Session Hair Art

Wow!
Billy is an intelligent man.
Has a perception of beauty and symmetry like no one else.
He is my favorite nation wide.
His prices are so low for his talent which I am glad to have.

After reading the great reviews, I had slightly higher expectation but I must say I was quite disappointed after the hair cut and styling was completed. I came out looking like I had just showered with all the frizz, with no idea of how my hair would look like if it was styled properly. I will not be returning. Why? Styling was poor; I had no idea how the hair was cut since it was styled very poorly. Greatly disappointed.

Love Bill. He attacks hair like a ninja.

I have stick straight, fine Asian hair, and have no talent styling it, so I can’t be bothered to do anything beyond washing it and letting it air dry. I’ve had some blah cuts over the years, so I’m picky about who cuts my hair. I needed something a little different, but didn’t want to pay a lot of money for something I wasn’t sure would turn out right.
Unilocal to the rescue! I found Session Hair Art through a Unilocal search for places near Niles, not far from where I work. I had high expectations from the get-​go, just based on all the positive reviews.
I was not disappointed. The female owner (not sure of her name) cut my hair and while we barely spoke, she was friendly enough and definitely knew what she was doing. The only direction I gave her was that I would like it long enough to be able to tie up and left the rest up to her. After cutting my hair, she styled it and the end result was amazing. It was the greatest my hair has looked in awhile and made me wish I had somewhere nicer to go than the grocery store on a Tuesday night.
Even a few days later and being left to my own devices of not styling my hair, it still looks pretty good. The shampoo, cut, and style altogether was only $ 30. It’s so hard to find good hair salons and hair stylists to stick to and I think I’ve found the one! Now I don’t have to be anxious when I need to get my hair cut again.

I really like their attention to detail. Considering their years of experience, plus a styling at the end, this is a great price for a professional quality haircut. I’d never recommend Ulta, supercut, etc. to anyone since that’s where I’ve been previous. They’re awesome (the Korean man and woman both cut my hair at this point!). Btw– at ulta they do this tier system where the more experience the stylist has the more you have to pay, and if that were the same scale here, you would be paying minimum $ 100. I have long hair and I paid $ 25!!! I will come back for haircuts here for as long as possible.
*they don’t know English but it’s fine. Just be creative in how you describe to get your hair cut.

One of the best haircuts I’ve ever gotten BUT I felt like I had to pull teeth to get him to do what I wanted – «it doesn’t fit your head shape, won’t work with your hair texture, the proportions are all off»…honestly, a bit frustrating. He gave in eventually but I felt there was a hint of pouting for the remainder of the cut, lol. Maybe he thought I was gonna come back and complain. I’m pretty good at styling my own hair so if I get the right cut, I’ll make it work. Well it was a fabulous cut, I feel like I can work up a different style everyday with it. And every day has been a good hair day since his cut. Thank you!!!

I came to this salon yesterday (early afternoon) in desperate need of a haircut. I was assisted by the lady hairstylist of the place — didn’t quite catch her name. She spoke limited English, but I knew that she understood me.
She sat me down right away as I walked in. I was only there for about 20 minutes. She asked me what I wanted with a few questions, and then went to work. She definitely was knowledgable with the asian style of cutting hair. She also suggested a few things that would look good with my face shape, including side swept bangs, which I agreed to try.
After the cut, she asked if I wanted styled, I said sure! I thought I might as well, since I’m already at a salon, so she gave me a blow out and applied some products. It came out to be $ 25 (without tip) and I got a free calendar out of the deal!
Simple, and fairly clean place. I enjoyed my experience and will be back.

I’ve traveled a lot, and have lived in and around a lot of urban areas. So it’s always a challenge to find a dependable go-​to re: essential services, such as a hair salon. In a crunch, I’m the kind of flexible person that is still okay with going to national chains, if there is absolutely no other option. So, when I do have the time, and do a little research, finding that hidden gem becomes that much more special.
I needed a haircut, and as I had just moved back to the Chicagoland after living in upstate NY for a while, I was ready to drive to the local Sport Clips for a no-​fuss clean-​up. As an Asian American guy with a low-​maintenance, might-​as-​well-​be-​a-​buzz-​cut, type of hairstyle/​mentality, I still allow myself the luxury of getting a nice haircut once in a while. Having been raised in the area, I was well aware of the saturation of Korean stylists and hair salons in the Chicagoland, so I made it a point to not patronize an exclusive overpriced, spa-​like business that would inevitably make me feel unwelcome.
After reading a review, I decided to have my hair cut @ Sessions, and was extremely satisfied with the level of service and overall technique that the owners showed during my visit. As mentioned in other reviews, the salon is owned/​operated by a Korean husband and wife duo that are extremely professional and, believe it or not, laid-​back. The salon is right off of Dempster Street before you hit the highway overpass going east. If you drive too fast, you might miss it.
Parking was very easy, because I decided to park in the large parking lot down the sidewalk, in front of the Resurrection Health Care medical offices. I called ahead in the morning to make sure they were open, and made a quick, informal appointment with the husband to be seen at 10:30 the same morning. As it was a Thursday, I’m sure they were not as busy as they may be on Fridays and weekends.
Went in, was promptly greeted, sat down on the comfortable couch amidst some well-​tended houseplants, and flipped through a couple of magazines while I waited for him to finish up with another client. And, lo and behold, 10:32-ish, he motioned for me to sit down to begin my haircut.
Not only do I appreciate someone who is punctual with their time, but it is nice to have someone who is respectful of others’ schedules too. No chit-​chat (from what I understand, he speaks very little English and I don’t speak Korean) which is okay, as I don’t like empty chit-​chat while I’m getting my haircut anyways. He asked a few questions, and quietly tilted my head back and forth to get an idea of an ideal cut.
It was interesting, because I’m so accustomed to settling with a «zero on the sides and back, light trim up top» declaration to anyone who cuts my hair, that I didn’t expect such careful consideration of an appropriate approach to my head and facial structure. It was unexpected and refreshing.
After a light «tsk, tsk» at my usual order, he proceeded to quickly cut my hair with a quiet sense of confidence and experience that gave me a sense of ease almost immediately. 15 minutes later, he walked me over to the sinks and he washed and shampooed my hair (a little unexpected, but welcome) and finished me off a few minutes later with some hair product and a warm thank-​you.
Honestly, the entire experience really perked up the rest of my day, and I am definitely going back. And best of all, it only cost $ 15 [I believe it is $ 20 for the ladies], before tip, WASH/​SHAMPOO IINCLUDED.
I love this place.

