K Chula

Great staff, very friendly, extremely accommodating. And very technically skilled. I love this place! Holly always does an amazing job. I highly recommend!

I just got my haircut/​highlight on Saturday from Tammy and I love it! I’ve been getting so many compliments! Been going in for years and recently moved back! How I missed this place! Everyone is so nice and Tammy especially always goes above and beyond for her clients! Every time I go in, I know it’ll be a good outcome :) Worried? Stop looking now! This is a secret gem in the city!

Emman is wonderful, she has always been very attentive to my needs. Not invasive, her work is great! Havent seen her in a while — hope she is still there.

Lurri did my Color, highlights and Cut ! She is an Awesome stylist good eye for Color!
I have gotten so many compliments on my new style… Love my new cuts Lurri…
And I’ m a stylist to Silvia

I’m on the fence between 2 and 3 because the stylist was lovely; the location really is fantastic, and if the haircut itself had gone better, I probably would have rated it 5 stars.
The one thing I generally request of hair stylists is please god ask me before doing something to my hair. I welcome and appreciate all ideas, I really do, but please don’t do it without my consent. I requested a simple trim and to keep the style as it was because I’m just growing my hair out. Very simple, straightforward, admittedly boring, but this one particular aspect of my hairstyle that I really liked was removed because she thought it would look better that way without asking me. I sat on it for a week to see if maybe I would warm up to it with some time, but every time I look in the mirror, I get really grumpy and pull it into a ponytail. It’ll grow out. It’ll be fine. I’m just upset there wasn’t better communication so I could walk out with exactly what I wanted. My recommendation if you do decide to go here, verbalize precisely what you want because the last thing you want from your hairstylist (unless specifically requested) is a surprise.

Lurri is amazing! I have been to MANY hair salons and have always walked away from my hair color either in tears or not what I wanted… Lauri knew EXACTLY what I wanted and makes my hair look like a movie star every time. She’s so nice and personable and I love chatting with her while I get my hair done. 5 Stars all the way!

A UChicago student, I live in the South Side, but when I was finally fed-​up with my boring long locks, I went on the hunt for a stylist who I could trust to really manage a complete overhaul, regardless of where they were in the city. After consulting a Reddit post from /​r/​Chicago, and hearing about how wonderful and moderately priced K Chula stylists were, I gave them a call hoping to get lucky and land an opening the next day. Jackpot.
Kelly answered the phone and I gave her the low-​down on the my dire-​straights hair situation, and she immediately jumped at the opportunity to set up an appointment for the big chop, even offering to high-​tail it from her yoga class to get there at a time that best worked with my schedule. Before hanging up to high five-​myself in celebration, Kelly took some details about my hair texture and the style I was after in order to do some pre-​game research, assuring me she’d take the time to walk me through styling my new cut.
When I arrived the following day, Kelly was the first one to greet me, and we were off to a great start. She did a killer job on my brows (most folks – even at upscale salons – just do a quick maintenance job, but Kelly took time to reshape) while we went over the gameplan for what would soon take the cake as the best cut + style my hair has ever received.
Usually not one to really care to get gabby in the salon chair, I couldn’t help but really enjoy talking with Kelly, and I felt like she, perhaps more than anyone I’ve ever met, is really perfect for her position. Kelly takes the time before grabbing the shears to get to know you and what you’re after. And like others have commented, Kelly will take the time to walk you through how to style your hair. You need only ask.
Thanks Kelly and K Chula. My only hope is that you guys don’t get so busy that you can’t work me in, but I certainly wouldn’t be surprised if you manage to, and soon.

Lauri is a god she can never leave me! Super informative and works with you and your hair needs and goals plus really personable. I’ve been shopping stylists and salons for awhile and I’ve found my new home! They also do eyebrows and such if you need it and they don’t push product which is always a bonus I hate the people who always say your hair is crap until your using their products

So I just had a baby, and for those who don’t know, after having kids your hair starts falling off and gets lifeless. On top of that I’m on the go 99%. As a working mother, I needed something cute and low maintenance. I did my research and came across k chula. Thank goodness! Carrie is such a sweet hair dresser and she knows what she’s doing. My hair came out looking fabulous! Color is her thing! Definitely would come here again! Very nice clean shop and family friendly as well!

