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Hot Mess

User Reviews of Hot Mess

Best haircut/color/atmosphere EVER!

I got my hair cut/ highlighted today, my hair was rather dull and lifeless - and I needed a boost, and boy did I get it! I not only LOVE my hair, but I ran into a girlfriend on the way home, and she instantly...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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Confident & Talented

Denise is confident, highly talented, and very savvy with the latest styles. They use and sell top products and the space is fun and funky. Sounds like some high-end concept salon with total attitude and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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Love it!!

Hey Everyone! I just went to HotMess today to get my hair cut and my eyebrows waxed. They're so great and so nice to talk to. You definately feel very welcomed as soon as you walk through the door. Oh!! And...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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i dont think so

am not a cheap person but $80 dollars just to cut my hair. The only reason i want to hotmess salon was cause it was saturday evening and that was the only place empty.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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Can't Wait To Go Back!!

I can't wait for my appointment at HOTMESS! The atmosphere at this place is so inviting and the service is wonderful. My last time there I felt like a queen being pampered. I had come in for a cut and my...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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DENISE ROCKS!

I went into hotmess looking for a color and cut for the spring and Denis knew exactly what I wanted. She sat me down and explained in full detail what she thought suited me best and also incorporated my own...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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Denise is one of the best stylist

I have spent the last year and a half trying to recover from a bad hair cut I received at Gallery of Hair. I have curly hair that for some reason many hair stylist end up giving me a bad cut. I went to Hot...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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Awesome service!

Last week was my first time there and I have to say it is the best experience I have had a salon. Everyone was so nice and made me feel comfortable. I was so scared to try a new look but Denise assured me that...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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HOLLA!!

Now..... I know what I like and I know what's good.... and this is GREAT!! I love everyone there they are great. I've been plenty of times already, and everytime I go it's a different style and great...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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Great Salon, Great Experience

My first time going to this Salon and as someone who has no clue about what to ask for I often feel intimidated but they make you feel at ease. I was prompted to find out more about the salon because of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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Get your hair sculpted to perfection with Phoenix!!!

PHOENIX PHOENIX PHOENIX I walked into Hotmess with a roller set salon travesty of hair flopped flatly on top of my head. The lovely Phoenix saved me. She lovingly beat my hair into submission. I had the best...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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goood ideas on new haircut love it

today was my first time there and got good ideas for my ideal hair and i love it i will make it my salon where i will go there to get my hair cut i recommend it awsome service and awsome atmosphere thank you...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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World Class Service

I just went to this salon today and just couldn't wait to review it. The people are truly nice. And happy. And happy to see you. Which took all the stress out of trying a new hair salon for me. I went in for a...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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yea for missi!!!

The reason I initially went to Hot Mess was for Missi to cut my hair. I came to find it is a very nice place with a very friendly atmosphere. I have tons of confidence in Missi and her ability as a stylist. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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Best Stylists in Town!!!!!!!!!!!

I have been to Hotmess multiple times for coloring and cuts and have been completely satisfied every time. Missie takes the time to listen to my ideas then translates them beautifully into a look that embodies...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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Nas is a good dog

Overall my experience was very good. Denise was my stylist. She was charming and accommodating. Every request that I had was fulfilled, my color choice, and my cut. I was their last appointment for the night...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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Nice cut

I went to Hot Mess for the first time a few weeks ago. I showed Missy a couple of pictures of a style that I liked and explained the look I wanted. She did a good job on the cut--she even made it a little...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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Never Again!

Well I chose this Salon because of all the great reveiws here on City Search. Now I know not to trust places like this because unless you know someone personally who has been there you never know why they are...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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overall great salon

I desparately needed to get my hair cut and when I called the Aveda salon I had been going to, my stylist and colorist had left. That was not the first time that happened to me so I hung up and started looking...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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Perfect for really curly hair

Hotmess is a Fabulous place to get your hair done. My stylist is Denise and shes awesome. She has fun personality and she knows alot about hair. I am puerto rican, so I have natural super curly hair. Being so,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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Great for Latina Hair, Pricey, but worth it!

i am a 23yr old nursing student of Peruvian parents. My hair is thick, wavy, and i have a lot of it! I have been going to school in the Caribbean for the last 4 months. When I got home my hair was A MESS. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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a no go for black natural hair

nifty decor. friendly service. denise did my hair yesterday and she's got a wonderful personality. however, i was in the shop for 5 hrs. i told her that i had all natural hair and that i wanted it washed,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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Great place for everyone in the family!

