Hidden Gem Salon

Hidden Gem Salon is at 6704 N. Northwest Highway in Chicago, and the salon describes its location as downtown Edison Park. Patricia Fahey has owned the salon since 2019 and works there as a hair stylist alongside team artists Diana and Taylor.

According to the salon, its priorities are growing artists, teaching and the craft itself. It says artists who trained inside the salon have since won Top 100 recognition of their own. The salon also reports Top 100 placements at the Behindthechair One Shot Hair Awards in 2022, 2024, 2025 and 2026. These are the salon's own claims.

Extensions are a core part of the work. Methods listed include beaded wefts (volume, flex and infinity), invisible and hand-tied styles, K-tip, I-tip, tape, nano and mesh integration. The salon is a Bellami exclusive salon and also works with Lush Pro, Bombshell and Kerrie Capelli. Pricing combines the cost of the hair with installation and varies by method and by whether a client books for length or for volume; the final figure is confirmed at the extension consultation.

The first visit includes a consultation covering lifestyle, budget and the desired look. Extension services require an extension consultation to be booked before the appointment.

Cancellations or changes need more than 48 hours' notice. Changes made within 48 hours are charged 50% of the service cost, and within 12 hours or on the day, 100%. A no-call, no-show is charged the full service cost, and arriving more than 15 minutes late may forfeit the appointment. A credit card must be kept on file to book. Concerns about a service must be raised within two days, and adjustments are made by rebooking with the original stylist at no cost within 7 days. No refunds are issued on services. Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover are accepted. Children and animals are not permitted, though service animals are welcome. Hours are Tuesday to Thursday 11am to 7pm, Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 3pm, and closed Sunday and Monday.

Focused on developing artists, education and craft, according to the salon.