Hair Studio Janusz

How does anyone get an appointment here? I have been trying for several days now with no answer and no ability to leave a message… I even tried the email they had listed with no response. Looks like I’ll be asking for a refund on my living social deal.

Now this is a Brazilian Blowout! I just washed my hair after getting it done and it looks and feels amazing!
I called Janusz before buying the groupon, and he promptly responded to my message with his availability. Within the same week I was able to schedule (a lot of other places had appointments 2−3weeks out). He is so professional and really knows what he is doing. He’s a perfectionist, and that shows, I’m so happy with the way my hair turned out. I’ve probably had 10 – 15 blowouts before and this is by far the best product, and best service I’ve gotten. I’m very thankful I found Janusz, he is just that amazing!

I not alone fell in love with this guy and salon, but my haircut was completely revitalizing. Janusz spent quality time with me and we had a great conversation. I will return for his quality service and smile! I absolutely loved my cut, hightlights and awesome styling. Thank you xoxo.

I love Janusz!!! I was lucky enough to be his model for a day for several wedding updos, which were all beautiful!!! I wore the last for the entire day and wish I could have worn it longer (that it lasted all day is certainly a testament to his skill)! He is a genius with scissors and does amazing hair styles. He’s also a really, super nice and funny guy! I also really like his salon and the area (I’m biased, it’s in my neighborhood). He’s fantastic, I highly, highly recommend him!

Janusz did a fantastic job on my highlights and lowlights. I merely told him what I was looking for and he immediately suggested a few different options. I love my new look and felt very welcomed in his salon.

I was very pleased with my haircut from Janusz. He was friendly, listened to exactly what I wanted and made my hair look healthy and «silky smooth» as the Zohan would like to say. I would highly recommend this place if you’re in need of a new stylist

I purchased the Groupon for highlights and a cut. My hair is maybe 1 inch below shoulder length and based on the prior reviews, I was worried that they would upcharge me but they were very fair and didn’t. Silvana did my hair. She was very nice and quite knowledgable about hair but once i told her that my straight hair gets a little poofy if I just let it airdry without putting product in it, she said I could benefit from a Brazilian Blowout and talked about it quite a lot the rest of the visit. I don’t think I need a Brazilian Blowout but what do I know. To her credit, she did suggest some products to use to make the poof go away.
Anyway, she spent a lot of time assessing my hair prior to doing highlights and cutting, which I appreciated. I told her I wanted white blond (ashy in salon speak) as opposed to golden blond (brassy) highlights and she said no problem. Unfortunately, on top I was more brassy that ashy and that really bugged because the color didn’t develop long enough on the top but looked great on the sides. The salon is sort of dimly lit so I didn’t notice until I stepped outside and my husband remarked it looked kind of «orange.» She also didn’t get close enough to my roots for me. The cut was fine. It was just a clean up so it wasn’t anything exciting.
Overall, I would say the finished product was just OK but the price was right considering the Groupon. If I had left the studio with ashy highlights, not brassy highlights, I would’ve scored it 4 stars. I’ve been getting highlights for 15 years and just don’t understand how it’s so difficult to make ashy highlights that are close to the scalp but a LOT of people just can’t get it right. I’ll continue searching…

Silvana is a peach! Super educated and gave me tips that would last a lifetime! Loved her and def will get a Brazilian blowout again!

When I found Janusz in March 2011 my prayers were answered! I have mucho cowlicks somewhere in the 20+ range and not many artists/​stylists can deal with them.
In my book Janusz is a master colorist and excellent stylist. He will not have you walking out of his studio unless you are 100% happy with the results.
Janusz takes the time to discuss what you want and if the «look» will fit both your face and skin tone. He explains the best color and process and how to care for your hair. He is NOT at all pushy to buy his inventory and there is zero drama in his salon.
Janusz is very personable and regales you with many tales provoking laughter. Ever go to a salon and the stylist says very little to you? I happen to like conversation.
If you are looking for an artist to correct former mistakes made by other stylists then Janusz can do it. If you are looking for a Master Colorist and current cuts and styles do not hesistate, call Janusz. This is one happy client!

