I received a haircut from Nikki. She shagged my very full, very wavy hair and it's a nightmare now with so many pieces and so many lengths. It looks huge and unruly. Now there is no hair weighing the wave down since she cut it about 3 inches. Then when I told her I was unhappy she explained that that's just my hair. My hair didn't look like that before I went in; it was long and not shaggy. I feel like crying and hiding the cut is so horrible. I've tried clips and all sorts of hair styles to no avail. I will be stuck wearing either a wig or an extension thanks to nikki. Not that this matters, but she seemed way more interested in talking to her fellow co-workers than paying attention to my hair needs.

I review salons in Chicago for a national fashion publication. February's assignment was GRO. I was able to book a last minute appointment for a cut with Michael Davis. I arrived about 10 minutes early and Michael was ready for me. After a comprehensive conversation regarding my preferrences, I walked out with one of the most remarkable cuts I have had in 2 years of being the Salon Snoop. This salon is THE place to go if you are in Chicago. Funky, fun, quirky atmosphere with the most talented group of stylists I have encountered yet!

I love this salon! Michael found me on the side of the street, asked me to do a hair show and I never looked back! Judith is the best at color and between the two of them, I always feel like family when I walk in!
I recommend it to anyone who is looking for a new salon, after one visit you will walk away feeling like you belong in an episode of Cheers, where everyone knows your name! They never disappoint!

For years I have been going to the same stylist in Lincoln Park, but last month I wasn?t able to see my stylist due to major scheduling conflicts so I went to GRO, a cute trendy salon in Wicker Park. Never in my life have I received more compliments on my hair color then last month when I got it highlighted by Shayna The next day I felt like a super model as numerous people commented on how good it looked. Shayna didn?t do anything drastically different from my previous color job, but the consistency and natural balance of the colors was perfect. I returned to my original stylist for a cut only and even he raved about what a great job she did. Since then I have referred many of my friends to visit Shayna and all have thanked me profusely for introducing them to her. Personally I will continue coming to GRO to get my color done and returning to my regular salon for my cut. The prices are reasonable and the salon is super cute and has a very friendly and talented staff. So if you want an amazing color job in a comfortable environment by a kind, talented, funny colorist, go see Shayna at GRO!

I stopped going to Salon Buzz (way, way overpriced, super snobby staff) and was referred to Gro from a friend is very happy with her haircuts from Nicky. However, I was looking for blonde highlights and was booked with one of their colorists, Judith.
I have long, fine light brown hair and Judith brought out beautiful multi-layers blonde highlights that literally garner regular compliments from stangers on the street.
I typically go in for a 1/2 head and have never been pushed to do the whole head.
She quickly applies MILLIONS of subtle foil layers (more than I've ever had) so I don't walk out with blonde chunks that look even worse as they grow out. When it gets a bit too light, she folds in some caramel. Judith is friendly, pleasantly low-key and takes my cue when I want to bow out of conversation and read or work on the computer.
The other staff members are friendly and relaxed.
The prices are decent. I think with tips for Judith and the shampooer, I think I typically walk out paying about $140 for the best blonde I've ever had that lasts about 10 weeks.