Anthony Valentino Salon & Day Spa

This the best salon in town. They are always so friendly and on time. Justyna has been cutting my hair for years and I’m always happy. Karen does my color and again I’m always happy. The place is clean and it has easy parking on Main Street.

If you expect top service and to leave feeling like a supermodel this is NOT your place! The salon is pretty Blah, the receptionist wasn’t very pleasant and it was really empty inside! I get it was a Wednesday but it definitely made me a little uneasy. I had a color appointment with Beatrice and was a little apprehensive since I had been going to the an awesome salon in Lincoln Park for years. I was looking for somewhere closer and more affordable and turned to Unilocal.Needles to say my stylist and I got along great and she did a good job. BUT I felt as if she was way to preoccupied with her other clients and co-​workers. After my wash she came over to check the color and said she’d be right back…15 minutes later (I watched her blow dry her previous clients hair while I sat there) she returned with the toner and put it on my hair. Umm why did I sit around wasting my time when this could’ve been processing? After the toner she walks me over to the blow dry section and informs me I do it myself! I was dumbfounded and furious at this point! How can a colorist know she did a good job and that the color is right if she doesn’t blow dry it? I asked her why I wasn’t informed of this prior to booking my appointment and the only answer was they are departmentalized! I was so upset and I failed to mention that I watched her blow dry her clients hair while I sat there waiting. I was to upset, I mean seriously who pays to get their hair done and have to do anything themselves? It’s just mind boggling! I find it extremely shady business to not disclose this policy prior to booking. I’ve been to salons that abide by this policy and have always notified me and also have it plastered everywhere in their salon! So I picked up the blow dryer and did what I had to do! When I was done I went to the front and asked the receptions (which wasn’t a very welcoming person when I first got there) whoever booked me should provide that policy especially to first time clients. She just kinda shrugged her shoulder and disregarded me. Beatrice did offer to put some curls in my hair so I could see the color better and that eased me a little but overall I will not be going back for $ 147(what I had previously paid including a blow dry and a glass of wine) almost 3 hours and a diy blow dry I’m sooooo not interested! Never again!
Update! So I did call and speak with the manager who was very helpful and understanding! I went back in and had the blonde brought higher and lightened. I do like it much better and am happy with the final result.

Jessica M. you nailed it! Love my highlights! AB

This salon is amazing. The ambiance is fabulous, and the service/​expertise is even better.
Brett did a wonderful job on my highlights and is a master of blonde! Paulina did my trim and could not have been sweeter. Cathy and Kristin at the front were very welcoming and professional.
Looking forward to future appointments with Anthony Valentino!

I’ve been going to Vinny for years. He is a master at his craft. The salon is always spotless and the customer service is second to none. You never wait for your appointment, they take you right on time. The salon offers many spa services as well. This place is a gem. I would never consider another salon.

I’ve been a client of Yana’s for a very long time and when she moved to Anthony Valentino I was excited because I used to come here for mani & pedis many years ago. Yana is a great addition to the salon. She’s been doing nails for a long time and is so good at what she does. She’s a perfectionist and always gives a great mani and pedi!

If I am not mistaken Aveda is going out of business. Thought I read it somewhere. If this is the case that would explain why salons aren’t using the product in that capacity. I go there, my only constructive advice is for the ladies both clients and employess. Women should get along, stop being pretentious. Life is too short for this comparing and jealousy stuff. Everyone has a story. Peace. Good Work Guys and Gals. Jo Jo cuts my hair :-D

Every time I come here to get my hair colored by a friend, it feels like you haven’t left the neighborhood — in a good way. Each time I’ve sat down, one of the owners ends up sitting with me and my hair colorist and we just have normal conversations as if you were friends. It is real nice to walk into an establishment where people treat you like family.

All I can say is if you need your hair colored (especially Blond) no one better that I have had than Brett and I have had my hair being colored since I was 16 with highlights or color of one or the other. He takes his time and really knows how to get the tone right for your skin tone and is very meticulous without taking forever either. I would recommend him to anyone who asks about where to get their color done. All I can say is BRETT BRETT BRETT!!!

I always use the same girl when I get my hair done here. Her name is Paulina, and she listens to what I want, what I don’t want, and works with me. In fact, I would say she’s given me the best hair I’ve ever had. I get a lot of compliments.
She also always remembers me, and what we talked about in previous appointments. This is nice, as customer service is key to any good spending experience.
The prices here are pretty fair. You can choose to pay a higher amount and get a more «expert» hair dresser, too. I’ve never used he other services here, but they do nails, massage, and hair. It’s location is great for a day of shopping with a stop at the salon. There is always street parking when I go.
I would certainly recommend this salon.

