J Andrews Salon

Got my hair cut by Mari and she was fantastic! She got to know my normal hair routine and offered suggestions on how to make it even better! Will definitely be back!

Nic, the owner of J Andrews, has been cutting my hair for more than 15 years. I wouldn’t go anywhere else. And now my son won’t either.
I recommend J Andrews Salon.

When I first came I was pretty nervous about the place. Tucked away in the Gold Coast, it can be pretty intimidating. Right when I met Nic my fear dripped away. I could immediately tell how great J Andrews Salon is. Their vast wealth of knowledge of hair and how to cut it is invaluable to a customer. It is very comforting to know that someone knows EXACTLY what they are doing. They can cut it exactly how you want, and even if you’re not quite sure, your problem will be solved in a matter of minutes.
I highly recommend J Andrews Salon for their expertise in the world of hair and their easygoing aura.

I almost never get my haircut– it’s hard for me to trust anyone with my hair. I came here to get my hair cut by Nic and it was absolutely amazing! You can tell how experienced he is with hair, and he knows what looks good to your hair type. I highly, HIGHLY recommend the J Andrews salon to anyone who wants a great hair cut. I will 100% come back here for trims and color– it’s also in an amazing location, right off the Clark and Division red line stop. Thanks for everything & see you soon! :)

Kim did a fabulous job cleaning up my eyebrows and giving my straight brow a nice shape.

This place sucks! Ive called them twice and left them a vm to make an appt and no one ever calls me back!

My 4 year old daughter needed a haircut so my wife made an appointment for her here.
My daughter was nervous the night before — hoping they wouldn’t cut too much off. Then in the waiting area she again was nervous. Then her stylist came over and introduced herself. She offered to shake my daughter’s hand — instead of shaking her hand, she held on to it. The stylist walked with her hand in hand to the chair to talk about her hair. Could not have been cuter!
It was an excellent experience for us both. I asked her later what was her favorite part — she said the «hair washing».

J Andrews was such a great find. I’ve been going there for sometime now & have always had a great experiences. Nicole does a phenomenal job with cuts and color and Kim’s facials are incredible. Everyone is so friendly & the prices are very reasonable. They also have a great selection of products and are helpful in terms of suggestions without being pushy. I would recommend J Andrews in a heartbeat!

Becky is the best– she and I have been friends for years, but even after moving to the area I was hesitant to use her as my hairstylist because… well, what if I didn’t like the cut? I finally bit the bullet and saw her for a haircut last weekend.
I am so glad I went! Becky took all the time we needed to discuss how I wear my hair normally, what products I do/don’t use, and what kind of a cut I’d like. I have gotten so many compliments on my haircut just since yesterday. She was patient and helpful and, as another reviewer mentioned, she’s just so positive and upbeat that the whole experience was a really good time. Plus, at $ 45, I thought it was a really great value, too.

Just got highlights and a cut from Nicki at J. Andrews. I was a little worried trying to find a reasonably priced salon without giving up quality, and I definitely got that here! Nicki was amazing! She gave me the exact blonde color I was looking for. She was so nice and social, we were chatting away like old friends the entire time. My hair looked amazing after her blow dry it’s honestly the best styling I’ve had after a haircut! Nicki even touched up my makeup before I left and I couldn’t wait to go out and show it all off. If you’re looking for a great stylist who will actually listen and give you exactly what you’re looking for and more, Nicki is your girl! This was my first of many visits to J. Andrews salon. Couldn’t be happier.

Amazing highlight by Nicole! I’ve received tons of compliments on my hair. However, the blowdry she gave me was just okay. Regardless, I would recommend Nicole any day for a color service!

I never write reviews, but I had to this time around. I work in the northern suburbs and if Nicole were up here she would be inundated with new customers based on the feedback I’ve received! I’m new to town and have been to a few mediocre stylists/​colorists and then came Nicole. AMAZING! I had shoulder-​length hair but wanted to go short on my first visit. We decided for a few inches shorter just to get used to it and then this last visit (only my second visit overall) we chopped it all off and I LOVE IT. I’ve received so many compliments not just on the «move» of getting it all chopped off but the cut itself. She did a phenomenal job! After just two visits, I completely trust Nicole with my hair and won’t go anywhere else. Just booked my next four appointments to make sure I get her when I need her!

