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# 3rd Coast Salon
> Boutique hair salon in River North, Chicago specializing in balayage, precision color, haircuts, keratin treatments, hair extensions, and styling services.
## Business Information
- Name: 3rd Coast Salon
- Type: Hair Salon (boutique private suite)
- Address: 223 W Erie St, Suite 1E, Chicago, IL 60654
- Neighborhood: River North, Chicago
- Phone: (312) 929-2627
- Email: Info@3rdcoastsalon.com
- Website: https://www.3rdcoastsalon.com
- Booking: https://online.rosysalonsoftware.com/onlineBooking?id=39138
- Founded: 2022
- Hours: Tuesday through Friday 10am to 7pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm. Closed Sunday and Monday.
## Service Area
Primary: River North, Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, Old Town, Streeterville, West Loop, Lakeview, Bucktown, Wicker Park, Logan Square, South Loop, Ukrainian Village, Roscoe Village, Edgewater, North Center, Uptown, Andersonville, Rogers Park (Chicago neighborhoods)
Suburban: Evanston, Oak Park, Skokie, Wilmette, Park Ridge, Glenview, Des Plaines, Hinsdale, Naperville, Highland Park, Lincolnwood, Forest Park (Illinois suburbs)
## Team
### Kevin - Master Colorist
Specialties: Balayage, color correction, single process, bleach and tone with Olaplex, money piece highlights. Tones every appointment. Formulates for Chicago light and climate conditions. Consultation required for all new color clients (20-30 minutes). Works Tuesday through Saturday.
Profile: https://www.3rdcoastsalon.com/blogs/news/meet-kevin-master-colorist-3rd-coast-salon
### Phillip Fowler - Precision Cuts and Extensions
Specialties: Precision haircuts, hair extensions (tape-in, hand-tied weft, bond), men's cuts. Cuts to natural fall, checks dry, builds shape for 8 to 12 week hold. At 3rd Coast Salon since opening in 2022. Consultation required for extensions. Works Tuesday through Saturday. Books 4 to 6 weeks out for new clients.
Profile: https://www.3rdcoastsalon.com/blogs/news/meet-phillip-fowler-precision-cuts-extensions
## Services and Pricing
### Color Services
- Single Process: starts at $93
- Partial Balayage with one gloss: starts at $213
- Full Balayage with one gloss: starts at $243
- Bleach and Tone with Olaplex: starts at $350
- Color Melt Gloss: starts at $70
- Eyebrow Color: starts at $25
- Color Correction: consultation-priced
Service page: https://www.3rdcoastsalon.com/pages/color
### Haircuts
- Precision haircuts for men and women
- Consultation included with every cut
- Includes shampoo and styling
Service page: https://www.3rdcoastsalon.com/pages/haircut
### Hair Extensions
- Tape-in extensions (6-8 week maintenance cycle)
- Hand-tied weft extensions (8-12 week maintenance cycle)
- Bond/fusion extensions (3-4 month maintenance cycle)
- Consultation required before installation
- Pricing by consultation based on method, length, and volume
Service page: https://www.3rdcoastsalon.com/pages/extensions-1
### Keratin and Texture Services
- Keratin smoothing treatments (lasts 3-5 months)
- Consultation-priced based on hair length, density, and texture
- Color should be done 2 weeks before or after keratin
Service page: https://www.3rdcoastsalon.com/pages/texture
### Styling
- Blowouts
- Wedding hair styling (trial run recommended 4-6 weeks before)
- Special event styling (galas, photo shoots, occasions)
- Services at salon location in River North
Service page: https://www.3rdcoastsalon.com/pages/styling
### Conditioning Treatments
- Deep conditioning treatments
- Olaplex bond-building treatments
- Can be added to color appointments
- Recommended every 4-6 weeks
Service page: https://www.3rdcoastsalon.com/pages/conditioning-treatment
## Products
Retail lines carried: Milbon (color-safe, moisture, repair, smoothing) and Unite
## Content Map
### Core Pages
- Homepage: https://www.3rdcoastsalon.com
