All Is Vanity

Randy knows his stuff. Inside and out. He does an amazing job, and his cuts last! He is pricey, but you get what you pay for. We unfortunately moved out of highland park, and he’s just a little too far for me now, but I would go to him again in a heartbeat if I was ever back in the area.

Randy knows hair. He has a wonderful sense of beauty, he knows what will work with your face and what not. Very professional, cool fun person! Very highly recommend him.

I have been cutting my own hair for many years now, as I was too afraid to have someone else cut my extremely long hair. I was getting frustrated with the painstaking upkeep of my hair as it was getting longer. Through my continuous frustrations, I decided to look online to see who may be suitable for my hard to please expectations. I found the Unilocal reviews for Randy at All is Vanity and figured he was a trusted gentlemen in the community. I lived just up the corner so I definitely found him to be rather convenient as well. I met Randy and he knew right away what to do with my hair. He was such a pleasure to talk to during the entire process, and I trusted him with whatever he saw fit for my hair. I left there looking and feeling like a million bucks. I would pay top dollar for his advice on hair, let alone his talents with hair styling. I left there feeling like I knew more about proper hair care, and confident with my now shorter hair. I never thought getting a shorter hair cut was ever the answer for me, and he proved me wrong. My hair now properly frames my face with the beautiful layers he gave me. Everyone I knew warned me about getting my hair cut by someone I didn’t know. But once they saw my hair they were raving about how healthy it looked. They were also surprised that cutting a few inches off and shaping my hair would turn out so nicely. I’ve never been happier! Randy, thank you so much! You’re seriously the best!

There is not enough good things I can say about Randy at All is Vanity. I have never ever had a haircut that looks just as good 4 months later, as it does the day it is cut… but that is the magic of Randy.
I have very fine hair, and often cant find a way to give it good body, shape and style. To be fair I don’t like to spend a lot of time on my hair in the morning on an every day basis, but with a great cut all of that can change.
I have also gotten my hair highlighted here several times, and have always left loving it even more than I thought I would. I even ask him to give me highlights that will look great as they grow out as I only really come in for them every 6 months and OMG does he deliver! As so many other reviewers have said, he really is able to see into the future of your hair and deliver something amazing.
He is cash or check only and about $ 60 for a haircut, which to me is completely worth it as you always walk away with something you love AND high end salons end up costing you wayyy more. His shop is so eclectic and fun, and you truly will not meet a sweeter man than Randy. He goes out of his way to remember you, share incredible stories, and make you feel right at home.
I recommend Randy to anyone, oh and make sure to get your haircut on a day you go out somewhere because he FULLY styles your hair before you head out and you leave looking gorgeous!

Randy styled my hair for my wedding. I had met with Randy for a trial run in his funky cool salon, All is Vanity. We talked about my dress, my venue and my hair — what did I want to look like on my wedding day. We agreed on the look and feel of my hair. I wanted something more one of a kind and I left feeling super excited! Randy had to travel very early in the morning. He arrived early to ensure that I would not worry about being on time. He brought all the photos that I provided him for inspiration — just in case I had any last ideas. But we did not even need them. Randy replicated exactly what we talked about. Everyone commented how amazing I (and my hair) looked. I felt beautiful on my wedding day! I definitely recommend Randy and All is Vanity!

Randy has been cutting my hair for 20 + years, and I still make the long trek to his salon about once a year, usually to clean up or fix what my local hairdressers can’t seem to get right. He also styled my hair on my wedding day. He made me look beautiful, and my hair stayed in place despite the monsoon winds :) His salon is so eclectic and interesting, and clean. he has a wonderful selection of Tibetan silver jewelry as well as artisan pieces from all over the world for men as well as women. A few years back I purchased a crocheted necklace with the most beautiful stones, handmade by a Native American out in AZ or NM. I had never seen anything like it before and is probably the most beautiful, unique piece in my collection. So, whether you’re coming in for a haircut or just shopping for that special gift, you will leave the salon happy. He also has some fun clothes for sale, if you’re feeling, well… funkyyy!

I have fairly low haircutting expectations. I have vast amounts of thick, slightly wavy hair and some hairdressers just don’t seem to know what to with it, so if I go to a new person and come out with Not A Mullet I’m happy.
Randy at All Is Vanity went several better than Not A Mullet and gave me a lovely haircut that actually has shape and makes me feel that I am no longer drowning in a mass of hair (especially good as I’m trying to grow said mass out). At $ 60 plus tip it wasn’t cheap (huge understatement alert) but I only get my hair cut about once a year so I figure I can swing it.
I made an appointment with Randy mostly because I liked the name of his shop, and I’m very glad I did.

Randy is the ONLY person that I will allow to touch my hair. Period. I’ve been seeing him for around six years now and I’m pretty sure that I’ve never once told him how to cut my hair — I just give him free reign and my hair always comes out spectacularly. He charges $ 55 a cut, so I only see him twice a year, but it’s worth it — after every visit, my hair grows out and retains its awesome style. It’s almost as if Randy has a crystal ball and can see how my hairstyle will look after four or five months of growing out. I’ve never gotten anything other than a haircut from him, but I’d imagine that getting color or a perm there would be just as lovely. He’s also never pushy with selling product, like pomades.
Side note — he’s fascinating to talk to (seriously, I feel like he’s always got some kind of epic story to tell) and if you come a little early or stay late after your appointment, he’s got a neat clothing and body jewelry selection to browse through.

I went to All is Vanity yesterday and Randy did my hair for prom. Needless to say, I was very happy with the end result. I would recommend All is Vanity to everyone interested.

Randy’s little oasis in Highland Park. He’s an excellent colorist and does a fantastic job with cuts & styling. Go early & check out all of the hand-​crafted jewelry & clothing he acquires from artists around the world.