Connection Salon

Alejandro was awesome! Listened to what I wanted and worked at my hair till it was perfect. I love my haircut!

I’ve passed this place daily for four years and never knew this place existed.
This will be my new place for a haircut, awesome job
Only $ 30

Alejandro is the only person I trust to drastically cut my hair. Granted, I rarely even cut it, but I’ve been going to him for 5+ years (wow…I’m old) and he always does such a fantastic job.
I’m writing a review until now because I was just too impressed with his latest and greatest work of hair art, which was cutting my very ridiculously long and lifeless mane into a wonderful long bob, or as you trendy people call it «lob.» I’ve gotten tons of compliments on the cut and it works so well with my thick, heavy hair; so much texture and creativity! I highly recommend trusting Alejandro with all your hair changes because he’s amazing.
Thanks Alejandro for restoring my faith in shorter hair :-)

Israel is amazing! I just went here to try a neighborhood salon. He took such good care of me. He’s a perfectionist, so I was in the chair for a long time. But the final result was so worth it. 20% for new customers too! I’ll definitely be back!

Juanita is absolutely amazing. She does a great job. It was my first time and she made me feel so comfortable. Barely any pain! Shes great. I will definitely be returing.

Oliver is the best! I’ve been going to him for almost 10 years. He always does a great job dyeing and cutting my hair!

I went to connection salon for a facial, and I had it with Juanita. She is very sweet and gentle, and I think her work is pretty good. What I like about it is she talked through the best option for my facial treatment that day before she began. One small thing that I will suggest is to emphasize the relaxing ambiance especially during the mask time, I felt that I didn’t get that since I could hear her «being busy» around me, nothing major, just simply the nuance needs to be more quite during those time. Overall, it was a good experience. The microdermabrasion, facial, and treatment kit cost me about $ 135.

I’m always talking about my hair because I finally have the hair I’ve always wanted. Thank you oliver! Connection salon is very friendly and accommodating. I’ve been going there since 2013 and I always feel that I get great service. If you really want to feel great you should go see these lovely men !

Definitely recommend connection salon. I’ve been going to Alejandro for a couple of years now and always pleased with his work. Couldn’t be happier with his expertise when it comes to color and cut.

Pleasantly surprised by this neighborhood salon. I came in for a style and Israel did a great job with a wash and blow dry.
They carry all aveda and dermalogica products.
And they honored a new customer discount.

5 Stars for Juanita!
I originally bought a Groupon for a Brazilian Wax about two years ago. But have recently revisited Juanita for a leg wax. Both services were done very professionally. The salon is very clean and chic. Juanita is very personable and makes you feel extremely comfortable. Every time I see her now I feel like I am at home and I have known her for quite some time. She is fast, gentle, and very precise all at the same time. Juanita also makes sure that you too are comfortable and ok. I could no, t and will not go anywhere else for these services. I highly recommend Juanita and her work, you will not be disappointed! Love you Juanita!

I’ve been coming here in the city from the northern suburbs for years because they are truly the best! My regular go to guy is Alejandro but Oliver, Israel and Juanita are highly recommended too!!! From hair to nails to skin and make up this salon has it all! Israel does threading too!!!

A week ago, I called to find out information on the facials at Connection Salon. Since their website was not updated for their March Specials, it would be best to call and ask as well as find out prices for add-​ons, as well as the type of microdermabrasion utilized at salon.
I got a call back from Juanita, who identifies herself as the Esthetician that does facials among other services. We get into a conversation that lasted about 20minutes. For some, this might be alot, for me, it wasnt. I talk alot, as well as ask ALOT of questions. She was very, very informative. She gave me different opinions based off verbal, she emphasized that of course, it would be best to look at my skin. I agree, she wasnt trying to upscale anything. In fact, as I made my appointnent, she saved me almost 50% because I was getting 2 services instead of getting a long facial and a microdermabrasion.
I arrived 15minutes prior to my schedule time, to look around, some places have paperwork, so I always like to arrive early. I was greeted at the front desk by Alejandro (Salon’s owner), he seated me promptly, as they went to get Juanita. Usually, I’m offered water or coffee but not at this salon. Alejandro’s demeanor was okay, Smile more Alejandro, you have a GREAT salon!
Juanita came a few minutes later, big smile n hip looking glasses. I can tell I’m going to like this place. She has a good persona over the phone as well as in person. I get in, she explains what will happen. She excuses herself, while I take my blouse off and put on a towel with velcro on it. I get on table. She knocks and asks if Im ready and proceeds to come in.
I wont bore you with each step… but she did the facial, prepped my skin for the microderm and has the best hands to massage my face, neck and shoulders. Once she finished facial, she did the Microderm, she used the diamond tip, which is new for me. Im used to the crystal/​vacum type. I will say that i like the feel of the crystals better BUT the dimond tip can be used up close under my eyes whereas the crystals you cant. Also, with crystals I would be all red after and would notice the skin softness a day later whereas with diamond tip, I looked and felt my skin look hydrated, even tone and it even looked like i had makeup on when I didnt, and it didnt look red.
The finishing mask was the weird one. She handed me a wand and told me that the wand and her touching my face woukd transmit a small amount of frequency, well for me it was too much. I did not like the little shocks on my skin, as she massaged this mask on me… she said for some it was good but not me. I dont know if it was my anxiety or what, but i felt my heart race so I told her to turn off the wand. She was very attentive when the wand was on, to see my comfort level, when I told her it was not comfortable, she immediately turned it off and kept massaging me.
She then put on a moisturizer spf 25 and hydrated my horribly cracked lips.
Juanita, I can see why you are very popular among Unilocal users and I am happy I found you. I feel so comfortable with her that, after she comes back from her break, I will letting her do my brazilian wax. Obviously, she has a good reputation on this as well and based on my comfort level, I have made this decison of entrusting her to see me lol.
Unilocalies, I recommend you take a look at their website, take advantage of First-​time customer 20%off discount as well as call and speak to Juanita. Remember to SPEAK UP, if you have any allergies, are on certain meds, etc. Being a nurse, I am specific with anyone doing anything to my overall body, because I take medicine and becuz of my chronic back issues. I also told her about my sensitive skin and how I have to have everything frangrance free and senstive skin labels… BUT in case you missed anything, Juanita asked me! So she is def. On her P’s and Q’s. :)
For the Quick Fix Facial & Microdermabrasion as an Add On, my total was 65.00 + tax= $ 68.00!
Tipped her 15%.
Any questions, please call Juanita. 773.342.6333
THANK YOU JUANITA!

