As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, I had the opportunity to go to Goldplaited on Saturday afternoon, a brand new finishing salon in Lincoln Park, Chicago.
I was invited by Mal, who owns the salon along with her sister. They both moved here from LA to open Goldplaited and this was only their second weekend in operation. I was surprised by this because the salon seemed very well put together and everyone knew exactly what they were doing.
The salon itself had a very fresh and open look. I loved the gold and white coloring; it made me feel a little like a celebrity getting ready for an event, as did the offering of champagne or sparkling water and the adorable gold and white straw in my water. Every detail covered!
Mal had offered me a comped blow out and make up application, and since I’d never had my hair blown out before I was a little nervous. I wasn’t sure what they’d do with my curly hair and after mentioning my fears upon arrival, I was assured that my stylist, Vanessa, had worked with many curly-haired girls previously and even showed me a before and after picture of a girl with similar hair as I have.
After getting a quick head massage and wash, Vanessa got started on my hair. I was surprised how quickly she was able to dry it and didn’t even need to use a straightener. Ta da!
After I had my hair done, I headed over to Kristi for make up. I was able to choose from a few different looks and give my input in coloring (which was: do whatever you want!). I chose a look that was a lot more “over done” than I would normally do for myself. I figured, why not!?
I had a ton of fun at Goldplaited. The staff was welcoming and chatty, the experience was relaxing and fun, and the end product turned out very well (if I do say so myself…). Goldplaited is a great salon to go to if you need make up or hair done for a special occasion or big day, and they’ll be rolling out several new services over the next few months. You can see all of their services and the pricing on their website.
You can check out their instagram, where they post plenty of fun before and after shots of friends who have come through the salon.
Here’s mine:
Ta da! Haha.
Have you ever been to a finishing salon?
Are you good at doing make up and hair or do you usually leave it mostly natural like I do?
How fun! I love getting blowouts for bachelorette parties but the only time I’ve ever had my makeup done was for my wedding. I’m like you and like to let my hair go natural as well as my makeup – I just don’t have time to spend on it in the morning… My sleep is too important 🙂
I’m pretty sure this was the only time I’ve ever had my make up done! I agree – sleep is way more important
Oh my gosh you look beautiful! You look gorgeous all the time, but I love the blow out for a special occasion! 🙂
awww thank you, Heather
you look so gorgeous! i’ve never been to a finishing salon but this makes me really want to try it out! i’ve got plans to go to one for my bachelorette weekend and this definitely solidifies those plans 🙂
Oh I hope you have fun!!!! Are you having it in TX?
You’re gorgeous! I need some serious hair and makeup help. I wish they had this place near me! 🙂
I’m sure there are similar places near you, it’s fun to try out!
Holy geez, you always look gorgeous, but your hair here is Red Carpet-worthy. I need to go to this place.
Haha, good thing I went to Starbucks afterward! And then home… wild night.
OMG beautiful! I wish I had the patience to do fancy blow outs and stuff at home but yeah.. I always think about doing it but never end up actually doing it. It’s so much work! My hair usually has a mind of its own.
Yea, I just don’t have the patience… I have no idea how I used to blow dry and straighten my hair all the time in college.
You look gorgeous! I LOVE the blow out- you have celebrity-status hair. 🙂
I’m pretty hopeless with hair and makeup. I prefer wearing minimal makeup- as much as I can get away with, that is. And my hair is blah these days because I’m experiencing hair loss. Haha rant over. I could use the help of a place like this- it’s super cute too!
I’m the same – most days now I don’t even wear make up!
I’ve never heard of this place, but it looks like so much fun! I might have to make a stop there the next time I’m in Chicago!
You definitely should, it was a lot of fun!
That is so fun! And you look beautiful! it is fun to get all made up once in awhile, for sure 🙂
I agree – such a fun thing to do every once in a while!
Beautiful! I LOVE your hair!
Aw thanks, Ash!
Gorgeous!! Looks like so much fun!
Thank you, Kristi!
aww, you look gorgeous!! Definitely a fun thing to do once in a while – I’ve only ever done that sort of thing for weddings and graduations, so I’d love to it ‘just because’ for a night out or something.
Me too! I’ve never had my make up done before!
So fun to see you at Goldplaited. You looked great! As a person who also doesn’t fuss much with my appearance, that was a great change of pace. I felt so pretty! I will be back for the next special occasion for sure!
Aww thanks, it was fun to see you!
You look beautiful Katie. I have never had my makeup done in a salon -how great!
Thank you, Aunt Marty!
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I honestly don’t even really understand what a blow-out is! They just wash your hair and then blow dry it?
Yep. They just do it way better than I ever could!
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