*sigh*
Janusz, Janusz…
We’re both Polish and I like to support «my» people, no idea what to do here though.
As my luck with hair stylists is horrible I decided to try a Groupon not to spend too much money on my first visit, just to find that «perfect» person. I talked to Janusz and we scheduled an appointment for Thursday at 12:45. I did ask whom I would be seeing and he confirmed he would be the one doing my hair. Great– I thought– ladies always ruin my locks.
Well, I got there on time, Silvana was the only person there and said Janusz was sick and she will be doing my hair. I cringed. That should have made me back away, but I haven’t gotten my hair done in forever and with roots as long as two inches decided to give it a go. (Also, I have a rule: if a hairstylist has bad hair themselves, RUN).
The idea was simple. My Groupon cost $ 59 for a cut (all I wanted was to have 1.5−2in cut off my ends), highlights (which I replaced with a root touch-​up) and style. As soon as I sat down Silvana told me my hair will need an extra $ 20 because it’s so long. I don’t understand why– roots are the same on short or long hair and I don’t think it matters whether you’re cutting ends of short or long hair… Actually shouldn’t short be tougher?).
First I had to wait over half an hour for her to start doing my hair because she was also with another client and kept mentioning that due to Janusz being sick she has to be staying super long hours to cover for him. Are they the only ones there? She took a really long time to get everything organized, kept being interrupted by either a personal visit or call (she talked on the phone maybe 7 times WHILE doing my hair and having me wait– pardon me, I also have a job that she made me late to) — HOW UNPROFESSIONAL.
When I asked her to curl my hair, she said «Oooh, that would be an extra $ 20». EXCUSE ME? Isn’t that what I paid for as «Styling my hair» in the Groupon? I have never had to pay extra when my styling was already included.
Her cut is flimsy, my «straight line» bangs are chipped, the roots, well… Not much really to screw up there. I don’t even know why I gave her a tip but I ended up spending $ 90 on, how my Husband put it, something he could have done himself.
Honestly, I won’t be back unless Janusz is the one taking care of me. If he takes good care of my hair, that is…
EDIT: A little over a month later, here are some thoughts on my hair. I have not changed my diet or hair routine, yet my ends have been splitting like crazy for the past 3 weeks or so. Which should never happen so soon after cutting!
As for Silvana’s knowledge, one of the first questions she asked me was what shampoo I use. I wasn’t even able to finish my reply after I started with «just Herbal Essences and – » when she was already saying how bad Sulfate shampoos are. Yes, sometimes. I happen to oil my hair regularly (2 – 4 times a week) using argan /​amla /​coconut oils and sometimes use silicone products and unfortunately, a Sulfate free shampoo is NOT going to wash that off very well. A simple shampoo which contains them is what is needed for the oil to be rinsed out. Yes, I have tried using SLS-​free shampoos after oiling. My hair looks like I never washed it afterwards. To me, not only Miss S. didn’t let me finish my explanation (as I do also use sls-​free shampoos), she doesn’t know much enough about proper hair care.
She also suggested a Brazilian Blowout for my hair. Dear readers, please look at my pictures. The one with my hair straight is how my hair naturally looks without any styling products or procedures. (the other wavy-​ish one is two days after a braid) I do not need a BB and would never get it done– there has to be a reason why Canada and the European Union have banned it.
I’m done talking about this place.

I really had a great experience here with Janusz. My appointment had to be rescheduled because of a glitch with the Groupon scheduler but it wasn’t really a problem for me.
Janusz was very pleasant and he did a wonderful job with my hair. Kept the length but added lots of layers! Also Janusz gave me a few tips on styling and never pushed any products on me.
I also thought the studio was well kept and clean despite having a flood the day before.
Overall, I would go back to Janusz without the groupon. But I did appreciate the good deal!

I had a fabulous Brazilian Blow Out with Silvana. This was my first time getting it done, so Silvana gave me tips on how to maintain it longer. First of all, you need to use sulfate free shampoo & conditioner. They sell the Brazilian Blow Out brand shampoo & conditioner, but I wanted to buy another sulfate free brand that I already had in mind.
Silvana was extremely nice and she gave me advice on how to take care of my long hair. The BBO took about 3 hours for me because I have waist long hair. I have straight hair but it’s really dry and damaged. The BBO really smoothed out my hair and made it very shiny.
Silvana had an air filter when during the BBO, so I didn’t smell any strong chemicals. I thought that was a very nice thing to have.

