I first learned about Hot Mess because I live right down the block. I had a stylist for several years and my very close girlfriend cuts/colors hair, however, I thought about trying Hot Mess because of the convenience. I am a VERY picky customer with a head of hair that is not easy to manage.... very thick, long and wavy with color and highlights. When I first went, I was very nervous because I am not the type to switch hairstylists very often. Gladys, the owner, was very welcoming, personable and professional. She then referred me to Denise, the colorist/stylist, and the rest was history. Denise did a FANTASTIC job on my hair from the get-go. She provided me with an entire color correction, beautiful highlights and a perfect hair cut and blow-dry. The cost was extremely reasonable. I have since gone to this salon weekly for blow-drys and my hair lasts an entire week!! Denise has maintained my color and cuts ever since. She is very ""up"" on the trends and provides great advise when I want a change in color or style. MY HAIR HAS NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD! People come up to me constantly asking where I get my hair done. Denise also does a wonderful makeup job and updos. I have gone to them many times when I have had special occasions to attend and my husband is astounded at how I transform when I leave the salon! I also had wonderful manis/pedis and eyebrow shaping here. I have also held ""girl-events"" here for my birthday and other people's birthdays. We had so much fun, bringing in appetizers and wine and we all looked great for a night out when we left. Gladys has been very accomodating to me, my family and my friends! HOT MESS IS THE BEST HIDDEN SECRET IN CHICAGO!!!! I have lived in Chicago my whole life and have been to many, many fancy salons, and Hot Mess blows them all away!!!! Thank you to Gladys and Denise!
more