Amazing! I went in for a facial and brow wax with Juanita and let me tell you, from the moment I walked in I felt as if we had been friends for a while. Never an uncomfortable moment! She was great, and she was very attentive and understanding… she did a phenomenal job on my facial, my skin feels so good! My bf was like «ur face looks cleansed, like from all the make up» I was like, u mean DIRT? because I didn’t have make up on earlier! But I took it as a compliment, after I punched him in the arm, because my skin really does look great! I’m extremely satisfied. And my brows look great too! I jacked them up myself when I did them last, but we’re on the right track to getting them back right! From this day forward, I am a new regular for Connection Salon! Juanita is My new go to girl for my esthetic needs… so glad I found her! You gotta meet her, she’s awesome!

I can’t say enough about Alejandro and Connections Salon! I have been going to Alejandro for the past 3 years and he is THE best. His haircuts are on-​point and he takes such precision in his work. His counterparts, Ambrosio and Oliver are great as well from my observations on their work. I won’t go anywhere else to get my hair done. This place is clean, stylish and so comfortable to just hang out. Amazing job guys! Keep it up.

Excellent. Juanita, the esthetician, did a phenomenal job on my waxing. She takes her time, never rushed, and even fixed my butchered eye brows that a previous salon did. One eyebrow was set much higher then the other! Just picture it! She makes waxing MUCH less painful then anywhere else i’ve been and if you need your sensitive lady areas to be waxed I’d book an appointment with her right away. Very calming and relaxing. She is truly something special I’m sorry but you will not find another person who will wax like she does.
IF you have sensitive skin, be verbal because no one is a mind reader. I don’t want someone to read these reviews and then have minor irritation and say «but they had good reviews!» Yes they are very very good but you need to know what works best for you BEFORE you get anything done so you can tell that person what to use and what not to use.
I have not had a mani/​pedi or any other services yet so I can’t say anything about that, but as far as waxing please do yourself a favor and book with Juanita, you will not be sorry! I loved my experience with her. I am glad I found her now I don’t have to waste my time with anyone else. If Juanita will move, I will move too. Seriously! haha :)
This five star review is for YOU Juanita!

Love my new hair cut! Oliver was caring and thoughtful when cutting my hair. Amazing head massage and great cut. He styled and cut my hair exactly the way I wanted, sometimes stylist try and talk you out of what you want or modify to what they want but he didn’t. It was excellent! The visit took a little longer than I thought but I can’t really complain because Oliver was so through. Bravo!

Oliver is amazing!
his color is soo good, everywhere i go people ask me who did my hair

Juanie is the ONLY person I trust with my waxing! I haven’t gone to any other salon since my first appointment with her. She shapes them so beautifully, plays 90’s R&B in the background and I get to enjoy girl talk with one of the sweetest gals.
My skin is very sensitive and she’s adjusted her routine with my face so that I no longer leave with redness. She always spends extra time to make sure I look amazing and gives honest advice. If you have thick, unruly, thin, or even naturally faded brows, go to her! She’s also a makeup artist and can help you out with filling them in properly. You’ll leave looking like a beauty queen. :)

Very impressed with Connection Salon! Love it, great place, comfortable, relaxed. So far have gotten an up do, make up application, manicure, pedicure and hair colored… and have been more than satisfied with everything. It’s apparent that all of the staff are well trained and take great pride in their work.
In particular, I have to mention Ambrocio. He has done my hair both times. He really pays attention to the outcome you are trying to achieve and executes his skill flawlessly. So happy to have found him. Can’t wait to have him cut my hair.