Stranded Introduce
Welcome to Stranded, a highly sought-after hair salon located in the heart of Chicago's charming Lincoln Park neighborhood. For residents across the Illinois region, Stranded represents a destination where artistry meets expertise, particularly excelling in complex coloring, advanced highlighting techniques like Balayage and Airtouch, and providing specialized care for curly hair. The salon has established a strong reputation not just for the stunning aesthetic results it delivers, but also for its deep commitment to hair health and client education. Here, the focus extends beyond a quick service; the stylists are dedicated to understanding the science of your hair, ensuring that every treatment, color application, or cut is performed with precision and care to maintain or improve the integrity of your strands.
The atmosphere at Stranded is professional, warm, and highly client-centered, making every visit a supportive and confidence-boosting experience. Stylists are known for their patient approach, taking the time to answer all questions, explain the process, and provide expert guidance on at-home maintenance. This dedication to a high-touch, knowledgeable service model makes Stranded a premier choice for Chicagoans who value quality, consistency, and a true partnership with their hair professional. It's where your hair dreams meet scientific know-how and genuine care, ensuring you leave feeling incredible "every-damn-time," as one long-time client enthusiastically put it.
Accessibility is a key priority for Stranded. The facility ensures that all clients can visit comfortably by offering a wheelchair accessible entrance. This dedication to broad access makes the salon a welcoming place for all members of the Illinois community. Being located on a major thoroughfare like Halsted Street provides excellent transit options. The salon is conveniently near CTA bus routes and a reasonable distance from the Brown Line 'L' train, making travel simple for those commuting from various parts of Chicago or the surrounding suburbs. While Lincoln Park is a densely populated area, the central location minimizes travel time for many residents seeking specialized, high-quality hair services.
- Advanced Hair Coloring: Including traditional Hair Coloring, Full Head Balayage, and specialized techniques like Airtouch Highlights, catering to clients seeking natural dimension or bold, all-over color.
- Custom Highlighting: Expertise in Hair Highlighting, Highlight Lowlight combinations, and Face Framing Foil for brightness around the face.
- Hair Extensions: Certified installation and maintenance of high-quality extensions, including Bellami Extensions, to add length or volume seamlessly.
- Hair Cutting: Precise, customized cuts for all hair types, with specialized skills for managing and styling Curly Hair textures, as well as Classic Cuts for clean, timeless looks.
- Styling and Finishing: Professional Hairstyling, including Updos for special events and everyday finishing with Heat Style for sleek results.
- Hair Health Treatments: Restorative services like Hydrating Masque treatments, focusing on improving the health, strength, and shine of the hair, especially after chemical services.
- Professional Opportunities: The salon also offers a unique opportunity for licensed professionals with Booth Rental and Booth Rental Available options for independent Hair Artists and Hair Stylists looking for a quality Chicago base.
- Maintenance: Dedicated services for Maintenance Appointments to ensure color, extensions, and cuts remain fresh between major services.
- Expertise in Complex Color: The team possesses a master-level understanding of hair color science, particularly excelling in high-demand, intricate techniques like Balayage and Corrective Color, ensuring optimal results while protecting hair health.
- Client Education Focus: Stylists, lauded as "hair doctors" by clients, prioritize educating individuals on the science of their hair, treatments, and home care, empowering clients to maintain their style and health long after they leave the chair.
- Appointment-Based Model: Operating primarily on an Appointment required and Appointments recommended basis, the salon ensures minimal wait times and dedicated, focused time for each client, reflecting a high value on professionalism and efficiency.
- Convenient Payment Options: The salon makes transactions easy and modern, accepting major Credit cards, Debit cards, and NFC mobile payments, alongside the standard amenity of a clean Restroom.
- Renowned Stylist Skill: The salon is recognized for highly skilled professionals like Rebeca (as featured in client reviews), who demonstrate patience, gentle technique, knowledge, and consistent follow-up, building strong, trusting client relationships.
- Address: 2517 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
- Phone: (312) 772-6434
Furthermore, the emphasis on specialized services, such as Bellami Extensions and expert care for Curly hair, means clients with specific or complex needs do not have to settle for generalist treatment. The appointment-required model reflects a high-end service culture where your scheduled time is respected and fully dedicated to your needs. In short, Stranded offers a rare combination of cutting-edge technique, comprehensive health knowledge, and a genuinely client-centered experience, making it a standout choice for those in Chicago looking for a talented and trusted hair professional who will truly listen and deliver incredible results.
Stranded Services
Hair Salon
- Balayage
- Curly hair
- Hair coloring
- Hair extensions
- Hair highlighting
- Haircut
- Hairstyling
- Updos
- Airtouch Highlights
- Bellami Extensions
- Booth Rental
- Booth Rental Available
- Classic Cuts
- Face Framing Foil
- Full Head
- Full Head Balayage
- Hair Artists
- Hair Stylist
- Heat Style
- Highlight Lowlight
- Hydrating Masque
- Maintenance Appointments
Stranded Details
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
Amenities
- Restroom
Planning
- Appointment required
- Appointments recommended
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
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Stranded Location
Stranded
2517 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Stranded Reviews
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★ 5★ 4★ 3★ 2★ 1If you're looking for an expert that genuinely understands hair, please book with Rebeca! She's so patient with all my questions and so knowledgeable when it comes down to the science of how your hair works and reacts to the dyes and bleaches put in as well as the benefits of treatments to improve hair health! She's basically a hair doctor 💁🏼♀️ she's gentle on the hair, hospitable, attentive, and provides great energy during your time there with her. Rebeca has always been great at follow-up and keeping me on track with my hair game. She's a master of her field and I highly recommend!
May 30 · Sarah TiradoI wish I could give Rebecca 10 stars because she’s completely changed my life through my hair. She’s such a warm, client centered person who always makes me feel supported, confident and listened to. I’ve been a variety of styles and colors and have felt incredible every-damn- time I leave her chair. She’s so knowledgeable and cares so much about her work and clients. Anyone who doesn’t recommend this stylist is bogus- she’s a pro!
May 28 · Amber Linde"To be honest, I gave you the haircut I wanted to give you," said Beca, after I attempted to explain to her the length I preferred my bangs. When I gave her initial feedback that my bangs were a bit shorter than I preferred, her energy shifted and I thought she was angry with me, but chalked it up to her having a bad day. The next time returned, she retaliated by barely cutting my layers, giving my hair a weird triangle shape. When I reached out to her to tell her my hair was not right, she was aloof and defensive. When I returned to get an adjustment, it's clear she was irritated and as she hastily chopped at my hair, I actually became very uneasy by her demeanor and interruptions and wanted to leave. I never imagined I'd be gaslit by a stylist who prefers to give you the haircut SHE thinks you need.
May 21 · K KAfter working with a number of stylists over the years and struggling to find the right fit, I recently visited Stranded and I couldn't be happier with the results. Kristin's expertise is really exceptional. She took the time to truly understand both my style and lifestyle, and the end result was easily the best cut and color I’ve had since moving to Chicago.The atmosphere and entire team at the salon are warm and inviting, allowing for such a relaxing and enjoyable experience. I can’t say enough how relieved I am to have FINALLY found Stranded and I highly recommend for anyone looking to transform their hair!
September 19 · Lauren BadonskiCrystal Vasquez is a truly talented stylist. Every time I’ve gone in to see her I feel like she’s read my mind. She always crushes my blonde and did an amazing job on my hair for my wedding. 10/10 Couldn’t recommend enough!
September 20 · Amanda Muoio
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