B Beautiful Salon and Spa

It is very hard for a woman to find a good hair stylist and stay with them. After many years of being unhappy jumping from stylist to stylist for many years, I finally found my perfect fit. Pedro, who work’s at Be Beautiful in Highland Park, was one of three names that came up after I asked women who they would recommend., about 6 years ago. I figured I would try all 3 and then make up my mind. I started and I ended with Pedro who is not only a fabulous stylist, he is also great at coloring and highlighting. I would say that we would call him «Old School» because you start and stop with just him. I don’t care for the trendy places where they pair you with a hair cutter and then you also have to deal with a «color specialist» PUHLEEZE! If someone is gifted at styling hair, they should also be able, to color it too! I never tried the other people because after Pedro, there was no way that they could equal his talent and also his great eye for color. I am «old School» too, in that if I
find the «perfect fit» I stop looking!

I just came back from B Beautiful and my hair never looked better. I was thrilled with the color by Michael as well as the haircut. My hair had been poorly colored elsewhere and he was able to fix it. I made another appointment, I was that happy.

B Beautiful is a Beautiful salon and has Beautiful and talented people working there. They have decades of experience. Jeri is a phenomenal front desk manager who runs the salon with skill. Lupe is an efficient and professional assistant. Connie is a legendary hairdresser. Michael is a true artist. I am going to address some of the complaints that are listed below. I am a cosmetology teacher and client of B Beautiful.
Ladies-​You cannot jump from hairstylist to hairstylist, throw on a box color here and there, let it grow for six months, and then walk in to a NEW stylist and expect fabulous results. Why?
Trichology Lesson-​Hair is made up of coiled, fibrous proteins. Each and every time you apply a chemical (color, bleach, perm, relaxer etc.) the protein fibers are exploded and broken down. Hair nearest your scalp is not yet completely hardened and the ends of the hair are MORE broken down due to daily use of blowdryers, irons and ponytails and braids. Hair in the center (the midshaft) may be harder than the outgrowth and ends, HOWEVER, if you have been having multiple chemical processes done to your hair, POROSITY will be uneven.
SO WHAT?
Chemistry Lesson-​Haircolor works because of AMMONIA and HYDROGEN PEROXIDE. TOGETHER they create a HEAT reaction that EXPLODES the hairshaft and breaks down the fibers. If you jump from salon to salon, the BRAND of haircolor used and the LEVEL OF AMMONIA AND THE LEVEL OF PEROXIDE used can differ and can cause UNEVEN damage to your hair. That means that you have an UNEQUAL ability for the hair strand to ACCEPT THE COLOR MOLECULES from your NEW stylist. The hair with intact protein fibers (healthy hair) will accept the color molecules correctly, which bind together in the fiber proteins and then CANNOT ESCAPE. If you have HIGH POROSITY (unhealthy hair), the color molecules will go in quickly, AND QUICKLY ESCAPE during shampooing and daily use.
What does that mean?
YOUR HAIRCOLOR WILL BE UNEVEN. YOUR HIGHLIGHTS MAY OVERPROCESS OR BREAK OFF. YOU MAY HAVE DARKER AREAS OR UNEVEN COLOR OR HIGHLIGHTS.
Why are so many women unhappy with their results?
1) They jump from salon to salon
2) They lie to the stylist about what they have done to their hair
3) They overprocess their hair
4) They have unrealistic expectations
5) They do not use professional products at home
What should you do?
1) Always have a CONSULTATION prior to your first appointment. Do not just walk in and leave no time for discussion and contemplation.
2) Listen to what the stylist is telling you.
3) Face the fact that you have destroyed your hair.
4) Stay with a competent stylist and pay accordingly, do not be cheap
5) Understand that a stylist’s «style» may be different than yours. Find one who fits your style.
6) Don’t come in last minute or the day of an event. Stupidity.
7) Coupon/​Groupon jumper, well, what can I say, you’re a bunch of complainers…
8) Don’t say «well my girl used to» «well my guy always» YOU LEFT YOUR STYLIST FOR A COUPON AND NOW REGRET IT. THAT’S ON YOU.
There are different stylists, estheticians and massage therapists. They have different training, different experience and different philosophies. Variety and diversity is what gives us OPTIONS. Find a professional who will give you what you are seeking. How do you do that? Recommendation and CONSULTATION. Find out what that person DOES!
When you find that person, STAY WITH THEM.

