RED 7 SALON

After going here for a few years now, I still LOVE the results. I go to Natalie for cut and color still, as I prefer to go to same person for both services. She makes me feel like a rockstar! Last march she gave me a perfect «lob» (long bob). Today we amped up my blonde as I needed something different. Go see her and tell them I sent you (but try to leave an appointment spot available for me, too, because I want to continue to come back) .
P. s. Complimentary refreshments — always say yes to the wine (unless of course you’re an alcoholic… then maybe opt for the tea instead)!
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I’ve lived in Chicago for 10 years and have never found a colorist I liked. Devin is amazing. She really listens to what you want and executes perfectly. Not to mention, she looks and acts like Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. if you ask me, that a total bonus :)

Devin Sutter is a dream to work with. Not only is she a wonderfully kind human being, she’s also a pro at coloring and styling. She styled my hair for my wedding day as well as two of my bridesmaids, and we were thrilled with our looks. I knew I was in great hands when we met for my trial run. She listened to me and carefully considered the inspiration board I showed her on Pinterest. I felt heard and understood, and was so pleased with how it all turned out. Devin takes great care in her craft and she’ll make you feel like the most beautiful version of yourself. She is an artist and a professional, and I’d recommend her to anyone.

Alex at Red 7 Salon is amazing. I went in to the salon to go from a brunette to a redhead. Alex was SO knowledgeable about what exactly she needed to do to give me that natural «redhead» look. She did a bleach wash to get out some darker hair dye I had in from a previous color, then applied the red dye, and then after washing and drying we decided it wasn’t perfect yet, so she went back and applied a glaze. The salon closes at 8 but she stayed with me until 8:30 making sure everything looked perfect, and I never felt rushed or like I was inconveniencing her. She also recommended some Kevin Murphy hair products to keep it from fading which I am now obsessed with.
I have gotten countless complements on how great the color looks and how healthy it looks. I am so happy I chose Red 7. I’ll definitely be back in 6 – 8 weeks for a touch up! Thanks, Alex!

Sarah Davis knows her stuff. I saw her because I wanted to chop off more than a foot of my crazy curly hair and go from mid-​back length to above the shoulders. Sarah eagerly listened to my concerns before my cut, reviewed some pictures with me and co-​schemed a strategy for making the transition.
Any curly girl knows that it takes a special stylist to handle curls. All folks with scissors are not created equal and I can count on one hand the number of stylists who have done my hair justice. Sarah is among them! And I will continue to make the flight into Chicago just to sit in her chair.

Sarah is an AMAZING stylist. I started seeing her in their location in Evanston which is about 10 min from my house. When I heard she was moving to the location in River North, I didn’t even hesitate for a second, of course I would be making the trek to see her at her new location — I would follow this woman to the moon if she decided to move there!
Sarah always listens to what I want and also comes prepared with ideas about what I should try next. I trust her to do what she thinks is best have been happy with EVERY style she has given me with her magic scissors.
She is a delight to chat with and I have loved getting to know her. I am already looking forward to my next cut.

Sloane is an amazing colorist! I went in to get a pastel fashion color done, but didn’t know what would be feasible due to some pre-​existing color that was on my hair that wouldn’t seem to budget. What I would up needing was a corrective color with some limited options as to what fun new color could be in.
We went over some photos, and she whipped up. Beautiful teal root fading into a lighter minty-​bluish green hue. It faded to a gorgeous color, and the next time I went in to see her I was equally as pleased walking out with a head full of dimensional blue and purple. Since my last visit, I’m still receiving compliments as it fades out.
A+++ for Sloan’s knowledge and technique of color. I am incredibly picky and will no doubt continue to see her.

This was my first time here. The girl that colored my Hair did a good job, cant mess up full color. I had Sara who did my Cut. She is from the Evanston Salon and moved to the chicago one recently. The cut was ok: she cut my bangs funny, tethered them vs straight or angled cut. When you go to salon, get a wash and then Cut, the stylist usually blows out the hair nice, Sara did not do that. My hair was flat after her blow dry. I specifically asked volume and have had this at numerous other salons after a cut. Other reviews seem to make this place look great, maybe it was the stylist I got.

I absolutely love Red7. I lived in Chicago for almost 2 years, and never got my hair done anywhere else. Devin does an incredible job with color, and Sarah is amazing at cut. I naturally have very curly, unruly hair, so I’ve always been picky about where I go, and both of them listened carefully, and when I asked for their suggestions, they both gave honest input based on what I was explaining to them that I was looking for! To give you an idea, I just moved to San Francisco, and made sure to schedule an appointment with them while I’m in town next so that I knew I was getting my hair done by the right people! Not to mention everyone there treats you like close friends, so you always feel welcome!

