Highlights Chicago
Hair Highlights in Chicago's River North
Whether you want a subtle sun-kissed shimmer or bold, dimensional color, Reverie Salon's expert colorists deliver highlights that are precisely tailored to your hair type, skin tone, and lifestyle. Located in River North, Chicago, we are one of the city's top destinations for foil highlights, babylights, and hand-painted balayage.
What Are Hair Highlights?
Highlights are lightened sections of hair that add dimension, contrast, and brightness to your overall color. Unlike an all-over color treatment, highlights create movement and depth — making hair look fuller, more vibrant, and alive. The technique and placement vary depending on your desired result, which is why a thorough consultation is always the first step at Reverie.
Our Highlight Services
- Classic Foil Highlights — Precisely placed foil sections for defined, consistent color from root to tip.
- Babylights — Ultra-fine, delicate highlights that mimic the natural highlights of childhood hair. The most natural-looking result available.
- Chunky Highlights — Bolder, wider sections for a more dramatic, high-contrast look.
- Balayage Highlights — Freehand painted highlights for soft, blended, low-maintenance color. Grows out beautifully.
- Partial Highlights — Strategic placement around the face and crown for maximum brightness with less processing time.
- Full Highlights — All-over coverage for a complete color transformation.
Why Choose Reverie Salon for Highlights in Chicago?
Our colorists are specialists — not generalists. Led by internationally recognized, award-winning stylist Sal Misseri, the Reverie team has trained in the most advanced color techniques and attends ongoing education to stay at the leading edge of color work. We take the time to understand your hair history, texture, and goals before we ever pick up a brush. The result is highlights that look custom — because they are.
How Often Should You Get Highlights?
Most clients return every 8–12 weeks depending on the technique. Foil highlights typically require more frequent touch-ups, while balayage highlights can stretch to 3–5 months between appointments. We'll recommend a maintenance schedule that fits your budget and lifestyle at your consultation.
Our Highlight Specialists
- Sal Misseri — Master Colorist & Salon Owner
- Vicki O'Connor — Hair Colorist
- Naomi Grix — Color Specialist
- Sydney Misseri — Artistic Director
Related Services at Reverie Salon Chicago
- Balayage Chicago — Hand-painted color for a natural, low-maintenance look
- Color Correction Chicago — Fix unwanted results from previous color
- Ombré Hair Chicago — Seamless dark-to-light gradient color
- Hair Color Chicago — Full-service coloring at Reverie Salon
Related Services
- Lowlights Chicago — add depth and dimension alongside your highlights for a natural, multi-tonal result
- Balayage Chicago — hand-painted color for a sun-kissed, low-maintenance look
- Blonde Specialist Chicago — expert toning, platinum, and dimensional blonde services
- Hair Gloss Treatment — seal in your color with a mirror-like shine
- Color Correction Chicago — fix brassy or uneven highlights from previous work
Serving Chicago's Neighborhoods
Reverie Salon is located in Chicago's River North neighborhood at 300 W Grand Ave Suite 5 — conveniently accessible from across the city. We welcome clients from Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, Streeterville, Old Town, Wicker Park, Lakeview, and all of Chicago. Book your appointment today →
