Salon SEN was built on a shared love of hair and a commitment to doing things the right way. We opened in November 2017 with a clear vision: to create a space where beautiful hair and genuine connection exist in equal measure.
What started as a dream has grown into one of Lakeview’s most trusted salons, with a loyal community of guests who come back not just for great results, but for how they feel when they’re here.
Meet Owners Alex & Julie
Alex grew up in the salon world. A third-generation stylist, he began his career helping out at his family’s salon before officially starting his training at the Aveda Institute Chicago in 2002. He has cut hair in California, Phoenix, and Chicago, building a versatile, precise skill set over more than 20 years behind the chair.
Julie always knew she would end up in beauty. After earning her degree in Business and Fashion Merchandising from Western Michigan University, she moved to Chicago and enrolled at the Aveda Institute in 2009, where she met Alex. Since graduating, she has built a reputation for warmth, creativity, and a genuine ability to make every guest feel seen and beautiful.
The two married in 2016 and, following in their entrepreneurial family’s footsteps, launched Salon SEN in the fall of 2017. Their salon is the coming-together of two careers, one shared passion, and a deep commitment to elevating the salon experience in Chicago.
Built on third-generation artistry, we have a genuine passion for the salon industry.
We prioritize the consistent education of our team to ensure we are always bringing the highest level of knowledge to our guests.
Our team listens, personalizes, and delivers expert services with warmth and intention.
Common Questions. Real-Time Answers.
We offer free parking at the Halsted Flats parking garage. Make sure to have your parking validated with the front desk before leaving. Street parking is also available for a small fee.
Yes! We offer services for all ages as long as a parent is present.
We offer a wide range of payment methods to make the end of your service simple & stress-free. Methods include Cash, Credit/Debit card, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
We offer multiple methods for how you can tip your service provider! Available methods include Cash, Debit, or Credit Card, Venmo, and Zelle.
We are proud to be an Aveda Lifestyle salon that offers a wide range of Aveda products, as well as other brands such as Color WOW and Nutrafol.
Yes we are! Salon SEN has wheelchair accessible parking, entrances, restrooms, and seating. If you have any questions or concerns, please call or text us at (773) 857-1999.
We recommend consultations for color services, extensions, and any big hair changes. During a consultation, your stylist will assess your hair, discuss your goals, talk about maintenance, and outline how long your service may take.
Stay In the Know with Salon SEN
After 15 minutes, we reach out to the guest to see how far away they are. We will make every effort to accommodate a later arrival if possible, but this may require someone else blow drying or the guest will have to fore-go a portion of their service.
We kindly ask that any changes and cancellations are made 24 hours prior to your scheduled appointment. All guests who cancel within the 24-hour cancellation will be charged 50% of the service.
If a guest no call/no shows to any appointment, they will be charged 100% for their service. This is non-refundable in the event of a cancellation within the 24-hour policy.
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