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At Essence VIP in Gurnee, IL, salon owner Teresa has created a relaxing atmosphere where clients receive the highest quality salon services. Black hair services offered include hair cuts, hair color, relaxers/straighteners, press and curl, flat or Chi iron styles, weaving, hair extensions, dreadlocks and so much more.
This Gurnee salon caries a full line of lace front wigs. Many wigs are in stock, but they'll also create custom made wigs to meet your specific needs. We also offer Keratin smoothing treatments and Brazilian Blowout treatments.
Located only 45 minutes from Chicago and backed by Theresa's over 20 years of experience, they specialize in ethnic and textured hair care. From extensions, dreadlocks and weaving to creative hair design, hair color and the perfect cut to match your lifestyle, Essence VIP has the stylists and services to satisfy.
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Customer Reviews (29 reviews)
grannyfisher
on Citysearch Nov 30, 2009I've been a customer for well over a year, during which time, I've had regular shampoos and styling, as well as coloring and cuts. However, just about 2 weeks ago I went in for a touch-up of color and it was suggested that... (more)
Terez Ziegler
on Citysearch Nov 22, 2009I have been a client of Terez's for 14 years. She is very knowledgable on hair care and treatment. She Flat-irons my hair and gets it so straight, that it can withstand rain, fog, and sweat from working out at health club... (more)
EssenceVIP
on Citysearch Nov 18, 2009I found this salon from the yellow pages. I showed up as a walk-in expecting to spend my day off at the Salon. I was treated as if I had an appointment and NO, I was not the only one there. The staff worked like... (more)
Island Diva
on Citysearch Nov 18, 2009Coolest hair salon, very pleasant and good service.Terez is delightful and pleasant to talk to and highly professional .She is incredibly skilled at her craft, girlfriend knows her stuff. I went in for a hair cut,... (more)
kesanalejo
on Citysearch Nov 10, 2009If you want healthy hair, a style that fits your lifestyle and don't want to waste time, then you want Essence VIP! Terez and her staff will make you look and feel wonderful. They don't schedule 20 people for the same... (more)
Nica Z
on Citysearch Nov 07, 2009The atmosphere in the salon was very relaxed and professional. Terez was incredibly skilled in her craft and was very helpful with any question that I had. No complaints what so ever. I went once and I'm hooked. Pretty... (more)
JC Harrison
on Citysearch Nov 05, 2009I've been a loyal customer of Terez and Essence VIP for over 3 years. My hair has never looked better with a great haircut plus it's soft and shiny. My schedule gets a little crazy sometimes and Terez goes out of her way to... (more)
KMalec
on Citysearch Sep 21, 2009I recently found Essence VIP online. I emailed Terez explaining the hairloss I endured due to wearing hair extensions for 14 years and the hardship of having ezcema. Terez emailed me back immediately explaining in... (more)
AGran
on Citysearch Feb 19, 2009A couple of years ago, I moved from New York City to the Chicago metropolitan area; however, I was wearing an afro and did not have need of a stylist. The online reviews for Eseence VIP and Terez were all really good and I... (more)