Painted by Patrick
Beth W.
5 STARS
Chicago, IL
7/20/2010
I've tried a number of salons since moving to Chicago with overpriced, mediocre results. I'll never go anywhere but Maxine from now on. I am so glad I found Patrick. He is incredibly talented! I've seen him twice, once for full balayage and just recently for partial balayage. Under his guidance I'm embracing my natural color and have been delighted with the results so far.
My current look is a natural dark blond with highlights painted on. I can't wait to see it grow out. The best part of balayage (done well, that is) is that rather than becoming increasingly annoyed as your roots grow out, instead you'll see that your hair just looks better and better as the weeks go on. As a former highlight addict I can't tell you what a relief it is for my psyche and finances to actually be HAPPY to go longer between appointments.
Patrick is truly a strategic thinker, with impeccable technique and vision, and you WILL get your money's worth. He works with you to make a plan for your hair and applies the color in a customized and always-flattering way. I can't say enough good things.
If I could rate Maxine independently of Patrick, I would give it 3 stars. They should tell you when you make your appointment that you'll be responsible for drying your hair, or paying $30 for that service. The people in the reception area are very friendly, but it bothered me on my first visit that I wasn't told in advance about this policy.
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Kim K.
3/1/2010
Despite the fact that it's a Monday morning, I have to admit that I'm in a great mood, because I look absolutely fabulous thanks to my colorist, Patrick, and my stylist, Mohammed! These guys are the dynamic duo! If you want to look positively gorgeous, make an appointment right now! Mohammed is a master with scissors and a blow dryer, and Patrick is an absolute artist with color. Together, they will transform you into a rock star! Check out Patrick's website, "http://paintedbypatric...", where you will soon be able to see my guys in action.
Love you both! Kim (f/k/a Ms. Canary)
Lauren S.
12/16/2009
Tracey from Maxine contacted me shortly after I posted the review, and offered to help me find a colorist. I went back over the weekend to Bob again, and Patrick.
Patrick did a tint and then "express balayage", as I believe it's called, on my hair, and then put a gloss on it.....and I have to say I look FABULOUS!!! I had thought balayage was more of a "blonde thing" and told him I wanted to stay out of the realm of caramel/blonde highlights, but he did a chocolate brown tint and just painted some warm light brown pieces in, and it looks fabulous!! Unique, and compliments my coloring.
Let me point out that it has been OVER 5 MONTHS since I got a trim with Bob....and while anyone who knows hair is probably cringing as they read this, the shape of my cut held up SO WELL over the past 5 months!! I only needed to remove the dry split ends. Before Bob I would have to get my hair cut every other month to keep it looking decent.
Props to Maxine for not only being a top notch salon, but providing such great customer service. You don't often find that.
Amber M.
5 star rating
6/16/2009
The only two words you have to remember: Patrick and Balayage.
After moving to Chicago and (nervously) searching for someone who could make me as happy as my old colorist in New York, I finally found Patrick at Maxine's -- and as the months passed by, I always left his chair totally satisfied with my highlights. (Plus, he is sweet enough to put up with my bizarre fear of "turning redheaded." I am one of those annoying clients who knows what I want the end result to be, but I suck at explaining it. Patrick actually figures out how to read through all the crap that comes out of my mouth and I love that.)
On my last visit though, something happened that I didn't think was possible: Patrick outdid himself. I had been reading a little about balayage (hair painting as an alternative to foil highlights) and when I asked him about it I could tell he sort of wanted to clap his hands and jump for joy -- and that's exactly what I did when I saw the finished product.
Seriously, my hair is a work of art. I have never gotten so many compliments about it, and I have never loved it as much as I do right now. I even had a stylist from the "trendy" salon next to my work approach me to ask about it. And best of all: my catty, judge-y, witholds-praise-like-it's-his-job friend tells me I look younger.
Younger? I'll take it.
I have seen the light, and it is balayage -- foils no more! And at the risk of making it impossible for me to book my next appointment, I have to insist that you all call Patrick and let him convert you as well. You will wonder why you waited for so long!
(On a side note: the customer service at Maxine's is absolutely awesome!)
Lindsey S.
5/28/2009
I've lived in Chicago for three years and vowed to only get my hair done when I visited home by the same people who have always been doing my hair. I finally thought "if I'm going to live here forever I need to find a place here to get my hair done." I got on yelp and picked Maxine. I called in, let the ridiculously friendly phone people pick a colorist. Got Patrick. Went in for a consultation, told him repeatedly how nervous I was about going from brown back to being a blonde. He assured me it would be a slow process and it'd be fine. When you get there they offer you water, coffee, tea, whatever you want. After three sessions with him I'm at a blonde color that I LOVE! Probably my favorite blonde that I've ever been at.
Next step in living here forever... Getting a hair cut! Even something I'm more nervous/picky at. Patrick told me to go to Julianne.The first time I did nothing drastic, just a trim. The second time I decided to go a little shorter than I normally would, I love it! She's super nice. Always have good conversation which can sometimes be awkward while getting your hair cut.
I've never had a bad experience there. It is a little more pricey than I used to pay but it's fine for the results I'm getting. I'd definitely recommend going there to anyone and I barely trust anyone with my hair.
VIOLA L.
San Francisco, CA
10/23/2009
Went to see Bob for a haircut and Patrick for highlights in August. I waited till now to post my review because I wanted to see how my hair grew out. I've been to dozens of salons in the past where my haircut and color looked great when I first walked of the door just to find out that it grew out awfully a month later.
