Business Details
40 Years
experience
Experience Chicago's Top Hair Salon for Expert Styling & Color
Maxine has been Chicago's premier hair destination since 1986, founded by industry visionary Maxine Kroll. Our team of award-winning stylists and colorists combine decades of experience with cutting-edge techniques to deliver exceptional hair care. We specialize in personalized services using premium products like Oribe, Kerastase, and L'Oral Professionnel, ensuring optimal hair health and style. Our modern, welcoming environment transforms routine appointments into luxurious experiences.With over 35 years of excellence, we maintain our reputation through continuous education, innovative approaches, and unwavering commitment to client satisfaction. Our professionals stay at the forefront of industry trends while maintaining classic techniques that stand the test of time. Every visit emphasizes quality craftsmanship, attention to detail, and creating lasting relationships with our clientele.
Services
Haircut
Extensions
Hair Color
Straightening
Press
Bridal Styling
Special Occasion Styling
Keratin Treatments
Balayage
Highlights
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- Over 35 years of excellence in Chicago's hair care industry
- Award-winning stylists and colorists with specialized expertise
- Exclusive use of premium professional products from Oribe and L'Oral
- Personalized consultations for tailored hair solutions
- Modern salon environment combining comfort with professional excellence
What people say
Amazing stylist
Perfect color
Excellent service
Transformative results
Professional expertise
Services
Haircut
Our expert haircuts transform your look with precision tailored to your face shape and lifestyle. Using advanced techniques, we create styles that maintain shape while growing out naturally. Our stylists combine artistic vision with technical skill to deliver cuts that enhance your natural features while staying current with fashion trends.
Extensions
We offer clip-in and semi-permanent extensions that add volume, length, and dimension while maintaining hair health. Our specialists match extensions perfectly to your natural hair texture and color. The process creates dramatic transformations while ensuring comfort and natural movement for everyday wearability.
Hair Color
From subtle highlights to complete color transformations, our colorists use professional-grade products for vibrant, long-lasting results. Services include balayage, foil highlights, and corrective color treatments. We prioritize hair health while achieving your desired color vision through personalized consultations.
Straightening
Our smoothing treatments deliver sleek, frizz-free hair with keratin complex and thermal reconditioning options. These treatments improve hair texture while maintaining natural movement. The process strengthens hair while providing lasting straightening effects that withstand humidity and environmental factors.
Press
Traditional hair pressing services provide temporary straightening solutions using professional techniques. This service maintains hair integrity while delivering smooth, polished results. Ideal for special occasions or those seeking temporary style changes without chemical treatments.
People
Maxine Kroll
Founder
Industry visionary with over 35 years of experience revolutionizing Chicago's hair care scene through innovative techniques and premium service standards.
Amy Abramite
Stylist
Award-winning stylist known for precision cuts and exceptional client communication, with over 15 years of experience creating personalized hair solutions.
Bob Gartlan
Stylist
Seasoned hair artist specializing in transformative styles, recognized for technical expertise and ability to create flattering cuts for diverse hair types.
Diana Mildice
Colorist
Master colorist with international acclaim for creating dimensional blonde shades and corrective color solutions while maintaining hair health.
Shelly Aguirre
Stylist
Extension specialist with over 20 years of experience designing natural-looking volume enhancements and maintaining hair integrity through expert application techniques.
Questions
What makes Maxine Salon different from other Chicago salons?
We combine over 35 years of experience with continuous innovation, using premium products and employing only award-winning stylists and colorists.
Do you offer bridal hair services?
Yes, we specialize in bridal styling with consultations to create lasting, camera-ready hairstyles for your special day.
Can I book appointments online?
Yes, our website offers convenient online booking for all services with real-time availability.
What hair products do you use?
We use professional-grade products from Oribe, Kerastase, and L'Oréal Professionnel to maintain hair health and enhance results.
Do you provide hair extension consultations?
Yes, our specialists offer free consultations to determine the best extension type and application method for your hair type.
What is your cancellation policy?
We require 24 hours notice for cancellations to avoid full service charges, with 72 hours required for certain treatments.
