Salon Zoey

Both Zoey and her mom knows what they’re doing. I’ve been coming since last Summer and have sent all of my friends and family that were looking for a good hairstylist to them and every one of them loved their work. It also helps that their prices aren’t so bad, affordable and you look like a million bucks.

Recently went back to try my first perm in years. It has been a struggle for me to attain anything other than pin-​straight hair, but Alma actually got my hair to take to a perm. I have visited numerous high-​end salons across Michigan Ave to attain these same results. Best part? Alma did it at a fraction of the cost (and it lasted)!

I went here back in June for my first keratin and had Zoey do my hair. I found the place through groupon. Zoey was very friendly and professional I was so pleased with her work that I’m going back Wednesday to get another Keratin Treatment!

Haircut prices increased to $ 20, but still worth it!

I have been getting keratin treatments for 4 years now because I have naturally extremely curly and frizzy hair. I bought a groupon for a keratin treatment at Zoey’s and decided to give it a shot because it was such a good deal. Probably should have done some research first on the place, but decided to just go for it. I walked in, and I was not even acknowledged, even though there was a stylist doing someone’s hair. I stood there for about a minute until another stylist (I think Zoey) came out and just told me to get in the chair. There wasn’t any chit chat, no hi how are you, I just told her I had an appointment and she directed me. It was weird. Usually stylists are chatty and friendly but she wasn’t at all. She then proceeded to start my treatment, and what I found her doing was applying the keratin incorrectly. What they’re supposed to do is section off your hair and apply keratin to 1 – 2 inch section and comb it through about 5 times to ensure that it takes. This process usually takes about 25 minutes. What Zoey did, was slather the keratin throughout my hair in a very quick way. She skipped the step where you’re supposed to comb it through each section meticulously. And I assure you, my hair needs this step due to its naturally extreme curl. I was curious to see how her incorrect method would take to my hair. Well sure enough, after the keratin sat and she blow dryed and straightened my hair, it was extremely straight. I was almost shocked because I didn’t think her method would work. But then I was curious what would happen once I washed my hair 72 hours later. Well, what I assumed would happen, happened. My hair was pretty much in the same state it was before I got the treatment. It didn’t relax my curly roots much at all because the product had been applied incorrectly. When I had left the salon, Zoey told me that every time I come in for a treatment it would be for the groupon price I had paid. I thought this was an amazing deal, however I will not be using it. I would rather pay the going rate and get a treatment done well and CORRECTLY that is going to last.

I wrote an honest review on Unilocal to share my extremely uncomfortable experience at this salon, to prevent any future victimized customers, in a very thorough detail manner– but the salon keep manipulating their review and having my review removed forcefully. They disrespect the real customer’s opinion. It is true that I received a very expensive keratin treatment service from the salon but they showed me very rude attitude with full of racism. They did not inject the right amount of keratin, and made my hair look terrible without any nutrient. My former hair looked better before the service. I want to ask directly — Why are you trying to conceal the truth? I am very disappointed at your manner and happy to bring up this issue publicly with the Unilocal community. Please do not ignore your real customers opinion.
Never go to this salon! The worst experience I had in my life time full of disrespect. They never said sorry and their skill is not enough to make your hair look good.

For guys haircuts, Zoey’s Salon is such a great value. $ 10 for a haircut that could easily cost $ 45 downtown. Incredible.
Zoey herself is very charming and friendly. This is my new favorite place to get a haircut. I can see myself going here for years.

I have two great keratin treatment experiences with Zoey already and I intend to go back every 3 – 4 months as long as I live in Chicago. My hair is naturally curly, coarse, and dry (Asian) hair, and I have been doing Japanese straight perms for more than 15 years. Half year ago I decided to transition into a more natural and healthy look by doing Keratin only. Keratin doesn’t leave my hair pin straight and flat like Japanese straight perm does, but I actually really appreciate that. Zoey is knowledgeable, patient, and attentive!

