LemonMade

When I walked in for the first time I felt like I was entering an old friend’s home. Chadwick is hospitable, quick to remember your name and runs a great business. My family and I were there for my son’s 3^rd birthday cut. He had a great time watching a show and driving his car while getting a cut. Definitely would recommend and return.

This place was so adorable and perfect! We went today for my 3.5 yr old daughter’s very first haircut! We had Trycia and she was nothing short of amazing! She totally went above and beyond! At the end, my daughter got a cute little clip in her favorite color, glitter in her hair and some sweet hair smelling spray that was a really cute touch! Jer at the front was so sweet and had a little certificate made up for my daughter with a lock of hair for her first cut! Such a great experience, we will definitely be back!

The place is adorable and the staff is SUPER great. They are very nice and they were able to do a las minute appointment.
Location is good, easy parking on the street and so on.
However, we asked our stylist for a TRIM. We have a boy and he was getting his first haircut and we asked her to trim it and leave the top layers more or less alone.
Instead, we have a typical boy hair cut, the back is quite a bit short and he looks like a bully now!
We will not be coming back to this place unless our boy wants a typical «bowl over the head» cut, which is what we asked NOT to get and exactly what we got!

I love this place. Trycia is adorable and the best stylist! She gives my son the best cut every time. Worth every penny! The car, fire truck and train seats make it easy for my son to get his hair cut. Thank the lord for the Thomas the Tank toy play area in front for while we wait. He never wants to leave.

There is nothing to hate about the place. However, why Unilocal shows only ONE dollar sign next to the salon’s name when a haircut cost $ 25! I think it should be $$$ at least. The stylists are professional, not so talented though to justify the price.

This isn’t the easiest job in the world! You have kids that are constantly moving around while the stylist is trying to cut their hair! I took my 18 month old for his first haircut and Edith was the one that cut his hair, and she did a great job! My son wasn’t screaming his head off but he was moving around a lot and she still did an amazing job!

Had a great experience here with my 16-​month son. Very cute décor, sweet woman in the front and a great haircut. I was adamant that I didn’t want his hair too short and we got just what we wanted! He looks great and I was thrilled. We will be back for sure.

Very nice staff, great space, but the haircut was just okay. I felt like it was a trim that I could have given my daughter at home. I much prefer another local children’s salon in the area, where true STYLISTS cut her hair.

My son loves it here. I’ve been here plenty and I always leaving feeling like I got ripped off. I wish that the stylists knew how to cut hair better. For $ 25+tip, you’d expect a better haircut than what you’d get at Hair Cuttery. All the free powdered lemonade in the world doesn’t make up for bad haircuts. It’s crazy that the hair over his ears is completely uneven. I’m talking a good ½ inch. Unfortunately I didn’t notice till we got home. Thought I’d give them one more try, but they failed — I won’t be back.

Great experience from check in to check out and. a great, quick haircut for our cranky 2 year old who wanted to play with the trains. more than he wanted to sit in one. The staff is friendly, attentive, and adaptive. Cute décor and amenities –chairs like trucks and trains tvs with videos, lollipops, lemonade to go, a room for parties, and restrooms with baby changing tables. A great experience and my son looks sharp for his upcoming birthday party! (March 2014)
Update: Been going here 2 years and no plans to stop. One of Oak Park’s best run businesses. (March 2016)

Again, another great experience! Aiesha cut my son’s hair– and she made some great suggestions. I was originally gonna go shorter, but she suggested a longer version of the cut he currently has because it would probably freak him out to go WAY shorter.
She then suggested an amazing awesome product to help brushing hair time become tear-​less. — They sell something called a «knot genie» and holy cats, no tears. for the first time EVER.

So glad I found this place. I recently took my daughter there for her first haircut. I wasn’t quite sure how she’d respond to the whole experience, but everyone there made her feel very comfortable right from the start. We went on a weekday morning when big kids would be in school and had no wait at all. The staff was warm and welcoming and the shop was clean, tidy, and nicely decorated. My daughter liked sitting in the special chair and watching a little Sesame Street while she got her hair done. The first haircut certificate and lock of hair is a nice touch.
I liked that they also had a pleasant little play area with a variety of toys available. She happily entertained herself while I paid, and I wasn’t sure I’d be able to get her to leave. $ 20 – 25 for a kid’s hair cut might be a little spendy, but it feels like a good value when the experience is so pleasant. I’ll definitely be back, and I’d definitely recommend this place to anyone else.

wish there had been a place like this when I was a little one. Great place to take your kids for their first, or subsequent, haircut. Nice little play area for your kids while they wait, good lemonade too.

