Honey Hive Salon

Honey Hive Salon opened in 2018 at 4636 N Ravenswood Ave in Chicago, between the Lincoln Square and Ravenswood neighborhoods. The salon says it serves clients from Andersonville, Lakeview, Lincoln Square, Northcenter and Lincoln Park. It calls itself a low-key luxury hair salon, and it is gender-free and inclusive.

The space is described as cozy, friendly and welcoming. The salon aims for a relaxed visit where clients can talk with their stylist during the appointment, rather than a rushed one.

Services are priced by the hour and are gratuity-free. The service menu lists timed options from a 15-minute bang trim or neck clean-up up to a five-hour full lightening service with vivid application. Several haircut and trim options list gratuity as included. Color services run from a 1.5-hour root touch-up to a four-hour partial balayage and vivid session for thick or long hair.

Bookings are made through a GlossGenius booking page, where gift cards are also offered. The shop page links to retail products from Hairstory, Cult + King, K18, Leaf & Flower and Reverie. Jackie, the owner, works alongside stylist Hannah.

Low-key luxury with a laid-back, welcoming atmosphere, where the visit is unhurried and conversation is part of the appointment. Pricing is by the hour, without gratuity added.

Cozy, friendly and welcoming, with a relaxed pace.