Salon 212 & Day Spa

It is located in a beautiful area in Oak Park. Walking accessible and parking is not hard to find. A friend recommended me to go to get a haircut. Leo was my hair stylist and he was great. My hair is very hard to cut and honestly, I have a hard time describing what it is I want. Leo took the time to listen and played with my hair.
I would definitely come back again

This Salon is truly amazing for any service you may need. My daughters have their eyebrows done regularly by Diana and they are perfect. This past weekend my daughter made an appointment for make up before prom. Diana was booked so we went with Mira. The outcome was perfection. My daughter’s make up was amazing. When we were at the photo party, four or five people asked me where she had her make up done. I cannot say enough good thins about both Diana and Mira.

Nice salon, nice atmosphere, nice people. Unlike most people I know, I don’t really like going to salons. I feel all self conscious. Salon 212 is different. They are so nice and welcoming. Daisy is awesome for women’s cuts and Diana is the best eyebrow waxer on the planet! It’s a treat to go there.

I visited Salon 212 for the first time last week. I didn’t give much direction as to what I wanted done to my hair — other than cutting off dead ends and some length. Daniel gave me a fresh, updated look that I love! He and the rest of the staff were very friendly and accommodating. Bonus: super convenient parking in a private lot directly behind the salon. I’ll definitely be back.

Diane is awesome. I had a horrible Brazilian wax experience at a place I’ve gone in the city. Almost swore off the wax but decided to try again at Salon 212 and with Diane. She was wonderful, efficient with minimal pain.
And with Holly doing a miracle color job on my hair Salon 212 is it for me.

After 15 years with my last hairdresser, it was time for a change. I read all the reviews and decided Val was someone who would listen to me and tell me what would work and what wouldn’t. She was spot on with her opinions and recommendations based on pics that I showed her. She also gave this picky girl a great nail technician recommendation!

Diana did a great, wax job today. I will definatly come back in a few months.
Thank you, Jeff

This is more of a comment on my experience today rather than a review. I’ve come here a number of times, they’re not usually right on time but I’m always happy with the services. Today I was 25 min early for my mani/​pedi and thought maybe they would take me early. Turns out, Rina gave a fellow employee a pedicure while I waited instead of taking me early, and continued beyond my appointment time while I sat soaking next to them chatting. I’m a little miffed and don’t think this is the way to treat customers!

I wish Unilocal could give half stars, because it was solidly 4 ½ stars.
I called Salon 212 today to see if they had any walk-​in appointment times. Why Salon 212? They had good reviews on Unilocal,which is all I have to go on since I’m new to the area.
Holly was available, so I booked a time with her. She was lovely and gave me a great cut and blow-​out. (And she was wonderfully on time, too!)
I went in having not had my hair cut for… well, too long. My layers had gone from being in-​style to looking like Cher in the 80s. I told her that I wanted to keep the length and hopefully add more layers. She showed me some pictures on Pinterest, I agreed to what she found, and off we went.
The gal who washed my hair was absolutely lovely (I unfortunately didn’t catch her name). We talked about LA (where I had been living since my undergrad) and Chicago and she was wonderful. (Also, I loved her short tom-​boy haircut, which I could NEVER pull off.)
Holly cut my hair while we chatted. It only took her about 20 minutes to cut and blow out my hair, which was super speedy IMO. My hair has volume and I love the style. Cut and style was $ 60+tip, which is reasonable.
**Note: They do NOT allow you to add tip on credit cards. Holly was kind enough to take a check for her tip, but be forewarned.**
Overall, great experience and will be coming back again for sure.
tl;dr: pleasant salon, lovely people, good haircut and blowout for $ 60 + tip. Worth going to see Holly for a cut.

Unilocal reviews can be a tricky thing to navigate. Many blogs poke fun at some Unilocal reviews, and it can be hard to tell which review is earnest and who is blowing sunshine up your skirt. It’s insufferable. You don’t know me, but I wanted to leave a great message about Salon 212 and my hair stylist, Mario. I’ve been visiting this salon for about six years and a review is long overdue. I can’t fix Unilocal,but I can tell you about my great experiences here.
When I need a hair-​do, I visit Mario. I love his work! I will never be a pageant winner if left to my own devices, but he makes me feel like a contender. He gets everything right — lowlights, highlights, a great haircut and a blow-​out that best accentuates his design. He’s doing some very complicated things (hello, chemistry!) without a bit of ego. He’s a wonderful person and an artist. I’m so glad I found this salon.
Mario is the kind of stylist who asks what you want, and will offer constructive guidance. He is usually more on time and on point than I am, and he is exactly the kind of person who can guide you forward. Mario is smart, charming, very well put-​together, and has never steered me wrong. I love his attention to detail, his fearlessness, and that he asks me about my life in order to find out how a ‘do fits into my routine. When you find someone who cares this much about his work, it’s one of the best feelings in the world. Bonus? Excellent shampoos, TV, the salon is immaculate, and time to chat and gossip with other clients.
Their web portal is amazeballs because I can set up my own appointments. A confirmation e-​mail turns up and it’s all set. They’ve made it incredibly easy for me. You know what else that means? Other clients do the same and so the salon is never a distracting mess of ringing phones. This is why I am capable of falling asleep at the shampoo bowl, and isn’t that awesome? Oh my dear.
I am from NYC, and I worked at a salon in college to keep myself in ramen. It is very possible that I have a special appreciation for great service at a salon, and yeah — I can be picky because I’ve been on the other side. Mario and Salon 212 have surpassed my expectations. He is a sweetheart and a family man, and a genius with contemporary hair. Thanks ever so much, Mario (and Salon 212), for getting everything right.

