Emmett Rodé Salon

Megan Manzer has been my stylist for nearly 3 years now! My hair has never been healthier! I am a natural blonde but it has dulled over the years. She never pressured me to get my hair highlighted and when I finally decided to have it done, she made me feel very comfortable and it turned out perfect! I recommend Megan to all my friends and anyone I overhear looking for a good stylist!

Melissa is so great. She’s cut my hair before and done an awesome job, and I just got color for the first time and felt totally comfortable trusting her judgment/​skill after giving her a rough idea of what I was thinking of. She strikes a great balance between taking my wishes into account and offering her expert opinion. And it turned out amazing!

This place was great! The salon itself is just what I was looking for. Super cute setup, very comfortable vibe and really friendly staff. My only regret is not checking it out sooner. I can’t wait to go back!
I recently decided it was time to try and find a regular stylist and Anna was amazing (professional, knowledgeable and personable). I’m the worst at making decisions, and she gave her much needed opinion and suggestions right away. I love my haircut and highlights. It was also a plus that it took her half the time to get it all done than anyone in the past. Clearly, she knows what she’s doing. :)

Anna is amazing! I’m picky, I’ll admit it. Ever since I moved to the city from Arizona, I have not been able to find one stylist who gets what I want. Either the color is off, the highlights are too think, or the cut is wrong, but thanks to Anna, I have finally found someone who has found the balance I needed. She listened to my concerns and made sure I loved what I got.

Emma is ah-​maze-​ing. Client for life. She knows blonde hues like no one else in Chicago. She is by far the most talented highlight stylist in the city.

Melissa is the BEST!!! She knows what she’s doing and I would highly recommend her! Love her!

Anna was great! I’m new to the city, so finding a new person to cut your hair can be scary. But Anna knew exactly what I wanted and did an amazing job with my hair, which was in bad shape! Plus, everyone was super cool and friendly.

I am new to the city and I was looking for a good salon that had a comfortable atmosphere and a stylist I could go to with ANY and ALL hair inquiries, changes and whims. Well, I read the reviews for Emmett Rode Salon and everything I saw was really positive so I scheduled my appointment with Anna Berman. The whole experience was great! The salon is very chic and all the stylists are inviting and pleasant. They use all the top hair care products and you don’t have to wait around forever like other salons. I worked with Anna B and she was SO WONDERFUL! I went in with a shoulder-​length bob that had not been tended to for months — yikes… I asked her what she thought of a couple very drastic cuts that would completely change (and upgrade) my look — she thought the change was awesome and she took the photos and worked her magic! I LOVE my new style and I will be going back to Anna as long as she is still in the business — she has made me a believer in good hair cuts AND perfect bangs :) Choose this salon and you will not be disappointed!

Anna really has been there to come through for me w color job. She does great job so personable

Megan is the absolute best. I followed her here from her previous salon, and despite her old salon offering me crazy deals to stay there (free haircut, even), I went to that place for Megan and didn’t think twice of trying anyone else.
Megan has seen me through short, medium, and long hair, from an extremely light blonde to a dark brunette, and everything in-​between, and she nails it every time. She even stayed at the salon late with me one time when my highlighted blonde hair basically refused to take the brown dye. She would never let a customer leave unhappy. I recently got a new ombré look, and I have had numerous strangers compliment me on it.
Highly recommended. This actual space is very cute and cozy as well. Everyone is super friendly.

ANNA is a phenomenal stylist! I came to her off of a recommendation from my roommate (who’s hair looked stunning after she cut it all off) for a cut and color. I was planning to lighten my hair, and achieve a natural-​looking ombré. After we were finished, my hair looked beautiful (both the cut and color), but a few days later I decided that it wasn’t the right tone and too light for me. Not being one to ask hair stylists to modify their original creations often, I was nervous to contact ANNA and express my feelings about the current color. Needless to say, she was so sweet. Not only was I scheduled the next day for a color modification, but she re-​dyed my hair and toned it THREE different times until we got to the perfect color I was looking for. Talk about costumer service! ANNA went above and beyond to make sure I was nothing but glowing when I walked out of the salon. And to top, that I have received ENDLESS complements from family, friends and coworkers about how beautiful and natural my hair looks. I even had one colleague go to the salon the next week to have her hair done similar to mine!!! I highly recommend ANNA for any salon services you need. I have finally, after two years of searching, found a wonderful stylist in Chicago. THANKS ANNA!!!

