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Exotic Textures Natural Hair Studio
329 W 18th St, Chicago, 60616
4.3
196 reviews

Exotic Textures Natural Hair Studio

329 W 18th St, Chicago, 60616
Entrepreneur

Services

  • Afro Curly Exotic Textures

    15 services

    • Exotic Textures Fingerstyle

      Accentuate your hair unique texture with this service.
      $79.00
      2h
      Option 1
      $79.00
      2h
      Option 2

    • DevaCurl Transformation

      This is our version of the Devacurl service taught by Devachan salon, NY. Ayanna is a Devacurl inspired stylist. But here at Exotic Textures, you will get the Exotic Textures' DivaCurl Cut and Transformation.
      $99.00
      2h 30min
      Option 1
      $99.00
      2h 30min
      Option 2

    • Curly Afro Set

      $65.00
      2h

    • Be Exotic: The Big Chop

      Shampoo, Deep Conditioning Steam Treatment and Afro Cut
      $45.00
      30min

    • Cornrows/ Flat Twist Updos

      Cornrows or flat two strands twists are a contemporary look for natural hair. Your service includes a shampoo and blow out. Your stylist may add hair extensions for length at additional charge.
      $95.00+
      2h 45min
      Option 1
      $140.00+
      4h 30min
      With Hair extensions. Still includes shampoo.

  • Dreadlocks

    15 services

    • Consultation

      Consultation
      $25.00
      30min
      Option 1
      $25.00
      30min
      Option 2

    • Loc Rod Set

      $35.00
      30min
      Option 1
      $35.00
      30min
      Option 2

    • Starter Locs

      This price includes a shampoo and the partings for a comb coil dreadlock set. Starter Interlocks are $200 and up. The interlocking technique is best for those with a more active lifestyle who like to wash their hair more often.
      $125.00+
      2h 30min

    • Starter Interlocks

      The interlocking technique uses a tool to not the new growth into a structure that resembles the links of a chain. Often people use the interlocking method if they have a more active lifestyle and need to wash their hair more often. Interlocking requires retightening every 6 to 8 weeks. Interlocks last can be done at various sizes as small as extra large sisterlocks up to large size dreadlocks.
      $200.00+
      4h

    • Starter Crochet (Instant) Locs

      Often called instant locs
      $350.00
      4h

  • Weekly Specials *♡1st Time Clients♡*

    6 services

    • Twisted Tuesday Retwist

      Twists and Retwists are $50 on Twisted Tuesday. Flat Twists, Two Strand Twists, Twist Outs, Loc Retwist and more are discounted all until 8pm. First Time Clients only
      $60.00
      1h 30min

    • Twisted Tuesday Flat Twist Out Style

      $60.00
      1h 30min

    • Wet Set Wednesday

      Define your curls with a Wet Set service. Starting Devacurl Decadence Shampoo and Condition, Trim, and Wet Set for your Natural Curls. First time Clients only
      $60.00
      1h 30min

    • Tribal Thursdays

      All single layer and two layer Tribal Braids (Lemonade, Goddess Braids, Feed-in Cornrows, Knotless Braids, Havana Twists and Poetic Justice Braids NOT included) are $99 with Hair Jewelry included. First Time Clients only
      $125.00
      3h

    • Flex your Curls Fridays

      Flexi Rods to Flex those beautiful Curls are $50 on Friday. First time Clients only
      $60.00
      2h 30min

  • AyannaLocs and Crochet Locs

    9 services

    • Crochet Braids

      I will shampoo and bow out your hair. Then, we will braid the hair down for a natural looking style. Hair is not included. Please consult about the texture you desire. Bring at least 3 packs of textured braiding hair for this style.
      $155.00+
      3h 30min

    • Crochet Curlkalon Look

      If you like the Rod set look on a Short afro, but you need a low-maintenance style protective style, try the Curlkalon crochet look. This included shampoo, complimentary trim, and finished detail cut of the Curlkalon install
      $155.00
      3h

