Fusion Hair Studio

I moved to Chicago 4 years ago and was so worried about finding a new hair stylist until I met Melissa at Fusion Hair Studio, and now all of my hair-​anxiety has vanished forever. Literally forever. Like I would probably decline moving to another state because of being far from Melissa. A coworker came to work one day with the cutest bangs and I could NEVER get bangs to look decent on me. She immediately sent me to Melissa and since then, she has done things with my hair I’ve tried to achieve for years… and it seemed like she could do it in her sleep. Whether it’s a simple trim to keep the current style, or a complete revamp, I’m in love with the results every time. She is a magician with color, and a couple years ago gave me one of the most flawless and natural-​looking ombré’s I’ve seen. I’ve always had trouble styling my own hair after a cut, and Melissa has given me the best tips and advice and I can actually do my hair now!!! And trust me, I was NOT talented with styling hair. She’s just the best so do yourself a favor and make an appointment with her.

Where do I begin?! I found Melissa through a Unilocal review when I first moved to Chicago nearly 10 years ago. I had an aversion to dyeing my hair due to a horrible experience with box dye when I was younger. After my first appointment with Melissa, I knew it was the start of a fantastic friendship! Melissa has an extensive background as a colorist and after numerous appointments and conversations, I knew I could trust her to take my hair to the next level. When I first met her, my thick, wavy hair was as short as my chin. Over the years, with the help of her extraordinary styling abilities, it’s now grown as far as the middle of my back. Not to mention, I didn’t have to deal with any of that awkward «triangle hair» as my hair grew in length. She was able to foresee exactly how my hair grows and she cut it in layers that complimented my face shape even when I was overdue for a trim. Fast forward a few years and I finally had the courage to try color. She delivered my first ombré like it was the easiest thing she had ever attempted. I have never had so many compliments on my hair! Even strangers compliment me on a regular basis! I can even go a year+ without a touch-​up and the way she’s incorporated the color into my layers, the ombré is still as visible as it was the first day she colored me! I’ve done the ombré an additional two times and she nails my color request on the first try without fail. Want more caramel? More blonde? DONE. I tell everyone I know I would never trust anyone else with my color. If I ever leave the city, I will totally make a point to coordinate appointments with her when I return to visit my family. Not kidding. She’s a wonderful person with an exceptional talent and I HIGHLY recommend her services. (Although, I’m not kidding when I say it pains me to write this review because I want to keep her a secret so I can always schedule appointments without her calendar being crazy full!) Honestly though, Melissa deserves it. Saying she’s awesome is a complete understatement. And shout-​out to the rest of the staff! They’ve always been so nice and friendly and it’s definitely a family-​like atmosphere over there! They ALL rock!

I’ve been going to Fusion for years. Aimee is fantastic and always suggests the perfect cut & color for me. Most recently, she suggested Balayage based on my description of what I was looking for and all I can say is wow! I’ve never received so many compliments on my hair. I highly recommend Fusion & Aimee!

Amanda Moss Brostek is my go to hair STYLIST for the past nine years. I have followed her religiously because she is simply the best. She is my hair styling goddess/​therapist/​doctor all in one! She knows exactly what to do with my hair and I not only trust her with my hair, but my daughter, sisters, mother and best girlfriends!
To recap — Amanda has done my color, cuts, and styles for everything ranging from my engagement photos, wedding, post-​wedding chop, maternity styles, professional bobs/​lobs, and mommy friendly styles! She does it all and every time, I walk away from her, I am 150% amazed at the quality that she gives me. I’ve converted my sisters into Amanda hair-​aholics and my daughter, as well. I can’t wait for my next Amanda cut/​style to see what she has in store for me!

I love Aimee and her team. I became her client when she just opened her first place on Clark, over 10 years ago. Never left. Friendly, cheerful, great stylist, reasonable prices. Never will look for another place again. Love, love, love.

