely come back and I hope my friends try this place too.

I have been to this salon twice now. My first experience was great. I got my hair highlighted with a girl named Hannah who no longer works there. The second experience was okay. Ronnie did my hair and she was very good. I got highlights again and am very pleased with the color and quality.
My problem arrived when it was time to pay. Let me preface by saying that I had my hair cut a week ago at a different salon and it was not done very well. I asked Ronnie to take a look at it. I told her that if it was so bad that she thought I needed to go back to the salon that cut it and have them fix it, that she should just tell me. She said that no, it wasn’t that bad, and she would see what she could do. She snipped at it and blended it for a couple minutes and said that I really just needed to let it grow out.
At the register I was charged for my highlights, a FULL hair cut, AND a toner fee (which I was not made aware of– in fact Ronnie said that I didn’t even «need» this toner as she applied it, but that it would help with my tangly hair). I was aghast. She cut my hair for less than 2 minutes and never informed me that I would be charged a ‘toner fee’. If she had said to me «I can fix up your hair but will charge you the price of a full hair cut» I would NEVER have let her bring out the scissors. I would simply have gone back to the original salon and asked them to fix it. The only reason I had asked Ronnie to look at it was to get a second opinion. Like I said before, she spent about 2 minutes blending the ends in the front, and that was that.
I was extremely taken aback by the amount of my total bill and had to ask Ronnie to please not charge me for a full hair cut or the toner fee that I was not made aware of. At any business I think it is simply bad etiquette to throw surprise fees at a customer at the end of his/​her service. It is very unprofessional.
Because of this I felt like they were trying to suck as much money out of me as humanly possible for the services provided.
I would recommend this salon for the quality of service, but be careful about asking what you will be charged for IN ADVANCE. They enjoy surprsing you at the end, and not in a good way.

This review is well overdue!!! I have been going to Street of London and specifically Lisa for years and never left disappointed. I have fine and very difficult to style hair type and Lisa knows just what to do with it to make it look fresh, vibrant and sexy. I always get complements on my hair. Those who know me on my pre-​Lisa days… know she can do wonders lol.
As you walk in you get greeted immediately and offered a beverage. I never have to wait more than a few minutes and always get a nice scalp massage/​treatment with my haircut. Love the décor and the general vibe of the place.

I have been getting my cuts done here ever since my favorite stylist, Lisa Fiala, left Floyd’s Barbershop for greener pastures. Thank you Lisa, greener pastures indeed. The setup is relaxed, comfortable, and has a cool vibe. They seem to handle a wide variety of styles here with ease.
I can’t say enough about Lisa. I stalked her on Unilocal and followed her across town after her move, for a 30-​something dude on a bike maybe that does say enough. Her attention to detail is better than any stylist I’ve seen. Sorry mom. She has that girl next door coolness about her, but she is all business with the hair. Go to SOL, find Lisa Fiala, let her do her magic and then bask in the glory as your friends and strangers fawn all over your stylin new ‘do.

I waited one full year to get my hair cut and had finally had enough. I went in for a cut and color with Ryan. When I got there he had just finished with a client and said he would be with me in just a moment. Less than five minutes he had me in his chair. He reviewed what I wanted and seemed to get me right away.
I have very thick hair so usually a color application takes forever, but Ryan was very quick and efficient. (No missed spots on this girl!)
The initial cut was done wet, then some drying, styling and finishing. I LOVE my hair. This is possibly the best hair cut I’ve ever received!

I was initially introduced to Streets of London when Lisa styled our hair for a friend’s wedding. She was great at dealing with my perpetually straight and uncooperative hair and I loved her sense of style.
When I soon after went to see her for a cut and color, I was equally impressed! Her cutting skills are amazing, her personality is a delight, and I always leave her salon feeling I got a fantastic deal and a great style. I recommend her to all my friends!

Came here because my friend suggested it saying it was the best place she’s ever been at. I’ve been trying to find a salon to go to for good, and I think this place could be it!
First, I was running late and called in. I was scared they were going to tell me that I wouldn’t be able to come if I was late with it being Saturday. They were so nice about it and told me to take my time and drive safely.
I got there and Ryan was who I was assigned to. He did a really good job with going with whatever I wanted and keeping the conversation easy. I wanted to go a little bit shorter than what I originally asked for, and he had no problem doing that.
At the end, he did suggest for next time to add shorter layers and I wish he would’ve suggested that early on because I would’ve done it.
But I’ll be take his advice and come back and get my layers shorter!
I will be back! And they also had a special that if your first time customer, you get 25% off which was a great deal!
Thanks Ryan!

I love Streets of London salon. I have been coming here for over a year now. I was definitely a «Groupon chaser» when it came to getting my hair cut. I have very long curly hair and no one but me can ever tell when I get it cut so I hate spending so much money. A Groupon deal brought me to SOL and I keep coming back because my cut was great, the people that work here are very nice but not salesy and I like the atmosphere (for someone who shops primarily at the Gap this place definitely has a «cool factor» haha)
And to top it off I have had 3 stylists total now (my first two have unfortunately left) but got Ryan this past time and he was awesome. Such a friendly, nice guy and did an excellent job cutting my hair. It honestly looks so much better than it did before and people have actually noticed this time! And the cut won’t break the bank (it’s reasonable for Chicago at $ 48 + tip).
My sister also came here and got another stylist (not sure who) and this person gave her a great cut that complemented her face! My sister was scared her hair was cut too short (a lot was cut off) but after the Controller at her very straight laced company gave her a compliment during a meeting (which small talk generally doesn’t happen) she was sold.