Once again, Art + Science is honored to be featured in American Salon Magazine and Salon Today, this time showcasing our new remodel at Wicker Park. If you haven’t had a chance to come and check out the new space, please do. Our architect and owners worked hard to create a fresh, modern, yet roughly edged aesthetic. A few months later, our work has paid off. We recently received a “Salon of Distinction” award in Salon Today’s “Salon of the Year 2013 with a special mention of our new mens-grooming dedicated Barbershop! We couldn’t be happier with the commendation. Try a straight razor shave with Christina or buy a gift certificate for a $60 cut + shave package for father’s day.
Colour Photoshoot
The Art + Science Creative Team, and more specifically the color team, got back to our mission of creating the perfect image. What a better way to started off the spring and summer than with a color statement? The inspiration for this shoot came from the reflection of light, its saturation, and how it alters the tone…with a modern twist. Our editorial team found varied, strong texture to accentuate each individual look. You, our clients, were at the center of this collection, both as inspiration and as a way to broaden the relevance of our work and our color story. Be on the look out for these images as we debut them in each location soon.
07 May
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Every day in the salon can bring something new. While our stylists and colorists stay inspired and up-to-date with world-class education from Bumble & bumble or Vidal Sassoon, we know we can always count on our clients to be excited about trying new trends, too. It’s what keeps the energy alive at Art+Science Salon, and that feeling isn’t limited to working on the floor.
Our team continues to prove themselves in photoshoots, national education opportunities and with each of you, and some of our team even make their way to Fashion Week events! Our stylist and in-salon educator Jason recently had the opportunity to bring his amazing skills to New York Fashion Week and came away from each show he worked on with even more styling ideas as well as the unique advantage to fully experience and interpret the latest styles that have designers and stylists going wild.
Jason’s Fashion Week Diary gives us all the details of the energy and excitement backstage, and the intensely creative, endlessly innovative ideas and people that are there during these shows. We’re proud of the work that got him there, and we’re excited he gets to share his knowledge with everyone now that he’s back in the salon. Thanks for documenting the trip, experience with Kerastase and Shu Uemura, and for your backstage shots, Jason! Here’s the trip in his own words:
The Fall 2013 New York Fashion Week with Kerastase and Shu Uemura has been a time to remember. I had the great opportunity to work with Odile Gilbert, who has the amazing ability to effortlessly create great styles for the shows. Many of the looks created tapped into the trend of the middle part, which is fun to do at Fashion Week because its amazing to work with people who can get so detailed oriented about the middle part. The Row (Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen’s line) used the middle part with effortless voluminous waves leading to straight ends… very cool. For Theory, which was extra special for me as I really picked up some new tricks at this show, we had done a middle part and pulled the front back into a low pony underneath the natural fall of the hair in the back. It was quite stunning, really. The Rachel Zoe show was entertaining. The look had a middle part and loosely gathered the hair in the back at the nape into a simple pony. The model I was working on had just cut her hair into a cute bob, and this look proved to be quite a challenge for her. With the use of many extensions and many pins and bungees, we ended up finally achieving our way to this great style. Marchesa, stunning! The look was a side part with a casual, messy bun. Here again I learned a new trick to put up my sleeve. The look had the form of an up-do, but moved elegantly as the dresses walked the runway. This awesome opportunity to work with Kerastase and Shu Uemura New York Fashion Week is something I will remember every minute of, from the styles executed, people I met, places I saw… it was amazing!
Thank you so much to everyone who came out to the Art of the Barber event last Friday! The launch of our new barbershop was a huge success, and we can’t wait to keep bringing fresh style and ideas to our clients and friends.
A big thank you goes out to Goddess and Grocer, Metropolis Brewing Company and Logan, Burning Leaf Cigars, Shannon Rodriguez for the great music, and especially Jasmin Shah for her great shots of the whole evening!
photo from Splash
When the weekend rolls around, some people like to get casual and dress down, but Chicago’s most stylish men know there’s always a good excuse for getting dapper. A great Friday night should offer great drinks, food and music.. and our Art of the Barber event happens to have all that and more.
Michigan Avenue magazine isn’t the only one excited about the barbershop launch and our Wicker Park locations revamp; Time Out Chicago knows we always throw a great party and the Sun-Times Splash Magazine has the Art of the Barber event in their “Things We Love” list. With free beer from Metropolitan Brewing, complimentary delicious bites from Goddess and Grocer, music to keep the party going from Shannon Rodriguez and a 20% discount on ALL men’s grooming products that’s a whole lot to love. But we haven’t even mentioned the best part- by coming in the door, you’re automatically entered in our raffle to win a year of free grooming membership in the barbershop with our men’s director Becca.
So come vist us at our Wicker Park location (1554 N. Milwaukee Ave.) from 7 to 9 this evening for a night of style and celebration. You might be in for a whole years worth if you’re lucky!
15 February
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Wicker Park
Valentine’s Day is this Thursday and while many of the benefits are typically directed towards the ladies, there’s no reason for men to feel left out this week. If you haven’t decided what to do with your sweetie on the 14th, we suggest following our lead and putting a new spin on the much-loved classics. It’s what our brand-new barbershop in Wicker Park is all about, and the grand opening event is this Friday.
Our Wicker Park location is newly redesigned, and the barbershop has top stylists Christina and Becca at the helm, keeping Chicago’s men feeling as fresh as our new space. If you’ve ever wished you could get back to the basics and experience the benefits of a straight-forward mens service with a current, creative aesthetic then you have found your new shop, guys.