This place is awesome! We have now been four times for my daughter’s hair cuts (including her first!). The staff is very, very friendly, and it is refreshing to see the owner’s mother there on all of our visits. The owner is there often too (including tonight).
The staff is really, really good with kids. Patient, friendly, and understanding.
The salon is adorable with yellow as the primary color for the lemon theme. The front includes a sizable play area but also a great sitting area for parents. Free lemonade, low coat hooks for the little ones, a nice and family friendly rest room, and a great circular seating area in the actual area where the kids are getting hair cuts. My daughter loves the themed seating for the hair cuts (car, fire truck, etc) and the tvs with a fun selection of shows (which she does not get at home).
Making appointments is easy… online or by phone. Love it!
This is a great place!

Wonderful children’s haircut salon. We have been to all of the child salon in the suburbs and some in the city, including kidsnips and pickle’s playroom. Lemonmade is by far the best option, purely because of the attention and care given to the kids by the owner and the hairdressers.
I recommend Sylvia for your hairdresser, she is a mom herself and really knows how to make my son feel comfortable. He used to scream and tantrum at every haircut and is now pretty pleasant!
Small play area for the kids after their haircut, a yummy glass of lemonade for the kids, and coffee for the parents, and a choice of tv show to watch during the cut. The owner is very welcoming, kind, and makes conversation. I like that I am supporting a family business rather than a chain!
Price– $ 25… on the higher end of kids salons (I’ve found $ 20 to be the norm), but well worth the extra $ 5 or Sylvia!

So I had been looking for a place to take my daughter for her first haircut. I’m so glad I found this place. I was not about to take her anywhere with less than a 4 star review. (I Unilocal everything) I’m soooo glad I came here. My daughter, who’s 3, chose Edith as her stylist when we were checking out the website. She couldn’t wait to see her «lady».
Upon entering I was very grateful to have a opportunity to bring he to such a warm and inviting place. It looked like a picture out of a magazine. Complimentary lemonaid, lollypops, toy area, tvs, the owner is super friendly and then you get walked back and its another world lol. My daughter was sat in a lil blue car, asked what she wanted to watch on netflix, and after a brief introduction, hugs, and a description of what I wanted done Edith began her magic. My daughter has very long curly hair. She did a EXCELENT job, and even added pig tails and glitter to her hair (included in the price of $ 20) .
After we paid, my daughter was given her «first hair cut» certificate with her locks in a bag attached to it and she felt soooo honored. She left happy with her certificate, lollypop, lemonaid in hand, and a new do.
Our experience was amazing. She didn’t cry once and neither did any of the other babies or toddlers there. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

Took my 3 year daughter here today for the first time. Her hair was past her shoulders & she got an adorable bob-​glitter included!! The space is absolutely adorable & the staff is super friendly and accommodating. We will definitely be back for my second daughter’s first haircut. I’m a HUGE fan!

The discovery of LemonMade has ended the tears, screaming, and whining. We wandered into their very inviting store front yesterday and were immediately transported into a soothing, kid-​friendly zone. My 5 year old and 2 year old didn’t even notice it was a place to get their hair cuts! There was so much to occupy their ever shifting gazes… play area, craft area, tv’s, barber chairs that are shiny cars, trains, and fire trucks. After they realized they could actually get their hair cut, they were jumping up and down to have it done!
Fantastic place, Fantastic Staff.
They not only make the kids happy, but also the parents. You can tell they are passionate about making this concept work. My 5 year old asked today to go back and have his hair cut again… now that tells you something.

My son was occupied the entire time with Netflix (I did not see him move once), which allowed Janice to do an awesome job! Best cut he has ever had. My wife was impressed.
They have wifi, so bring a cup of your favorite coffee, sit in the parents waiting area and enjoy. If you have to wait with additional kids, there is a children’s play area to the side. $ 25 per child cut. Well worth the quality cut and experience.

This was a great place. I was nervous going somewhere new to get my boys’ haircuts especially a few days before their school pictures. I’ve had so many disappointing experiences where they don’t listen to want you want and will chop little boys hair. The two women who cut their hair were very professional and did an excellent job. They were really good with the boys too. I love the décor, it was homey mixed with a bit of kid style salon chic. They have a play room and a party room in the back for birthdays. I met the owner John and his mom who were very nice and personable. He has 3 kids so he understands the trials and tribulations associated with getting kids haircuts. He’s very passionate about his business and after such a great experience I’m happy to recommend this place and support a local business.