dayglowhairlounge

The salon has two locations near Logan Square and Avondale and in Bucktown. It is run as a chair rental space, so each stylist and barber sets their own schedule and pricing and builds their own client list. Clients who are unsure whom to book can contact the salon, which will help match them with a stylist or barber.

The name Dayglow was chosen by Michelle Palmer for the natural light in the space. The salon says its mission is to refresh and elevate each client's style so they leave feeling confident and renewed. The rooms are described as warm, well-lit and designed for a relaxed visit, and clients are offered still and sparkling water, coffee and tea.

Blonde work is a main focus. Services include balayage and highlights for a natural, sun-kissed look, platinum and icy blondes for a cool, bright finish, color correction for brassiness or uneven tones, and custom toning and glossing between appointments. Some clients reach their goal in one appointment, while others need several sessions depending on their starting hair color. Balayage pricing depends on hair length, thickness and the complexity of the look, so clients are asked to request a personalized quote. Root touch-ups are typically needed every four to six weeks, and balayage can often go eight to twelve weeks between sessions.

Stylists recommend home care products for color, and the salon uses the Kevin Murphy hair product line. Each professional takes bookings through their own online booking page, linked from the website. Ample parking is available near the salon.

Operates as a chair rental salon: independent stylists and barbers rent their own chairs, set their own schedules and pricing, and focus on their own clients.

Warm, welcoming and relaxing, with well-lit rooms.