I LOVE Red 7. Every stylist I’ve worked with has been awesome. Mariella is ON POINT with her color every time. Not to mention she’s so freakin’ cool. Love her. Tamara is also incredible! Her cuts make my hair look healthy and renewed. She’s also a total sweetheart. I leave this salon looking and feeling better than I did when I walked in, inside and out. Their employees are all extremely attentive and kind; their work is unparalleled. I would recommend Red 7 to anyone and everyone! They’re the best in Chicago!

Red 7 Salon and Mariella are amazing!
The atmosphere of Red 7 is welcoming, chic, and clean.
The staff is helpful, nice, and actually know what they’re talking about (which is sometimes hard to find in a salon).
The main reason I started going to Red 7 is because of Mariella, one of their fantastic color specialists! I’ve been going to Mariella for years and followed her from the salon she previously worked at to Red 7. I completely trust her with my hair, always know she will have great opinions and advice, she knows exactly what she’s doing, and there’s never awkward small talk because we get along so well. I will never go to anyone else or anywhere else! I recommend Red 7 to anyone looking for affordable and great service in the city!

I absolutely love Red 7, the salon, their services, and of course the staff!
I get my hair done often at Red 7 mostly for a color and a good blow out. My go-​to girl is Mariella. I love her bubbly personality and that she encourages me to take risks with my hair color. I really like the fact that she keeps up to date with hair trends and is always filling me in on what’s in, and what’s not. I enjoy going to a stylist that is extremely knowledgable about trends in the industry. It’s encouraging and makes me feel confident! I would highly recommend her to anyone that’s looking for a new stylist.

Being a very short hair babe of a certain age… David is my rock star stylist! I trust my hair investment in him completely. Ivy has done a fabulous job of weaving me into my silver years. If you want to take a leap into a new you… JUMP… Red 7 will be the net to catch you! Take the leap!

Devin was an angel when I called last minute the week before a long trip to see old family (so wanting look really great) and needed a quick freshening up. She was extremely kind and intelligent, and very understanding as I had a lot of visible anxiety. I don’t live near her anymore or I’d be a regular, but I highly recommend the salon and her. Everyone was very sweet to me, and I thought the salon was cute, casual, and stylish. Can’t say anything bad and that’s rare!

Love Red 7! Their staff and owners are truly talented and care about their clients experiences, you can tell in all the little details. The salon is cherry and vibrant with a super welcome vibe. Love the walk up in the midst of the city, so cool! Got a great haircut from Natalie!

I went to Red 7 originally so I could get a perm. Not a crazy 80’s perm — but some nice curls that would last a long time. Surprisingly (or not?) this was one of the few places in the city that I could find. However, after the perm was done, nothing happened. Seriously. No curls, nothing. Just the smell of lingering chemicals. And my hair was flat as ever.
I immediately called them and told them what happened — no, i didn’t wash it too soon, and yes, I followed all the instructions perfectly — and they were shocked. When I went back and got my hair cut a week or so later (as that was the original plan — perm, then cut), the woman who did the perm came to take a look, and again, was shocked. I think her name was Ivy. She said the perm simply did not take. They called the company who makes the product, and were disappointed by their lack of customer service or explanation, and decided to stop carrying that product due to their poor experience. I don’t know if any of that’s true or not, but that’s the story they told me.
At the end of the day, I got my money back for the appointment, and they were overall very nice about it. And they will no longer do perms.
I get that it’s not entirely their fault, but, it just stinks that I wasted so much time and energy (and multiple visits with a consultation, perm, and cut) for very little end results. Oh well.

Beware!!!
I asked for the manager contact information from the store, but was ignored, so here I am.
I came in on Friday to get highlights and decided not to make any drastic changes since I’m getting married in 2 weeks. My stylist rushed me through and my hair turned out a grey/​green??? You can imagine my anxiety since my wedding is literally around the corner. When I emailed the next day with my complaint and 5 new time slots to get it fixed the store was not willing to accommodate. I’ve never been treated so rude in my life. Now not only do I have to pay some other salon to fix it but I am extremely stressed before my wedding.
I am so incredibly disappointed in the salon and services. Business is built on customer service which your company is clearly lacking.

