A calm, considered approach to hair — clean formulas, unhurried appointments and results that simply speak for themselves.
Every visit starts with a proper consultation — no rushing, no guessing. We listen first.
We assess your hair's health, history and goals before touching a single scissor or colour brush.
Unhurried, precise and attentive. Clean products, expert hands and full concentration on you.
You leave with a personalised plan and product guidance tailored to your hair type.
"Simplicity is a discipline. It takes more skill, not less."
— Claire Reeves, FounderWe stripped everything back — the products, the noise, the rush — and kept only what matters: honest skill, genuine conversation and results that last.
Studio Atelier opened in Chicago's Lincoln Park in 2017. We take private bookings only, keep our team small and intentional, and never overbook. You get the full attention of one stylist for the full appointment.
Our product range is curated for clean, low-impact formulas. We don't stock forty brands — we stock six that we truly believe in.
Every service is priced transparently. No hidden upsells, no package pressure. Just the work.
"The most relaxed I have ever felt in a salon. And my hair has never looked better — the cut grew out beautifully for four months."
"Two stylists, private bookings, no noise. It feels like the opposite of every other salon I have been to and the work is consistently exceptional."
"I have sensitive skin and a history of reactions to dye. Claire spent forty minutes on my consultation before a single product was near my hair. I cried, honestly."
"Worth every dollar. I have been to £200 salons in London that felt more rushed and less considered than this. Book it. You will not regret it."
Book a private appointment with our studio. We keep it simple, we keep it excellent.