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  I have platinum blonde Asian hair that requires monthly maintenance (double process + toner). I've gone to other salons that charge me upwards of $400. No joke. That's more than... read more half my rent!

I went to Steven Papageorge Hair Academy several weeks ago for a haircut. The instructors encouraged me to return for color services because they thought my hair was very damaged and poorly bleached.

I went on Tuesday morning and brought a drink, lunch and reading material. It takes at least three hours every month to bleach and tone my hair. I always come prepared! I had a student work on my hair under the supervision of several instructors. After a few hours, my hair came out a silvery gray with absolutely no brassiness, breakage and damage!

The cost for double process plus toner was $60. Amazing!

Everyone at Papageorge Hair Academy is super sweet and the instructors are very knowledgeable. I will definitely return later this month for a touch-up!

  I had a great experience, they worked as a team and gave me exactly what I was looking for! And the scalp massage ‍ was everything! Went in for a... read more balayage and is so pretty!

Thank you!

And using all protocols for COVID

  Steve Papageorge hair academy is the best in the whole Chicago area . I have had so many talented students coming from their academy educated and trained to enter the... read more real world of high end salons in Chicago.
I'm beyond thankful to their staff and how they educate and train their students.
We are high end salon and spa in Lincoln Park area , we serve only very high end clientele.
Steve Papageorge academy prepares and trains the student ready for big tickets hands on cutting/ coloring and styling. I only trust them for a good licensed student in town. Our apprentice program runs very well based on their education. We expect nothing less but the best stylist in town. Im very thankful to be working with a such a good school that really cares about their students, it only helps all of us all around.
I highly recommend this academy just because I know there will be very good talented students coming out of it... whoever is ready to take the next big step on going to cosmetology school! I highly recommend this program.
You get so much support from the owners and the staff that you will never find anywhere else in town.

Lincoln Park Hair Salon & Spa

  I went to Steven Papageorge like 6-7 years ago

I had the best educators like Carol , leticia , Lourdes, analie and of course Steven Papageorge

They worked so hard... read more on me to be where I'm today
I'm From Puerto Rico and they have class in Spanish and English

Love love the dedication they gave me , and I'm
Very proud and happy to be part of the family Steven Papageorge  love you and miss you all .
Now I'm working on Michigan Ave and Walton st
One of the best salon in Gold Coast

The harder you work for something , The greater you will feel when you archive it

  It's a beauty school, so things may go slowly. The students work on you, but they're constantly monitored and may just take longer because they're discussing things with their teacher.... read more If you don't mind that, it's a really good way to get an inexpensive haircut. I just wanted a basic trim and clean up on my very long straight hair, so I called them and found out it was going to be just $14 for shampoo, blow dry, and trim. $14 seems to be the standard price for most basic women's haircuts. I think it's $9 for basic men's haircuts. Not bad at all.

  Our whole family has been coming here and working with Lourtes for over 6 years and this place is awesome and everyone is so wonderful! We really can't say enough... read more good things about them!

We started coming here in 2010 before my husband and I got married and now we bring our whole family here including our 2-year old (boy) and our 4-year old (girl). My husband and I have been loyal customers for years; our kids also love coming here for their haircuts! They get so much attention from everyone and our daughter always gets her hair styled whatever way she wants! They are patient, take their time, and always make sure we are 100% satisfied! And you really can't beat the price!

I would highly recommend this place to anyone!

  This is one amazing school. They make sure you have the fundamentals to move on forward with your career. They will not let you fail. They prepare you for the... read more state board exam and also for classroom tests..
They will work with you one on one if you need to. These educators are awesome.
Mrs Carol is amazing at what she does. I wouldn't be where I'm at today if it wasn't for her.
Mrs Analie is a badass. Her color education is spot on. I understand it better because of how she taught it.
All of the educators work with you on the floor to learn the cutting techniques or the foiling techniques.
This is definitely the school to go to. Give this school a try and I promise you I won't be wrong!

  The BEST Hair Academy in the Midwest.  Manager Summer has skills and techniques that are unmatched. She treats me like family. She is a massive asset to the Academy.  I... read more have been a client for many years and have always been greeted with a warm friendly hello.  I highly recommend SPHA to anyone (client and students in training)  I am beyond grateful that SPHA was recommended to me by a friend, when they were on Belmont Ave.  Such a high end salon with reasonable, affordable prices and phenomenal results each and every time.  Summer, I love ya and will see you in a few weeks.
Steven, Thank you for your hair academy!!!  I will continue to promote SPHA to everyone I know.  Thank you also, to Miss Carol...such a warm beautiful person. Blessed to call SPHA my #1 salon.

  Absolutely love getting services here.
I've been here for a balayage  as well as a cut.
Services with a student may seem intimidating but at this place there is no need to... read more fear as there are amazing teachers always supervising.
It is a learning process for them so please budget some extra time and patience but get ready for the best deal and beautiful results.
I tend to panic when it comes to doing much of anything with my curly, unruly, fine and generally annoying hair, especially since it takes FOREVER to grow due to a thyroid condition. The phrase "it'll grow out" may be true for some people's bad hair choices but mine stick around for a lot longer.
That's why I'm so happy I found this gem and am so thankful for the wonderful care and coaching the teachers give their students so that everyone feels confident and happy with the results!

  I was a salon owner for about 4 years before deciding to go to cosmetology school. I started at Pivot Point in Evanston but never felt the school cared for... read more me as a student and so I transferred to Steven Papageorge Hair Academy - it was the best career decision I could have made!

The teachers at Steven Papageorge Hair Academy are very knowledgeable, patient, and truly care to teach (plus some of the teachers are still working stylists, and speak Spanish). The school uses professional hair salon products, teaches the latest cutting and color techniques, and always had professional guests going in to teach and inspire us! The school always had enough clients going in allowing the students to get all the practice necessary to apply everything learned!

Steven Papageorge Hair Academy is very involved in the hair industry as the owner, Steven, has several hair salons throughout the city, actually oversees what goes on at the school and has been in the hair industry for a long time!  The school also had a flexible schedule which allowed me to continue working all along.

I have been a salon owner for 12 years now, have worked with my stylists from all cosmetology schools in Chicago, and still believe Steven Papageorge Hair Academy will give you the best education for you money! This academy will give you all the tools needed to expand your creativity, technical skills, and prepare you to pass the State Board Exam in order to get licensed!

  I work with Steven Papageorge Hair Academy for one year already. Their students are so talented ,every time we have a fashion show or a photo shoot ,they always do... read more such an amazing job. They are very well trained by teachers of the school. If you are debating which beauty school to attend in Chicago ,i would highly recommend Steven Papageorge Hair Academy .The experience you will get at the school will be life changing.

  I wouldn't be where I am today without Steven & Analie at Steven Papageorge Hair Academy! They are the most advanced in the cosmetology school industry! They provide excellent education... read more in hair and are constantly bringing in educators from the top beauty companies (i.e. Schwartzkopf, loreal, Joico, and Oribe) I can't thank them enough for preparing me for my career! It's also located in a wonderful area! Right by the EL Stop! Couldn't have been a more perfect fit for me