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Urban Lift

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Local(773) 281-5438

3639 N Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60613

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Urban Lift
Local(773) 281-5438

3639 N Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60613

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User Reviews of Urban Lift

Yelp.com Review - by Hilary B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Okay, so I don't like to review a hair place until a few visits. The longevity of a haircut is just as important as it is when it's freshly cut. LOVE this place! After searching for a salon and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dawn M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Was having perpetual hair dilemma until I visited Urban Lift and met with John. Within 5 minutes of trying to explain to him what I was looking for, he pulled out a picture of exactly what I wanted....
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sari S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been getting my haircut from John for about 6 years now, and he's the best! Not only does he give my thick curly head of hair a great haircut, he is so fun to talk to, AND his prices are really...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeannine C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have found my salon and I am very picky. Being a painter I am very specific about the hue and tone of my highlights. Natalie took the time to color my hair exactly the way I envisioned. I was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Bridget M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm one of the lucky ones. It only took me two tries to find my Chicago salon nirvana. I found Urban Lift Salon through Yelp and couldn't be happier. I've gone to Melle for over a year now. She's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Chele B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went to Urban Lift because I saw a girl working at Anthropologie that had super fine hair like me & her hair style was adorable.I have been going to John for years now and am a totally satisfied...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ellen H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love Melle. I've tried a couple places around town, all on yelp recommendations. Haven't found anyone as good as Melle, and from what I've seen in the salon, I'd probably trust my hair to the other...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Meghan M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm always nervous about getting a haircut. What girl isn't? But this place made me very relaxed. Maybe it was the cute dogs, maybe it was the PBR (yeah in a can, what?!), but I think it was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nikki Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. After all of the raves, I finally decided to check out Urban Lift. Since I had spent the whole last year trying to find a great stylist, I was a bit skeptical. That, and, being a college student, I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Even WITH all of the glowing reviews I was nervous about starting over with a new stylist, but the reviews are right--Melle is great. Super nice and understanding of any issues about your hair and as...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Allie B.

5.0 of 5 stars. After reading one great review after another I decided to try Urban Lift for the first time today. I got an appointment with Melle, went in, and held my breath...It was just as good as I hoped it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have to take Urban Lift down a notch because Mary left and I honestly haven't been impressed with the others who have cut my hair since. At this point I'm in an entrapped relationship with Urban...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by John L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I can't believe after coming here for several years that I haven't reviewed Urban Lift. Those who know me know that I'm not the "metrosexual" type and not usually the salon "type". But I love that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by crystas d.

4.0 of 5 stars. Fab! Fab! Fab! Love Melle's ability for me to just walk in say i think i want something like BLAH and she pretty much reads my mind. Because really I know nothing about my hair. I know nothing about...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nessie V.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you love dogs, you'll find it hard to hate this place. Very cute but not obtrusive.More importantly, I liked my haircut. I just moved to Chicago, and had a friend in Chicago who did hair and was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny z.

5.0 of 5 stars. Mary is gone now and Mariana is on an extended leave of absence, but Mel, Natalie, and John are still there, and they've added a great gal named Lindsey to the staff. Normally, the loss of a trusted...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by danielle f.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ok here's an update.His name is John. He's extremely honest and does not promoteusing chemicals on the hair. He's easy to talk to and if he doesn't know something, he won't pretend. That has been my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Maura D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Thank you Yelp! I moved to Lakeview in the fall and need a haircut pronto. I checked Yelp and started calling down the list. Urban Lift fit me in that afternoon and I've never looked back. Natalie is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by SunnyB K.

3.0 of 5 stars. My first haircut at Urban LIft was FABULOUS. Mary (she isn't there anymore) cut it so beautifully, I had to style it minimally through the months as it grew out. The second cut was terrible. I hate...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dyan F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love this place! I've had a hell of a time finding a regular salon, but finally I've done it. Great work, especially for the price.
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by MASHA R.

2.0 of 5 stars. seems like everybody loves this place and i wanted to fall in love with it also, but i was very dissapointed as i walked out the doorwhat i wanted was a conditioning treatment to improve the quality...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have finally found "my" salon!I've gotten my hair cut twice here, the first time by Melle, and the second by John. Both times I was extremely happy with the experience and the result! My only...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly B.

2.0 of 5 stars. Worst haircut I've ever had in my life.This is my first negative review on Yelp so obviously I don't take these reviews lightly. One star for the haircut and one star for me because, although I did...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel A.

