Dyeing hair is as much a science as it is an art form. After precisely measuring ingredients, a colorist coats hair with a chemical mixture, which typically contains ammonia and hydrogen peroxide, that causes the follicles to open and the dye molecules to be deposited within. The seemingly straightforward process has actually taken decades to perfect, and stylists still look for new ways to give their clients the color of their dreams. And as more individuals lean toward a green lifestyle, beauty trends follow—more salons are beginning to offer newly formulated dyes that are organic, ammonia-free, or naturally derived. Here are some Chicago salons embracing chemical-free color alternatives.
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Haircut, Deep-Conditioning and Blowdry with Highlights or Color at Salon 9nb (Up to 61% Off)
Master stylists let you complete your summer look with haircuts, deep conditioning, splashes of color, and chic styles
North Side
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4.9 mi
51% OFF
Package with Single-Process Color or Full Highlights at Exsalonce Salon & Day Spa (Up to 27% Off)
Stylists armed with Aveda products help transform looks with vibrant new hair color and depth-enhancing highlights
North Center
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6.7 mi
27% OFF
Cut and Conditioner with Optional Partial Highlights or Single-Process Color at Salone Capriccio (Up to55% Off)
Veteran hairstylist works closely with clients to find the perfect haircut, highlights, and color options to reflect their personalities
Lakeview
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5.8 mi
55% OFF
Haircut and Deep Conditioning with Optional Partial Highlights, Full Color, or Balayage (Up to 60% Off)
Get brighter strands with your choice of highlights, full color, or balayage along with a haircut, all performed by a skilled stylist
North Side
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5.4 mi
60% OFF
One Basic Haircut with Purchase of Color and Highlight at Wave Of The Lake
For $1, receive One Basic Haircut with Purchase of Color and Highlight
Edgewater
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9.7 mi
$1
Haircut, Blow-Dry, & Conditioning with Optional Color or Partial Highlights at Pearls of Chicago (Up to 59% Off)
Within an elegant salon, stylists sculpt a new ‘do before nixing frizz with a conditioning and adding dimension with optional color
Far North Side
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11.3 mi
50% OFF
NEW
Haircut, Conditioning, & Color or Highlight Packages at Scruples Salon & Spa (Up to 57% Off)
Stylists snip, color, and deep condition manes at this upscale full-service salon
The Glen
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18.1 mi
56% OFF
Single Color, Partial Highlights, or Full Highlights at Teddie Kossof Salon & Spa (Up to 49% Off)
For nearly 40 years, the warm, family-friendly salon with top-notch service has partnered with Goldwell, Moroccanoil, Keratin Complex & more
Northfield
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18.9 mi
49% OFF
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Haircut, Blowout, and Color or Full Foil Highlights at The Nail Inn and School of Cosmetology (Up to 50% Off)
Students supervised by licensed instructors complement flattering cuts and polished blowouts with new color or full highlights
Downtown Lemont
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21.7 mi
50% OFF
Haircut, Color, Partial Highlights, or Full Highlights at Halos Salon & Spa-Heather Brazier (Up to 61% Off)
Get a stylish new look with haircuts or color
Halo's II of Deer Park, In the Phenix Suites
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30 mi
58% OFF
Haircut with Options for Partial or Full Highlights or Color at Ultimate Hair Nails & Spa (Up to 54% Off)
Versatile stylists update ‘dos with cuts and optionally adjust hues with dimensional highlights or all-over color
Ultimate Hair, Nails & Spa
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11.2 mi
50% OFF
Haircut, Blow Dry, and Style with Optional Color or Highlights at Mitchell Christopher Salon (Up to 50% Off)
Refresh your look with a trendy and stylish balayage, which introduces a subtle color gradient to strands
Wheaton
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25.2 mi
50% OFF
Partial Highlights or Color Touch-Up at Unique Hair Boutique (Up to 51% Off)
Touch-up treatment can be used in between hair coloring sessions to cover the first signs of new roots or grey regrowth
Northwest Side
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9.9 mi
46% OFF
Cut, Conditioner, and Style Packages with Options for Color or Highlights at Shimmer Hair Salon (Up to 55% Off)
Cuts and color or highlights inside a kid-friendly Aveda Salon equipped with Wi-Fi, hot coffee, and water
Carol Stream
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24.9 mi
