Allure Designs In Beauty

I definitely would recommend this salon! Always a great experience with my hair color and cut! Shelly and Kristin are wonderful stylists! Their boutique has beautiful pieces of jewelry and clothing!

This place was terrible, I asked for my money back which I rarely do. Just because it’s in an upscale location does not mean they’re good! I learned this lesson more than once in my life.

First time here everyone was really nice but I explained to my hair stylist how much I love ombré hair styles but I refused to get one unless it was done right. I understand bleach can screw up someone’s hair, I get that because I’ve used bleach multiple times but my god my hair was so fried. She did not even out my ombré it was just one straight line ear to ear and bright orange. No toner no nothing. My hair felt like barbed wire and she was trying to brush my hair out but it was hurting my head. She kept saying how awesome it looked and how much she loved it and I said I did not like it and I thought it would look different. She said make an appointment and I’ll fix it. So basically go home ugly. I went to the counter to make the appointment and the front desk lady told me my total was 120. I told her the hair stylist was going to fix my hair so I don’t get why I’m going to pay for something so awful and she told me that service isn’t free and even if she’s fixing it I have to pay for my visit. This place is just terrible.

My experience was so bad at this salon, I feel compelled to write to warn others that pay for a service that they deserve.
Issues were: Stylist ran late 15 min for appt.; the signature blue oil neck rub I was promised had to wait until after my service because the stylist was running behind, which didn’t happen because no one was available; I specifically told the stylist I did not want my hair cut straight across in the back. I wanted long layers and shape around my face as well as «U» shape to my long hair in the back. I got the complete opposite; straight across the back, uneven layers and NO SHAPE AT ALL.
My hair is very manageable and usually it’s best after a cut, except this time. It’s thick and heavy and won’t hold any shape because it’s all one layer. It’s hard to tell how bad your hair is at the salon because it was cut. It’s not until you get home and style it that you notice the cut. I always look forward to getting my hair cut and this was a HUGE disappointment. Even if the stylist wasn’t sure what I wanted she should have active listened and said back to me what I want to make sure she was clear.
Now I have to spend more $$ for another stylist to cut my hair the way I want. Without a doubt the worst experience and cut I’ve ever had.

I’ve known Shelly for years — she’s an amazing colorist. She also really cares and you can feel/​sense that immediately. She’s also the owner and I have a tremendous amount of respect in how she operates the salon. She has a very professional and calming demeanor — plus, she’s really funny! I don’t live close to the salon but it’s worth the drive. The salon is lovely and I like shopping in the boutique they have there as well. I have found some unique things you won’t see anyone else carrying around — and they look very high-​end. Anyway, people who post negative reviews are either looking for a steal… literally…or are just having a bad day. Granted, things do happen but in all the years I’ve known Shelly (and other stylists/​colorists/​aestheticians) and been at the salon, I can definitely say you get high quality services for a fair price.

So, to start off we were late. Not because we were dilly dallying or anything, because when you look on your GPS for Allure you get sent to a different location about 20 minutes away. Stellar.
We had booked in for a bridal party (only 3 of us mind you) for manis and pedis and two little girls to get their nails painted. They only had two people working and it just felt rushed, yet took too long — not to mention it wasn’t that good quality. My nails were not even, and when doing my pedicure she filed one of my toenails and actually knicked my skin and my toe was bleeding.
It didn’t feel like a special event even though it was known that it was for a wedding and the quality and service just weren’t there. Not to mention they charged an obscene amount to just paint the two little girls nails.

These ladies can do cuts alright, but they have no business doing hair color. They don’t have the first clue. Unless, of course, you would like to pay for them experimenting on your hair and then telling you that the reason its difficult to get it right is because «your hair is dark». Perhaps this is a «blonde’s» only salon (which I have never heard of, but now exists in Libertyville)? I’m returning to my salon in Chicago.

Not a fan.
If you look at my other reviews, you’ll probably notice that I am cheap. I fully admit this.
I do not like to spend a lot on my hair, but coloring at my age is a professional necessity. I have been searching for a place that is reasonably priced for a single-​color process. That place is not Allure. Two major complaints:
— Their web site indicates a permanent color is $ 52. However, I was charged $ 75 for a single process. This is well above the going rate.
— The owner kept asking about blow drying. When I declined the second time, she said «well, we do have a blow dry bar that SOME people use.» The «bar» is a small desk in the back. I felt very conspicuous doing it myself, and initially very pressured to just add the service and let the stylist do it.
Obviously there are several other positive reviews for this place from women who are much more into their hair than I am. If you are o.k. with the money and the pressure to add services, perhaps this is the place for you. I’m going to keep looking for a salon that will just cover my gray and make me look normal without costing me $ 100+ every single time.