Kelly is an amazing stylist that saved me from a really terrible haircut AND taught me to how to do my hair. Finally.
I’m 28 years old with thick, wavy hair that can range from crazy curly to straight. I’ve never felt comfortable doing it – some days it looks great and others it doesn’t. There didn’t seem to be a rhyme or reason to it, so I felt like I was destined to roll the dice with my hair every morning.
I went to K Chula when I finally determined that my previous stylist wasn’t…good. It probably took me too long to realize that my preponderance of bad hair days correlated to the time I had been seeing her, but what can I say? I’m an optimist.
Kelly fixed my haircut. I left feeling like I loved my hair for the first time in years. She showed me a great product that I am now obsessed with, she showed me a great technique that was simple and ALWAYS works for doing my hair, and she’s never let me down since.
The salon isn’t overpacked and loud like some places, and Kelly has never pressured me into buying anything I didn’t want. Prices are standard for the area – I pay $ 50 for a women’s haircut, and it’s worth every penny plus the tip!
Don’t let the silly name fool you – it’s a great place with talented stylists.

Just got a great cut (I have super thick, wavy, medium length hair) and style by Tammy. She understood exactly what I was looking to do and really fixed a bad cut I got 3 months ago. First place I’ve found within walking distance that I FINALLY like! She was super friendly and knew what she was doing.
I was able to get in the day I called and no wait once I got there. Great place!

I’ve been to many stylists over the years and I have to say Kelly is the best one I’ve ever had. She helped fix a hack job from another salon and did a beautiful all over color. She also gave me some general hair care advice that surprisingly, no other stylist in my 30+ years has ever told me. I was so thrilled with how it turned out!
Several weeks later, it was time for a trim/​shape again (one day before a big job interview) but I didn’t have time for a color. Kelly dug into her totes and found a temporary mousse that wasn’t quite my color, but would help blend things together at least long enough to hide the roots and for me to rock it the next day! Even my own mother said it was the best haircut she’s ever seen me with.
I’ve been so happy with the services that Kelly has been able to provide me and will definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a great stylist in the Chicagoland area.

I bought a $ 35 groupon deal for an hr long facial with Fay and it was very very nice. Quite impressed with the service and how great deal this was! The room is very very tight with thin walls so esthetics is not that great (hence the four stars) but the facial was well worth it! Fay was very detailed about every step of the facial and worked with me to target issues/​concerns I had with my face. It was very relaxing with the massage, exfoliation, and mask. Would definitely recommend for new customers to give this place a try! :)

Finding a new hair place is so scary! I put this off for almost a year after moving to Chicago, instead choosing to go to my person in WI for quick weekend trips. But the day finally came when I had to buckle down and trust my hair to new hands.
I found K-​Chula through Unilocal,and it’s amazing! It strikes the perfect feel for a salon, with the brick walls and laid-​back but still professional atmosphere. And Kelly is my new hero — what an amazing stylist! I couldn’t ask for a better colorist — she seems to read my mind and create the exact color, shade, and tone that I’m searching for. Everyone here is very warm and welcoming, and Kelly has gone out of her way to fit me in. All of this for very reasonable prices, especially when you compare to other Chicago places of the same caliber. I highly recommend K Chula!

I bought a Groupon for a 60 min faccial from here and I’m addicted to this place! Let me start off by staying, I would have given this place 4.5 stars if possible, but only because the tranquility room isn’t really all that nice. But the facial and Fay more than make up for it, hence my 5 stars. I’ve had lots of crappy facials from luxurious, expensive spas. I would much rather have a 5 star facial in a 3 star room. So if you’re super into the ambiance– this isn’t your place. If you’re after a facial that will make you look like you’re glowing even when you’re not preggo– this is your spot. And… this place is super afforadble at $ 60/​hr facial.
Ok​.so why was it so awesome? Fay is super sweet for starters. She is very accommodating and makes sure to ask you if you have any sensitivities or allergies (which I do) and then she makes sure to stay away from those products. She used sensitive skin products on me and my skin looks amazing. She was so considerate and gentle. She kept asking me if I was ok and anytime she thought she was too rough (which couldn’t have been farther from the truth) she apologized. She is very knowlegeable and I highly recommend her. Oh, and the facial massage she gave me rocked– I about fell alseep in the room.
The down side as mentioned above– the room is very small (think closet) and the ambiance isn’t very swanky. Kinda cheesy pictures on the wall and some foreign music playing (which she joked about). The room isn’t sound proof so you can hear the hair dressers outside, but I was able to drone them out.
If you want to look like you have better skin than all your friends– go here!
If you want to feel like you’re getting a facial in some foreign locale– go here!
If you’re uptight– this ain’t your place, son!

