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Harmonia, sold exclusively at Joseph Michael?s, is an all-natural, hand and body scrub that replaced my dry skin, with a moist and supple touch! I have been using Harmonia, once a week for the past couple months. I use the scrub to exfoliate my entire body, with the exception of my face. Since using the product, I have less rough spots and more smoothness! Pros: heals and smells great Cons: as with all body scrubs...the clean up more

This place is great. Anna is the best and sweetest stylest ever! all of my friends love my hair and ask where i get it done. more

I have had my hair done with Charles for few times already. And he is wonderful stylist!..He is full of suggestions and ideas,very attentive and professional. If you go to have a haircut with him,you will never want to change a stylist! more

Layne cut my long hair into a shoulder length bob and I just love it! It is so easy for me to syle and keep up! She is awesome! Molly more

Went to Joseph Michael's based on citysearch reviews. Could not find street parking after circling for 15 mins. Decided to self-park in the lot across the street; I believe it was $7? Decent price. Very happy with haircut from Charles. I felt bad for being extremely particular about cuts since I've been victim to bad haircuts and too conservative stylists before. But he listened to me and even invited me to return the following day to add another layer. I've received many compliments on the cut since then. I believe I'll return to him in the future - finally found a permanent stylist to go to. Pros: cost ($65 for a great cut!), attentive stylist, great suggestions for products Cons: self-park even with discount more

Daniel is an amazing stylist as well as a good friend. He is patient and listens to all my frustrations with my curly hair and then he proceeds to fix them. Currently, he is giving me an awesome new "Samantha Who" look!! I guarantee you will love Daniel and look forward to your visits together!!! more

My curly hair has been an ongoing struggle my whole life. Cutting curly hair is tricky--not all stylists are good at creating a style that looks good both straight and curly. After reading a review on city search, I decided to give Charles a try. I was not disappointed! Charles consulted me on what I wanted, helped me see my hair in a whole new way, and delivered fantastic color and cut! I walked out very happy with my hair, and have had countless compliments since! more

This is a great salon because it offers top notch service (timely, very personal) and doesn't have the pretentiousness that exists in most Gold Coast area salons. If you get a hot stone massage, be sure to ask for Nicole - she makes sure to ask a lot of detailed questions about her client so that the massage is best suited to your needs. I'll definitely return. Pros: open late, very clean, quiet, no pressure to buy products from aestheticians Cons: appointments that finish at closing time are subject to nearly non-existant service from front desk more

When I first moved to Chicago I spent several months looking for salon and have several horor stories to show for it. Not knowing what to expect, I forged on in my quest and entered Joseph Michaels only to be greeted by some friendly, smiling faces and some great chocolate! I thought hmm, could this get better and then I was given some delicous coffee and met by stylist Dan Paterno. Well, it's been eight years and I always look forward to seeing Dan. He is always ready and able with the best of skill to give you a fabulous color and style. I think he really likes to see his clients leave loving their their hair. I've recommended Dan to all my friends and am happy to recommend him to the rest of Chicago more

If you are looking for fabulous hair, go to Joseph Michael's and make an appointment with Daniel Paterno. He is a GREAT stylist!!!! I have course, curly hair that is difficult to work with and I spent years "fighting" with my hair. Once I met Daniel, my hair struggles ceased to exist. I now have a fun style (yes, the ponytail is gone!) that looks great anywhere from the golf course to work to a black tie affair. In addition, Daniel has given me a "cut" that is easy to do myself and I always feel like I have just left the salon. Finally....and one more reason to make an appointment with Daniel is that he is a really nice guy who is fun and has great conversation. Not only will you leave Joseph Michael's looking great but you will also have a new Chicago friend. Pros: Nice relaxed atmosphere, excellent and on-time service Cons: Can't think of any!!! more

I love to tell my story about Daniel Paterno, back when I was working in a fast food veggie restaurant w/long straight hair, Daniel would come in for lunch, and he asked me if he could cut my hair for his exam. What a great opportunity for me! That was over fifteen years ago and I am still going to Daniel. He is great, I get compliments on my hair often. He is great with color, and he is a great person! more

The best! I don't know how else to describe it. My hairdresser Amy Everett makes it so much fun. She cares about my likes, listens to what i want, knows enough about my lifestyle and ability (I am blowdryer challenged) to suggest some great ideas. I never feel rushed. I never feel like I'm just another head of hair or that she's going through the motions (remember that dunkin donuts commercial - "it's time to make the donuts" some places feel like "its time to cut hair"). And Amy really knows her stuff. I never feel like she's practicing on me or if I ask for something different my hair will look the same because that's the only cut she knows. The atmosphere is upscale Chicago chic. Coffee is excellent. Front desk folks are always nice, pleasant and competant. I have had my eyebrows waxed there and the room is private, clean and makes a painful experience as relaxing as possible. I love the waterfall in the spa area waiting room. It relaxes me right away. The prices are not cheap but by Chicago standards I would say they are fair and reasonable. I always feel pampered and pretty when I leave. Pros: experienced, professional, knowledgeable staff Cons: not cheap more