What a comfy place to get a haircut. While you don’t necessarily feel über-​pampered here like you might at some snooty spa, you feel as though you are surrounded by friends. Multiple conversations are going at all times, and there is wine available for those who want to partake (and they will give you a heavy pour … and refills!).
They use the full gamut of high-​end products for everything from their coloring to their shampoo, products, and styling tools. And although the salon is small, they have enough benches and chairs tucked into every nick and cranny that it’s never uncomfortable to wait for color to set, for example.
I see Katie D. for my cut and color, and never have I been more satisfied with either. I also know she will be honest with me about any new cut or color I am hoping to try. The worst part about going here is heading home, knowing I will sleep on my new ‘do and make the blowout suffer a bit before heading out the next day.
The prices for services are definitely affordable from a Chicago perspective, and the salon is easily accessible by bus or train, in the heart of Lincoln Park. Wholeheartedly recommend!

I saw Katherine once for a haircut at her old salon. I had very long hair, more than half way down my back, and was growing out a very weird layer that was about half that length. Our first cut went ok, so when she moved salons, I thought I would stay with her.
So, I had an appointment scheduled for a haircut with Katherine and she emailed me to see if I could switch it because her friend had a baby and she wanted to go visit. I couldn’t make the time she was asking, but I didn’t want to be a jerk, so I just told her to cancel it and we would reschedule. It was a little hard to get the appointment in the first place. She seems to only schedule appointments when they are convenient to her schedule. No weekends and maybe an occasional evening. Most people work during the day, so I am not sure how you are supposed to make an appointment. I have some flexibility, so I can make some time during the day occasionally since she clearly was not going to budge. I figured since I was accommodating her with canceling this appointment, I thought it wouldn’t be hard to reschedule. Wrong. I needed to get in before going out of town for an extended time and she could not find a time to see me. She seemed to totally forget she was the reason I cancelled in the first place. So, I got my hair cut when I was out of town. Whatever.
So, when I came back, I tried again. After a bit of back and forth, we found a time during the day that worked. Great. So, I still have this awkward layer that is growing out. I am tired of it, so I asked Katherine about just cutting my hair to where the layer is at to finally get my hair all one length. She told me it would be two inches to cut off. SInce my hair was so long, two inches is no big deal, so I told her to go for it. I decided this based on the fact that she said she was cutting off only two inches. I asked her how long it would take to grow back. She said between cuts hair grows about ½ an inch, so by winter I would be back where I was. Cool. I also asked her to break up the bottom and give me some layers around my face. This is exactly what my hair already looked like. I just wanted to take up the length and keep the exact same style. I even had a pic for the layer reference. She cut FOUR AND A HALF INCHES when my hair is wet. Really, I wouldn’t freak out about that if the cut was good. But it isn’t. It looked great that day when I Ieft. Hairstylists make your hair look good when they do it. I was really hopeful, despite the chop. I could look past it if everything else was good. So, thinking my hair was fine, we talked about setting up my next appointment that day. I emailed her right away some dates and times that would work, according to when she told me she would be working. She emails back that those days won’t work because she doesn’t have other appointments scheduled that day. Isn’t this when she just told me she works? And if someone isn’t the first appointment that day how do any appointments ever get scheduled? I email back another time.
In the meantime, I wash my hair and actually try styling it myself and see what has been done to it. Her version of breaking up the bottom was to make the entire bottom on my hair varying degrees of spikes. Bushy spikes now flipping up all over. I have fine hair and anyone who knows anything about hair knows this type of texturizing is a no no for my hair type. At their deepest, these spike are cut an inch up into my hair. This is now another inch I am going to have to cut off of my hair. I have been growing my hair out for three years. The layers and back look nothing like the pic I brought in. My hair isn’t even cut straight.
Next, she emails me back about my next appointment. I email her and tell her I have been have having an incredibly difficult time with my hair since I got it cut and that I am not going to schedule something now because I think I need to let it grow as much as possible before I get it cut again to have the most hair as possible to work with. That was really what I said. I had hoped this would be an entrée into her asking what was going on, offering to take a look at it, fix the problems, etc. Her response was, «I am sorry you are having a hard time with your hair. Adjusting to a new length is always hard, but try to be patient with it! It’ll be long before you know it. Let me know when you are ready for your next cut!» Did I say I was having a hard time adjusting to a new length? No. I said I was having a difficult time with it. Did she even read what I said? Does she even care? If she had given just had taken it up, but kept the same style, like I asked, I shouldn’t be having problems with it. I should be able to style it the same way I have been. My hair looks awful. Can’t do anything with it. I have an event next week that I need to look nice for. I am screwed. Terrible cut. Terrible customer service. Terrible experience.