I had a very nice job done in my hair today.
I walked in this morning with a messy hair, in need of a super cut and there they were! To my rescue! The owner which, of course, i didn’t get her name (if you’ve been reading my reviews you will notice that I have a terrible time recalling names) was the one who cut my hair. She was very friendly and talkative, and i love when people make you feel comfortable while working on your hair, or nails, or even wax.
Facility is clean and nice, and I can’t believe I didn’t know about this place. They said they have been in business for the past 2 yrs, and for sure this will be my place for now on. They have a variety of services, but for now I have only tried the hair cut, which was phenomenal.
Price is fair, a little bit over the $ 40 I used to pay, but to have my hair well done I would pay their price with no problems. I will be back to try the facial and other services.

All you other ladies in the city that think Luri is YOUR stylist can take a hike. I’m claiming Luri and that’s the end of this story. Book CLOSED.
Okay fine I’ll justify my claim:
1. I need therapy. I did not know I needed therapy until I met Luri. Luri coached me through making decisions, standing up for myself, and most importantly, that it’s silly to spaz over the color of the KitchenAid Pro Mixer I’m registering for. (But what if tangerine clashes with my color palate in the dining room ten years later?! Okay time for a touch-​up…)
2. I don’t know the first thing about feng shui. She does. A lot. I now have my color scheme chosen for both bedrooms thankyouverymuch.
3. I am not dying from psoriasis. I don’t even have it. Luri says bundles of nerves rest at the base of our skulls and when we are stressed they get inflamed and therefore make us itch. You did not know that. And now you do. Because Luri is awesome.
4. She does amazing color without the bat of an eyelash or a falter in her foil. I went from matte dark brunette to bronzed highlighted gorgeousness in two hours.
Now that I have staked my claim, you all can back the eff up and help yourselves to a Groupon Now or Living Social down the street, cause these doors are closed!

I wish I could give 3.5 stars as the customer service and esthetician was incredibly nice but the total service I received wasn’t amazing. I got the youswoop deal back in Feb. 2011 for salon credit and got a brazilian wax and an express facial.
Evelyn was amazing, a super nice woman who was the right amount of «chatty», she knew when I needed conversation (distraction from the brazilian) and when I did not (during the facial which was very relaxing).
The brazilian: I have been getting brazilians for years so I know what it should be like/​what to expect and I have to say this wasn’t good. The actual experience itself was not that painful as she used hard wax (a plus) however when I was able to get a better look at her work afterwards, I realized she missed an entire section «right between the thighs area» (if you know what I mean ladies). Then I don’t know if it had to do with how she pulled the wax off but in the later weeks when it started growing back it grew back very uneven and in patches ??? I have never had that problem before. Not a place I would recommend to get a brazilian.
The facial: For an express facial it was a great deal on the price ($ 40) and it says it is a 30 min facial but Evelyn definitely went over the 30 min time limit. It was so relaxing and I felt like there was no difference in the results between this facial and the $ 150 facial I got at the Trump Spa. She also noted a couple problems with my skin, a couple of dry patches and asked if I wanted an add-​on of collagen to help. The best parts were: 1. SHE ASKED! Other places just say you need it and TELL you to get it with no room for no, 2. She did not pressure me to buy anything, she recommended somethings but not once did I feel pressured, she was simply recommending to help with my troubled areas.
All in all, I had a great experience with Evelyn and the facial but the unfortunate brazilian experience was disappointing, especially because it messed me up for my next wax.

After a recent YouSwoop deal and being the holiday season, I booked a hair appointment in good time. It was busy but not too busy where I didn’t have to wait long. Tammy did another awesome job of chopping off my hair (well, not all of it). I used my YouSwoop coupon, which then earns me a 10% discount on my next appointment in addition to the remaining credit leftover from my coupon. (In my best Peter Griffin imitation) Yeahhhhhh!

Thanks K Chula for totally screwing me. Bought the YouSwoop on November 18^th. I called before I even bought the YouSwoop to ensure there were appointments open for 2 facials for my sister and I to come on her birthday. Made back to back appointments on Dec. 23^rd 5:30 — 7:30.
Thank God my Mom invited herself on our sisterly outing since this caused me to call and see if we could get in any earlier (so we could spend the maximum time together) and what do ya know, they never booked my first appointment! There was nothing they could do since they have one esthetician and the earliest they could get me in was Jan 21^st.
What a joke… too bad because I live about a mile away and would have come back had I liked the salon and recommended it to my friends. Now I have to contact YouSwoop to get a refund. What a pain…