55% OFF
Haircut with Conditioning Treatment and Optional Color or Highlights at Cove Hair Salon (Up to 51% Off)
Haircuts with and optional highlights or color delivered by professionals who stay up to date on the latest techniques and trends
Golden Corridor
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25.3 mi
51% OFF
Haircut and Style w/ Color Touchup, or Partial Highlights, Ombre, or Balayage at Salon Evangelos (Up to 44% Off)
Experienced stylists give the hair a new color, shape, and depth with the use of renowned products
Catalina Villas
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18.4 mi
44% OFF
Haircut and Style with Color Glaze, Partial Highlights, or Single-Process Color at Salon 21 (Up to 50% Off)
Qualified hair stylists use high-quality products and tools to help clients achieve the look they desire
Danada
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23.5 mi
50% OFF
Haircut and Blowout with Optional Highlights or Single-Process Color at Eddie Caruso Salon (48% Off)
Stylists create smooth, flattering ‘dos with haircuts and blowouts, and they enhance finished looks with coloring treatments
Saint Charles
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33.2 mi
48% OFF
Haircut with Optional Highlights, Sombre Color at Joel Roberts Hair Salon (Up to 60% Off)
After a haircut, skilled stylists accent new looks with partial highlights and sombre treatments
Sunny Acres
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24.2 mi
54% OFF
Up to 28% Off Highlight or Partial Highlights at Color by Lisa Kay
From the merchant: Adding highlights/ombre’ will leave you with a multidimensional color that will brighten your look for the spring!
Mokena
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23.6 mi
28% OFF
$61 for Conditioning Treatment Cut and Partial Highlights or Full Color ($135 Value)
From the merchant: Personal one on one salon suite - Redken products fuel salon treatments
Edgewood
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24.9 mi
55% OFF
Haircut and Conditioning Treatment with Color Touch Up or Partial Highlights (Up to 62% Off)
Invigorating deep-conditioning treatment precedes a face-flattering haircut and optional all-over color touch up or partial highlights
Highland
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23.3 mi
55% OFF
$55 for a Haircut and Glaze Treatment with Single-Process Color or Partial Highlights at Time Off Salon & Day Spa ($210 Value)
Stylist certified by Redken and Olaplex; spa geared toward helping clients relax and recharge
The Reserve of Oakhurst
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31.2 mi
74% OFF
Haircut Package with Optional Color or Highlights at Lakefront Salon & Day Spa (Up to 48% Off)
Stylist can add dimension with color or highlights before conditioning, cutting, and styling locks into face-flattering ‘dos
Lakefront Salon & Day Spa
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39.7 mi
44% OFF
Color Touch Up or Partial Touch Up Highlights, or Full Touch Up Highlights at Gina Marie Hair Design
Professional board-certified colorist adds dimension to your look with color touch up or touch up highlights
Fairlane Farms
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22.4 mi
49% OFF
Haircut and Style with Optional Blow Dry, Color, or Highlights at Dinorah's Hair Studio (Up to 54% Off)
A team of professional stylists transforms the customers’ hairdos with cuts, coloring, and highlights
Cantera
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27.3 mi
52% OFF
Haircut and Conditioning with Optional Highlights or Touchup Color at Vinni's Salon & Spa (Up to 54% Off)
Stylists cut a flattering new look, then keep color looking vibrant with partial highlights or a touchup treatment
Westmont
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18.4 mi
46% OFF
Cut, Color Touch-Up, Cut & Color Touch-Up, or Cut & Partial Highlights at Thomas Carr'e Salon (Up to 50% Off)
Stylists cut, trim, touch-up, and highlight hair to create stunning new dos with striking dimension
Glen Ellyn
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20.5 mi
50% OFF
Deep-Conditioning Package, Full Color, or Highlights-and-Glaze Package at Studio 10 Woodridge (Up to 41% Off)
Hairdressers offer a selection of color services or boost looks with a stylish cut and softening deep-conditioning treatment
Studio 10
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21.8 mi
39% OFF
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Haircut Package, Partial Highlights with 18 Foils, or a Single-Process Color Package at Salon Dargento (Up to 47% Off)
Stylists snip and shape tresses, slide up to 18 foils into manes to imbue partial highlights, or illuminate locks with single-process color
Bur Hill
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39.1 mi
46% OFF
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