C’est La V

I’ve been seeing Christie for 3 years now and I love my hair! I get compliments on my color all the time. She is the queen of extensions (I wear those as well). This past July I got married; Christie did an amazing job on my extensions and cut/​color once again. I’m so happy to share my wedding feature in the latest CS Brides to show off my beautiful hair. Thanks Christie!

I have been going to C’est La V for 7 years and I will never go anywhere else — even when my family moves to the suburbs I will be coming back to the city to see Christie and Vicky. They do such an amazing job with my hair — and I have a lot of it! Ever since I started going to C’est La V, I constantly get compliments from friends and strangers on how good my blonde highlights look. Vicky and Christie are passionate about what they do, and it shows through the quality of their work. 5 stars doesn’t say enough!

Christie is my favorite hair stylist in the city! I’ve always gotten multiple compliments about my hair after getting it done. I discovered her salon by asking a random lady at Nordstrom about the color of her hair.
I used to have trouble getting my hair the more natural blonde I like and her technique seems to work. My hair is so much healthier and longer since I’ve started going to her. I would recommend anyone to go to her salon. The salon is always very clean! Christie is very friendly and accommodating when making hair appointments!
The prices are more affordable compared to other salons. I always look forward to visiting Christie!

Christie does amazing extensions work. The color matching and extensions work Christie does is incredible — the prices are more than fair and she’s so accommodating and talented! I’ve been having extensions done with her for over 5 years now and couldn’t be happier with the quality of the work, the product quality, her skill with extensions, blending and making my hair look insanely gorgeous! I’d recommend her with no hesitation to anyone looking to try extensions for the first time!

My first experience at C’est La V was A-​OK.
The owner — Christie — did a good job at fixing my haircut and blow drying it but I didn’t like the fact that the salon is no very clean, the products are covered in dust, the hair brushes are covered in hair from other customers and the list can go on.
I went in for a wash and cut and although I mentioned my hair was full of product and dirty I was only washed once — therefor it got dirty the next day.
The second time I wanted to go in for a wash and style I was told 7 pm was a little too late — ughm ok… I didn’t like that! Guess what — the salon is often empty with no clients and here you have someone trying to come back and you refuse the appointment? It wasn’t even a long appointment… it was for a wash and style — 45 min max?
I suggest Christie should do a spring cleaning and work on her customer service.

Realized I hadn’t updated this since Christie returned a couple of years ago. Vicky and Christie are both in house and continue doing great work! Now I’m the one that moved out of the neighborhood, but I still make the trek back for every cut.

My review is solely based on eyebrow waxing FYI
So I’ve been living not far from C’est La V for a few years, but only went in about a year ago. I was walking along Clark, and I realized I had a wedding coming up in a week and I hadn’t gotten my eyebrows done. Eep! So I walked in and immediately made an appointment with Christie who happened to be free right then. Awesome!
Fast forward to now, and C’est La V has been the only salon doing my eyebrows for the past year. Christie is always good about fitting me in, whether I call first or just walk in and schedule something. She is absolutely awesome at eyebrow waxing. My ‘brows always look fantastic when I leave. She’s cheerful, kind, and pays attention to me. Even though I only go there every few months, she has remembered that I’m allergic to tea tree oil, despite me only telling her once at my first appointment.
That’s pretty impressive. She remembers things about my life that I mentioned to her several months ago. Most people can’t do that at all, let alone someone I only see every other month or so. I like Christie a lot. She’s very personable. She chats with me as she does my ‘brows, and I appreciate it. She doesn’t rush the waxing, she takes her time and makes sure she’s doing it the way I want. Today we did a whole new shaping, and she showed me the one eyebrow to make sure it was the way I wanted it before continuing to the next one. I wanted it a little bit tweaked from there, so she did that and showed me it again. When it was the way I wanted, she did the other to match and then showed me both in the mirror. My eyebrows look great!
On to Anna, the new esthetician.
Christie was busy last time I called in for an appointment, so she put me with Anna, who could see me sooner. Anna is nice, but not as personable as Christie. I found her attempts to get me to purchase a facial to be absolutely annoying. She was very pushy about it (like others have mentioned), which I did not appreciate. She went on for the whole appointment trying to sell me on it by telling me how many things she saw wrong with my skin. She said she could see I had a lot of blackheads on my nose and forehead. While I may have a few blackheads on my forehead, I have none on my nose. The fact that she can’t distinguish between blackheads and the visible sebaceous filaments that everybody has shows me she doesn’t know enough about skin for me to trust her with a facial.
As an esthetician, she should know the difference. I can’t fault her 100% for it though, since many people confuse the two and she’s definitely not a dermatologist. However, I don’t like people trying to push things on me, especially when they are insulting my skin. To be fair, it was having issues then like it always does during that time of the month, but that’s no reason to go on about it for 15 minutes. Like many, I have more acne caused by hormones at that point than I normally would. The only thing she sold me on was that I wouldn’t be going back to see her for my eyebrows again. She did a decent job, but it wasn’t good enough to make another 15 minute sales pitch worth it. Besides, Christie has done a much better job, and she is consistently good at eyebrows.
I’m actually moving to another state next week, and I’m sad I’ll have to find another person to do my eyebrows. It’s kind of scary because one wrong move and you look ridiculous. I hope to be able to have her wax them when I’m in town though.
All in all, I highly recommend Christie for eyebrows. She rocks!

