Bana Salon & Spa

We’ve been going here for years. For haircuts and eyebrow waxing. Albana cut my hair yesterday and did a good job. The salon is very nice looking and clean. Most important they are affordable!

Albana did a great job on my hair, she definitely knows what she is doing, never had a stylist with so much confidence, and you can’t beat the price. Great value.

Great prices for waxing or threading! I always come here for my eyebrows and they do an amazing job. Love it!

great massage at this spa. will be back! would recommend to all.

I had THE BEST deep tissue massage from Dominic at the salon. He rents a space there. He is a master at his craft and technique and I left feeling glowing, energized yet TOTALLY relaxed and de-​stressed. I went home to start a project I’ve been procrastinating about and my boyfriend said «Wow– you look terrific!» !

I’ll review the 3 services I received here so far: massage, haircut and no-​chip manicure. Remember when you go here that you can pay with your card only if your bill is above $ 30, plus — they accept cash tips only! Fortunately I had cash on me.
Anyway, back to the reviews:
Massage: my back was killing me — I needed a massage FAST. The therapist (Dominic) knows what he’s doing and was very nice. One of the best massages I’ve ever had! Five stars :-)
Haircut: After 9 years of growing out my hair I decided it’s time to cut it short. Albana did an awesome job! AND — for 20 bucks! I love my new hairstyle and I really recommend this place! Twenty-​five stars! Thank you so much!!!
Manicure: meh. I’m not really fussy about my nails. I didn’t particularly like the no-​chip polish I got, but mainly because my nails were short to begin with. 3 stars.

This was my first visit to this salon. i am going to a family party tomorrow and needed a hair cut, and searched Unilocal.I called at 1:15 and got an appointment for 2:00.
Albana was my stylist and she did a wonderful graduated bob cut on my hair. Was pleased with the cut and pleased with the pricing. I will return!

Lola is the best! She is professional and offers suggestions for how to deal with your hair type day to day. She is also great with color and really listens to what you want with the haircut and color. The salon as a whole is really a great value. It’s very clean, convenient, and everyone I’ve dealt with has always been professional. It’s so good to find a stylist you trust and know that you will leave looking and feeling great!

I stumbled upon this place while I was Unilocaling for haircuts nearby. To be honest, I was going to write a bad review until I looked into the mirror when I got home.
First off, they only accept cash unless it’s $ 30 or over. I am glad I called beforehand because I almost never have cash on me. Haircuts are $ 15 for women, plus $ 2 extra if you want a wash. I haven’t had a haircut this cheap in a while (they usually end badly for me) but I am tired of paying $ 45+ for mediocre haircuts. When I arrived, I didn’t request anyone specific since I’ve never been here before. I was also able to park right in front (street parking) for free, which is always a plus.
The woman I met with (who shall remain unnamed) looked pretty disgruntled and didn’t say much. After letting my hair loose from a clip to show my hair length (mid-​back), she asks if I want a wash. It has hands down, the most aggressive shampooing I’ve ever had in my life. It was like I had mud in my scalp or something, and she was frantically trying to give it all off within 60 secs. It wasn’t painful, just a lot of rapid scratching and LOTS of pressure. I mean, I had shampoo foam all over my forehead creeping into my eyebrows and sopping in both ears. At this point, I was regretting that I came here. Also, a wash is just shampoo, no conditioner.
We went back to her chair and she started cutting. She didn’t say one word to me the whole time, which is fine because I am not much of a talker, but she just looked like her hated her job. It was super weird. You don’t have to talk to me, but please don’t look like you’re taking out your frustration on my hair. She also had all her fingernails cut except the thumb, which had a french manicure on it but was badly chipped. When I say chipped, I mean the nail itself, not the nail polish. This is important because she was pretty aggressive with the haircut and kept scratching my face with that super sharp nail. When she finished, she waved the blow dryer through my hair to get some of the moisture out of it. She put a mirror in front of me so that I could see the back. Because she didn’t comb it or anything, I still had hair all over my face. It’s the way you would look after driving down a highway with your windows open. It did not look good.
I tipped her $ 5 (and found out that this woman was capable of somewhat smiling) and paid the $ 17 at the front desk. I got in my car and immediately starting fussing about why I never go to places like this. I kept fingering through my hair to comb it while I drove, fix my part line, etc. I arrived home to look in the mirror to see what the damage was, and by now my hair is completely dry. Surprisingly, it looked good. So the positives being 1) the haircut actually looked nice, 2) the haircut was cheap, 3) parking is free, and 4) location isn’t too far from home. I don’t need the «experience» to be pampering, but I think I’ll ask for another stylist next time. FYI, the woman who cut my hair is not any of the recommended people on this page, but it goes to show that even the crappy stylists can cut too!

