Hot Mess

Lina gave me the absolute best haircut I have ever had. She used techniques that I have never seen before at other stylists. Very ecenomical for the level of service provided. more

I absolutely LOVE my hair - I went here after reading some of these reviews and was so happy with my highlight and cut - Denise did a fantastic job and really took her time. She is a perfectionist and it is great. I would recommend this to anybody - near or far. The price was very reasonable too. This is by far a much better place to go than the Lincoln Park salon I had been going to - they did not do half as good as Denise did AND they charged me double. I would highly recommend it and plan to tell lots of people all about it. Check it out! more

Was tired of not getting what I wanted but NOT HERE! Lina is amazing!!!!!!! Fixed my color and highlights which were horrible by this point and gave me the hottest cut. What a hidden gem this place is....great atmosphere and everyone was so friendly. I left looking like a million dollars for the first time in 7 months. Pros: Great atmosphere, customer service at its best Cons: Couldn't find any more

I come here every 3 weeks to get a hair cut with Denise and every 6 weeks to get my eye brows done with Gladys. All you have to do is tell them what you want and you'll get it done without any screw-ups.\r \r HotMess gives you the feel of any upscale salon without the upscale price or attitude!!! \r On top of all that...Denise and Gladys are always nice to look at:)\r \r more

I was so happy to finally find a great salon in the neighborhood! It has the talent and atmosphere of a downtown salon but it is in a great location! Plenty of parking. I had highlights by Denise and she definitely knows what she's doing. They offer drinks and even have a salon doggie named Max! The decor is great and there are tons of services. Can't wait to go back. more

I'VE BEEN GOING TO GALLERY OF HAIR FOR QUITE SOMETIME NOW AND WAS TIRED OF GETTING THE WRONG COLOR AND THE WRONG CUT! ALAS, I FOUND HOTMESS AND WAS EXTREMELY SURPRISED AT HOW WARM EVERYONE WAS.\r \r GLADYS, THE OWNER, GREETED ME BY NAME, AS I WALKED THROUGH THE DOOR AND OFFERED ME SOMETHING TO DRINK AND MAGAZINES AS I WAITED FOR JUST A FEW MINUTES. \r \r MY APPOINTMENT WAS WITH LINA (SHE'S FANTASTIC) AND I EXPLAINED WHAT I WANTED (TO CORRECT THE BLEACH BLONDE W/ ORANGE STREAKS) AND SHE DID IT... SHE TONED MY HAIR DOWN. DUE TO THE OVER-BLEACHING, MY HAIR IS NOW IN BAD SHAPE BUT LINA PROMISES THAT SHE WILL HAVE MY HAIR HEALTHY ONCE AGAIN--I DEFINATELY BELIEVE HER!!\r \r BY THE TIME SHE WAS DONE, MY HAIR ""LOOKED"" A LOT HEALTHIER!!! \r \r I AM SO EXCITED THAT I FOUND A GREAT SALON THAT IS IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD AND THAT KNOWS WHAT THEIR DOING!!!!!! Pros: PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE, FRIENDLY, TRENDY more

My hair was ruined by several bad colorists that kept taking me darker and darker against my explicit wishes, so it was time to find a new salon. I used CitySearch to help me find a place and crossed my fingers that I would not be disappointed. \r \r After only one ""repair"" job with Lina, my hair is looking fabulous. She is a MAGICIAN. Already I am being stopped by other women complementing my hair. Additionally, a girl is treated like a queen in HotMess. The shampoo chair is a treat, and I was able to take a 5 minute nap after my scalp massage and while my conditioner was working overtime.\r \r The staff is attentive, the salon is mod, and the music is yummy. But most importantly, Lina rocks! Pros: Ambiance, Music, Decor more

I'm a mother of 4! Work full time & sing in a salsa band. U can imagine I don't have much time to spare. I love to unwind at this spectacularly chic salon where my morning appts are greeted by beautiful and friendly owner Glady's with a hot cup of coffee as I prepare to be made over from a mess to a beautiful diva by my hairstylist ""Lina Linares"". If you're tired of being unhappy with the results of your current stylist look no more, I GUARANTEE that you will walk out of this salon with a big smile on your face. I have yet to meet a person who absolutely doesn't LOVE the way Lina leaves them looking. Stylist (Denise) not only does hair but soothing manicures as well. I give this Salon a 5 star rating! Come on over and see for yourself! ( : Pros: good location , soothing atmosphere, great haircare produc more

Finally found a place that understands latinas hair! Lina is the best with our type of hair and knows what looks good. You go LINA!! Pros: young and hip atmosph, very professional, great skills Cons: expensive more

I got my hair cut and colored by Dennise and she did a great job. She is also very friendly, knowledgable and talented. They make you feel very comfortable and at home so you don't feel out of place or awkward. Plus..the prices are affordable. Pros: afforadable, good quality, friendly people more

""I'd follow Lina anywhere""... that statement is so simple and true. When you have the opportunity to see such a talented stylist, whom never fails to meet all of your expectations...there is really nothing more you can ask for. I have been seeing Lina for around 5 years, and never have met someone else who comes even close in ability. On top of that...you don't have to pay ""downtown prices"" (even when the work is worth it at HotMess). At HotMess, you will not only have a great hair experience, but you will get to spend some relaxing time in an environment where the people are great & you really get a feeling of ""doing something special for you."" Gladys is one of the friendliest people that will ever host you at a salon. If you are getting your hair done anywhere else, you are missing out!! Pros: High Quality, Excellent Consulting, Moderate Cost more

I had been to 2 hair salons for highlights and didn't like neither one of them. The first time my roots were lighter than the rest of my hair and the second time my highlights turned out to be bright orange. Ever had a BAD highlight? Well we all know it is a nightmare! Two weeks after my second nightmare that I ran into ""Hotmess"" on my way to work and was desperate for help. Lina did a great job!!!! My highlights were soft looking and looked very natural. I loved it !!! and I thank her all the time. Pros: Great Hospitality, Flexiable hours, Inexpensive more