Pagani- Frank Paganis

Since 2010 this has been my go to salon. I have had Frank cut and re-​cut my hair and always feel beautiful when I leave– His service and style are masterful. He is professional, and most important for a stylist, he listens and gets to know you. Always delighted with results! He might be magic?!

I was so sad to learn that my regular stylist Amy no longer works here, but I made an appointment with Frank and he did an outstanding job! Not only did he do a fabulous job on my hair, but he took the time to explain exactly what he was doing and why. His tips will definitely come in handy for those times I can’t make it to the salon!

I come here for cuts and Balayage every 8 – 12 weeks with George.
He is incredibly experienced and never disappoints. Book much in advance, he fills up quick!
Be careful though, if you google them… it is the wrong address!

Do not waste your time. Horrible experiance. I wanted a simple soft suttle layered look. Instead, I got a choppy look that I had to go to another salon with the hope that they could fix the mess I recieved at this salon. But you will be your own judge if you decide to visit this salon despite my review. I’m hoping my hair grows a few inches before summer to fix the horrible mess.
If I could vote negative stars I would.

I don’t typically like to travel more than 15 minutes to get my hair done, but when I found out Amy was working at your salon, I new it would be worth the trip.
I was warmly welcomed from the moment I walked in. I was offered something to drink, and within minutes had a hot cup of coffee in my hands. The only reason I had a short wait was because I arrived 15 minutes early.
The waiting area was comfortable, with a large screen TV and plenty of magazines. (And not outdated ones like most salons) The salon was buzzing with activity, and I could tell that the clients being taken care of were happy. Lots of smiles and laughter. I was there to have my hair styled for a fundraiser. Amy took me back and came up with a very pretty, appropriate look. She styled it perfectly, based in the details I gave her about the dress I was going to wear. The owner came over and said hello, as did another stylist. I was very impressed by the hospitality.
Overall, I am very pleased by the staff, skills of the stylists, and the prices are fair, to boot. I recommend Pagani for anyone, any age, when you need your hair done. I am looking forward to going back when Amy works with new color for me :)

I love this place! Amy did my hair for my wedding, and it was PERFECT! I got sooo many compliments!

I did not have a great experience here. Frank’s father handled my cut and color/​highlights and I wasn’t satisfied with the color/​highlights at all — very brassy and stripey (something I specifically said I don’t want). and TOO PRICEY — $ 70 for a haircut, come on!
plus there was a little too much self-​promotion chit-​chat for my taste.

I still love going to Pagani. What I cannot love is the fact they have 67 filtered reviews. People love this place, including me and I think everyone should know about it. Read the filtered reviews while making your decision whether or not to come to Pagani.

ALISA IS GREAT!
We just recently moved to Oak Park so I’m trying to get all my services in Oak Park and got a reccomendation for a friend for Alisa at Pagani Hair.
When I got to Pagani, I waited only a few minutes before I met Alisa. She sat me down and talked to me about what I would like done. I’m pretty boring and have long hair so i simply wanted a clean-​up. After the consultation I was shampooed and given a great head massage by the shampoo girl then Alisa cut my hair. The conversation was great… nothing awkward, too personal or annoying.
It’s been about three weeks since my cut and it still looks great and requires little maintenance… would highly recommend pagani and alisa.
Price for a cut for long hair from Alisa was $ 55.
Deal Tip: You can get $ 10 off if you are reccomended by a friend (aka me) and your friend will also get $ 10 off the next time they come in.

I am an admitted stylist whore. I bounce around; I look at reviews, try a place, like it and then look again. Usually not because of bad service, hair cuts or color (there have been a few of those cases), just because I want to see what else is out there, if there is a price difference and locations sometimes need to change due to moves.
So, when I moved to Riverside, I knew I would be looking again for a new stylist. I read some reviews and noticed Pagani in the heart of Riverside and thought it looked to be a pretty nice place. I set up an appointment and met with Allison. As others have mentioned, the atmosphere is great; warm and welcoming. Allison was wonderful as well, super nice and easy to talk with. She listened to what I wanted and got right to work; offering suggestions while keeping in mind my personal needs and preferences.
As far as the service! Wow! Great cut, color, highlights and conditioning and all at a wonderful price!!! If it is your first visit, you get a discount. Even at my second visit, I felt the price was extremely fair and I appreciate that. I just made an appointment for a third visit and have no reservations recommending this place to everyone.

I don’t put a lot of focus or love into my hair, and that’s why I go to Pagani. Frank knows exactly how to cut and style my hair so it’s as easy for me to manage as possible. I used to go to the cheapest place around, but ever since I started going to Pagani, I refuse to go anywhere else.
The entire staff is friendly and welcoming (they always offer you something to drink when you walk in the door). They also make a point of making it a relaxing experience. The wash includes a nice head massage and they really make an effort to make sure you’re comfortable. Frank always takes the time to explain what he’s doing and give me pointers and tips that I can use at home.
I’ve gone in for a trim, highlights, updos, and even cutting off all my hair to a short pixie, and I’ve always loved the results as well as the experience. I definitely recommend spending the extra cash (which, of course, is relative as I am a poor young adult) to go see the stylists at Pagani. Having a bad hair cut is a terrible experience, and by going to Pagani, I never have to worry about not loving my hair when I walk out the door.