I had a groupon for a facial and a massage. This was my first time at B Beautiful. The facial was average. nothing special. I would say 50% of the time was spent under the steamer and the lady put very little effort into the «massage» portion. There was no «exfoliation» per se, and I really can’t say whether or not my face/​skin felt any better afterwards. The reason for my fair rating, however, is the massage; one of the worst I have ever had. Val was way to rough. I put down on the sheet I liked medium strength. If that was medium, I would hate to see what STRONG would be like. I told him several times he was hurting me and his response was that my muscles were tight and he needed to put pressure in order to loosen them. I think he is just a sadist. A day later I am taking motrin for the soreness and stiffness I am experiencing, which I should not be after a massage! I would never go back there nor would I recommend him. I was afraid at one point he was going to paralyze me when he was pressing on my vertebrae.

I purchased a Groupon for a haircut with Michael. Arrived at salon about 15 minutes early. Very nice receptionist offered coffee and had me sit down in waiting area. About 10 minutes beyond the appointment time, Michael had not shown up. I asked to use the restroom and the receptionist said she would give him a call. After 15 minutes past the appointment time, I got my coat. I told the receptionist that I wasn’t going to wait any longer as it was already 15 minutes past. She was apologetic and asked if I wanted to rebook. I thanked her, said no, and said I’d be requesting a refund on my Groupon. It seems like a nice salon and there were several people already getting their hair and nails done. However, after this experience, I will not be coming back.

i just had a massage with val. He was the best I have had in ages. He knew the body, including the reflexology points, and I feel FABULOUS. I purchased on group on, and he gave me a card honoring the same fabulous price for 10 more massages. I am hooked

I bought a Groupon with Eve. I used a 2 weeks ago, my roots are black again. Chunky spots around hair line, can’t put hair back. The cut is horrible, it’s clearly not an amateur cut. I should know better to by a groupon for my hair. I just moved to the area and wanted to test out a new salon. The layers in my hair look horrible. Very disappointed.

I bought a groupon for a deep conditioning, cut, and style. I must say Eve did a great job. Very friendly atmosphere as well. No wait time and parking was convenient. For the price it was definitely worth every penny. Will definitely be revisiting for my next hair cut.
Very satisfied with the service. Thumbs up Eve!

I had a groupon to get a hair cut, highlights, and deep conditioning treatment and I was so happy with the results. Eve listened to me and gave me what I wanted. Thank you!

I’m so glad Evelyn is now working at B Beautiful Salon. I have had her do my highlights for years because she is a true pro. She’s educated on what’s best for your hair and will make your color look as close to what Nature intended as possible. I wouldn’t trust my hair to anyone else but Evelyn!”

Wow… I just had the worst massage experience of my life here. The masseuse was actually very professional and did a very nice job. However, the front desk staff/​management were rude, and loud — the massage room is steps from the front desk and you can hear EVERY word they’re saying — very poor set-​up. Anyhow, apparently they had double booked my time, and after I checked in, filled out paperwork and was halfway through my massage, someone knocks on the door not once, but TWICE to see when he’d be done as the «real» client was waiting! It completely ruined my experience and I could hear every word they were saying about the double booking, when was he going to be done, should we knock again!!! It was humiliating, rude and a completely ruined experience. I feel bad for the masseuse as he was good, but I will never go back to that place again. So much for a Groupon! Extremely unprofessional, inappropriate and unacceptable behavior for a salon/​spa, in my opinion.

Not sure why my other review hasn’t shown up, but i give B Beautiful a great review. Michael is a great stylist, the salon is comfortable, staff very friendly — and I would definitely recommend the salon.

Eve has been doing my hair for years. She not only does great work, but is very enjoyable to be with as well. I have been so happy with everything she does and always get so many compliments after I get my hair done!

My favorite men’s hair stylist just moved his business to this salon, Connie Pagano. Great location, right in downtown Highland Park and a beautiful facility. I have been going to Connie for 20+ years.
The nice part of Connie’s new location is the high level of service and amenities. I have been very impressed with the whole experience. The support staff washing my hair to the full refreshment bar, always available during my appointment. They take care of their clients. Having Connie cut and style my hair is a 5 star experience at his new home in B Beautiful.

Had a we deal so thought I would save a little and take my daughter to get her hair straightened for her best friend’s bat mitzvah. Michael was her stylist and by the looks of his hair that should have been my first red flag
He was nice enough though. 2 ¼ hours later my daughter was finished and her beautiful curly hair not so straight was completely fried. I’ve never seen anything like it
Usually she is done in a half hour with her hair looking silky smooth and lasting for 2 – 3 days
Had to come home and still take a flat iron to her hair to try and actually get it straight
It was a disaster. I called to complain although they knew and they said manager not in and she would call me back. Today it is 4 days later and I still wait
It gets better !! She was supposed to have makeup done a half hour after her 2 pm appt but Michael took so long that Lauren could not wait and had to leave
I asked to just put eye shadow on and she did, the kicker !!! She charged me full price, are you kidding me? It was eye shadow !!
My daughter cried for the next three hours and the 25,00 eye make up was gone
Never never will I or should anyone step foot in that place if they care about their outcome