My husband and our 3 kids are clients here. Not only are there great stylists, the salon is clean and modern. The owner, Bana, is there every time we go. She is friendly, kind, and professional. There is also a stylist named Albana who is great with men’s cuts and boy’s cuts. My husband is very particular about how his hair is cut and Albana has taken the time to understand his preferences and he always walks out with exactly what he asked for. Albana also cuts my 8yr old son’s hair and today, she gave my 7 month old his very first haircut! Her sweet demeanor coupled with her skill made the process enjoyable for everyone and the baby got a great haircut with natural looking results. Finally, Hope cuts my 5 yr old daughter’s hair and has transformed her long, thick hair into a stylish inverted bob. Complete strangers approach us when we are out simply to compliment my daughter’s amazing cut. Prices are very reasonable, ranging from $ 10-​$ 20 for the services we receive. I couldn’t be more thrilled and my family loves going there!

Massage Therapy with Dominik was fantastic… He is polite, respectful and most of all delivers a great massage. I am a doctor of chiropractic on vacation and have known a lot of bodyworkers, and can vouch that Dominik is a skilled massage therapist. Not just fluff. Give him a try!
oh, and the flotation therapy is great too!

I was in need of a hair cut, so I wanted to give this place another chance. I came once about 5 years ago, I forgot who did it, but I didn’t like it then, but today changed my perspective on them! Even though walk ins are available, I still called and made an appointment with Hope, who is a very nice lady who cut 5 inches off and am gave me nice layers. She was understandable and I’m pretty sure she knew I was nervous about getting a hair cut, because it’s been so long since I got a haircut!) so she always made sure the length and if I was comfortable with it before she did anything. That’s a true professional! Thanks Hope! Will be coming more, thanks to a friendly staff!

My favorite hair salon and spa in the city… people are so nice and the service is great! I travel from downtown to get my hair cut and nails done… better than a dowtwon salon!

I went here for the first time and had a hair cut. This is a good place with good people and very good price. I went their i told her i want a layers kind of hair cut and also want to maintain the length. I wanted more layers but no worries i m satisfied. My hair dressers nname was hope. She is a great lady. I will be back their next week or so to color my hair. Forgot to ask the pricing but will call and make sure. They have good price. I paid $ 23 total and tips was $ 8. Haircut was only 15 bucks.

About 2 weeks ago my parents rented out a hall to renew their wedding vows. I’d had an appointment with a hair stylist at 9am in boystown… Needless to say that it didn’t work out. I was upset and I nervous because I had no idea where to go to get my hair done and I hate making appointments last minute, much less in a rush with someone I’m unfamiliar with. I Unilocaled ‘hair salons near me’ and Banas place was one of the first ones to pop up. With solid reviews. So I figured I’d try it out. I’m not sure who I spoke with on the phone, but whoever they were. THANK YOU! This person was so polite and set me up with an appointment at 1030. I get to my appointment at 1015am and I meet with a really nice stylist by the name of Lola. SHE’S WAS ABSOLUTELY great!!! She ever re cut my onesided bob the way I wanted it. (I’m not too hard to please, but I felt like she went the extra mile). I met Baba at the front when I was ready to pay and she gave me a little more info on the Solon as well. I’m so very satisfied that I might have found my new spot.
Sidenote: in comparison to my sisters, and God knows I have a bunch, I paid the least. Not sure where they all went but my hair was definitely the best that night. they all agreed!
Check Banas out! You won’t regret it. I know I didnt! =)