The pedi/​mani area is neat, secluded and comfortable. I stopped in for a no chip manicure without an appointment and were pleased they were able to service me with a less than five minute wait.
Service was good, my nails looked fabulous and the prices were similar to that of other salons in the area.
–If you have not received a no chip manicure there before, there is an additional charge to soak off existing polish.
— If you are getting a regular pedicure and no chip manicure, there are no matching colors offered by the same brand. You will have to match them as best you can.
I would definitely return when in need but hope matching regular and no chip colors are offered in the future.

I wasn’t sure how to find a new salon once we moved to Oak Park, but I trusted the Unilocal reviews and everything worked out! I had a great experience at Salon 212. Everyone was friendly and helpful, and my stylist Silvana did a fantastic job on my hair. I knew I wanted to go shorter, but I wasn’t sure how short, and she guided me towards a cut that looks great and works perfectly with my hair texture.

This salon is great! I’ve never had to wait — everyone is always on time. I get my color done with Jean who gets it just right I’ve had blow drys by almost everyone there and never had an issue
I moved from city and was wary about trying a new salon but I just love Salon 212
Try it you will not be disappointed

Nora is the best honestly she is such a professional kept good conversation while doing the Brazilian wax I felt very comfortable and will be going to her routinely. Make sure you call for an appointment

Past experience made me believe I would never get a Brazilian wax again. I may be super sensitive or what-​not but I just felt pain was a little two much. Diana restored that faith. This may seem silly but this is something everyone dreads and if some one can make it quick, semi-​painless I think it’s worth sharing. She’s very professional and quick ! I would say if it’s ur first time she is the one to see. So worth it :)

I got a massage from Patti at Salon 212 & Day Spa, and wow! She is wonderful and truly a healer in addition to being a skilled massage therapist. I highly recommend her.

Stephanie is great! I had at least 5 inches cut off and I have never been so pleased with a dramatic change in my hairstyle. Stephanie is energetic, talented, and real. I honestly felt that she was listening to me but still provided her opinion on what would look best. Now that I moved back to the area, I will definitely be seeing her on a regular basis! My hair cut and blowout was only $ 60.

Life changing! Val is so incredibly knowledgeable and insightful in helping decide on cut and color that both accommodates your look and lifestyle. I’ve been here 3 times so far, and I even brought in a pretty challenging photo of what I wanted once and she nailed it! Not only is she highly trained and skilled in her craft, but she’s so easy to talk to and has a genuine concern for your happiness.
Make your appointments 1 – 3 weeks in advance — especially if you have a special event. Its not surprising that all of the stylists at 212 book up quickly.
You’re going to love this place!

I’ve been going to Val for 3 years — she’s the best!
Val will work with you on hair cuts and colors that fit your face. More than once, I’ve brought in pictures of how I want my hair to look. Sometimes, she’ll tell me no, that cut won’t work because _​_​_​_​_​_​, but how about we try _​_​_​_​_​_​instead? I love that she’s honest and won’t let you walk out unhappy.
5 stars for Val!
I’ve also been to Salon 212 for:
Massages: Both masseuses are wonderful and will make you feel 5 years younger
Mani/​pedis: Best and longest-​lasting I’ve ever gotten
Eyebrow and lip waxing: They waxed my Brooke Shields eyebrows a bit too thin
Just a heads up – Salon1 212 won’t allow you to add a tip on your credit/​debit card, so be sure to bring cash!

I moved to Oak Park last year, and based on reviews, I first went to Salon 212 a few months after I moved. I wasn’t wild about the first haircut I received there from another stylist (it wasn’t bad at all, just not what I wanted) but then out of immediacy several months later, I found Michael.
When I really had to get a haircut in advance of my grandfather’s funeral, Michael was the first stylist available day-​of. He is really amazing. I feel like he knows exactly what I want without really having to tell him, and he does his haircuts quickly and accurately. I always get exactly what I want from Michael without having to ask.
As far as the salon goes, I love the ability to book online without having to make a phone appointment, and the people working the desk are always friendly. I love Salon 212 and Michael and living just a few blocks away, this is the ideal place to get my hair cut!