2.0 of 5 stars. Frown Town.I've been excruciatingly busy at work the last 4 months and literally had not a moment to consider my hair. I kind of forgot that I had it in the first place. It was one of those sad...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Marge J.

1.0 of 5 stars. Think twice if you have a lot of GREY in your hair. I warned when I went in (in June 08) that I've had problems with hot roots and that, even though my hair looks auburn, my successful color jobs...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by leah c.

5.0 of 5 stars. i have finally found my stylist in chicago!natalie at urban lift knows my hair...and it only took one try. my second visit was 2 months later as my hair remained manageable all that time. when...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Meredith R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Awesome! I've been to several (highly-rated yelp) salons in the city looking to have my hair colored a particular shade and no one has been able to get it right. And maybe I'm just hard to please,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Meghan B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great. I've lived here in Chicago for six years now, suffering through bad stylists and uncomfortable salon experiences, and 6 months away from moving out of the city, NOW I find Melle at Urban Lift....
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jill K.

2.0 of 5 stars. I had an AWFUL experience here. Not only were they rude to be, but I didn't even get a good haircut. They acted like I was bothering them by being there. I'll never go back.Everyone else has been...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by J G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love it!My friend and I moved to Chicago for school last year from the SF Bay Area and we were both needing a haircut after awhile.Sooo we yelped, found this place and definitely were not...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by vanessa k.

5.0 of 5 stars. good salons are tough to come by. this one's a winner. small, intimate, non-stuffy, non-elitist. it seems like everyone enjoys working there. no one looks down upon you if you walk in like a frump. i...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am in love with Urban Lift. I went to another salon (which shall remain nameless) for my first haircut after moving to Chicago and ended up in tears in my bathroom floor that night because I hated...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by B Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wonderful place to go and knowledgable about color, condition, cut etc...highly recommeded!!!
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Um...just went back. STILL COOL. That's going on 4 excellent hair experiences here. All I gotta say: John's the man.
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric J.

5.0 of 5 stars. In all (and I really do mean all) the years before Urban Lift, there was always some aspect of my hairstyle that left me unsatisfied, like it wasn't a match for whom I am. I always feared the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've gone to two salons in the Chicagoland area and while both gave me a great cut and color the stylists continually bullied me to straighten my wavy hair every day. There are days I'll spend the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best and most caring and attentive hair salon I've ever been to. I have that long, straight, dull as can be Asian hair that holds no curl, has no shape, and is definitely without volume. Ah, well....
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Caroline M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm so in love with this salon! Today was my second visit (I was long overdue....) and I had Natalie transform my wild mess of hair into an awesome cut. Hair cut/colorglass of wineconversation...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Heidi M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I moved to Chicago a little over a month ago, so I've been consulting Yelp pretty frequently for guidance. This salon was true to everything mentioned in other Yelp reviews. I was offered wine,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly H.

1.0 of 5 stars. It has been 6 months since I have been to Urban Lift and I am STILL waiting for the HORRIBLE haircut Melle gave me to grow out.I shouldn't have come back a second time. I went to Urban Lift the first...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jenna p.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ok...so the worst decision I've ever made in my entire life to this day was to go to Great Clips for a teeny trim, just because I needed one and my other salon wasn't open and if I didn't have a trim...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Beth M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Mary is a salon goddess.She gave me some sweet baby bangs and a beautiful golden color. We were on the same page the whole time. Five stars, fo' sure.
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by sophie K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Urban Lift is AMAZING. Every stylist was so friendly and I got free drinks!! Everyone was very personable and seemed to be with it when it comes to what's in style and what not. Natalie fixed my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eileen D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I hadn't gone to a hair salon in well over four years, so when I finally decided to get a real sleek cut I wanted to go somewhere top notch. The reviews on Yelp totally made me set on making the trek...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I believe it is officially time to profess my love for Urban Lift and Melle. I generally like to visit salons of any type (hair, nails, spas) twice before reviewing, and trust me.... it was hard to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I starting going to Urban Lift a few years ago. I always passed it and finally decided to stop there. At the time haircuts were something crazy cheap like 30 bucks. They aren't much higher now....
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rebecca J.

5.0 of 5 stars. I initially discovered Urban Lift about a year ago when I was looking for a place to get my hair cut, after many failed attempts at other salons...plus it happened to be a ten minute walk from my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Theresa R.