Silly me. I have been coming here for years and years. At least 3. The one reason I come here is because of Albana. She is the only one I will let touch my eyebrows. (As you can see from my profile picture, I have thick jet black hair). I went to a place before I found Albana and specifically said clean up only. I like to maintain my arch. When I was done, I looked like a hooker w penciled in eyebrows! And then, I said I’d give this place a try driving by it. Thank goodness I did! In need of a place to get your eyebrows done? Come here. She is popular, so call ahead and see what times she has available.

Bana’s is awesome. I was looking for a salon where I didn’t have to fork over $ 40 – 60 for a haircut. I’d been spoiled by an amazing hairstylist friend, so I had high standards for both quality and price. I’ve seen Lola twice now and her work is really, truly great. She could work at a schmancy place that trades in highway robbery, but instead, she keeps it real. Excellent layering, great styling. I’ve gotten lots of compliments and I always tip at least $ 8, because my haircut is always $ 17. Yes. $ 17 for an amazing, quality cut, $ 25 with a mega tip. As for atmosphere: no frills, rather quiet, but I really don’t need an espresso whilst getting my hair follicles trimmed. I would highly recommend Lola and Bana’s. Oh and yes, they don’t take charge under $ 20, so cash or check recommended.

Great little neighborhood salon! They offer a wide range of services, including salt water float tanks! It is clean and well-​managed.
PARKING: Free street parking, and I haven’t had an issue parking thus far.
HAIR: I haven’t had a bad hair cut yet! I usually go to see Hope. She is always pleasant, easy to talk to, and have never disappointed.
VALUE: I usually spend around $ 15 for the cut! Pretty reasonable for a quality haircut!
FYI: If I remember correctly, they don’t take plastic if the total is under $ 15 or $ 20. If you are considering paying with a credit or debit card, I would double check about their policy.
APPOINTMENTS: Although they do walk-​ins, you may be better off calling ahead.
RATING: As always, when using the rating scale, I compare apples to apples not apples to oranges. Therefore, at this price point, Bana deserves ⁵⁄₅ stars.

I have reviewed Bana’s before, and am in need of an update! Two years later and I’m still loyal.
I first was attracted to Bana’s location (five minutes from home) and prices. What keeps me coming back is the service and quality!
I’ve been getting my haircut by Ayman and I can’t imagine going to anyone else! I even got my mom hooked on him! Every time I go in there, he tells me how to take care of my damaged hair so that one day it can grow long and healthy. I keep bugging him to let me go back to blonde but he is honest with me about the quality of my hair and tells me only if I take care of it. He’s a blast to talk to and will tell you how it is. He always asks me to cut my hair super short (and I CRINGE) but he listens and will only do what you tell him to do. He is great with that! Other stylists may not listen to what you want or chop off too much but he always does a great job and executes exactly what I ask for.
I had Lola before also who is great as well :)
Another plus: I can get in the day I want to and not have to wait weeks for an appointment! They have enough stylists and try to accommodate you as best they can.
The salon is fantastic and for the price it cannot be beat! I don’t want to give up Ayman as a secret weapon but he deserves all the good reviews he can get. I’m 2 hours away for school and I still come back to him!

Having just moved the suburbs, I needed a salon in the city and close to home. I am walking distance from here and had passed by several times. I was fortunate to get a gift card to Bana for my birthday from my boss. It was easy to make an appointment and was seated with Ayman. He was very happy and talkative, and listened to what I wanted. I need a cut and color. He is vey knowledgable and I was so excited at the end. The cut was perfect and the color is just what I wanted. I will be back.