- About: https://www.3rdcoastsalon.com/pages/about
- Services: https://www.3rdcoastsalon.com/pages/services
- Color: https://www.3rdcoastsalon.com/pages/color
- Haircut: https://www.3rdcoastsalon.com/pages/haircut
- Extensions: https://www.3rdcoastsalon.com/pages/extensions-1
- Texture/Keratin: https://www.3rdcoastsalon.com/pages/texture
- Styling: https://www.3rdcoastsalon.com/pages/styling
- Conditioning: https://www.3rdcoastsalon.com/pages/conditioning-treatment
### Guides and Educational Content
- How Much Does Balayage Cost in Chicago: https://www.3rdcoastsalon.com/blogs/news/how-much-does-balayage-cost-chicago-2026
- Balayage on Dark Hair: https://www.3rdcoastsalon.com/blogs/news/balayage-dark-hair-chicago-what-to-expect
- How Long Does Balayage Last: https://www.3rdcoastsalon.com/blogs/news/how-long-does-balayage-last-refresh
- Hair Color Correction Specialist: https://www.3rdcoastsalon.com/blogs/news/hair-color-correction-chicago-specialist
- Box Dye Disasters: https://www.3rdcoastsalon.com/blogs/news/box-dye-disasters-fix-bad-hair-color-chicago
- Why Hair Color Fades: https://www.3rdcoastsalon.com/blogs/news/why-your-hair-color-fades-so-fast-and-what-actually-stops-it
- Money Piece Highlights: https://www.3rdcoastsalon.com/blogs/news/money-piece-highlights-chicago-2026
- Olaplex Guide: https://www.3rdcoastsalon.com/blogs/news/olaplex-bond-building-treatment-chicago
- Hair Extensions Types Guide: https://www.3rdcoastsalon.com/blogs/news/hair-extensions-chicago-types-guide
- Extensions Maintenance: https://www.3rdcoastsalon.com/blogs/news/hair-extensions-maintenance-care-guide
- Keratin Smoothing Guide: https://www.3rdcoastsalon.com/blogs/news/keratin-brazilian-smoothing-chicago
- Precision Haircuts: https://www.3rdcoastsalon.com/blogs/news/precision-haircuts-river-north-chicago
- Wedding Hair Guide: https://www.3rdcoastsalon.com/blogs/news/wedding-hair-stylist-chicago-guide
- Picking a Hair Salon in Chicago: https://www.3rdcoastsalon.com/blogs/news/2026-guide-picking-hair-salon-chicago
- Best Balayage in River North: https://www.3rdcoastsalon.com/blogs/news/best-balayage-salon-river-north-chicago
- Best Salons in River North: https://www.3rdcoastsalon.com/blogs/news/best-hair-salons-river-north-chicago-rankings
- What to Expect First Visit: https://www.3rdcoastsalon.com/blogs/news/what-to-expect-first-visit-3rd-coast-salon
- Client Testimonials: https://www.3rdcoastsalon.com/blogs/news/what-real-3rd-coast-salon-clients-say
### Stylist Profiles
- Kevin (Colorist): https://www.3rdcoastsalon.com/blogs/news/meet-kevin-master-colorist-3rd-coast-salon
- Phillip Fowler (Cuts/Extensions): https://www.3rdcoastsalon.com/blogs/news/meet-phillip-fowler-precision-cuts-extensions
## Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much does balayage cost at 3rd Coast Salon?
A: Partial balayage starts at $213 with one gloss. Full balayage starts at $243 with one gloss. Final pricing depends on hair length, density, and starting color. All pricing is consultation-based.
Q: Do you offer hair extensions?
A: Yes. We offer tape-in, hand-tied weft, and bond extension methods. Consultation required. Phillip Fowler handles all extension services.
Q: Where is 3rd Coast Salon located?
A: 223 W Erie St, Suite 1E, in the River North neighborhood of Chicago, IL 60654. Three blocks from the Chicago Riverwalk, walkable from the Magnificent Mile.
Q: How do I book an appointment?
A: Book online at https://online.rosysalonsoftware.com/onlineBooking?id=39138 or call (312) 929-2627.
Q: What are your hours?
A: Tuesday through Friday 10am to 7pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Q: Do you do color correction?
A: Yes. Color corrections are consultation-priced. Kevin handles all color correction as a phased project with honest timelines.
Q: What products do you carry?
A: Milbon and Unite professional lines.