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About 888 salon

About Us

At 888 Salon, we’re passionate about helping you express your unique style. Located in the heart of Chicago, our skilled stylists bring years of experience in haircuts, color, and advanced treatments, including keratin and Japanese straightening. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our welcoming atmosphere and personalized service. We prioritize using high-quality products and staying abreast of industry trends to ensure every client leaves feeling fabulous. With numerous certifications...more

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888 salon is located at 952 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613. We offer clipper fades ($40), women's cuts ($65-$99), 888 Exclusive Special Dry Cut ($250+), color services ($90-$275+), Japanese straightening ($475+), keratin treatments ($300+), and braiding. Book your transformation today!

We offer clipper fades ($40, 25-45 min), bald fade (45 min), pixie cut/one length ($65, 45 min), layered bob ($80, 45 min), medium/long layers ($88, 1 hour), traditional dry cut ($99, 1 hour), and 888 Exclusive Special Dry Cut ($250+). Professional cuts for all styles!

Men's clipper fade starts at $40 (25-30 min) for new clients. Bald fade available (45 min). Services include options with shampoo and conditioning (30 min) or with beard trim (45 min). Professional precise fades and sharp styles. Quality men's grooming!

Clipper fade ($40, 25 min) is clean classic fade starting with zero guard seamlessly blended up to longer length. Perfect for sharp fresh modern look. Options include with shampoo/conditioning (30 min) or with beard trim (45 min). Professional seamless fading!

Bald fade (45 min) achieves sharp modern finish starting at skin level gradually blending to longer hair. Includes shampoo, conditioning, and blow-dry for polished complete look. More dramatic than standard fade. Ultimate clean sharp style!

Women's haircuts: Pixie cut/one length $65 (45 min), above shoulder layers/bob $80 (45 min), medium/long layers $88 (1 hour), traditional dry cut $99 (1 hour), 888 Exclusive Special Dry Cut $250+ (1-1.75 hours). Precision cutting for every length and style!

888 Exclusive Special Dry Cut is specialized technique minimizing split ends, tangles, and frizz restoring softness and shine. Option 1: $250 (1 hour) signature dry cut. Option 2: (1.75 hours) combines dry cut with deep strengthening hydrating treatment. Premium exclusive service!

Traditional dry cut ($99, 1 hour) is performed on clean dry hair shaping and defining natural texture. Perfect for those preferring natural texture finish. Creates precise shape while respecting hair's natural movement. Texture-focused precision cutting!

Yes! New client booking clipper fade special is $40 (30 min) including professional clipper fade with seamless blending. Perfect for first-time clients seeking fresh sharp style. Great introductory pricing. Welcome new clients with quality service!

Color services include root retouch only ($90, 1 hour), retouch with pixie cut ($160, 90 min), retouch with med-long cut ($175, 2 hours), retouch with bleach ($135, 90 min), partial highlights ($200+, 2.25 hours), full highlights ($250+, 2.75 hours), ombre/balayage ($275+, 3.25 hours). Complete color transformations!

Root retouch only $90 (1 hour) covers regrowth up to 2 inches including rough blow-dry. Retouch with pixie cut $160 (90 min). Retouch with med-long cut $175 (2 hours). Retouch with bleach $135 (90 min). Affordable color maintenance!

Partial foil highlights ($200+, 2.25 hours) add dimension and brightness to face-framing or top sections. Full foil highlights ($250+, 2.75 hours) lighten entire head for all-over radiance adding depth and vibrancy. Professional foil highlighting techniques!

Foil balayage/ombre ($275+, 3.25 hours) creates natural sun-kissed look using advanced techniques blending color seamlessly from roots to ends. Hand-painted highlights for dimensional gradual color transition. Beautiful natural-looking dimensional color!

Yes! Chi/Liquid Keratin Smoothing Treatment ($300+, 3 hours) provides silky frizz-free hair. Professional service smooths cuticle eliminating frizz while adding shine. Call salon to book appointment. Must call for keratin booking. Smooth manageable hair for months!

Japanese Straighten Treatment ($475+, 4 hours) transforms wavy, curly, or coarse hair into sleek straight strands. Permanent straightening treatment restructuring hair bonds. Call salon to book appointment. Must call for booking. Permanent sleek straight results!

Japanese straightening is permanent treatment—straightened hair stays straight permanently. Only new hair growth will have natural texture requiring touch-ups as hair grows. Lasts until hair grows out. Maintenance needed only on regrowth. Long-lasting permanent straightening!

Yes! Braiding services available with required $25 deposit (1 hour) securing your appointment and scheduled time. Deposit allows stylists to prepare for your braiding service. Various braiding styles available. Contact salon for braiding consultation and pricing. Professional braiding services!

Add-ons include deep treatment ($40, 30 min) intensive conditioning deeply penetrating hair shaft reviving and nourishing, and blow-dry/straightening ($70, 45 min) leaving hair sleek, smooth, and perfectly styled. Enhance your service with professional additions. Customize your experience!

Deep treatment ($40, 30 min) is intensive conditioning service deeply penetrating hair shaft reviving and nourishing hair. Restores moisture, repairs damage, adds shine, and improves manageability. Perfect add-on to any haircut or color service. Intensive hair repair!

Yes! Blow-dry/straightening ($70, 45 min) is professional service leaving hair sleek, smooth, and perfectly styled. Includes shampoo, conditioning, and expert blow-dry technique. Perfect for special occasions or maintaining style between cuts. Professional styling service!

Yes! Combination services available: Retouch with pixie cut $160 (90 min) or retouch with med-long cut $175 (2 hours). Both include root retouch, precision haircut, and styling. Efficient appointment combining color and cut. Complete transformation in one visit!

Yes! Clipper fade with shampoo, conditioning, plus beard trim (45 min) includes polished transformation. Professional beard shaping and trimming complementing your haircut. Complete grooming service for men. Sharp haircut and beard combination!

Appointment times vary: Clipper fades 25-45 min, women's short cuts 45 min, medium/long cuts 1 hour, dry cuts 1-1.75 hours. Color services 1-3.25 hours depending on complexity. Japanese straightening 4 hours. Plan accordingly for your service. Adequate time ensures quality!

Bring inspiration photos showing desired style or color. Come with clean or dirty hair depending on service (color works on unwashed hair; dry cuts need clean hair). Arrive on time. Communicate openly about goals. Preparation ensures best results. Ready for transformation!

Located at 952 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613 in Uptown neighborhood. We serve Uptown, Lakeview, Lincoln Square, Andersonville, Ravenswood, Edgewater, and throughout North Side Chicago. Convenient Montrose Avenue location. Your neighborhood salon in Uptown Chicago. 888 salon welcomes you!