CK Studio Salon

Love is in the hair  I saw many Instagram posts about Neisa's work- ranging from hair coloring, hair styles and makeup and I absolutely loved the work so I scheduled an appointment to get my hair and makeup done for my brothers wedding. I called the salon and spoke to Neisa. She advised me that my appointment would be about 2 hours long- an hour for hair and an hour for makeup and to please be on time. She asked for my telephone number to secure the appointment and then advised me if there's any changes to please call the day before to cancel. I got a text message confirmation of my appointment which I absolutely love because I'm so forgetful and I was also asked to sign a waiver before I entered the salon.My appointment was scheduled for a Saturday at 2:00 pm. The salon is located within the heart of downtown Skokie, right past Lincoln and Oakton. The salon is accessible via train (yellow line), CTA or by car. There is plenty of free street parking. Please be advised that the salon does not have a sign on the font of it saying "CK Studio Salon" so it is easy to miss it. However, it is right next door to a bakery and two doors down from a pizza shop so you know you're close-by if you see either of those shops. I found street parking and hurried inside. One thing I really liked about this salon is everyone was wearing masks and the beauty chairs were spaced out so you weren't in contact even remotely with the hairdresser nevertheless the person next to you. The salon is very cozy and there was a lot of space to sit while you wait. It was clean and tidy and unlike in most salons where it is so noisy and loud- the environment was very chill and calm. Neisa started with my hair first. I brought extensions because my hair is shoulder length and I wanted an updo. Again, my hair is super short but Neisa said no problem, like she literally did magic on my hair!  Neisa first dried my extensions as I had just washed them before my appt (side note, don't wash your extensions the day of the appt but rather 3/4 days before so they dry completely). Once Neisa dried the extensions, she went to work putting them in. The extensions themselves are difficult to place but Neisa was so patient with me and really took her time doing an amazing job. When you work with a professional, they have a vision and they know how to execute it so it didn't take long for Neisa to make me look amazing. Omgosh I wanted to cry when she showed me my hairstyle- like I couldn't believe it was me!! My hair looked beautiful. When she was done with my hair, she did my makeup. She asked me what I wanted done and I told her to just do whatever she thinks will look best but that I wanted my eyes to look magical- like "get lost in my eyes" look. She set off to do her magic and man, without me having to tell her what I want, she did everything that I would do for myself, powder, light foundation, contour, beautiful eyeshadow, etc. Neisa just has an amazing talent and it is so apparent in her work because she is so detailed and doing it from the heart. Anyways, I felt like a Queen and I was so grateful to Neisa for her golden hands. The cost of my service was $85 for hair and $85 for makeup- they do not take tip with credit card so make sure you bring cash and too generously. Prices vary depending on the service you are getting but as you can see, I got my money's worth! Thank you Neisa for making me feel like a million bucks. Highly recommend this salon to everyone in the North Suburbs and surrounding area but mostly Skokie, Niles, Park Ridge, Northbrook, Morton Grove, Glenview and Wilmette!! More...

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Yesterday I had a appointment with Neisa. She did an very beautiful color on my hair. She gives Also nice advices too. Very kind. Tnk you so much. Neisa.

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Neisa Tan did an amazing job on my hair blowout style and makeup! Tyvm! She's amazing. She even came in on her day off to help me! How kind is that! I can't say enough good things about her talents and customer service. Now I'm looking forward to going back to her. More...

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First time client at CK Studio and am absolutely in love with the end results. Had Cristina as my colorist/stylist and she gave me a root touch with a violet red balayage and a cut & style to match. Aside from the salon being super clean and COVID safe, Cristina made me feel so comfortable, which is pretty hard to do when you're carrying at 33 weeks. She knew exactly what she was doing and gave me exactly what I wanted without compromising the health of my hair. I don't think anyone has ever made me love my new do as much as she did. Will definitely be coming back here! More...

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Curtain bangs/face framing bangs are the hottest trend right now thanks to Tiktok and I knew that was the cut I needed to get. I went to CK Studio and made an appointment with Eliana.When I arrived, someone had to come open to door because it was locked. I think they are just trying to be cautious because of COVID. They then took my temperature and when I passed that "test", asked me to sit an open seat far away from another client.I was extremely nervous getting my haircut because my hair is a huge part of my identity but Eliana absolutely crushed it. She gave me the best haircut of my entire life and I am so grateful.I admit, it was the most expensive haircut of my life ($80 or $100 with tip), but considering I only cut my hair 1-2x a year, I don't mind it. I cannot wait to go back and get my haircut refreshed!!! More...

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