Great color starts with a plan made just for you. Eminere Hair Extensions & Salon is a private, appointment-based color salon at 2618 N. Halsted St. in Lincoln Park, Chicago. Clients come to us from Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Old Town, Bucktown and across the North Side for soft, lived-in balayage, bright highlights, color correction, gray blending and color that matches their extensions perfectly. Every service starts with a one-on-one consultation, so your formula fits your skin tone, your hair and how much upkeep you want.
Balayage in Lincoln Park
Balayage is a hand-painted technique for soft, natural-looking dimension. Instead of strict foils from the root, we paint brighter pieces where the sun would naturally hit, then finish with a custom toner. The result grows out gently, so many clients go longer between appointments.
We tailor balayage to what you want:
- Lived-in balayage for a low-maintenance, sun-kissed look
- Brunette balayage for rich, warm or cool dimension without going blonde
- Blonde balayage and face-framing “money pieces” for brightness around the face
- Ombré for a bolder shift from dark to light
- Balayage with extensions, painted so your own hair and your extensions blend as one
Highlights and Blonding
Highlights add brightness, whether you want a subtle glow or a full blonde. We offer partial and full highlights, and we can pair them with all-over color. Every blonde is finished with a toner, so it looks clean and polished, not brassy.
Color Correction
Color correction is one of our specialties. We fix brassy or orange tones, banding, uneven color and box dye that went too dark, including color done somewhere else. We start by assessing your hair and talking honestly about what it can handle. Then we build a step-by-step plan. Small fixes may take one visit; bigger changes, like dark to light, may take more than one.
Gray Coverage and Gray Blending
Choose full coverage or a softer blend that lets some silver show. Root touch-ups keep color fresh between visits, and dimensional color can make regrowth less noticeable.
Men’s Color Blending
Many men want less gray without a flat, obvious dye job. Men’s color blending softens gray so you look refreshed, not “colored.” It’s quick, and we tailor it to how much gray you want to keep.
Color That Matches Your Extensions
Because Eminere is also a hair extension salon, color matching is a big part of what we do. Whether you wear butterfly wefts, beaded wefts, tape-ins, K-tips, micro K-tips, I-tips, micro links or Hairdreams Nano, we match your color to your extensions, or your extensions to your color, so the two look like one head of hair. If you wear a topper or mesh integration system (hair integration system), we can blend your own hair to match it too.
Why Clients Choose Eminere for Color
- 20+ years of experience. Founder Marlene David has more than 20 years in hair artistry.
- Private, unhurried appointments in a boutique Lincoln Park salon, not a busy chain.
- Professional Keune color, with Milbon and Eleven Australia care products to protect your color at home.
- A clear plan before we start: the steps, the timeline and the upkeep, so there are no surprises.
What to Expect at Your Appointment
- A one-on-one consultation about your goals, history and routine
- A custom formula and a clear plan for your color
- Your color service, finished and styled
- Tips and product suggestions to keep your color fresh
Pricing depends on your hair and the service you choose, so we give you an exact quote at your consultation. You can see our full list of salon services.
Hair Color FAQ
How much does balayage cost?
It depends on your hair’s length, thickness and starting color, and on the look you want. We’ll give you an exact quote at your consultation. Call 312-523-8270 with any questions.
What is the difference between balayage and highlights?
Highlights are usually placed in foils for brighter, more even lightness from the root. Balayage is painted by hand for a softer, lived-in look that grows out gently.
How often do I need to touch up balayage?
Many balayage clients come back every 3 to 4 months for a toner or refresh. Highlights placed closer to the root usually need a touch-up sooner. We’ll suggest a schedule that fits your hair and budget.
Can you fix box dye or color done at another salon?
Yes. Color correction is one of our specialties. We’ll assess your hair, explain what’s realistic and build a plan, which may take more than one visit for big changes.
Can you color my hair if I wear extensions?
Yes. We color-match butterfly wefts, K-tips, tape-ins and other extensions to your natural hair all the time, and we can tone or blend so everything looks seamless.
Do you color hair for men?
Yes. We offer men’s color blending and reshades to soften gray naturally.
What color line do you use?
We use Keune professional color, and we carry Milbon and Eleven Australia care products for at-home care.
Where are you located?
2618 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60614, in Lincoln Park, close to the Fullerton Brown, Red and Purple Line station. Contact us for directions.
How do I book?
Book online through Vagaro or call 312-523-8270. If you’re planning a big change, start with a consultation.
Book Balayage or Color in Lincoln Park
Ready for color you love? Visit Eminere Hair Extensions & Salon at 2618 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60614. Book online or call 312-523-8270. Follow our latest color work on Instagram at @eminerehairextensions.
Eminere Hair Extensions & Salon · 2618 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60614 · 312-523-8270 · Instagram @eminerehairextensions