    • AyannaLocs Crochet Loc Extensions Install

      $450.00
      3h 30min

    • Individual Crochet Goddess Locs

      $275.00
      3h 30min

    • Half Up Crochet Braids

      $150.00
      2h

  • Braided Styles and Tribals

    11 services

    • Goddess Locs

      Beautiful, fun and flirty temporary loc extensions with synthetic hair. (crochet style)
      $275.00+
      4h

    • Passion Twists

      Passion Twists are individual two strand spring twists.
      $225.00
      4h 5min

    • Kids Braids

      Children should be 5 and above with experience getting their hair done. Parents please bring beads of your choice and bead threading tool (+$5 for a full head of beads) Children’s braid styles include a shampoo, blow out, and scalp massage.
      $50.00
      2h

    • Havana/ Marley/ Rope Twists

      Rope Twists are two strand braid extensions in small or medium sizes. Havana Twists are the jumbo version of these smooth two strand twist braids. Please selext your appointment according to the size/ price variation, with Havana as the largest and least expensive.
      $165.00
      3h 30min
      Option 1
      $199.00
      4h
      Option 2
      $250.00
      5h 30min
      Option 3

    • Exotic Fulani Braids

      These tribal styles have invisible knot feed in cornrows on the top layer and individual box braids in the back.
      $175.00
      4h

  • Exotic Textures Virgin Hair Installs & Units

    9 services

    • Exotic Textures Signature Blend Sew-in

      For instant length in any texture, think Exotic Textures Virgin Hair Collection. Price includes shampoo, trim and install, our signature finishing techniques to blend your hair with your extensions, and instructions on how to maintain your look. Purchase your bundles online at www.exotictextures.com/shop for 20% off 2 bundles or more.
      $200.00
      3h 30min

    • Bundle Service (Single Process Color)

      $35.00
      30min
      Option 1
      $35.00
      30min
      Option 2

    • Full Sew -in (w/ Lace Closure)

      For clients that want to let their hair rest from daily maintenance and try long-term textures styles. Be sure to Pre-order your hair at www.exotictextures.com for 20% off install. Price includes shampoo, install, blend, and trim. Most Lace closures will need to be retightened after 3-4 weeks. Schedule a Shampoo and Retightening if that what you need.
      $250.00+
      3h 30min

    • Exotic Textures Detachable Unit Install

      To maintain your pieces, your may want to allow me to create a detachable unit to suit your needs. If you like the faux hawk look or updo but worry about keeeping your braids fresh and caring for the back of your look, the detachable partial unit is for you. It can be easily pinned in and taken down at the end of the day, while you keep you twist/ braids the front and crown of your hair securely tied down for evening care. Can also be styled creatively as a ponytail or pouf for later use.
      $99.00+
      45min

    • Weave /or Previous Style Removal

      I can easily take down your weave or any protective or braid style for you.
      $25.00
      30min

  • A La Carte Add-ons

    10 services

    • Bridal Consultation

      $45.00
      45min

    • Baylayage or Sombre

      This is only the add-on for the highlighting technique. Base color is not included.
      $75.00
      1h 30min

    • Full Head Highlights

      $125.00
      1h 30min

    • Additional New Growth

      If there has been a long lapse since the last time you got interlock or Sisterlocks maintenance, there may be an additional fee.
      $25.00
      30min
      Option 1
      $25.00
      30min
      Option 2

    • Detangling

      This add-on service happens when you need to detangle after braids or a weave. We will be careful attention not to cut out, yank, break off or brush out any of your hair. If you need some special attention so you return to being happily nappy, let us keep you from the pains of detangling your hair.
      $20.00
      30min

  • Makeup Bar

    4 services

    • Brow Highlight

      Shaping and accentuating the arch with Motives Makeup in the appropriate shade.
      $10.00
      15min
      Option 1
      $10.00
      15min
      Option 2

    • Strip Lashes

      Select glamorous human hair eyelash extension strips.
      $10.00
      45min

    • Full Face Application

      Full Face Application with Demo Face Chart so that you can access the online store and purchase even more of your favorite shades at a later date.
      $29.00+
      45min
      Option 1
      $29.00+
      45min
      Option 2