Hot Mess is a great place for a haircut. My wife and I as well as our two daughters have been going there for a while now and have been very happy with their service everytime. The staff is extremely nice and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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fantastic colorist!

I love this salon and refuse to get my hair done anywhere else now-- be sure you ask for Melissa; she is fantastic with color and cuts and really tries to find out what you want done before getting started. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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great place great people !!!!!!!!!

found hotmess on city search, saw all the great reviews so i gave it a try and i LOVED it !!!!! i saw denise and she did a GREAT job on my hair the color came out perfect . i will never go anywhere but...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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Ausome Far Out Salon on Northwest Side!!!

I have been to this Salon several times and each time i go in it gets better and better....never have i walked out unhappy....Denise is the stylist i see everytime and she clearly rocks!!! she does an ausome...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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The Hottest Salon in the City of Chicago

Hotmess is by far the best salon I've been in. My 3rd visit is coming up which is a record for any salon with me. I've never been happy enough to go to the same place twice. I have had to go back to salons for...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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Great salon with great prices

Easy street parking; great decor. Denise did highlights and cut; really took her time to get it right; at first, I thought cut was a bit shorter than I wanted, but I have gotten so many compliments and people...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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The best hair cut of my life!!

I really really loved Denise's work. I never thought I could be 'chic' but this woman changed my look with ease. She has true talent for picking what cut goes well with your face all that for a very affordable...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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good salon

Hotmess is good salon however i wouldn't call it excellent. i went there because the reviews were great and i expected the cuts to be the same. i recently learned that you really can't trust the reviews for...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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FABULOUS!!

"You want great service and great prices" I give HOTMESS a 10! They fixed one of my worse hair dyes and gave me great suggestions to give me exactly what I wanted. I highly recommend HOTMESS for not only the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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Better Than I Expected

I let my hair grow for the past 9 years or more. It grew past my butt and decided that I wanted a change for the new year (2007). I always said I was going to donate my hair to the Locks of Love the day I did...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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Great Salon, Great Service!

Denise and Gladys are fantastic! The salon is clean, cute, and fresh: a gem in Portage Park. From the moment you walk in the door, you are treated as a special guest. Not only did Denise give me a hot new...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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Absolutely Wonderful Salon! Pleasant and excellent customer service.

Amazing! My experience at Hotmess was most enjoyable and satisfied. I was greeted as soon as I came in by Glady's and her amazing black Lab Notradamis. I felt welcomed and special. They offered me something to...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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GREAT!!!!

It's me thirt time attending HOT MESS and everytime i go I love me hair! They have never offered me anything to write a good review as other people say..... what they have said is you get a free dry if you...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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The Best Yet!!

I've been trying for 2yrs, to find someone to cut my very thick and curly hair. Denise was super!! She really took her time with my cut and color. I had a very bad experience at another salon in Janurary and...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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LIncoln Park Quality Meets Jefferson Park Location!

I went to Hotmess after letting my previous highlights and hair cut grow out for 4 months-I was not thrilled with the stylist I had seen, and was putting it off, hoping to find the right fit in a new stylist....
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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Love IT!!!

This place is great! Denise did such an awesome job giving me wonderful color and highlights to my hair. I wanted to go lighter and she gave me the color that I wanted. I am so satisfied with the service and...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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If you want great hair, feel like a million bucks, great customer service, HOTMESS is the place to go! Lina Rocks!

