Namaste Wheaton Salon and Spa

Paulius is the best masseuse! You actually leave feeling like you had a massage and you are relaxed too! Everyone is very friendly and welcoming at the front desk. The massage services, 3 times, are the only services I have had at Namaste and I will keep going back

I had been looking for a new hairdresser for a little over a year now and I can’t tell you how happy I am that I found Namaste salon and better yet, that I found Gina!
This girl knows color and it was very nice to hear that all the products they use are AVEDA.
I was greeted with a big smile the moment I walked thru the door and everyone else that worked at the salon also said hello.
Then I met Gina. She’s friendly, beautiful smile, and what I loved most about her was that she listened to what I wanted, gave me her expert opinion and then got to work. I felt like a million bucks walking out of the salon.
She explained details about every product she used in my hair. I felt very comfortable with her knowing that she was an expert on all the products AVEDA carries.
If you’re looking for a new hair dresser, look no further. You will absolutely LOVE Gina! I know I do!

So, this is my first Unilocal review ever, but someone with my same first name and last initial (WEIRD) apparently had a somewhat similar first experience to me at Namaste last Saturday, and I wanted to make sure they knew I had a GREAT second experience! The customer service at Namaste is phenomenal. I felt a little rushed and was unhappy with my initial experience last Saturday, but when I called and asked for a fix, they brought me back in two days later. I had a different stylist, Amy, and she was WONDERFUL! I absolutely love the haircut she gave me and I’m so happy I decided to give this salon a second chance. You have a new lifelong customer, I know my hair is tough to cut. :) Thanks Amy!!!

Gina is AMAZING!!! I have been with Gina forever and ever!!! I follow her everywhere she goes because no one can give me the blonde color that I so desire!!! Hands down, Gina is awesome and phenomenal. I always look like gazillion bucks when I walk out of the salon.

So… i guess im not worthy of the «amazing» job or «feel like a million bucks» experience by my stylist. I had a cut/​color appt as a new client a few weeks ago. After years of being a city client i had to find a new salon when i moved to the burbs. I made an appt with my stylist after the glowing reviews here. Salon was nice, being greeted kindly and coat being hung is an expectation when you enter a business, so no special bonus points for that. The biggest issue i had was that my stylist seemed rushed and disinterested. I was literally 1 of 2 clients left in ther salon on a weekday evening so it wasnt like there was a huge backup of waiting clients. After a very brief discussion about what i wanted my stylist grabbed the scissors and went. What i thought was an «i got this» attitude ended up being «i want to go home so im gonna blast through this». She was dropping things, combs flipping out of her hands. The color came out fine –hard to mess up partial highlights. The best part about the appt was the hand massage the assistant did while my foils were in. My issue was the cut and the finish. Long layers… no big deal, right? When i asked her to better blend the face framers to the back layers first she said «no, they’re even» and then when i asked again she grabbed thet thinning shears and started hacking away. I hate that… thinning shears are a lazy tool. Then there is the finish… if I’m paying almost 200 bucks you had BETTER grab a round brush and blow dry my hair the whole way. Just because i have «a lot of hair» doesnt mean you can half ass the finish. Plus, wouldn’t you want to show off your work in the best possible way — especially to a new client??? I have wavy hair and i was given a vent brush surface dry. After three quick passes with a flat iron on my ends i was shocked when she snapped off the gown. «Ok! How’s it look?»…damp, and unfinished! I shouldnt leave a salon at 845pm feeling like i have to wash and do my own blowout when i woke the next am at 4:30. Im pretty sure that during beauty school lesson 1 is hairwashing and lesson 2 is using a blowdryer. I was given the product sell on the way out and also a card with the referral bonus… are you kidding me? I ask for referrals in my work as well and would NEVER ask for a referral if i wasnt putting my best work forward. Which leads me to 1 of 2 assumptions; either A) you think im too stupid to notice a rushed job or B) that actually is the best you can do.
Either way, its disappointing. You made a point to tell me you were an instructor for color, hmm, clearly not for cut/​styling as i would hope you wouldn’t «instruct» your students to finish hair that way. The 3 minutes it took to pay my bill/​tip and walk out to my car parked across the street, i was able to see through the window that you were already cleaned up with your purse slung over your shoulder and on your way out. It was 845, your business hours said 9pm. I hope you enjoyed your evening because i didn’t…and your business card made its way to the trash. I will make the effort to go back downtown from here on out.