All I can say is I got good results yesterday getting my hair colored for the first time at this location. Found out about R7 via Salon Apprentice. FYI, I picked a copper red color out of a magazine which turned out very close to the picture.
On a side note, I’m really starting to like the selection of salon’s on Salon Apprentice, especially when it comes to color. So far I’ve been to two, Red 7 in River North and Color Lab in Lakeview.
One of the things I wasn’t crazy about was the odd configuration of the space. It’s extremely narrow, plus it’s a long walkup to the 2^nd floor, approx. 15 stairs. Also, the wait room is awkwardly placed, it consists of two mini chairs and an uncomfortable bench. You feel like you’re on top of one another and you’re eavesdropping on everybody’s conversation. It’s tight and cramped. I think it would be better if they took out the chairs and made the bench more comfortable. Felt like I was in a child’s waiting room, minus the coloring books!
But the services were for the most part good, liked my hairdresser, a personable girl by the name of DEVIN. The only thing I didn’t like was she didn’t flat iron my hair like I had requested, she just used a blow-​dryer. It turned out okay, but I would’ve preferred the flat iron because it really smooths out my wavy hair. Next time I’ll insist on it, if I decide to go back.
This place is okay, but it doesn’t hold a candle to my favorite, Sassoon.

As a guy, you do not need many things to make your hair look fine, you just need somebody who knows how to cut it right, and give it an appropriate shape. And, this is exactly what Stephanie, from the Red 7 Salon offered me. I seriously believe that she is the best hairdresser who ever cut my hair. She really is an expert, and apart from cutting my hair exactly how I desired, she also taught me several tips on how to take care of it, what type of shampoo I should use, how to blow dry my hair, and so on.
Likewise, I was extremely satisfied with the saloon too. There was a pleasant atmosphere inside, and they offer you free drinks (anything from water to wine), will massage your hands for free, and will offer you all sorts of cool hair products. Also, everyone is polite, and the services are impeccable, thus you will definitely feel great here.
Plus, the prices are accessible too. I paid $ 75 for my hair cut, which I believe is reasonable, considering all the facilities offered, and the quality of their services. I think it is worth it, and I recommend this place to everyone.

This is a long overdue review.
First off — other businesses should watch how Red 7 operates. From the initial phone call to set an appointment, to the final check out… Red 7 knows customer service.
First off everyone is super friendly. I’m a bit of a nerd and sometimes it is intimidating to go to a salon where everyone is gorgeous and fabulous & I feel a tad awkward in my gym shoes and causal wear (In my company it is causal friday everyday — I only ask that my employee’s dress up when clients visit.) Not so here, they are definitely down to earth gorgeous & fabulous.
You walk up the stairs and are always greeted with a smile and and directions to where to leave your outerwear & change into a robe. As you sit waiting for your appointment someone always asks you if you would like a refreshment & yes, they do have adult beverages if you would like.
After several years of loving this salon I have only had to wait an extended time once. For the most part everyone here is on time which is awesome. I hate to wait.
I hate to say who my fav’s are but they are already always crazy booked… what’s the point of not giving them kudos?
Meghan — she is a coloring artist. I first came to her after a rush miss clairol job to look fresh on a client visit which turned crazy brassy immediately after (I got the contract! :)). No judgement, she just went to work & did her magic. I have been loyal ever since. Meghan does the best natural color & highlights, I never feel «done» when I style my hair the next day. Meghan loves doing color and also teaches doing color, it’s just her thing. That to me makes her awesome, I’ve had other colorists who never could be subtle and always wanted to do bright highlights despite my asking them to make it «natural». Meghan asks you questions and listens to you, the «listens» is what makes her a great colorist. Her listening enables her to create the perfect color you imagined your hair being.
Natalie — she is incredible at cutting hair. Especially thin, fine hair like mine. Natalie gets my hair type like so many do not. One of my pet peeves when I was blond was unevenness of the cut. Blond hair shows every mistake, especially if it is thin & fine. I always got the perfect cut with Natalie. She is awesome at tiny cuts. She takes tiny cuts which takes longer, but gets the perfect length and shape. Now that I have gone to the darker side, Natalie still gives me an exquisite cut if not better. She is extremely sweet and personable just like Meghan, but like Meghan is also cool if you just want to chill and read. I am just sad that she was extremely busy cutting hair, she now does color which makes her even harder to get an appt with :(
Angela — When I can’t get into Natalie my go to is Angela. She is just as patient and friendly. And her hair cuts are always precision. I’m not going to bother to further review Angela because she has decided to retire for personal reasons & I will miss her. Though, I am hopeful she will decide to come back in time as she was crazy talented at cutting hair.
FYI — They do free bang trims
Tips — Cash only