I'm an African American female who is very particular about WHO does my hair. Well, I was referred to Dan Paterno of Joseph Michael's Salon by a friend (I liked her hair) so, I thought I'd give him a try. Let me just say, MY HAIR IS FABULOUS. I went from having shoulder length hair to a stylish bob, every time I turn my head (with little effort of course) my hair moves, it's shiny without lots of oil, and soft. Needless to say I am very pleased and I've received numerous compliments. Oh, and one other plus I was in and out in about an hour!! Dan, was professional and personable. I will definetly be returning. Pros: prompt, skill Cons: parking more

There is no attitude at this salon. Everyone is nice,very knowledgeable, it's very clean, and the staff is on time. They always have great drinks too, like the hot apple cider with a touch of grand marnier. I would highly recommend this salon. I have been going there for 10 years! more

I've been having my hair cut, styled and colored by Vesna for several years. I love my hair and receive many compliments. Vesna listens to you and makes suggestions as to what would look best with the shape of your face and lifestyle. I followed Vesna from a small salon in my neighborhood to Joseph Michael's. She definitely made a good decision to move and the salon is very fortunate to have her as a stylist. The staff is very professional and Vesna always welcomes you with a big smile. I suggest getting your nails done by one of the excellent nail technicians while your hair is processing. They are very good about helping you choose a color and shape. I highly recommend this salon and especially VESNA!! P.S. If i allow enough time I can find street parking, too. Pros: professional staff; Vesna is exceptionally good Cons: the little chocolate kisses at the door; too tempting!! more

Moving from the burbs left me with having to find a new hair stylist. After reading others were pleased with Charles' haircuts, I decided to give him a try. I was more than pleased. He spent lots of time discussing what style would look best and even gave me a large sample of a shampoo he used that helped my hair look less brassy. The salon is very relaxed, the staff is quite friendly, and their prices are reasonable. I was pleasantly surprised and plan to return for more cuts with Charles. more

I have never written a review on anything, but I had such an amazing cut/style from Charles that I felt it was only fair to let others know (and to give Charles the praise he justly deserved). I recently moved to Chicago and had always loved my stylist at home, but Charles really did the best cut I've had in ages. He listen to what I wanted and spent time making it perfect. He also gave me hints throughout so I could duplicate the style at home (something I always think is key because I want nice hair everyday, not just when I go to the salon). I would (and have) recommend Charles to anyone looking for a great salon experience. more

Nueng! Nueng! Nueng! I had my Mani and Pedi at JM for my wedding day. I got a french on both, and not only did it looks very nautral and perfect...My Pedi stayed on FOR 7 WEEKS! Thank you! The salon atmosphere is zen and the staff is to die for. Always a smile from everyone when I walk in. This is FOR SURE the best salon in Chicago and I would recomend this salon to ANYONE that I know, and I would say EVERYONE is amazing. Pros: Friendly and talented staff. Cons: None. more

This was my first time at Joseph Michaels because I just moved to the neighborhood. I saw all the great reveiws and decided to give it a try. Everyone was so nice there and it was just warm and personalized. Mmmm Hot apple cider while your waiting! Layne was my stylist and was great. She gave me just what I was looking for. Also she was so much fun to talk to, great personality. I will for sure be going back and try color this time. more

During a recent business trip to Chicago, it was apparent that I could no longer stretch my beauty sabbatical. Months of neglect had left me with bleached out, with split ends hanging at the bottom of strawlike tresses - my penance paid for decadent days of summer indulgence. While a hair bun worked as an effective guise for a short term, the truth was becoming increasing transparent as the nest-like amorphous mass grew upon my head. That's when I put my contingency plan in place - to avoid mirrors. That worked, until my reflection in the disdainful eyes of onlookers became impossible to ignore. I could no longer perpetuate my procrastination, a procrastination fueled by fear. Fear of the hair salon: the judgemental eyes, the stuffy attitude, that repentant mirror on the wall, walking into the abyss of an unknown appearance and sacrificing control. Research helped to placate my anxiety. This Joseph Michael's place is well renowned in the Chicago area. Nonetheless, my heart was pounding and my hands clammy as I sat in the waiting room. Enter Charles. I was immediately caught in a magnetic pull of contagious enthusiusm. A truly auspicious artist, he created a style and colour to accent my skin tone and facial contours. Simply put, my perception of self swung across the pendulum during the 3hrs he dedicated to me. Creative ability aside, what distinguished Charles is his empathy. Intuitively, he seemed to understand my situation. He listens and he honestly cares. To watch him is to see someone truly passionate about his performance. I say thank you, thank you, thank you. Unfortunately, I don't live in the same city, state or country for that matter, but I'll be back. I would be remiss to write a review and fail to mention the other staff of Joseph Michael's. Simply put, they work together as a team. A team bound by both profession and desire, and inspired by the singular goal to celebrate the success of making their client's shine. more