5.0 of 5 stars. The day after my visit to Urban Lift I went to get some coffee at my local Starbucks. Before I even placed my order, this conversation occurred:Starbucks Barista: You're hair looks great.Me: Thanks....
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Clarissa J.

5.0 of 5 stars. Update. *Walking down Lake Street downtown.* I've got my earplugs in (as it gets kind of loud especially beneath the El tracks) and a young guy is waving and hollering at me to get my attention....
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Corinne M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went with a couple of friends, one who has been coming here for 7 years or so. I got my hair cut and colored by John. My hair color looked great and the cut was a very cool change from what I came in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Found this place through Yelp and was very glad I did. I went in January, seeking new hair to make me look cool for a trip I was going on later that month, and saw Mary.Now, I'm not too picky about...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I waltzed into Urban Lift on a Friday afternoon four hours before my high school prom. Natalie attacked my hair with gusto, and took off much more than I thought I had--and impressed me utterly! My...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by J. G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went last week to get a haircut from Natalie, and am happy with the results! I am super picky about my hair and always want it to do impossible things, so that's a big compliment :) I first made...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Channyn W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I ended up at Urban Lift when I decided I could no longer bear another weekend of bad hair, and my regular stylist couldn't fit me in until next month. That being said, i'm so glad I paid attention to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brigid H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I will hopefully be getting my haircut by Mary for the rest of my life. I like to try different hairstyles and love when I can come in to a salon with somewhat of an idea of what I would like my hair...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'd been griping about my limp hair all week, but John saved the length while adding some style. He has a great eye of what will look good even though I wasn't specific about what I wanted. ...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Leah J.

5.0 of 5 stars. Marina is the waxing karaoke goddess! My first professional waxing experience was actually made enjoyable, no lie. I've been a longtime self waxer; bending and stretching in ways only those with a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Colleen C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ok, so technically I ended up at Urban Lift because I got a flat tire, and kadunka dunked it to Ashland Tire & Auto, about 2 blocks away from the salon. I simply could not justify squandering an...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by linda n.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is great. A friend and I decided to give the salon a try this weekend after we read all of the great reviews. Mary did an amazing job on both of us giving exactly what we wanted. Great...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Simply, they do excellent work at reasonable prices and are incredibly friendly and genuine. Going there can easily be the highlight of my week; they welcome everyone like old friends and are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristen H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm usually the kind of person who changes salons after three haircuts. Thankfully, I've been going to see Melle at Urban Lift for almost two years now and I've never regretted it once. Melle has...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Francie M.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is salon is great. If you are new to the city or just looking for a new stylist, I highly recommend this place, especially Mary. She does my hair and she is great. I have wicked curly hair and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nawal M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Being the non-extremist that I am,... I'm reluctant to give 5 stars to a place that I don't love.Urban Lift deserves 5 stars. It was a great experience; made by the staff and completed by the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Isabella W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been trying to find a salon in Chicago for a while now, and think I may have found it! I first tried this place from reading many Yelp reviews. I then decided to check out their website (b/c I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I too need to send a giant thank-you card to Yelp for helping me discover Urban Lift.I've gone to see John three times now for cuts and highlights and have been ridiculously impressed. For my first...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin M.

5.0 of 5 stars. So I've made three trips to Urban Lift Salon, each time opting for the quickest appointment instead of choosing a stylist. This has afforded me the opportunity to let Melle, John and Mary all cut my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sadie P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've never been super happy with any salon I've tried in Chicago. They were all mostly fine, but none of them had that certain je ne suis quoi---there was no real rapport between me and the stylist....
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Hanna A.

3.0 of 5 stars. I was reluctant to try a new salon after seeing the same hairdresser for 6 years but when my sister recommended Urban Lift and gave me a gift certificate for a cut, I couldn't resist.I made an...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kim J.

5.0 of 5 stars. Add me to the looooooong list of Yelpers who had a fabulous experience at Urban Lift!I walked in tonight for my appointment with John, who was friendly and personable and immediately offered me lots...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ashley B.

2.0 of 5 stars. I was looking for a new hair salon when my regular hairdresser was out of town, and I discovered Urban Lift via Yelp. Most of the reviews were great, so I decided to try it out.When I first arrived,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin J.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am now madly in love with Urban Lift. I's 5:45pm last night, and I have been standing outside waiting for one form or another of transportation for the last hour. It was an awful day at work, my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexis S.

