Farewell, foreheads: This spring, celebrities from Beyoncé to Reese Witherspoon are bluntly banging it out. But going short requires some maintenance every four to six weeks. When it comes to keeping your strands from blocking your view of the board this quarter, there are several salon choices to consider. But if you’re trying to achieve that fashionable fringe with post-Spring Break frugality, just make sure you skip the shower: stylists prefer dry, second-day locks when fixing up bangs. Trim away!
George (808 Davis St., 847-328-3800) and Elizabeth Arden Red Door Salon (1604 Sherman Ave., 847-332-2339) both offer free trims for overgrown bangs. Considering that full-blown cuts typically run from $45 to $75 at each of these chic salons, a gratis touch-up with a hair expert is a steal for your coif and for your wallet. You should still tip your stylist, but even a generous gratuity is cheaper than the cost of a trim at other salons.
Ergo Salon (1567 Sherman Ave., 847-424-8888) and Steven Papageorge Salon (1721 Sherman Ave., 847-864-2655) will snip those unruly, brow-grazing bangs into shape for $5 to $6, not including tip. The décor at each place is about as moderate as the bang trim pricing. But if you’re a one-stop type of salon goer, Ergo and Steven Papageorge offer nail services, so you can get your fringe and your fingernails trimmed at the same spot.
Art and Science Salon (811 Church St., 847-864-4247) will bring your eyes out of the shade with a bang trim for $12 plus tip. The salon has a sleek, modern vibe, but considering that a cut generally takes no more than 10 minutes, that’s more than a dollar per 60 seconds you spend with a stylist. The salon does require more training, but that doesn’t mean you’ll get more bang for your buck.