I made a haircut appointment last night for this morning at Allure on a whim, and am very pleased with the results today. Jenna did an amazing job listening to what I had to say about my hair habits, as well as asking all the right questions to ensure she understood. She made fantastic, relevant product recommendations that aligned with a lot of products I already frequently use. I walked out with exactly what I wanted, a lot in part to her thorough consultation and care. Will definitely be going back. Added bonus — they have a rewards program!

Best salon experience I’ve ever had! Great prices for amazing highlights and cut. Shelly did a perfect Jen aniston foil and trendy cut. Everyone was really friendly. They have a boutique too so I shopped while my color processed. I will be back! Thank you!

Fantastic. Jessica, the stylist, was on time and very pleasant. She did a full consultation, listened to what I wanted, and even had some suggestions which I was excited about. She gave me an excellent cut and style and politely suggested a couple of good products for my flat hair. For the first time in a long while, I left feeling like I received an excellent hair cut that suited me and not just a ‘boring-​old-​trim’.
I even purchased an adorable little clutch from their boutique in front… so it was a good trip all around!

It was a really nice place, full of decorations and merchandise to browse through while you’re waiting. The staff is very nice too!

I just moved back into town, and was pleased with the reviews ! The atmosphere was great, cute boutique, and friendly staff. What ruined the experience was how incredibly slow my colorist was, a 6:00 appointment should NOT last until 9pm especially for a full highlight and medium length hair. Not only that because she wasn’t happy with the color and used a toner… Not knowing I was being charged and extra 10 $ for it. It’s not my fault she had spotty application! I paid 130 $ not including tip! she’s only been coloring for 3 years ! Probably not going back and it’s a shame! Good Luck fellow Unilocalers!

Best salon experience I’ve had in a very long time! Wonderful staff and warm and inviting atmosphere! Kristin was the Stylist that work on my hair and she did an amazing job! Not only was she good at cutting my hair but she was very pleasant and easy to talk to, she took her time and really listened to what I wanted! I brought in a picture of the hair cut I wanted and she hit the nail on the head, I walked out of the salon feeling like a million bucks! Thank you Kristin, I will definitely be back!

I recently moved to the Fox Lake area and have been in search of a new colorist. I have tried a couple of other salons that can get me the right blonde… not yellow, not brassy, but a natural blonde look. No luck… just a lot of money spent walking out the door with a brassy look — frustrating!
I was walking out of a TJ Maxx and saw this woman with beautiful color and approached her to ask her where she had her hair colored and which stylist she went to. She told me Shelley at Allure — I went home, called and made an appointment and was not disappointed.
Shelley gave me the perfect color without my hair pulling a brassy tone that no one else seemed to be able to get right.
I highly recommend going here first instead of wasting your time and money elsewhere.

The salon owner, Shelly, is a completely inexperienced salon owner without her former partners and has absolutely no experience as an aesthetician. If you get a service done here, steer clear of her — there’s plenty of talent in the room, just held not by the owner herself.
After a great haircut with Leigh, I had my eyebrows done by Shelly. I specifically asked for a «light cleanup» and told her that I did not want my eyebrows too thin. I got up from the chair, looked in the mirror and couldn’t believe that she had waxed way too much from the middle of my eyebrows, which now look unnaturally far apart and need to be filled in until they grow out. To make things worse, Shelly was completely unapologetic about the situation. After previously purchasing a couple of hundred dollars in services, you’d think she’d know a thing or two about customer service.
So much for trying out somewhere new for eyebrows! If you want a great job done, go to the girls at the Benefit Brow Bar at Macy’s in Vernon Hills. They’re trained the same way nationwide, they’re amazing, and completely customer service oriented.

The salon has a warm atmosphere. Jessica is a great stylist and does a great job with color and highlights. Definitely my favorite salon in Libertyville!

My fiancé and I have been going to see Jessica for our hair for over a year now, and we both love the salon. She always makes my fiancé look so handsome, and as for me — she’s great with color and shaping my hair in a flattering way. The salon is very warm and inviting and the staff are always very friendly. I think the prices are extremely reasonable — I used to get my hair done in Chicago and this place is a fraction of the prices I used to pay.

Due to my own failure to plan with my «normal» salon, I ended up needing hair color, and only a day or two to get it done before I had to travel. Well, I ended up back 3 times in the past 6 wks: Kristin did a great job double-​processing my locks, Sarah & Jenny were wonderful for a mother/​daughter mani/​pedi, and I visited with Sarah again for a phenomenal facial! They treat their clients with respect, provide spectacular services, great prices, and in a friendly atmosphere. Even had the salon owner reachng back out to make sure I was satisfied. Thanks, you’ve earned a new client!

Yesterday I was back at Allure and realized that I never reposted about how the color worked out long term. Well, I did not get the brassy (sp?) problem that I have gotten many times before about 2 weeks after color. It was an over all great experience. Now I just got the keratin treatment. (5 hour procedure with color, cut, and keratin without a charged i phone) I had it done before but somewhere else so I will update later on the keratin experience.