Highlights: This was my first time with Patrick having a new type of procedure done on my hair called balayage (hair painting as an alternative to foil highlights) . Patrick is very skilled and did a great job painting my hair. I had told Patrick that I wanted lighter highlights and that's what he gave me. Well, a few days later, I decided that my hair was too light and went in for a glaze/toner to bring it up a shade. Patrick was so nice about it and was genuinely determined to make sure that I was leaving the salon with the color I wanted.
Fast forward: For the past three months after my hair was colored, I've toned it up once in a while to keep the color. I must say that Patrick was correct in that the his method of hairpainting allows your hair to grow up without noticable roots. I didn't have the definite line on the crown of my head demarcating regrowth and highlights. Patrick did such an awesome job!
Haircut: I would definitely recommend Bob! He's the absolutely talented with his shears and really gives an outstanding cut. He is very meticulous and truly strives for perfection. If you have long hair and want amazing layers that gives your hair volume and styling flexibility, go to Bob!
Fast Foward: My hair did grow out nicely (it's been 10 weeks). Thanks Bob!
I highly recommend Maxine. Great salon with excellent talent and service. I just wished it was a bit less expensive.
Becky w.
4 star rating
7/6/2009
Wonderful! I chose to visit this salon after reading review by other yelpers (thanks!). I started with just getting my haircuts here after moving to the city. I am currently with Brigette, whom I absolutely love. She is incredibly kind and talented.
I showed up after getting the first bad haircut of my life (after 20 years of mall haircuts, no less) and Brigette was able to turn it into a chic and beautiful cut.
Next, I ventured into the world of color. I recently worked with Patrick who recommended Balliage treatments for my dark brown hair. It looks great, even after sending a week in the sun! The color looks so natural where the highs and lows appear to have been placed by time spent outside.
Furthermore, I have had several treatments with Jamie. Jamie waxes both my eyebrows and my bikini line. She is straight forward and far from shy, so it makes it much easier to trust her. She does a great job and is incredibly fast without me feeling like she is rushing.
I truly like this place, and if it weren't on the expensive side, I would absolutely give it the full 5 stars.
Mary G.
7/17/2009
I have been to more salons in Chicago than i care to mention and have had many horrible experiences! Today I tried a new salon (Maxines) and a new colorist (Patrick). Patrick was wonderful! He did a great job with the high and lowlights with my hair. Not only was he very pleasant and a great listener but also a great colorist and seemed genuinely determined to make sure I left happy (which is more than I can say for many colorists I've seen in the past..)! At Patrick's recommendation, I had Julianne cut my hair and she was great too. The front desk staff was extremely friendly as well!
The only negative with this salon is that it was quite expensive but it was worth it in the end as I was quite happy with the result!
I will definitely be back!
Lori M.
9/8/2009
Ok, everyone I know goes on here and writes reviews about something great (and bad), but today something great! I have gone for the second time now to see Patrick at Maxine to get my color done. He does a technique called Balayage...it is highlights that are painted on in a way! Anyway, I went a few months ago (yes I said a few MONTHS) and then today and I am amazed. It looks so natural and lasts longer which is great in this economy! It costs a little more but lasts twice as long!! I get compliments so much! I am stoked! If you want great service, results and a fun person doing your hair go see Patrick!
Karen D.
9/10/2008
Enter Maxine into my life. Such a sleek modern space. Immediately I felt like I was in for something special. I would not be disappointed.
Never have I felt so pampered. Maxine's was highly recommended to me by a friend (thanks Cindy). We all know how those "rave reviews" usually fall flat of expectations. NOT THIS ONE!!!
Patrick did my color. He is such what I've been looking for; professional, patient and a really good listener. Never before have I had a colorist sit with me and ask me exactly what I wanted then turn and get the job done with such exactness. He went and got pictures to make sure and even threw in a few pieces of his own advice of what he's been seeing other ladies do successfully. Patrick was meticulous with his work while also chatting away with me. Such a sublime experience. REALLY!!
Juliane did my cut. WOW!! another exceptional experience. The whole time she talked to me like I was her best friend, making me so comfortable. Plus, she cut my hair perfect. PERFECT!!
The outcome? HOT!!! There is nothing like hearing how good my hair looks.
MAXINE, PATRICK and JULIANE, thank you. No more worries for me on where to get my hair done!! :):)
FelineFluff F.
12/3/2008
My eyes are finally open. I am closer to being a more complete person. Yes, my hair f**king rocks.
Ever wonder how Hollywood's collective hair looks so damn fine? Now I know... Balayage. I just had my hair done with this freehand technique and it came out absolutely gorgeous.
I've been seeing Patrick for over four years (actually followed him to Maxine) and was always more than happy with how he did my hair. My previous visit with him early October, he told me about a newer (at least to Chicago) process that didn't require foils. He said he would paint my highlights freehand, allowing a more natural look.
Never have been disappointed with his foil work, I decided to take a pass. Again, his work shined. His passion, though, about this new technique had me doing a little research when I got home.
Fast Forward: My Next Beauty Day
I decided to let Patrick have his way with me... um, my hair, I mean. He sat me down and went over the how's and why's, made sure I was comfortable, and then proceeded to beautify the bejesus out of me. Jennifer, eat your heart out.
The look is subtle, natural, um and, oh ya, awesome. I get my hair cut elsewhere by someone who doesn't dole out compliments easily. When I sat in his chair later that day, the first thing out of his mouth was "DAMN" as in beautiful.
Like I said, I loved his work before. Now, though, there is no doubt Patrick Ryan is the best hair colorist in all the land. Thanka, thanka, thanka!
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