    • Brow Shaping

      $7.00
      15min

  • Deposits and Payment Plans

    3 services

    • Hair Deposit (For Loc Extensions)

      Please secure your reservation with a hair deposit. When you book online, the salon manager will call to confirm your appointment and take payment. The deposit is non-refundable.
      $150.00
      15min

    • Package- Payment #1

      For high priced tickets, such as the Sisterlocks Installation Package and the long Ayanna Locs Loc Extensions, please consult Ayanna for payment arrangements.
      $150.00
      15min

    • Packages- Payment #2

      The salon manger will call you to confirm your balance due.
      $150.00
      15min

  • Treatments

    6 services

    • Scalp Therapy

      Heal an itchy and dry scalp with my therapy treatment; includes tea tree shampoo, deep conditioning with a hot towel, dry cleanse, and scalp massage with medicated strength pomade.
      $25.00
      30min

    • Herbal Cider Tea Bath

      If your dreads have lint, product build-up in them, we can offer them a rejuvenating herbal cider tea bath to penetrate, deep cleanse, lighten the feel of dirt and build up in your locs.
      $25.00
      30min

    • Hydration Steam Therapy

      $30.00
      40min

    • Nourishing Mask

      Drench your hair in a nourishing moisture mask applied strand by strand with steam therapy.
      $25.00
      30min

    • Deep Conditioning

      Intensive Restoration for brittle, weak and damaged hair. Don't cut, restore
      $10.00
      30min