Rachel at Namaste is simply amazing. It has been 1 month since my appointment and I have received so many compliments on my cut and color. My hair feels healthy even after being colored (thank you Aveda) and my cut is growing out awesome. I receive excellent customer service when I checked in, Rachel really took her time with her consultation and the Aveda products were great. I came from a salon where things were very rushed and Namaste was such a wonderful change. You should check out this cool salon and support a great local
Business.

I have to update my previous review because the stylist that I had my initial experience with no longer works there. When I went back, my appointment was with Gina and I cannot stop singing the praises of this woman’s talent with color. She did my hair five months ago and the color still looks amazing. I’ve gotten so many compliments on it. I can’t wait to get back in to see her for another new style!

Gina is hands down best stylist I have ever had and I have been to a ton! In the 20 years or so of getting my hair done, either stylists get complacent and I walk out with dull color, uneven cut, a mullet (yes this happened once when I asked for «thicker bangs»), or they continue to increase the price until it’s impossible to afford. I have been with Gina now for a few years and I walk out feeling like a million bucks each time without spending a million bucks! She also remembers what i said at the very beginning and gets me out of the salon quick (without sacrificing quality)…I HATE sitting in that chair for hours. She can work quick! It’s actually quite amazing. She’s very good at reading the client too… if I’m not in the mood to chat, she lets me play my iPhone games in peace (I have two small kids… I never get time like this!) but if I want to chat, she’s got plenty to say. Absolutely nothing negative to say about Gina. She’s an artist who makes me look beautiful in record time :)
The salon is beautiful too & Starbucks is just a couple hours down. You can’t beat it!

I never go to anyone else except for Gina! She is absolutely amazing. I get incredibly bored with my hair and she always helps me figure out what we’re going to do! I’m pretty indecisive, always wanting to change my look, and she always makes suggestions to change my look but to easily go back to my blonde! She’s incredibly quick, yet very meticulous. I highly recommend her to everyone and ALWAYS refer family, friends and anyone I know looking for a new ‘hair girl’. I LOVE Aveda products and with Gina’s recommendations, my hair is 100 times better than when I came to her for the first time. I have followed Gina from her previous salon she was at before Namaste and will continue to go to her specifically AND continue to recommend her to everyone! Gina’s your go-​to hair girl!

I’ve been seeing Gina for years now and I couldn’t be happier! She is the best when it comes to anything aveda and anything you need done to your hair! I strongly recommend if you are in need of a good stylist you book an appointment with Gina you won’t be disappointed !!

If you’re looking for a really good colorist, go to Gina! My natural hair color is dark brown, and Gina got me to blonde in basically two appointments (mind you, I’m asian, and if you’ve done any research, lifting asian hair is one of the hardest tasks). I wanted to achieve an ash blonde color, and she did exactly what I wanted. Another thing I appreciate about Gina is that she’s friendly and cares about her clients because she would text me every once in a while just to check up on my hair! Every time someone asks me if I know any recommendations for a hair colorist, I always send them to Gina without a doubt! Love her!

Gina is the only person that I will ever let touch my hair. The color work that she does is simply amazing! I can honestly say that my hair looks better than it has ever looked. She’s always easy to talk to and makes sure to listen to what I want done. She is willing to answer all of my questions and listen to any of my concerns. She also makes great suggestions on what would work best for me and my hair. I have never left with a cut or color that I didn’t like. I highly recommend her.