I have been going some where else to get my hair done, and the colors on my head, where well lets just say not good, too many colors going on. Then I saw a family member with her new color, highlights, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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WONDERFUL CORRECTIVE COLOR! Thank you Denise! =]

I had gotten my hair done purple prior to going to Hotmess, and three weeks after the purple it was a mess! The color was fading all over the place, and I needed something done to it quickly. So I went to...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/18/2007
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Best salon experience ever

I was looking for a new salon and based on the other reviews decided to give Hotmess a try. I couldn't have been happier with the great job Lina did. It was everything you hope for in that she listened to me,...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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BEST PROFESSIONAL & FRIENDLY STAFF

OH MY GOD... I HAVE NEW MAN IN MY LIFE & ITS KEN.. I WALK INTO HOTMESS FOR THE FIRST TIME & I WAS TREATED LIKE I WAS FAMILY ... GLADYS THE OWNER GREETD BY MY FIRST NAME & HER DOG HE WAS SO CUTE & FRIENDLY I...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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WHY SETTLE FOR THE REST WHEN YOU CAN HAVE THE BEST!!!!!!

WHERE DO I START! I HAVE BEEN GOING TO LINA FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS!! I HAVE FOLLOWED HER WHERE EVER SHE GOES!! I HAVE NO REASON TO REPLACE HER!! WHAT EVER I WANT TO GET DONE TO MY HAIR SHE DOES!! SHE ALWAYS...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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Looking for an exceptional stylist? Look no further!

Since moving to the city several years ago, I had been cutting and coloring my own hair in my bathroom. I wasn't bad at it, but I wasn't good at it either. So, I decided to spring for a professional. A...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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Only good if you like 6 hour appointments and bad hair

I've been getting my hair colored and cut professionally for over 15 years, and this was the worst place I've ever been to. I had been going to Robert Jeffrey in Lakeview, which I love, but it was inconvenient...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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Superb Treatment, Excellent Ambiance,Warm Receptions and Ken!! Uber Fabulous.

San Fran, CA native lady looking for Chicago Hair Guru : FOUND!!!!! HOT MESS IS THE SPACE and KEN IS THE ACE!!!! I felt so sassilicious with my new fab hair and rockstar treatment at Hot Mess. From the 2...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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Amazing cut and color!

After seeing my friend's super cute hair color and style, I took her reco and went to see Lina at Hot Mess. I only came in for a touch up for my roots and after talking with her and seeing another customer...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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Ken's the BEST

I loved this salon. It has a great look, very artistic and warm. The atmosphere was very friendly and non-intimidating. They were right on time. I didn't have to wait at all.In fact,I got introduced to my...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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Absolutely great salon with great people!

Lina was great, helpful, and very friendly. She corrected an awful haircut from a couple months ago. I also received soo many compliments on my highlights. I plan on going back to hotmess every 2 years when I...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/28/2006
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Lina is the best stylist I have ever had

Lina made fantastic changes to my hair. It never looked better. My boyfriend absolutely loves my new look she created. Hotmess is a very nice salon and the upbeat relationship between employees really shows....
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2006
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Professionalism at its Best

I have had my share of bad salon experiences. Ever gone to a salon and requested a hair cut or color for yourself that you were so sure was going to look hot. Only to get "that look " from family and friends...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2006
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Salon Perfection!

Ok when I see so many positive reviews for something I am leary because I think that "Hey these are all from friends and relatives"! I rose above my suspicions and decided to try HOTMESS because I loved the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2006
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No more box color!

When my home dye job turned my hair green, I decided to go to a real salon, and I made a great choice. Not only did Denise do everything humanly possible to get my hair back to a normal color, she also gave me...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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Best service, hair cut & highlight ever & affordable!

The moment I stepped in the door everyone was friendly. Denise took her time cutting my hair- unlike other stylist who are always in a rush. She gave me the most adorable cut. My highlights were also really...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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Best Hair cut Ever

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.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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Did a fantastic job!

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...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/13/2006
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EXACTLY WHAT I HAD BEEN LOOKING FOR!!!

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...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2006
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in and out w/o any trouble

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....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2006
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Loved Denise!

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...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2006
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EXTRODINARY

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. GLADYS, THE...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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Hot Dang!

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...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2006
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Hot Mama who is no longer a Mess!

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...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/12/2006
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Hotmess is Hotness! Sizzlin

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!!
citysearch.com - user review - 04/28/2006
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Good affordable salon.

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...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/16/2006
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Why go anywhere else for good hair?

"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...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2006
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Perfect Look :-)

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....
citysearch.com - user review - 12/08/2005
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