XEX Salon
Hair salon in Chicago, IL
XEX Salon sits in the Galleria of Shops in the Leo Burnett Building on West Wacker Drive. The name comes from Feng Shui, where two Xs are read as lucky and the E as good energy. The salon describes itself as a favorite Aveda hair salon in the Loop, and it calls its extension work Chicago's premier, with fusion extensions as its specialty.
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XEX Salon sits in the Galleria of Shops in the Leo Burnett Building on West Wacker Drive. The name comes from Feng Shui, where two Xs are read as lucky and the E as good energy. The salon describes itself as a favorite Aveda hair salon in the Loop, and it calls its extension work Chicago's premier, with fusion extensions as its specialty.
Extension clients start with a complimentary consultation, and pricing is based on that visit, so the quote is customized. Fusion extensions, which come in over 85 colors and use 100% human hair, take about three to five hours to apply and bond with a low heat method and a keratinized protein bond. The salon does not recommend fusion for fine or thinning hair and may suggest tape-in or clip-in instead. Used fusion extensions cannot be reused, and fusion can be darkened with color but not lightened. Micro bead extensions need no heat or chemicals, require periodic maintenance, and are removed at the salon. Tape-in extensions can be applied in under an hour, can last five to eight months with appointments every six weeks, and a free consultation is offered for thinning hair. Extensions must be bought through the salon to be applied there.
Beyond extensions, the salon offers haircuts for children, men and women, textured cuts, silk press and blowouts, color from grey reduction and highlights to balayage and larger color transformations, body wave, and several treatments. Nail services range from simple manicures and pedicures to hard gel and no chip work. A barbershop inside the salon offers men's cuts and shaves, including a straight razor and hot towel shave and a deluxe shave with a massage, and its services are performed by licensed barbers. Complimentary consultations are offered, though a 15-minute appointment is needed. Existing clients can book through the online scheduling system, and gift certificates and an online store are available.
XEX clients receive special pricing at 181 N Dearborn.
Education, creativity and individualism are described as central to the salon's pursuit of excellence, with a stated aim of high client satisfaction, professionalism and integrity.
Specials & promotions
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Save on services and products for college students
College students
On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it
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10% off full head or partial head extensions
Must mention offer when booking your appointment. May not be combined with other XEX offers.
On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it
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20% off your first appointment
On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it
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Refer a friend: both save 20%
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Services
Final prices may vary.
Cuts for children under 10, men and women, plus textured cuts and silk press with cut.
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Children's Haircut (under 10) $32–$50
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Men's Haircut $40–$70
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Barber Haircut $53–$60
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Women's Haircut $60–$85
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Textured Cut $70–$95
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Silk Press & Cut $85–$145
Blowouts, textured shampoo and style, silk press, hot tools styling and updos.
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Hot Tools $20
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Blowout $40–$70
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Textured Shampoo & Style $50–$75
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Silk Press $65–$125
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Updo $95
Grey reduction, root touch ups, all over color, highlights, balayage, lightening with tone and full color transformations.
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Grey Reduction $40–$70
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Hairline Highlight $60–$120
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Root Touch Up $65–$125
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All Over Color $85–$145
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Partial Highlights $100–$160
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Lighten with Tone $120–$240
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Partial Balayage $120–$180
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Full Highlights $130–$200
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Full Balayage $150–$210
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Blond Transformation $400+
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Vivid Transformation $400+
Partial and full body wave services.
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Body Wave Partial $92–$200
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Partial $92–$200
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Body Wave Full $122–$220
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FULL $122–$220
Scalp and hair treatments, including Aveda Scalp Solutions, NutriPlenish hydrating and Botanical Repair strengthening.
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Aveda Scalp Solutions Treatment $45
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Botanical Repair Strengthening Treatment $45
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NutriPlenish Hydrating Treatment $45
Fusion, micro bead, tape-in, clip-in and weft sew-in extensions, plus extension removal.
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Clip-In Price at booking
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Fusion Price at booking
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Micro Bead Price at booking
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Removal Price at booking
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Weft Extensions Price at booking
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Micro Strands Price at booking
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Ombré Collection Price at booking
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Pastel Packs Price at booking
Men's haircuts, beard clean ups, head shaves, straight razor and deluxe shaves, and a barbershop facial, performed by licensed barbers.
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Beard Clean Up $27
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Head Shave $37
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Gentleman's Shave $42
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Barbershop Haircut $44–$54
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Deluxe Shave $57
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Revitalizing Facial $57
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Clip-In Hair Extensions Price at booking
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Fusion Hair Extensions Price at booking
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Hair Extension Removal Price at booking
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Micro Bead Hair Extensions Price at booking
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Tape-In Hair Extensions Price at booking
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Weft Sew-In Extensions Price at booking
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Cuticle Remover $6
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Repairs or Designs $6
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The French Look $6
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No Chip Removal $7
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Extended Foot Massage $14
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Callus Removal/Wrap $17
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Mini Mani $17
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No Chip Removal w/ Buff and Clear/Sheen Polish $21
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Manicure $26
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No Chip Removal w/ Essential Mani $32
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Pedi Express $32
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Spa Manicure $37
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Pedicure $38
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No Chip Manicure $42
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No Chip Manicure with Hard Gel $52
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No Chip Pedicure $52
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Spa Pedicure $52
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Manicure and Pedicure $65
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Full Set Tips/Hard Gel/No Chip Mani $70
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Spa Manicure and Pedicure $85
Photos
Meet the team
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Aaron Llapashtica
Lead Barber
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Alicia Zhagui
Senior Stylist
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David Perry
Master Stylist
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Ilisa Green
Nail Technician
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Kristina Lollar
Owner/Lead Stylist
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Molly Barbian
XEX Stylist
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Stacey Castro
Lead Stylist
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TJ Durkan
Master Barber
Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.xexchicago.com (opens in a new tab)
- Highlights
- Fusion hair extensions, with over 85 colors and 100% human hair for fusion and micro bead
- Full range of extension methods, including micro bead, tape-in, clip-in and weft sew-in, with removal
- Barbershop inside the salon, staffed by licensed barbers
- Complimentary consultations, with extension pricing based on a customized quote
- Donations to The Anti-Cruelty Society and Feeding America
- Good for
- Hair extensions
- Thinning hair with tape-in or free consultation
- Men's cuts and shaves
- Color and highlights
- Nail services
- Gift certificates
- Treats
- Hair length and fullness with extensions
- Thinning hair
- Grey coverage
- Color changes and transformations
- Manicures and pedicures
- Techniques
- Fusion extensions
- Micro bead extensions
- Tape-in extensions
- Clip-in extensions
- Weft sew-in extensions
- Balayage
- Highlights
- Body wave
- Silk press
- Keratin Complex treatment
Products & treatments
- Aveda
- Aveda Scalp Solutions
- NutriPlenish
- Botanical Repair
- Donna Bella
- Glamour Hair
- Locks and Bonds
- Hotheads
- Great Lengths
- Toni Odisho
- Keratin Complex
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