George the Salon — Local services in Chicago

I'm reposting this review as the google .edu account I had originally posted it with has since been deleted, but I am stilly an avid George the Salon/Maud fan. I've even recently had friends reach out asking for Maud's info as they've needed to revamp their hair post-covid, with incredible results.

I’ve been a client of George The Salon for just under three years, I’ve seen Maud exclusively, and I have to say, I could not recommend her, or the salon, more. Firstly, the place is beautiful, clean, and and sophisticated. The front desk is professional and friendly, taking coats and offering drinks after check-in. With Covid they have a quick temperature check and questionnaire, and even had an extra disposable mask ready for me, to spare my personal mask from any risk of a dye stain. Ana, who seems to most regularly be Maud’s assistant is incredibly attentive as well, and always has a blanket at the ready for when I’m getting my hair toned, which is the most lovely and sweet touch (and something I’ve never encountered anywhere else).

And Maud, Maud is out of this world. Genuinely an artist who has honed her craft. I have never walked out of George not absolutely LOVING my hair, and Maud and I have done some dramatic changes. She cut my hair when it was waist length so it had body and texture and complimented my face shape–which is a feat with how much of it I seem to have. When I finally decided to chop it, she made a plan and laid out a few options for me, with beautiful results. As a colorist, she’s taken my naturally raven hair to a stunning platinum blonde in one day, and it’s still SO healthy. When I wanted less upkeep because of covid/moving/life she spent the weekend working on a few options to blend my roots, so when I walked into my appointment she was ready with a gameplan that left me looking like a natural blonde. I always seem to have an idea of what I want, and walk out with something better than I even knew was possible.

In short, my experience at George has been nothing short of incredible, and I urge you, if you have any reservations, or have been scarred by haircuts before, go to Maud. She’ll...

George is the best stylist I have ever seen in my life. For the last 4 years he had been the only one to cut my hair. He listens to exactly what the client asks for and delivers. Styled or not styled the cut is always flawless. The cut also grows out beautifully and lasts. I recently moved out of state and George was not available to get an appointment with before I left. I got an appointment with another stylist. I guess one of the top stylists under George's. Styled straight when I left the cut seemed nice. I have curly hair. The splylist and I spoke about this before the cut. It looks horrible styled curly. It looks horrible if it's left to air dry and not styled. I'm extremely extremely disappointed with my haircut. The layers are extremely blunt and do not flow into one another like when George has cut my hair. I feel like I got a haircut from super cuts. I am willing to pay for a high end haircut because my hair is extremely important to me. I hate my haircut. I'm going to have to find someone to fix it. The cut is honestly very bad. The person was very nice, but she butchered my hair. I honestly wish I still had the previous remains of my haircut from George. I gave 4 stars for George. He is amazing. That's why I only took 1 star off. But if you can't get an appointment with him I wouldn't trust any of the receptionists recommendations. I trusted the person because I Know George's standards and had faith anyone at that level at his place would do an amazing job. Unfortunately my hair was butchered. I'm very sad about my hair.

Thank you for responding George. I posted a question for you. I would be more than willing to post a picture of my hair for you, so you can see what I'm talking about and that I'm not just making an...

Maud is simply THE BEST. I call her “Maud Monet” because she is the French hair color master artist. Her work should be in a museum! I’m VERY picky about my hair and have complicated texture. Maud developed the most creative ways to get my hair color to perfection. She ALWAYS wants to make sure that the color looks great in every lighting situation, not just in the salon. I feel like Maud cares more about my hair than I did (oh, and I care A LOT). She takes pride in her work, listens to my concerns, and even asks other colleagues too to make sure that every idea is considered. And I’m a new client to the salon—not someone who has been there for years. I literally get stopped on the street and asked about my hair all the time. I’m praying that Maud never retires because I’m worried what I will do with my hair without her.

As for George the Salon ... also EXCELLENT. The staff is warm and inviting, making sure that I’m comfortable from start to finish, offering beverages, blankets, etc. The people make it so LOVELY. The salon itself is an oasis too—it’s quietly nestled above Rush and Oak, with beautiful minimalist modern decor. Plus, they run on time, which is very important to me because I’m a working mom and don’t have time to sit...