  • Sisterlocks

    7 services

    • Sisterlocks Consultation

      $35.00
      30min
      Option 1
      $35.00
      30min
      Option 2

    • Sisterlocks Retightening

      $150.00+
      4h

    • Sisterlocks Locs Style

      Updo or curly styles for Sisterlocks
      $25.00
      45min

    • Sisterlocks Install 7" or more

      $1,200.00
      8h

    • Sisterlocks Install 7" or less

      $800.00
      8h
      Option 1
      $800.00
      8h
      Option 2

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Amenities

  • Parking space

  • Wi-Fi

Reviews

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4.3/5
Based on 196 reviews
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Loc Retwist
by Ayanna Gholson
Booked this appt a week in advance. I messaged Ayanna when I arrived to the salon and realized she wasnt there (which wasn’t abnormal). She responded,... saying she was out of town and that the salon was closed. I scheduled this the day before a wedding and was completely inconvenienced. I’ve been going to Ayanna for over a year, and honestly was reluctant to write a review. But, I couldn’t believe she handled me this way. Aside from the negligence and not letting me know in advance, the lack of accountability after the fact. She still hasn’t responded to my message shown in the picture. Full transparency shes good at what she does but her customer service is awful. I’ll never sit in her chair again that’s forsure. Show more
Loc Retwist
by Ayanna Gholson
Great experience. Hair felt much lighter after detox. Hairstyle received a lot of compliments.
Shampoo and Set/ Blow Dry
by Ayanna Gholson
I used this stylist a year ago and bought some hair on her website. But when I got my hair done I decided to just get my natural hair washed and press...ed, which I was satisfied with, even though I did not receive or leave with the hair I purchased. I decided to use her services again and get finger curls, which I loved the end product, but she decided to cut throughout my hair saying it would have a feathered look. I decided to go back to get my natural hair washed and pressed just so I could see the feathered look, but once she blow dried it she stated how uneven my hair was and how someone cut it for a “ feathered” look, which she did, and it wasn’t right, so she cut more of my hair. When I left I could not tell how short my hair actually was until the next day, my length went from my shoulders up to my neck, I looked like a walking chia pet, I am so angry, because all my family asked why did you cut all your hair, which I did not request, and to add insult to injury, my appointment was at 3pm and she let the 12:30 appointment who was almost 3 hours late and showed up during my appointment time get in the chair first, so I had to leave to make it to work on time without my hair getting done. Furious is an understatement for the inconvenience due to me having to come back the next morning after working all night, and losing all my length to my hair. My hair has so many different lengths throughout out, it’s just a mess. I’m only leaving a 1 star because it won’t allow me to submit without leaving a star, other than that no stars should be given. I’m mortified Show more
Replied: Jun 29, 2023
Exotic Textures Natural Hair Studio
I’m sorry you feel that way. Curly cuts and Straight cuts follow different rules. Curly cuts are based on the measure a coil/ curly sets (with product) in its curly state; while a straight cut is based on the length of the hair and any split ends or breakage that may be apparent. It sounds like I may not have done a through job of helping you understand that. Also, understanding that previous heat damage from silk presses also plays a significant role in a curly cut as well, may be another reason you feel you lost of length during your cut. I feel I trimmed your hair gradually, first in the curly cut (removing and blending in heat damage) then in the next service once straightened, balancing in breakage and split ends for healthy hair. As a stylist— healthy hair is my #1 priority, above length. Again, I apologize if you feel I cut too much of your length. ❤️❤️❤️. Blessings and healthy hair, Ayanna
Loc Retwist Deep Conditioning Exotic Loc Styles
by Ayanna Gholson
Ayanna gave great and timely service. I appreciate her knowledge of ethnic hair care and the style she made for me that is elegant and functional! 3 s...tyles in 1! Grateful I found her. Show more
Replied: May 21, 2023
Exotic Textures Natural Hair Studio
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Loc Retwist Loc Repair (up to 5 dreads)
by Ayanna Gholson
Love this Stylist. My Son, Daughter, and Myself all have different textured hair and she takes care of us all, helping us maintain healthy, beautiful ...locs. Show more
Replied: May 9, 2023
Exotic Textures Natural Hair Studio
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Twisted Tuesday Retwist
by Ayanna Gholson
Good vibes
Replied: May 3, 2023
Exotic Textures Natural Hair Studio
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Loc Retwist
by Ayanna Gholson
Great service
Loc Retwist
by Ayanna Gholson
Great as always
Coils
by Ayanna Gholson
Definitely enjoyed my service. Fast, professional and eprfect styling. Def will be back!
Loc Retwist Exotic Loc Styles
by Ayanna Gholson
I love Ayanna and her work she is amazing and my locs and always beautiful I get sooo many compliments about my hair i want to say thank you and if an...ybody is looking to start loc she is the one to go to Show more
Cornrows/ Flat Twist Updos
by Ayanna Gholson
I love that Ayanna takes time to care for your hair, not just ‘do’ you hair. This makes a big difference!
Twisted Tuesday Retwist
by Ayanna Gholson
Fast and thorough. hair turned out great.
Starter Locs
by Ayanna Gholson
Nice stylist, experienced and fast. Thank you!
Natural Silk Press
by Ayanna Gholson
Ayyana is always on time & professional! I was in and out in on 1 hour!
Weave Removal Custom Color Natural Silk Press
by Ayanna Gholson
My hair reminded me of Marilyn Monroe! I loved the curls and style for me. Thank you so much.
Deep Conditioning Natural Silk Press Custom Color
by Ayanna Gholson
I like Ayanna she is a good Stylist who is knowledgeable. I enjoyed my services and I love my hair.
Loc Retwist
by Ayanna Gholson
Great service and works fast!
Twisted Tuesday Retwist
by Ayanna Gholson
Professional, quick, and great work!
Loc Retwist
by Ayanna Gholson
Ayana did a great job on my locks. My hair is thinning and some of them were hanging on by a few strands of hair. I was afraid i was going to be bald,... if that continued. She reinforced them and they look great again. She always does a great job. Ayana knows what shes doing ! Thank you for a job always well done. Show more
Replied: Sep 3, 2022
Exotic Textures Natural Hair Studio
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences! Much love!! See you next time! ❤️❤️
Scalp Therapy Herbal Cider Tea Bath Hydration Steam Therapy Loc Retwist Loc Repair (up to 5 dreads) Exotic Loc Styles
by Ayanna Gholson
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