Michigan Avenue magazine is just as excited and shared all the details of our shave, trim, and style service options… in addition to our stylist Becca being featured in American Salon magazines “Young American” column! Becca has been sharing her knowledge in our salon and as a National Educator for MENSDEPT. You can read all about her inspiration for men’s stye and what drew her to the industry in the February issue, but why not join us on the 15th? We’ll have hors d’oeuvres from Goddess and Grocer, beer tasting with Logan from Metropolis Brewing Co., cigars from Burning Leaf Cigars, music and more. The event goes from 7-9 with a 20% discount off all men’s grooming products AND the chance to win a a one year membership to the barbershop.
Mens grooming and style habits are what takes the average guy on the street to a stand-out gentlemen, and our barbershop and stylists are here to get you there.
05th
February
February
It’s a new year, a new you and for NEW clients to Art+Science we’re offering 20% off your first service!
Even if you haven’t been to one of our three locations, you’ve probably heard what we’re all about and met someone who sees a stylist or colorist at A+S. And we want you to be part of the group, too! All you need to do is call to book a weekday appointment prior to 5 pm at any of our locations and you get the full Art+Science Salon experience at a reduced price.
Try something new with no risk, just reward.
31st
January
January
photo by Jasmine Shah
With big news, excitement and renovations to unveil to you very soon we can’t help but look back at what we’ve accomplished in just the past few months, not to mention the entire year.
$12,000 dollars for NADS was definitely a great way to wrap up 2012 while celebrating the newest Art+Science collection among our family of friends and clients. The joyous and giving mood perfectly encapsulated what we’ve been about and will continue to bring you this year, so thank you again for helping us bring the A+S spirit to life!
Before we dive into the ever-evolving style culture and brand new additions to our services (Guys, there’s big news ahead!) we just wanted to take a moment and thank everyone for all their help with Art+Soul, especially all of our sponsors that made raising money for NADS possible and to Jasmine Shah for her amazing photos. You can check out her slideshow on Modern Salon and a video by John Paul O’Rourke, too!
24th
January
January
2013 has started off with a bang for us, and we’re sure our friends, family and clients are having a great of a time ringing in the new year along with us. Between New Years resolutions and exciting things happening in the salon it’s hard to believe that the first month of the year is already coming to a close! While we’re all focusing on big plans ahead, it’s important to remember that winter can be harsh on everyone’s hair, so don’t forget to add treating your locks to a little extra love until the city defrosts. Some of our favorite reads have shared some of their favorite products, all of which are available at Art+Science!
Meredith Sinclair at Chicago Parent popped in for a cut, consultation and style with Paul at our Evanston salon and was just as smitten as we are with Shu Uemura. She liked them so much, in fact, she included them in her list of products to achieve a better you in 2013. And how could you not love Shu Uemura’s Deepsea Moisture Foundation and Fiber Lift? The lightweight moisturizer is just what you need during Chicago’s driest and coldest months, and the Fiber Lift helps boost limp locks after days of being trapped under warm winter hats. They’re strong weapons against winter hair woes that you’ll want to keep around even after the cold.
But it isn’t all about protecting your hair; sometimes its just about getting pretty. We all had our holiday parties to attend and with Valentine’s Day around the corner, we have a lot of clients coming in to get styled for their big night out. Chicago winds have never been style-friendly, but Allure and Art+Science have you covered once again. Assistant Editor Catherine O’Neill shared Allure’s love of Shu Uemura’s Sheer Lacquer Micro-Fine Finishing Spray and we wholeheartedly agree. We all want our finished look to last through the night while still feeling soft and touchable, and Shu’s Finishing Spray delivers it all.
If one of your resolutions was to take better care of yourself in 2013 don’t forget that it can be as fun and easy as a quick spray of Shu or a pop into Art+Science!
Our Art+Soul Night was all about blending fashion and philanthropy, and we had some of the most fashionable attendees anyone could ask for. A big force in the crowd were members of the Chicago Blogger Network who got great shots all night!
We wanted to share Living Simplistically’s great photos and thank her for adding her positive energy to the evening! Her passion for style and purpose is something we are all about. Check out her original post here. More great blogger coverage is soon to come, so check back!
Art and Soul Event with The Chicago Bloggers Network
I told my husband I would limit my attendance to these events to once per month, but I honestly could not resist such a great event. Art and Science Salon collaborated with the National Association for Down Syndrome (NADS) to create the event ART and SOUL. ART and SOUL is socially conscious event that marriages fashion, art, and music. All of my favorites. :-)
04th
December
December
We love seeing the natural beauty in our clients just as much as we love helping them do a total transformation. And it’s just as exciting when we can collaborate with the folks that come in with personal style that feels like a force of nature. We know we’re not the only ones turning our heads when these folks walk down the street, and Refinery29 is great at capturing the nations style-makers and boundary-pushers who use the city sidewalks as their own personal runway.
Our client Jen Laskov is no different. A loyal client of stylist and Art+Science owner Paul Wilson and head of color education Susan Hurley, Jen was destined to gain fame with her own unique mix of professional, fashion-forward and avant-garde outfits. She owns her looks and we’re proud we have a part in the process! Check her out here.
26th
November
November
Please pardon our Wicker Park locations brief intermission as we begin our renovations!
We’ll be closed today through Wednesday, November 28th while we beautify ourselves, but you can still call to book your appointments! Our Lincoln Park location will be handling our booking and you can reach our staff at 312-787-4247.
When we return on Thursday our salon will be functional, but not complete so please pardon our dust as our complete transformation will be finalized during December 10th through the 12th. Our Lincoln Park location will once again be able to assist you with all your booking needs, and we can’t wait to show you our new space!
26 November