I had my haircut with Gina last week and it was the worst haircut of my life. Can’t believe I paid $ 65 for this shitty job she did. I showed her a photograph of what I was looking for and she assured me that she will do a great job, but I don’t think she really listened to what I was saying nor paid any attention to the photograph I showed her. All she was interested in selling those Aveda products. She had cut my hair so short that I can hardly do any styles. Would never ever go back to this Namaste Saloon. Thanks but no thanks. Total waste of money.

This salon is exactly «Woohoo! As good as it gets!»
The receptionist is a warm and welcoming gentleman. He immediately offered me water, tea or coffee. The salon itself is fabulous! I’ve been to the Glenn Elyn salon but since the close and transfer to Wheaton, this studio is larger and more trendy. It’s large but considering all the services that it offers, it feels perfect! Very clean and fresh with an energized but comfortable vibe.
Evelyn was my stylist for the second time, giving me a glycogen Keratin treatment. Evelyn is AWESOME! I was referred by a friend and am thrilled to have found her because I trust her with my hair, especially for such a big treatment. From the hair washing (including a gentle arm massage) to the treatment to a hair trim itself — the service was perfect. She offered me options on what I wanted to do with my hair and gave me the final decision. Of course she included her opinion as the professional. Evelyn actually cares about the health of her clients’ hair rather than just checking off another appointment in her book.
Throughout the trim and treatment, Evelyn shared SO much helpful advice. Rather than scold me for damaging my hair, she was endearing and careful to give me practical suggestions on repair. You could tell how educated and experienced the staff is at this salon. I paid a chunk of money for the treatment and trim but IT IS WORTH IT. Not only does my hair look and feel fabulous, but I also feel more empowered to treat my hair better. I know what my hair does, how, and why my hair reacts the way it does. Seriously — excellent service experience overall.

Beautiful salon and love my cut by Gina! She took her time, understood that I needed more of a low-​maintenance do (with my lack of styling skills) and was very friendly. I will definitely be returning!

The owner promptly called me and addressed the issue with me. She was very nice and apologetic and offered me a free service or product. She seems to really care about her business and customers, which is a big plus to me.
I’ve been back twice now (both times seeing Sam) and the reception service has improved a good deal and while the lady I had issue with is still there she’s not so much cold as just a little awkward now (like she’s not sure how to interact with others) but she seems a lot more pleasant and that certainly improves the customer experience!
I still adore my stylist and get great hair cuts from Sam! Not many people have taken so much time to trim and help me grow out my already long hair (they’re usually saying «it’s already long, you can lose and inch or two», but if you have long hair and l

Had a great experience here. 5 stars on the eyebrow wax and hair service was good too. I was glad my stylist recommended product but wasn’t too pushy. The only reason I would consider going elsewhere is because I don’t like the smell of Aveda products and this was an Aveda salon. I gave 4 out of 5 stars because the receptionist could have been more friendly and my stylist could have done a better job explaining how to get the look she provided when I got home. I would consider coming back if I wasn’t moving.

I always have a great experience at this salon. All the staff are extremely friendly and very welcoming. Gina W did my highlights and cut and she did a fantastic job! She really listens to what you want and is super sweet! I have moved an hour away but am still going to come back because of the quality of service that I get when I come here!

I have been getting my hair done from Namaste Salon the past 5 years and will not go anywhere else! Rachel is amazing at what she does and every time I leave this place I leave with a big smile. The staff is super friendly and they never forget to offer you something to drink no matter how busy they are. I have short hair so its amazing to have a stylist who takes the time to show me different styles I can try on my own no matter how packed her schedule is. Worth the price!

I’m pretty finicky about my hair, and, since the first time I came in to see Phil, he’s absolutely nailed it every time. In addition Phil being nothing short of masterful with the shears, it’s also the ambiance of Namaste that makes coming back so easy. The people who greet you are extremely friendly, the tea is great, and the décor is welcoming and calming.
I’ve hopped from salon to salon since I was in high school, never finding the right fit… but I’ve now been with Phil for well over a year. I cannot emphasize enough how happy I’ve been with my experience.