Fusion Hair Studio

Aimee Collins founded the salon in 2003 as a place where clients' point of view is heard and understood, and she still owns it and works as lead stylist. The salon describes itself as voted #1 Salon in Chicago and Lakeview, and as offering the best hair color in Chicago according to CitySearch; these are the salon's own claims.

Color and styling are the core of the menu, including highlights, balayage, foilayage and smoothing treatments. Aimee's signature work is natural, customized color and soft shattered layers, and the team also handles classic men's cuts alongside women's cuts. Hair extensions, Olaplex and K18 treatments, and brow, lash and waxing services round out the offering.

Appointments are needed and can be booked through the website or by texting the salon. Consultations are complimentary and may be required before certain color services, such as bleach and tone, vivid or fashion color, color correction and extensions. Listed prices are starting points that can change with hair length and density. The salon is near the Brown Line Paulina stop and the 77 Belmont and 9/X9 Ashland buses, with metered street parking nearby at 1632 West Belmont Avenue.

Stylists build functional, wearable looks fitted to each client's hair and daily life, with the aim that every client feels comfortable and heard.

The salon describes itself as a welcoming space where clients feel comfortable.