Big Hair is a unique salon where freedom of expression is the norm. Its always a friendly environment, but do not expect the typical posh stylist to greet you. Expect to see pink hair, tatoos, and an alternative atmosphere with a unique environment. I have always gotten excellent hair cuts there with great conversation from the staff.

If you do prefer a certain stylist, sometimes it can be a longer wait since they typically go by "first come first serve" with the next available stylist open to take you, but even with that, they are all good.

Enter if you are looking for something different with your hair cut experience. You wont be dissapointed!

"This place is a DUMP! It looks like a teenager threw-up in it! Yes it has been around for over 20 years and it hasn't been clean for almost 20yrs as well. Here's what you can expect...majority of stylists who know what they are doing but don't have the tools or products to meet your needs. The owner not only believes that everyone and anyone is stealing from her she is always completely understocked and the stylists have to "make do" with what's available. They mix color in hopes of achieving the results you are looking for--mostly a "wing and a prayer" Not only is the salon constantly understocked the owner waters down EVERYTHING from processing solutions, shampoo, conditioner, hand soap to even the hand lotion in the bathroom. She buys all her products from thrift stores, Sally's or Beauty Alliance and only when they are on sale and close to expiration date then doubles or triples the price to sell to her customers. To say this place is a "dump" would be an understatement and truly is a disgrace to the Roscoe Village community. If you dare to go then be sure to give your tip directly to your stylists as the owner routinely cheats her employees out of their due pay."

I am that picky girl..the type that knows exactly what she wants and is not afraid to go back if it's not right..on the other hand I am the first person to compliment a job 'well done'..that's why I need to mention Queenie. I have to admit when I walked into Big Hair that I was a little intimidated by the atmosphere..I normally tend to lean towards a salon environment, but TIME CONSTRAINTS and FUNDS the other weekend forced me to grasp at straws and go completely out of the box on a referral from a friend...I WAS PLEASANTLY SURPRISED!!! Queenie was awesome-she listened to exactly what I wanted and did it perfectly-keeping me entertained the whole time!! I felt like I knew her forever and didn't feel uncomfortable expressing how I wanted the color to look..The cut is great and my color looks so natural-I have gotten so many compliments and I still can't believe how inexpensive everything was..Big Hair has def got a return customer!

I had a fabulous stylist but heard that she left big hair , so I decided to try someone new. First of all, the last time I was there I guess I was too talkative to realize how dirty the place is.. the jars that the combs are kept in are hideous and have things floating in them, not to mention that there is dusty clutter everywhere and I don't even want to start on the bathroom. Second, the stylist I had was on the phone most of the time she was cutting my hair and had no concern for my comfort . If that wasn't enough, her children were at work with her, tugging at her arm and whining while she was actively cutting my hair! I have never been so insulted! She didn't listen to what I wanted at all, but seemed very attentive when it was time to pay.. This place just isn't what it used to be.. they have no right charging people $20 for such unsanitary and unprofessional business practices.. Id pay $5 at the most. Whoever owns this place should sell it to someone who knows how to run a business. Its in a great area, but I'm sure it is the embarrassment of the neighborhood.

I got married last weekend and couldn't afford the $200 or higher price tag every other salon was trying to pin on me for hair and makeup. I love Big Hair for my regular hair needs, so I thought I'd just "settle" for a normal hair-do at Big Hair for my big day. Amber did my hair and make-up and I must say that my hair turned out GORGEOUS, and my make-up did, too! I have never felt so beautiful and glamorous and every one of my guests raved about how beautiful I looked, asking for the name of my stylist. Amber and the folks at Big Hair went above and beyond and I couldn't be happier. My mom (who paid) was thrilled, too, that it less was than half the price of everywhere else. Go to Big Hair!