Since I was old enough to know who Brigitte Bardot was, I’ve basically wanted to channel her. The effortlessness of her sex kitten meets girl-​next-​door look certainly didn’t go unnoticed, did it? From the winged-​out black eyeliner, to the demure pout to that softly mussed, voluminous, big bedroom hair.
The hair — how does one exactly achieve that hair? Enter the perfect blowout.
Sigh. Over the years, I’ve found out that it’s much more elusive than you’d think. Too many times, I’ve walked out with heavily-​sprayed helmet hair. Or hair so stick straight it appeared lifeless. What’s the point of going in for a professional blowout when you end up undoing all that handiwork or worse, washing out all the elbow grease only a few hours later?
Recently I started considering extensions (just to add a little length to my already thick head of hair). I also found out that owner Frank delivers one hell of a Bardo-​esque blowout! Since preliminary reconnaissance was already accomplished, I called quick for an appointment.
Turns out, Frank is a maestro with the blowdryer. And well-​versed with wrist-​flicking, back-​combing and blowdrier twirlin’! I walked out with the kind of style I’ve only seen in high-​fashion magazines and surprisingly, it looks just as good today as it did yesterday. It’s a head of hair infused with volume, texture, movement and best of all: It’s soft!
Cost: $ 35 and up. For a round-​brush blowout on my type of hair (long, thick and coarse) it’s $ 60. Definitely a rare indulgence but then again… I’m worth it and so are you!
PS: If Frank isn’t available, I hear Michael also gives a fantastic blow-​out. And if his pompadour is any indication, you’re in good hands!

I started seeing Frank years ago, then moved and hopped from stylist to stylist based on recommendations. None of them made me happy with my hair as Frank was able to. Either the color was way off, the cut was blah or I felt like my bank account was emptied.
Light bulb went off, and decided to go back to Frank this past year. Best decision ever!!! No fluff or frills – great hair cut and color as always. He has a great eye for style and what looks good.
Great thing is if there is not availability at one salon there is at the other in Oak Park. I also find it reassuring that his staff is so diverse for different clients. Everyone is welcome at Pagani!

Alisa makes Pagani rock! Fantastic place, friendly staff, and excellent cut and coloring services. I just put myself in my stylist’s very knowledgeable hands, let her work her magic, and I always walk out feeling great about my hair. I also like that Alisa is very good about sharing her expertise with clients. Since I’ve been going to her I let my ‘natural curl’ out instead of straightening and blow drying and generally torturing my hair every day, and my hair has been so much happier and healthier as a result. I’ve never been to anyone else there, but in general the stylists seem very friendly and helpful.
I hope this spa extends its services to include waxing. And if they ever became a full-​service with massage and facials, I’d probably live there. Thumbs up for a city-​chic place in the boring burbs!

Treat yourself to a hairstyle/​haircut at this cozy, unpretentious yet very professional salon. I’ve had only four hair stylists in the past 22 years. Yes, I’m very finicky when it comes to haircuts, and my hair can be difficult to work with – it’s dense, wavy, grows in different directions, etc. So when I find a good stylist, I stick with her/​him.
Well, I had grown a bit tired of my previous stylist’s work. Same ol’ same ol’ every time. So I read some reviews on Unilocal and decided to go into Pagani and, specifically to request that Elle cut my hair. I’m so glad I did.
My first time there, two months ago, I was warmly greeted. No waiting time. Began with the obligatory hair-​washing, which I figured would be pretty standard. I was pleasantly surprised by the full-​blown scalp massage I received. After 10 minutes Elle greeted me and walked me to her station. I explained the parameters (must have some bangs, shorter on sides, usually wear the longer top a bit messy, etc.). WE looked at some pictures and then she went to work.
At the end of the session I was delighted with Elle’s work. Fantastic haircut. I never would have been able to describe the cut to her … she just figured it out. It wasn’t the same old haircut I’d been getting for years; it was a new style. But it was also a style that I could work with and make my own.
All told, Elle spent a full hour cutting my hair. Then I got a rinse, conditioning, and SECOND scalp massage after the cut. When I checked out, I was utterly shocked when the very kind woman at the counter said, «That will be $ 25 for today.» Stunning. Seriously? I would have been quite happy to pay $ 40 or even $ 50 for the haircut, scalp massages, and generally fabulous treatment from all of the Pagani pros. After I paid the $ 25, I was doubly shocked when she asked me when I would like to come back for my COMPLIMENTARY «clean-​up» at the 2-​week mark (the halfway point between the cut and the next cut). I’ve never heard of such a thing … a free touch-​up? I booked it.
At the end of the 90 minutes I spent there, I tipped Elle and the young man who washed my hair/​massaged my scalp at nearly 100% and left feeling great.
The treatment I received at the «clean-​up» and at my next month’s cut were equivalent to that first night’s bounty of goodness. At Pagani they really know how to treat a person like a person. Everyone’s always happy (or so it seems), and they always seem happy to see you. I leave there feeling refreshed, renewed, restored.
Oh, by the way, every time you go, they give you referral cards … if you hand them out to friends who go there for a cut, they get $ 10 off their first cut and you get $ 10 off of your next cut. It’s a great deal! My wife has started going there as well, and she adores the place … and Elle in specific.
So Go to Pagani. Ask for Elle. You won’t regret it. Soon you’ll be on Unilocal writing a review like this one.
Greg