Melissa L is the best. Fun to talk to, and she always understands my vague and weird descriptions of what I want done! I’m sad to be moving away from such a great hair stylist.
¹⁰⁄₁₀ would recommend!

LOVE… LOVE Melissa L. When I moved to Chicago 3 years ago I had tried many different stylist and was never happy enough with the outcome to use them again. After paying an arm and a leg every time and not being satisfied with anyone… I happened to have been recommended to Melissa. I gave her a try and boy am I glad I did. She is absolutely wonderful. She listens and lets you know her honest opinion. Always a great cut and she always nails my hair color as well. Melissa is also very personable and funny. And not only very talented, but affordable! I would recommend her to anyone looking for a great stylist… trust me I have been to enough :)

I love this place!!! When I walk into the salon, all of my stress melts away. They are so reasonably priced, I wonder how they stay in business! Katie and the other stylists are THE bomb!!!

I had my hair done by Jessica and I am SO happy with the results! I wanted a change from my blonde and she added some warmth into it and it turned out great! She gives an amazing scalp massage at the shampoo bowl and we had great conversation! Thank Jess!

I just got back from a hair appointment with Anna. They just keep getting better :) Every time I go in, I come out feeling fabulous. The cut, color, blow out, and hair advice are always spectacular! There is nothing like the feeling of having a beautiful hair cut, not to mention the oozing self confidence that comes with it :)

Anna is the best, I wanted to color my hair for the first time in 7 years, and she made highlights which look just gorgeous, I love it :)

I typically go to Rachel’s Spa for her waxing at Emmett Rode. Rachel is great and she’s really easy to talk to. One reason why she’s great is the fact that she uses hard wax which sticks to the hair but not to the skin, so it hurts a bit less. Rachel has always been the only gal I’ve gone to to get my waxes, however, the reason why I give it only 3 stars is because the price is kind of steep once you include tip and sometimes I feel a bit rushed when I go to the appointment. She schedules everything in 15 – 20 minute time increments, so if you are the type of person that is short on time, Rachel is your go to gal. Overall, she’s great and I highly recommend her.

I can only comment on Rachael Eng, the waxer in the back room.
I originally went to Rachael a couple years ago when she was part of the Pretty In Pink breast cancer beauty month. As it turns out, her regular prices are low enough that you don’t even need a promotion. Brazilian waxes are $ 35! On Wednesdays she offers complimentary brow/​lip wax with a Brazilian. You really can’t beat it.
The tiny room is tucked in the back and is kinda scary at first. However, she’s so professional, you completely forget. She uses hard wax, which means you pull the wax right off, no paper. I’m not sure how, but somehow it hurts less, which is always great when someone is ripping hair from your nether regions. Plus, she’s knowledgeable about all things Bravo, which is also a great distraction!
I don’t go often because it’s not convenient to my home, but she’s my only choice for Brazilians! I can say this even after having paid siginificantly more and had less satisfactory results (cough, Bliss, cough). Rachael’s the best!

This is such a fabulous salon! Super cute decorations, furniture, and lighting — it almost feels like you are at a girlfriends house.
I bought an offer from HomeRun with Anna Berman yesterday, and lucked into an open appointment today. I consulted Anna about making my super blonde hair a little more natural looking in time for my July wedding. She knew JUST what to do. She used a toner and a very subtle low lights. It looks awesome and super natural. I went from White Blonde to Champagne Blonde — doesn’t that even sound better?!
She’s a complete doll to be around so you wont mind the time you are processing because she’ll keep you company! I already have two follow ups set up!
Definitely must try them out!