3.0 of 5 stars. I went here for a hair cut/color and eyebrow wax this weekend. It was a very friendly environment and they make you feel welcome. My only complaint was that I was not clearly asked what I wanted and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dawn W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I found Urban Lift on Yelp a few months ago, and after years of searching I've finally found a reasonably-priced stylist I trust and love. Everyone working there is great, offering you a drink as...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Allison C.

5.0 of 5 stars. My experience here was fabulous! After one too many mediocre haircuts, I looked to Yelp for a new salon. And I'm happy to say that Yelp delivered! I was able to make an appointment for the next day...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Christopher J.

5.0 of 5 stars. I found Urban Lift via Yelp about 5-6 months ago and have been getting the best haircuts ever from Melle. I essentially give her loose guidelines or none at all and say "GO TO TOWN!" -- and she does,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Thank you Yelp! I found Urban Lift Hair Salon and Melle because of you. If you're bored at work one day and find yourself reading my reviews, you may be wondering why, given that I've given another...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Genevieve S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Absolutly AMAZING. I love Urban Lift. Going there feels more like hanging out with your friends then going to get a haircut. I heard about Urban from my roommates who have been going to Melle for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jamie P.

5.0 of 5 stars. After being dissatisfied with many stuffy, expensive, and trendy downtown hair salons, I decided to visit the salon my friend recommended- Urban lift. Two and a half years later, Melle is the only...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I tried Urban Lift Hair Salon due to frustration with stylists not listening to my wants. Melle was fantastic. Melle listened and realized that what I was asking for was realistic. She gave me a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nikki L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have to agree with 99% of people who reviewed this salon. It's been a while since I found a good salon. I've been going to Salon 1800 for over 7 years and I think this places gives it a run for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by rachel c.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is great! I found it on yelp and agree with everyone. It is a small place kinda out of the way on Ashland near Addison. Because its small, it feelsl cozy and pleasant to sit while waiting...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ok, so not much to say that hasn't been said...but,I loved my experience here! Melle is amazing, so fun. She gave me a great cut and color. I'm already looking forward to going back (I just went on...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by sarah r.

5.0 of 5 stars. I got the best hair cut here, and thy went out of their way to make me feel more comfortable. It was great, I dread getting my hair cut, but not any more!
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by d'arcy n.

3.0 of 5 stars. It seems like everyone is just gushing about this salon, and they're right, the people there are very sweet and down to earth. But what about the haircuts? I wouldn't have written a review, but it's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by ed j.

4.0 of 5 stars. i live in little italy n i used to cut my hair all the way in skokie.after 6 years i decided to try urban lift n i loved it!!!Mary did my hair and she was the nicest hair stylist ever.she'll cut it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nikki G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Marina is absolutely fabulous! The atmosphere is wonderful (great music, friendly people, and even offered a beer when I walked in the door!). Stop in for my first brazilian with Marina. She was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by michael c.

5.0 of 5 stars. this place is my home away from home. i have been going to mel and jon for 2 years... i love these guys. the atmosphere is relaxed, they are always willing to help you along with the quirky ideas you...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Christina S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Not sure if I should blame it on the cross-country move or the neverending job search, but one way or another, my hair got lost in the shuffle. It had been about four months since I had seen my San...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Eliza B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Refreshing. Mary cut my hair but they were all so nice. There was a mix up at first about our appointment but they were able to get me and my friend a haircut right away. Mary was so patient and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenna H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I am OBSESSIVE about my hair. It's extremely unruly and difficult, and a bad cut can leave me looking like Marge Simpson/Carrot Top for months. Needless to say, after moving to Chicago I was anxiety...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy F.

4.0 of 5 stars. I can't speak from a great deal of experience, as prior to Friday my hair hadn't been cut by anyone but me over the past four years. Nevertheless, John did a great job. My hair is soft and light and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsay S.

1.0 of 5 stars. I was very disappointed with the customer service that I received at Urban Lift esp with Mel. Unfortunately because I forgot the picture of the hair style I wanted, I was going to be 10 minutes late....
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by heather d.