I went here because it is located just down the road from my office. They fit me in last minute, and were really gracious by staying late to complete my cut and color.
I would definitely recommend them. They went out of their way to make me feel welcome.

Decent haircut. Terrible service. Vikki will make up prices on the spot and they don’t honor your Unilocal deal.

I tried C’est La V a few months ago and have been a bit delayed in writing my review. I live down the block and was in dire need of a haircut and couldn’t get in with my usual person at a salon in the gold coast, so after calling many places in LP and with no available appointments, I called and scored an immediate appointment here. Christi was amazing. She noticed immediately the texture of my hair and asked me several questions as to how short I wanted it and how I styled it and she even noticed that my other hair dresser was thinning my hair out a bit too much (before I even mentioned to her to not thin it out this time around). She definitely knows what she is doing and I can’t wait to schedule my next appointment with her, which will be soon.

I recently moved to Chicago and was desperately in need of a cut and color. I pass by C’est La V every day on my way to work, so I called in and I could not be happier. I was lucky enough to get Dimitra (amazing!) and she did a wonderful job. Keep in mind I have dark brown hair that I highlight like crazy so that I’m blonde overall and I hadn’t gotten my roots done in four months … it was not a good look.
Dimitra took the time to ask me exactly what I wanted and nailed the cut and the color (lowlights that make me look good and give my color dimension, but still a fun light color) … I can’t even begin to guess how many foils she had to put in, but she did not cut any corners and her skill with color totally shows in my hair. I told her I was nervous about my hair pulling brassy and she immediately told me she’d use a toner, and she picked the perfect one. I don’t have a very complicated cut but I have had a bad history with bangs which she totally understood, and gave me a side bang so i can have a fun look but can still pull/​pin it back. Plus I am still trying to grow out my hair, and she somehow managed to get rid of all the old ends without having to take off much length at all.
I haven’t gone to anyone else there but I saw a few different cuts and colors while I was there and everyone was amazing and did a great job … I definitely suggest Dimitra but I’m sure you’d be fine with anyone. Also (not as important to me, but I know it is to some people) the interior of the salon is bright and open, but stylish and fun at the same time. All of the stylists were talkative and welcoming … overall a great salon and I highly recommend it.

I purchased a bloomspot coupon to try C’est La V. As soon as I walked in I felt very welcomed. Christi took great care of me and made me feel right at home. I love this place already. I was truly satified with my highlight and haircut. Thank you very much for your hospitality. Blanca

I’ve been seeing both Vicki and Christie for just over five years now and I keep coming back. There’s a reason this salon has been open for 25 years on Clark St. in Lincoln Park; they are truly the best in the neighborhood.
I always leave with a clean, sharp, confident hairstyle that keeps me comfortable at work and also during the evenings and weekends. As a guy, my hair tends to grow thick quickly. However, even several weeks after a haircut, it’s still very manageable and stylish… and looking GOOD!
Christie always has great suggestions to keep things sharp and fashionable. Guys, ditch the discount hair places. You won’t regret it!