To begin, my hair is my best accessory. I am extremely particular with the way I want it cut and styled. My experience with this mother-​daughter salon has been positive from the beginning! Additionally, I refuse to pay more than $ 25 for a haircut. For $ 15, I walked out of Salon Zoey feeling like a new person!
During my first visit, Alma listened to everything I wanted, provided me feedback, and even walked me through what she was doing. She was very patient and took her time with my hair — not my usual experience with hairdressers. She perfected my layers, including texturing my bangs to bring them back to life since my haircut was much overdo. During some of our small talk, she even helped me to find something that I was looking for all day! When I returned for my second haircut, she remembered this and even asked me if I found what I was looking for, all while still giving me a flawless haircut.
Alma is very accommodating, welcoming, and talented. My experience with the salon has exceeded my expectations and I will be a long-​time customer of Salon Zoey. Thank you Alma!

I have been pleased with all of the services so far. Keratin, color, and cut! My hair needed a lot of work and my stylist certainly did a great job with such patience. I was tired of the big name, expensive salon and spa. Glad I found this place.

I got the Keratin treatment with a coupon from Groupon. My hair was extra dry and damaged because of bad dye job that I had gotten a few weeks prior. My hair was dry and breaking off at the ends to the point where I had to do something drastic. I decided on Zoe after I had read all of her amazing reviews. I am extremely happy with the job she did. My hair is so soft, hydrated and all around a million times healthier looking. The keratin treatment did wonders for restoring my hairs protein and sealing split ends. The total cost for me was 150 $ because I had to use an extra ounce of Keratin. The price is very reasonable considering how effective the keratin treatment is (especially if you have damaged hair).I will definitely be returning in a few months for another keratin treatment. All in all, Zoe is a true professional at what she does and I would highly recommend her.

I had a keratin treatment on my hair by Alma and it looks great. She also gave me a haircut on short notice and I love u t.
I will definitely be going back.

Excellent Keratin products!, I found it in GROUPON My hair is so straight after a week, also I have a haircut and she did an excellent job because she didn’t cut a lot like the times before I had my hair cut different hair salons and always cut more than what it is. My hair looks so healthy and long! Happy customer here!!! I recommend this place to my friends and family! FIVE STAR!

I had a great experience getting Keratin treatment from Zoey (and Alma and 1 other woman working there. They each did a different step of the process bc they were busy). Zoey was clearly knowledgeable about the treatment and pleasant to chat with while she did my hair. I’d recommend Zoey’s Hair Salon for anyone looking for a reasonably priced, good quality Keratin treatment. I’m very happy with how easy my hair is to take care of after getting keratin here.
I found them through Groupon. I’d recommend reading the FAQs on Zoey’s website before going to the appt. She did charge $ 50 on top of the Groupon because I have thick hair (which would have caught me off guard if I didn’t read her website first). Regardless, $ 150 is a reasonable price for a quality keratin treatment that will last 4 months.

I discovered this salon on Groupon and am so glad I did. Zoey and Alma are both very skilled, personable, and knowledgable. You’d think that anyone in this profession would possess all of these qualities, but in my experience that’s seldom the case. They also have integrity. When I asked about a service, they were honest about whether or not it would be beneficial for my hair type, rather than encourage me to do it just to line their pockets.
Bonus: through them I’ve learned about a hair extension method which is less expensive for the consumer and healthier for hair than the alternatives. I’ve since asked practitioners in other salons about this method and learned that they weren’t going to offer it because of the expense involved in being trained, and the fact that this method of installation is a longer process than the others. Zoey and Alma remain on the cutting edge despite the expense and inconvenience required of them. Previously my extensions were bonds, and I was under the impression that removal always involved pain and some hair loss. Whaddya know, Zoey and Alma know a method that is painless and does not rip out your hair, it just takes a little longer. I guess that fact alone is the reason no other practitioners have told me about it!

Had a keratin treatment by Zoey, she was excellent very through explaining the process. She was timely and very personable love the results. I will definitely go back and recommend her to my friends and family.

