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Beauty & Personal Care across the Chicago metro

Inclusive and diverse-owned beauty & personal care businesses across the Chicago metro, not just the city itself.

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Salons, barbers, braiders, locticians and estheticians across Chicago, including studios built around textured hair and stylists who offer gender-affirming cuts. Suite-based booking is common, so you book a person rather than a shop. Longer services take deposits and the busiest chairs book weeks out.

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Hex Appeal Hair Studio
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Hex Appeal Hair Studio

Chicago, IL

At Hex Appeal Hair Studio, hair is not just an accessory, it is a canvas for self-expression. Tucked into Suite 7 at 5434 North Clark Street in Chicago, this by-appointment-only studio is where creativity and craft meet a little bit of magic. The studio is led by Kelsey, who cheerfully describes herself as the finest queer hair witch in all of Chicagoland. With 15 years behind the chair, Kelsey brings both technical mastery and a genuine love of the work to every appointment. Whether you are after a soft, natural refresh or a bold, fashion-forward transformation, the goal is always the same: a look that feels unmistakably like you. Color is a specialty here. From hand-painted, lived-in tones to vivid all-over fashion colors in every shade imaginable, Hex Appeal designs color that grows out beautifully and stays fresh over time. Curly hair is another point of pride. Cuts are shaped to work with your natural texture, not against it, so your style keeps its shape long after you leave the chair. Haircuts at Hex Appeal are gender-free, because great hair has nothing to do with a label. Alongside cuts and color, the studio offers styling and treatment extras to keep your hair healthy, happy, and camera-ready. Everything is done with vegan practices in mind, a small but meaningful reflection of the care that runs through the whole experience. Because Hex Appeal is a private, appointment-only studio, every visit is unhurried and focused entirely on you. New clients are warmly welcomed, and memberships are available for those who like to keep their look consistently on point. There is even merch for anyone who wants to carry a little of that Hex Appeal energy home. If you have been searching for a stylist who treats your hair like art and your visit like a ritual, Hex Appeal Hair Studio is ready to work some magic. Book an appointment and see what a little enchantment can do.

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Where they are across the Chicago metro

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Beauty & Personal Care in Chicago: questions people ask

How many salons, barbers and spas are listed across the Chicago metro?

Three right now, in Chicago. The list grows as businesses are recommended, checked and added.

What makes a business inclusive on Inclusivity.org?

Every listing shows why it is here, with a source you can check: the owner's own statement, a public listing such as a chamber directory, or a recognized certification. Some are owned by the communities they serve and some are allies who welcome everyone. We never list someone's identity without a source.

How far ahead should I book a salon or barber?

For specialty services such as braiding, locs, extensions, curly cuts or color correction, a week or two is common, and popular stylists book further out. Ask how long the appointment takes so you can plan the day.

What should I ask before a first appointment?

Ask about experience with your hair or skin type, what a consultation includes, the deposit and cancellation policy, and whether the stylist works from a studio, a suite or your home.

Is it free to be listed?

Yes. A basic listing is free, and owners can claim and update theirs at any time. Featured and Enhanced listings get more room on the page, and being listed never depends on them.

How do I suggest a salon, barber or spa that is missing?

Use Recommend a business at the bottom of this page. We research every suggestion, and nothing goes live until it has been checked.

Know a salon, barber or spa we're missing?

Tell us who they are and we'll do the research. Nothing goes live until we've checked it, and we never list someone's identity without a source.