George Charles Salon

Salon Owner and Color Guru, George C. Long, is considered an expert in modern cuts, contemporary color techniques, and flawless straightening treatments. With three decades of experience and a world-class education, his reputation in the hair industry precedes him. As one of Chicago's most exclusive hair stylists and colorists, Joseph Stephens brings nearly two decades of experience.

A single process color is one solid color applied to the new growth, or one solid color throughout the hair. A double process color is a base color with two-dimensional color added. If you are requesting an Ombr, please schedule a double process. Ombr is a style of hair color that gradually lightens the hair strand, usually fading from a darker color near the roots to a lighter one at the ends.

If you're looking for a fresh hairstyle that will have heads turning, balayage might be just the look for you. Different from ombre, balayage in Chicago gives you a more natural coloring look. Let's learn a little more about this hair-painting technique and why it's become so popular.

In the simplest of definitions, balayage is a subtle highlighting technique that isn't as drastic as completely changing your hair color but gives you just the amount of highlights you're looking for.Deriving from the French word, "to sweep or paint, " balayage is a freehand coloring and styling technique to give you striking highlights.

At George Charles Salon, we use innovative and exceptional products for our clients to keep the hair's body and color lasting for months to come. Our hair salon near downtown Chicago uses nothing but the best products to keep your hair at its healthiest potential. Milbon is a salon-exclusive brand since 1960 that is customizable to each client's specific hair type.

Keratin is a specific type of protein that makes up your hair, skin, and nails. Known as a protective protein, keratin is less likely to scratch or tear versus other body cells. Did you know that keratin is an essential and structural building block of your hair? We offer keratin hair treatment in Chicago and are excited for you to see the results of your new silky and smooth hair.