I’ll admit it — I let my mom cut my hair in quarantine. It was June 2020, I was getting desperate and a trip to the salon didn’t seem possible any time soon. She watched a YouTube video, chopped off a couple of inches and I didn’t think anything of it.

But when I returned to Evanston that September, I walked straight into Ergo Salon & Spa to save my curls.

Ergo offers haircuts for those of all ages, as well as a range of color and styling services. You can also treat yourself to a deep conditioning or keratin treatment, and shop for an array of shampoos, conditioners, gels and creams.

The staff offers advice when you need it, as well as an extra boost of encouragement if you’re contemplating a big change — I’ve watched customers enter the salon tentative about dying their hair shades of blue and teal, but walk out as confident as ever.

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