After a long hiatus from the world of hair studios, I didn’t know what to expect from Janusz. I came across his deal for a Brazilian Blowout on living social and couldn’t pass it up. I just hoped he wouldn’t make too many comments about my faded box color and crappy previous haircut (most stylists seem to really make a fuss about these things).
Right away I liked his cute salon and perfect location near cafes and restaurants. He quickly greeted me and made me feel welcome. No snobbery whatsoever. We chatted about my hair and he quickly got to work. After a bit I felt like I was chatting with an old friend as my hair looked better and better. It was really a wonderful couple of hours away from my two young children and I left his salon feeling like I didn’t look like a stay at home mom anymore :)
His prices are extremely reasonable, plus he’s professional and experienced for sure. I wasn’t sucked into buying pricey products and services I don’t need. I did buy a shampoo and conditioner that I can’t wait to try after I asked for his suggestions.

Janusz must mean «genius», in another language. And I’ll tell you why. Had it not been for Bloomspot sending me a deal (Brazilian Blowout), I would’ve never known this amazing hair genius existed! First, let me just say that I’ve had my hair done many, many times. After getting my hair cut and colored by Janusz (or should I say FIXED because it really was a mess before…), he actually gave me what I wanted! I have a lot of hair (emphasis on «a lot») so he was very patient and took care of my hair. Plus he has a lot of interesting stories to tell, so I guarantee you won’t feel like you want to get out of there. The salon is very nice and very clean (plus and plus!).
So I used my Bloomspot deal for the Brazilian Blowout (I’ve had it done before. Of course, I have thick hair… I’d highly recommend it to anyone; it’s a really good investment). My hair is NOW silky smooth. I look like one of those annoying girls who can’t stop touching her hair but that’s because it really IS smooth and it moves when the wind blows (think «photoshoot»). Janusz is a very hard worker and dedicated to his craft; plus his salon has a really great location – he can tell you all about the best happy hour places!
Whether or not you can find a deal through Bloomspot of Living Social, his prices are really good for the amount of work he puts to make your hair beautiful again. And plus, it’s true. You know the first thing a guy ever notices about a girl? It’s her hair. Be good to your hair and let Janusz take care of it!

Janusz was highly professional (excellent Brazilian Blowout) and a pleasure to talk to.

I found this salon through an offer on bloomspot and thought I would take a chance… needless to say I’m so glad I did! From the salon to John to the haircut itself I would recommend this salon to everyone and anyone I know. I am extremely pleased with my new haircut and feel so confident with it. I have officialy found my new salon. John is amazing at what he does and I will absolutely be returning to him for future hair appointments.

Janusz is the most amazing hair stylist I’ve had, and I’ve been to a few trendy, expensive salons in Hillcrest, Chicago, Westlake.
He is the best and spends the time to give you an excellent cut. The cuts are $ 45 but there’s a 25% discount if you check in on Unilocal.And it’s $ 35 for first-​time clients. He is very professional, warm, and knows what will look good on you without ever being pitchy or pushy.
I highly recommend him and will not go to anyone else.

Honestly the best haircut ever! I was recommended by a friend and found Janusz to be a skilled pro. He instinctively knew what would be most flattering to my face and gave me exactly the look I wanted. I’m extremely selective with my hairdressers and I won’t be going to anyone else from now on… and this is an hour drive for me. I’ve heard he’s a master with color, so I can’t wait to go back for highlights. My dad and sister now go to Janusz as well, and I’ve never seen their hair look better.

Another great visit! Check out my before and after photos!
I still have some highlights from November so we didn’t do any highlights this time.
$ 45.00 for a haircut. VERY reasonable for such a great cut!

Seriously the best cut I have had in years! I love Janusz and I have referred my friends and family to him, which isn’t hard once they see how great my hair looks.