I’ve been in twice to have my eyebrows tinted by Anna. She was polite and I was pleased with the outcome the first time…
but I will not be back due to her extreme service and product pushing. It is one of my biggest pet peeves when it comes to salons and has definitely made me want to avoid this place from now on (even though its right around the corner from me. Sadness)
The first time I was expecting to spend $ 20 and ended up leaving $ 80 poorer because she talked me into eyelash tinting (in my opinion it did not look any different than applying mascara and washed out within a few days). I will accept that one was my lack of will power, but then she told me she couldn’t let me leave without doing «a little clean up» waxing — which my skin is far too sensitive for and is basically unnecessary. The only reason I get them tinted in the first place is so that I have some sort of guide for drawing them in because they are so sparse and light colored!
After refusing the wax, she talked me into letting her tweeze them a little bit –which I found out when I checked out was another $ 15 – 20 — and the shaping was awful! She then continued to try to sell me on various facials, massages, and a long list of other products that I continued to tell her I was not interested in… item after item after item.
The second time I went in I was determined to not get any of the add-​ons and was successful (yay me!) but not without having to say no to the same list of facials, massages, tinting, waxing, etc. It took me forever to get out the door because she wouldn’t let me leave without telling me about the various massage deals for the month. It was exhausting!
And the kicker was that this time the eyebrow tint hasn’t lasted more than a few days. Total waste of time and at this point I am more than willing to walk an extra couple of blocks to go to someone who will just do the service I request.

Thank you for fixing my hair, you truly saved my Christmas (photos)!
I called C’est La V after receiving an AWFUL color job at another salon. I was able to come in right away, the owner fixed my hair at a fantastic price.
I highly recommend this salon. If you are new to the city, start here!
Great service, good prices and very friendly atmosphere!

My husband has been going to C’est La V for several years now and suggested that I give it a try. I have long thick hair and it is very difficult to cut evenly. Hands down this place gave me the best haircut I’ve received in Chicago and I’ve been to soooo other many places and paid so much more. Never again.
Vicky was so sweet and took the time to give me a precise cut and it was so cheap! I highly recommend this salon.

Ana does a fantastic job on my eyebrows. She is very thorough and always makes me look so polished. Her facials are very relaxing as well– and the price is right.

I moved to this salon to follow Anna for waxing and skin care. I have been going to her for over 5 years and she cannot be replaced! She provides excellent service and is a great resource for skin care. I have loved the oxygen and yon ka products she recommends. I highly recommend her for waxing and facials.

Ok, ok… I just have to give Christie 5 stars… I got my hair done today by her and I really forgot how AMAZINGLY great she does it! Like I said before, I usually go here but the last time I had went to Noël Rose (Blah) and today after my hair was done, I was like AHHHH, much better. Fab job. Again though, be prepared to wait because even though I absolutely love Christie she is always running late but very down to earth girl

When it comes to my hair, I usually just let it grow until it starts breaking ponytail elastics. Once that happens, I realize I need a haircut and want one immediately. What I like about C’est La V is that it’s nice salon, and yet I’ve always been able to get a walk-​in appointment. I’m not sure about the priciness versus other salons, my cuts are usually about $ 50 and my highlights were $ 130.
My usual stylist is Tijana, and I just love her. She’s very bubbly and cute, and listens to what I say I want. She also gives me advice like «Girl, you need some highlights» which I finally took her up on and they look fantastic. Also, she is well-​versed on popular culture, which is important in a stylist. You don’t want to be in the chair talking about politics, you want a stylist who has an opinion on Grey’s Anatomy and how many drugs Anna Nicole Smith was doing. This is the stuff that turns salon time into girly-​girly fun time.
The other stylists seem to have regulars as well, and everyone who comes and goes seems happy with their results. And one time, I saw Vicki (the owner) perform a corrective-​color miracle on this woman who’s hair was a disaster.
Anyway, I’m trying to get better about scheduling my appointments (these highlights take maintenance, gasp!) so I’m sure I’ll be back here many times in the future.