I would never go back to this hair salon. the women there is so rude and tacky enough to even yell at me to force me to buy an additional service. The worst hair salon in Chicago.
1. There is not even a legit signboard for the salon, so you cannot find it unless you remember the exact address of the salon. They might change the name recently, but the name of the salon is totally different one outside — salon Alma.
2. I purchased $ 99 deal for one keratin treatment at Groupon. My hair is exactly 3 cm longer than my shoulder, and the female hairdresser here said since my hair is «too long», so I need to pay another $ 45 to get the full service. While making the reservation over the phone, I told her that my hair is medium-​length and she said NOTHING but it would be enough for one regular dose of keratin treatment. She changed her words and justified it with lots of ridiculous reasons in a very disrespectful manner. — such as I am so proud of my job, so I need to be paid more. All the time, she was rolling her eyes and scolding at me with a loud voice. Very disrespectful.
3. She seems to be too proud of her hair certification — she emphasizes that she paid a lots of money for obtaining the beauty license, so she needs to be paid an additional payment to fulfill the service. She said since the price of $ 99 is not enough to make her beneficial or being proud of her job, so she needs to force extra charge on the customer. Why don’t you put a higher price on the groupon deal from the first place, so you don’t have to provide your customer ridiculously poor service in a tacky manner?
4. So unfriendly and impolite. I told her nicely «please take a great care of my hair», with introducing myself, and she was like «You are just getting the keratin treatment. I am just doing my own work. I don’t care your hair turns out perfect or not.» What the. She said it is my freedom that whether I upload a Unilocal review or call the Groupon. The worst customer service I would ever gotten in Chicago area. I was not provided with water or any customer service, the minimum service I could expect from a hair salon.
5. The result of her work was so poor. After paying $ 150 bucks for my hair, I am totally dissatisfied with her result. My hair doesn’t get straighten enough, I cannot feel any shine or improved smoothness. She never asked me whether I am satisfied with her styling or any of my concerns on my hair.
Hope my review helps. My 2 hour travel to the salon was NOT totally worth it. I will definitely pay more and go to another closer salon with nice services and great skills, rather than getting hair done here at Zoey’s. I strongly believe that they had to change their name of the salon since they are getting too many bad reviews of their work, so unable to manage their reputation. Poor salon.

It’s been a few weeks since Zoey gave me a keratin treatment and I am pleased with the results! I have very curly hair and I must admit I was afraid of how my hair would look after the keratin treatment. My hair is now so soft and manageable. The best part is, my hair looks healthy and I have no frizz whatsoever. To add to that, Zoey is a friendly and sweet girl! It was the first time I met her but we were talking as if we were long time friends! Her mother, Alma, was doing keratin on another lady at the same time and I would recommend both ladies for keratin.

Bought Keratin treatment on Groupon. The people at the salon were so nice and my hair looks great. I will definitely return when it’s time for a single process! And they made sure that I got out on time because I had another appointment. Keep up the good work.

Love Alma! She did a great job on my hair for the keratin treatment. She’s super nice and very kind. Will definitely come back to her for my hair cuts and kertin next time as well. A great mom and daughter duo. Recommend her highly!

I work and live in the Loop, but going uptown to Zoey’s Hair Salon is worth it. Not only Zoey does a professional work, but one feels like being with a friend there, not like in a factory of anonymous faces.
I dyed my my hair in several places downtown Chicago, but now I only go Zoey’s despite the distance. The color lasts, the cut is perfect and I never had to go back for a clean-​up or fine-​tuning…
Totally worth the whole experience and its results

I had my hair cut, colored and highlighted by Alma and it looks great! The mom and daughter team are so friendly. Great prices for the superior work.

I came here back in September for a Keratin treatment and a haircut. It’s now January and the Keratin treatment is still keeping my hair straight and frizz free. Alma gave me the cleanest haircut. My split ends didn’t reappear until December. I will drive the extra 30 minutes to have Alma do my hair!

I just had my highlights done today by Alma and I love the results! Alma took her time and consulted with me on the color i wanted. She provides great customer service and I will be going back. I also got my haircut from her a month ago and loved the results as well.