Aimee is simply too cool for words. I knew I was long overdo for a cut, so she got me in before I had to leave on a business trip. (Which I appreciated immensely).
I never know what to do with my hair so I let her have at it, and it turned out great. Def will keep going back, especially since it’s so close and is in a great part of town.

Let me just start off with the fact that Aimee, the owner, came in on her day off, DAY OFF, to help fix my hair emergency. The day before I had gone to my old salon wanting to change my dark red hair back to its original dirty with blonde with ombré. To make a long story short, the other salon destroyed my hair turning it into a dark, dark brown on the top and an awful yellow bottom– no blending just a straight line. I came into Fusion because of a recommendation from my cousin. Aimee took the time to explain all of my options to fix it. She was so sweet and professional. She made me feel so comfortable with endless conversations and even made me tea and coffee (which were delicious). After three hours the end result was AMAZING. My hair is now healthy and an absolutely breathtaking blonde ombré. I am planning on returning within the next two weeks to have her do my extensions. I have officially found my new hair home. Aimee is thee BEST colorist I have ever had and simply the nicest owner as well. I highly recommend her for any hair need. Melissa, another stylist that was working is also a sweetheart. She helped in deciding what was best for me. Needless to say I am the happiest woman in the world with my hair and can’t wait to have Aimee do my extensions. I will never go anywhere but here for my hair needs.
Ps, I have also included before & after pictures of my hair.

I just realized I’ve never written a review for Fusion, which is insane, because they are amazing. Maybe I’ve subconsciously wanted to keep Aimee my little secret!
I’ve been going here for 4-​ish (?) years now… I admit I was too cheap to get a ‘real’ haircut prior to this (In my defense, I grew up in So-​Ill, where my haircuts were always $ 14, so the Chicago sticker shock got me!), but I finally decided that since I had a big-​girl job, I should get myself a big-​girl haircut.
A friend recommended Aimee to me & as long as I live here, I’ll keep going to her. I don’t get a cut as often as I should, but every time I do, I leave feeling like a million bucks!
The new location is in a great spot & I’m so happy to have found Fusion… can’t recommend it enough.

Melissa is seriously incredible! I came to get a cut and color per a recommendation from a friend and was a little nervous to take my brown hair to blonde. It turned out the most gorgeous color, and 3 months later it still looks amazing. Melissa was really sweet, and made the process super easy. Plus, fusion lets you sip a beer while getting it all done. Is there anything better? Now, I won’t go anywhere else! Thanks thanks!

Nice relaxed atmosphere, very fun stylist who are incredibly talented and good.

I’ve been coming to see Amy every month for 8+ years! This is their new location and it is awesome! It was a great move as it no longer has the foot traffic of Wrigleyville like it use to. Big perk that it is now located right next door to a small liquor store and two doors down from Pony Inn!
All the ladies that work here are really nice. Amy (who also owns the place) knows exactly how a guy wants his hair, BUT she is really good at giving you her own opinion to make you look extra sharp! (It’s always good to have a ladies opinion on it. right?)
Dude…don’t be fooled into thinking this is a «salon». It’s a studio! Well worth the transition from your typical barber. I don’t go anywhere else… ever! If Amy isn’t available for some reason, I’ll stay shaggy until she is. Yeah… really…

The best salon in the city! Trust me, I looked around for 3 years before a friend recommended Aimee at Fusion. Aimee has been cutting and highlighting my hair for the past 8 years and I have never, ever been disappointed. My hair always turns out to be exactly what I envisioned. Amy’s new space on Belmont is easy to get to but still quiet and free of all the city noise — it’s always a relaxing experience. If you’re looking for a new stylist, Aimee at Fusion is definitely the way to go.

Aimee has been doing my hair since I moved from NYC 8 years ago and my hair has never looked so good! My color and cut get compliments all the time! And… She also does a fabulous job on my husband’s and 5 year old daughter’s hair too. The salon is lovely, stylish and comfortable, Fusion is a must go!

Top notch, great style, and friendly customer service! Now moved in to their new location at 1632 W. Belmont.. .. Love the new look! Ask for Aimee, she’s the best! 773−296−1700