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The short version: Most of our reviews land on the same themes: Kevin's color (especially balayage and color correction), Phillip's precision cuts and extensions, stylists who actually listen during consultations, fair pricing, and the calm boutique suite feel of our River North space. Real reviews live on our Google Business Profile and the homepage of our site.
The short version: Almost every new client at 3rd Coast Salon comes from a referral. We don't run heavy paid ads. Our growth depends on existing clients telling friends, family, and coworkers about their stylist. To say thank you, we run a referral program that rewards both the existing client and the friend they send our way.
The short version: At 3rd Coast Salon, we ask every client to pre-book their next appointment before they leave the chair. It's not a sales tactic. It's the only way to guarantee your preferred stylist and time slot, especially for color and extension clients who maintain on a schedule. Pre-booking also keeps your color from drifting and your cut from growing out past its plan.
The short version: Kevin is the color anchor at 3rd Coast Salon in River North, Chicago. He's known for balayage, color correction, and matching tone to the way Chicago light actually reads on hair. He starts with a long consultation, plans the work in phases when needed, and tones every appointment before the client walks out. Color services price by consultation.
The short version: Phillip Fowler is one of the most-requested stylists at 3rd Coast Salon in River North. He's known for two things: precision cuts that hold their shape between visits, and extension work matched carefully to each client's hair. He spends real time on the consultation, builds the cut around how you actually wear your hair, and only recommends extensions when they make sense for your goals.