The owners are a husband-​and-​wife team of this Korean hair salon. They’re usually okay with walk-​ins, but you can also call ahead to make an appointment (as they sometimes get a lot of traffic). Just like the other reviewers, it helps if you know how to speak Korean to get the specifics, or you can give them the trust to style/​cut your hair based on your features. I have this thing of not liking getting my hair cut (weird, I know), but when I feel that it’s time to tame my crazy mane, it’s off to Sessions I go. Prices are reasonable, you end up looking great, and they also have a cute little pup running around. There is some street parking in the front as well as on the side of the building.
+make appointments in advance!!!

DISCLAIMER: You’re probably going to want to speak Korean if you go here. It’s still possible if you don’t and the owners will do their best to understand you, but Korean is the way to go.
If you are male and do happen to go, you’ll be in and out in 20 minutes and only 15 dollars poorer (does not include tip).
The man is a genius with the scissors and the woman is one of the friendliest Korean ladies I have ever known.
If you’re trying to go in on the weekends, make sure you make an appointment days in advance.

I read the other reviews and decided to give it a try. I’ve been looking for someone to style my hair for my face. My haircut was fabulous! He’s a hair stylist instead of just a hair cutter. He explained (in broken English) why the cut I had didn’t work for me. I love my new cut and will definitely be back.

They probably started styling hairs since day 1 of their lives.

My husband and I called around for appointments and they got us in within two hours.
I speak Korean very well so I got to chat it up with the owners there. My husband on the other, understands very little bit of Korean and speaks even less. They were cool. They thought his Korean sounded cute and appreciated him for trying.
The other Unilocalers are correct when they say that these Stylists/​Owners know what they are doing. We had both of our hair done by the male stylist/​owner. He told me that he’s been doing this for a long time (think thirty plus years) and he even taught (techniques) at a Beauty school. He knows exactly what type of hair style would/​would not work for your face shape and suggests a cut for you. Even though he knew what he was doing, he was not at all pushy like most Korean hair stylists. Not pushy with his suggestions and even less pushy with products.
AND He charges very little for his skills to boot. We are definitely going back.

No frills here but the husband and wife team are great. They don’t speak english well and don’t seem like the friendliest but they know what they are doing.

I live in Iowa, and I stumbled upon this place about 5 years ago when I was in Chicago area. I have naturally curly hair which is a headache to both Asian and non-​Asian hairstylists alike, because it has a tendency to curl up or explode if not handled with care. And of all the places I’ve been to in Korea, LA, Chicago, Atlanta, etc., the couple at this shop know hair best. And this gives me enough reason to drive 3.5 hours to get my haircut here. Hair business must be their family tradition or something, because their son is also a hairstylist.
I understand non-​Korean speakers might be hesitant about visiting this place, but I reassure you that this wonderful couple can communicate adequately to meet your needs. I do suggest bringing pictures along if you want some peace of mind, but I usually end up listening to the suggestions of the manager anyway since he knows what he’s doing.
This place may not have the pomp and snazziness of some fancier hair shops, but don’t let the humble atmosphere of this friendly shop deceive you of the quality service you’ll get at a modest price. And no, they won’t try to sell you anything :-D

I’ve been going here for years, and have always had a good haircut here.
I come here to treat myself right. The couple that run the salon do a great job: they cut my hair leaving it with looking clean and sharp. Plus they shampoo after the cut!
My favorite place to get a haircut in Chicago.

I’m a sucker for things that are quality, fast, easy, and cheap.
Quality– The stylists (cute Korean couple) can really cut and can figure out whatever weird behaviors your hair might have. While you have the final word, they offer suggestions as to what style/​cut might work better.
Fast– Stare in amazement at how fast they cut. It’s like a tepanyaki show. on your head.
Easy– I’ve never been turned away for not making an appointment. Weekday morning/​afternoons are safe.
Cheap– $ 20 cuts for ladies… yes!
* The only catch is you have to be able to communicate via Korean or photo the kind of cut/​style it is that you want.