I’ve never had a regular hair stylist until I went to Michael at Pagani. He is amazing at coloring and cutting hair, and he makes the experience fun! I completely trust him with my hair… he is meticulous and truly wants his clients to look great when they leave.
The atmosphere at both locations is great. The whole staff is welcoming, and the owners make it a point to greet new customers. Upon arrival, the staff offers beverages, magazines, and even a lap top to use at the salon!
I’ve referred 3 people to Michael, and they have referred their own friends/​family to him as well. I’ve finally found a salon/​stylist that I’m going to stick with! Don’t hesitate to go to Pagani. Ask for Michael!

Long did I wander in the desert of bad haircuts. One who is fiercely loyal to stylists, I searched far and wide for «the one.» I had a series of bad encounters, fell in with a bad budget chain salon crowd, and had lost all hope. Then, one winter’s eve, I got off at the Oak Park stop and made a call to Pagani. And I found Elle.
Elle was gracious enough to squeeze me in. I told her what I was going for and guess what: she gave me exactly what I needed. It’s difficult to find someone who can cut a guy’s hair well and leave room to make it your own hair. She challenges me to try new things but also cuts it so I can do it the normal, everyday way. I like that.
I’ve been seeing Elle for months now. So has my gentleman friend. So have four of his co-​workers (they have an excellent referral program). The support staff rocks: always friendly, they know my name, they know my guy’s name, and they massage my head when i get the shampoo (relaxing!)
I can’t speak to the coloring services, I like my red hair. I also can’t speak to getting a long cut. I do know that if you need a quality men’s cut that’s very fairly priced, you should see Elle. Now.

How was I to know that the minute I met Bill, that my hair would be happy and healthy for the rest of my life! He suggested I come see him for a cut and a color and I was nervous at first being that I work in the beauty industry… I couldn’t imagine cheating on my former hair stylist. I am so glad that I did and I wish all of my friends and family would go see him!
Bill is no b.s. He knows his stuff. He’s not about the gossiping that you usually do during hair appointments. His job is to make your hair look amazing and gosh darnit, he’s going to do it.
I walked in the door and was greeted by the front desk gal who welcomed me with a big smile. Since I work in the industry myself, I’ve been to/​worked at plenty of places. I’m extremely critical of the care and customer service that I receive and I felt relieved immediately after I walked in the door. This place has it going on.
My hair and I are now in Bill’s hands. He explained some color mumbo jumbo and asked me some questions about what I liked and disliked about the color of my hair. I answered as honestly as I could and he goes in the back and quickly returns with a color so suited for me, I could barely stand it. I’ve been craving a color like this for years and thought that my ex-​colorist was doing a bang-​up job until Bill foiled this loveliness into my locks.
After my color, he put some glaze stuff on my hair and it has never felt better. I honestly could say I noticed a difference immediately.
I showed him a picture of the cut that I was trying to achieve and low and behold, he cut it exactly like the picture. Imagine that. I seriously felt like a super model in his chair. His technique is like no-​other.
I’ve gone to extremes such as getting my hair cut and colored by Jennifer Anniston’s hairstylist, Chris McMillian, and there is no comparison. Bill has a talent that can’t be taught. He’s got it.
Since my visit to Pagani, I’ve gotten many many compliments and I rave about Bill every time. You are doing yourself a huge dis-​service by not seeing him for your hair needs. I am smitten!
When you go to see Bill, make sure you have things to do and people to see afterwards. You will feel like a million bucks, and you can’t let that go to waste!

I went to Pagani a few times. I enjoy having my hair done and it’s something I don’t usually mind spending a little more money on. However, it seemed every time I went I was charged at least twice as much as the price on the service menu. They’d tell me they were going to do this or that, but didn’t tell me that they were charging me a bunch of extra money for it. It seemed really dishonest. Plus, if I’m paying that much for a cut or color I’d expect my hair to be dried for free — if it’s the middle of winter am I really going want to leave with wet hair? I liked the salon and how my hair looked, but even I couldn’t justify spending so much money every 4 – 5 weeks.

Jennifer is my hair SAVIOR. My cut and color are always amazing. A bit pricey, but pretty standard for a cut and color. I have noticed that they maybe seem to be overbooking their stylists a bit. The past few times I have gone in I have been one of a few clients being serviced at the same time. Next time I book I will probably ask for an appointment during a slower time…
Non-​the-​less… I always walk out feeling great.
EDIT: I recently learned that Jennifer isn’t at this salon anymore. :(But I hear that she is close by! :)