This is the salon and Becky is the hairstylist that I’ve been looking for in Chicago. Becky did an amazing job on my hair. The layers and side bangs that she cut were perfect. As a hairstylist, she was appropriately concerned on how I took care of my hair and made just she educated me about anything about hair that I didn’t know. Becky is personable and I love the positive energy that she expresses. You can definitely tell that she is passionate and skilled with what she does.
The salon is a tad small and in a strange location to get to (you have to buzz into the building) but that will not stop me from going here again. The staff was very friendly. The prices are also reasonable without sacrificing any quality. I would highly recommend giving this place a try!

I had Becky and I have never had a worse haircut. I had long hair and asked for a trim but to keep as much as possible. There are pieces that are cut near my chin and the rest is overly layered and MUCH shorter than I wanted. I will not be going back to her and maybe not to the salon.
The prices were reasonable but I would have paid twice as much to have had a more senior stylist cut as I asked. I would also pay twice as much now just to have my hair back.
And on top of the bad cut, she talked my ear off — especially once she realized I was mad she cut off all my hair.

I highly recommend Becky at J. Andrews.
Becky really knows how to do hair the right way. Since getting my hair highlighted and cut for over a decade now, Becky did by far the best (blonde) highlights and cut that I’ve ever had. She is very meticulous and really listens to what _​you_​want. Plus, Becky is very personable and I look forward to visiting her again!

Went in for highlights and single process with Rebecca and love the outcome ! The color was exactly what I had asked for. Rebecca was an absolute sweetheart !!
Front desk was very professional, while kind. Salon was clean and chic. Definitely, will be going back for a touch up.

I agree that Nicole at J. Andrews knows her stuff and knows BLONDES.
She IS very meticulous in her work and I left a happy camper.
I thought the price was pretty reasonable, too. I’ll be back.

After several disappointing experiences with other local salons, I began going to J Andrews 4 months ago. I noticed the change immediately– My stylist, Nik, was pleased to set up a brief consultation appointment before he ever took scissors to my hair! He is clearly very knowledgeable about his trade & understands the importance of stellar customer service. I receive frequent compliments about my hair, and I noticed that it grows out much more evenly than my previous haircuts in Chicagoland. One of my fave things about the salon is that it’s frequently busy, but you never feel as if anyone’s «rushing through» to get to their next head of hair. Since I’m driving from a different part of town, it’s nice that the salon offers discounted parking (with validation) in the building’s garage. For all of these reasons, I offer J Andrews my highest rating!

Nicole at J. Andrews knows her stuff. I am blonde, and a very picky blonde when it comes to the tone and dimension of my shade.
After 5 years in Chicago have been able to find only 2 people that can achieve what I consider perfection for my hair, and the first person recently up and moved to Australia. About a year ago, Nicole was featured in Chicago Magazine, as being a «blonde specialist» and that’s just the case!
She is very meticulous in her work and prefers to use a bunch of foils so that the color turns out more blended and so that your regrowth isn’t as noticeable as soon.
I am very pleased!

I had to come back and rewrite my review after having my hair settle in for a bit. If you’re specifically looking for the ombré technique this is for you.
So although I do think my hair looked nice after this visit it wasn’t the «real» ombré technique. The real ombré is very gradual and isn’t just two colors on your head. In fact the real one is gorgeous and just fades from top to bottom. I did a lot more research after looking at my hair and realizing it wasn’t the exact thing I had wanted. I also noticed several blotches and spotty spots throughout my head. Not super noticeable but when you look at yourself everyday you see it. When I went to my new salon I told her how it was done and she was shocked at the process that my stylist at J Andrews used. She said she’s never seen someone just put one color on there and tease your entire head to do it. After I watched my new stylist do my hair and saw the outcome I was easier swayed to stay at the new place! Much more knowledgeable and looks gorgeous.
They also validate the parking garage next door and it’s only $ 10 which is a huge plus and very convenient! The staff and everyone at J Andrews was nice but if you want a legit ombré that starts out darker at the top and fades very gradually without choppy difference than I wouldnt suggest this salon.