Love Anthony Valentino. Easy to schedule, Brett does my color and Jo Jo my perfect haircut. I went for something a bit different last time, left it up to Jo Jo and was super happy.

I am pretty picky when it comes to hair coloring since no one ever seems to get it right. Dye never stays vibrant and shiny in my hair and I’ve never had the slightest idea as to why but this was one of the few times the color stayed in my hair! Beatrice did a phenomenal job and as I am here (2 ½ months later) writing this review that the color in my hair is still very good!

I love love loveeee my hair colorist Francesca! I’ve been getting my hair colored by her for a year now and it’s nothing less than amazing and beautiful. Frankie knows how to turn dull hair into something beautiful. She is such a talented young lady. She always takes the time to talk to me about the process of coloring my hair and makes me feel comfortable. I usually come with pictures of how I want my hair color and she turns that into a reality. I am so happy to have found her and will continue to get my hair colored by her as long as she’s around! I also found out that she’s a makeup artist and does makeup so I had booked her for a wedding I stood up in. She did such an amazing job. It made me feel confident. I was getting so many compliments about my makeup and hair color! One of the bridesmaids I stood up with even booked her for her own wedding. I definitely think Francesca is worth trying. She is such a sweetheart and definitely knows what she is doing. I have weddings all this year so I definitely will be back for her to do my makeup and color my hair!

I used to come here often when Dana worked here. She is now at Salon Prospect. What I loved about Anthony Valentino was the wide range of hair products available. It is a beautiful space in the heart of downtown Park Ridge. I did try other stylists at this salon, though, and no one compared to Dana’s attention to detail when styling.

Recently had my hair colored by Beatrice and I’m very happy with the results. Ill admit i didn’t know exactly what i wanted, but she was very patient, friendly, and understanding and she helped me make a decision. She’s really cool and I’d definitely recommend her.
Also, its cash tip only, and if you have a color appointment with no cut appointment, you’re blow drying your own hair. Meh.

Absolutely the best! Great upscale salon and always great service. Miguel is tops for men’s haircuts.
My wife gets her hair done here also and she loves it too. I like to treat her with their gift certificates and it always wins me hugs and kisses.

Best Salon around. Very professional. My hair has never looked better thanks to the magical colorist Kisondra and extremely talented stylist Monica.

I’ve been going here for services ever since they opened years ago. I’ve had facials, massages, manicures, and now I regularly get my highlights and cuts done here. For highlights I use Kisondra and for cuts Monica. The only annoyance is parking (as Park Ridge has a time limit on free parking and its never enough to have my services completed) so I usually pay metered parking around the block just so that I don’t have to worry about it.

I have going to Paul for haircuts at Anthony Valentino forever (prob over ten years?). He is absolutely FABulous with knowing how to cut really curly thick hair. I haven’t ever found anyone else who can cut it as good as he does. I would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone! Both my sisters and my mom also go to him for haircuts and we all have different types of hair. Ive also gone to Paul for the Kertain hair therapy straighteneing treatment by cappola. He takes his absolute time in making sure every strand is perfect! Even if that means it will takes 4 hours. I used to hate my hair until he recommended it to me. Its a process that basically elimates 90% of frizz and makes your hair super healthy (unlike most treatments). Cant wait to get my next treatment!
For the review that said its pricey… it really isnt that pricey. much less then the city, but city quality, and worth every penny. Sister & mom also get her hair colored and they rave about their colorist. Whats nice is that the colorists only do color .etc. So everyone is really knowledged, an expert, and totally focused on one skill. I would say this is the best salon in the burbs. They really do care about you as a client. Service has always been beyond my expectations.

I keep going back to A-​V because you are welcomed when you arrive, the colorists are really good (all of them!), and I like my stylist, personally. They are also close by (I live in Edison Park). They are excellent in the standard female haircuts, layering, fluffing, etc. I had to recently really push my stylist to give me the cut I wanted (heavy straight bangs with straight even long hair). He was really wanting to feather me up. Perseverance won out and I got my cut, which I really, really love. Except that my bangs are a bit crooked because of the blunt cut without feathering.
So, if you want that layered feathered look, they are the best. If you are looking for something a bit more avant-​garde, go somewhere else.