5.0 of 5 stars. wow! I never go to the same hair salon twice....but i will definitely be back. Great haircut, great service, great prices...NO attitude. Such a refreshing change from the usual snooty hair salons.
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Since I hadn't been to a salon in 9 months, I needed something done. As I had friends visiting that I hadn't seen in a long time, I wanted something new, fun, and different. Yelp led me to Urban Lift...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kerrye D.

5.0 of 5 stars. The parking situation at my old salon was getting out of hand and it wasn't close to public transportation, so I turned to Yelp to find a new place to get my hair cut. Once again, Yelp didn't let me...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ashish T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I just moved to the North Side and was looking for a place to get my hair cut. I read a bunch of reviews on places around the area and decided to try Urban Lift Hair Salon, since it had good reviews...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Betsy P.

5.0 of 5 stars. After 6 months without a haircut because I refused to return to my previous stylist, I was in desperate need of a new salon/stylist/cut...I came to Yelp and was wondering if the things people were...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Trina B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Loved Mary and crew! Her consultation was incredible, and my "morning after" hair is fabulous! Thanks!
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Shayne W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I really had a good experience there recently. Mary did a great job! I was having a bad night, so I didn't even get the opportunity to enjoy being pampered, but Mary was very sweet and attentive...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by therese n.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was going to go to art science because 2 of my sisters went there, but to be honest I wasn't totally thrilled with either of their haircuts. So I tried urban lift instead and I am VERY happy with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mara S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I read the reviews on Yelp, I made an appointment, and I saw Mary today. I cut about 6-8 inches off of my hair and got a completely different cut. I am very pleased with the results. Mary was very...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jill M.

5.0 of 5 stars. *UPDATE-The day after Mary cut my hair for the first time, I realized that my hair on my left side was longer than the hair on my right, so I called Mary, and she fixed it at no extra charge. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Amber C.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the most amazing salon of all time. Melle is so creative and talented. I have had some of the coolest haircuts, and color from dark brown to a rainbow on top of my head - literally. She even...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Josie F.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have been going to this salon for two years. They are not only talented but really F@#!ing fun. I am just sorry the secret is out and I do not get the amount of time to hang with them as in the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by bobbi b.

5.0 of 5 stars. Melle is my GIRL! She's been cutting my hair for 2 years and I love her. I have short hair and she rocks it every time. She's also the best colorist I've ever had. Nothing but love for this place.
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael N.

5.0 of 5 stars. WOW! 20% your first visit is reason enough to go! This was the first stylist I went to who wanted to actually do something new and fun and exciting with my hair. It took a while, mainly because of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Blair L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm mostly just repeating what's already been said, but I found them randomly on Yelp and had an amazing experience. I made a drastic change cutting off my rather long hair into a "Winona Ryder" style...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kaylee T.

5.0 of 5 stars. The first time I called them up, I had been chatting with friends about needing to find a salon because I hadn't cut my hair in over four years, and hadn't had it professionally cut in over six. One...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ellen B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this salon! I'm super picky about where I get my hair cut. I have short curly hair so it's essential to get a good cut. I've gone to a bunch of other places through out the city and nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Franny S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Mary is great! She definitely takes the time to listen and suggest different options. I have super short hair and it's hard to find someone who knows how to cut it stylishly (and not make me look...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jamie R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Urban Lift is fantastic!!I found them on Yelp this morning and Mary fit me in this afternoon. I've been to several different well known Chicago salons, and have yet to get the results I got today! I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Julia K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Leave it to Yelp to help me find a great salon! I've had my hair cut by Mary twice now, and both times she got it right on. She listened carefully to what I wanted and shared her ideas before...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Elizabeth H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I decided to try this place out after a random google/yelp search and I am sooo happy I found it! Ever since I switched jobs and decided commuting to my other salon near my old job was no longer worth...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I got my hair cut and colored here 2 weeks ago in preparation for my upcoming wedding. I went in wanting somewhat of a drastic (drastic for a pre-wedding switch anyways) color change - from brown to a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I cannot speak for John, but Melle is fantastic. The salon atmosphere is always laid back, inviting and fun. Melle has always been very attentive and does not cut off all your hair when you ask for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jon J.

5.0 of 5 stars. John & Mel are always a blast, they always offer you a beer when you walk in the door, and did I mention, they cut some excellent hair?
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ella R.

5.0 of 5 stars. John, the owner and stylist extraordinaire, has been doing my hair since before he started this place. Also, there's Mel, who's just as good. I love what they do with color. Sometimes I feel like...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2007
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