Bob Gartlan
A stylist of 20 years, Bob Gartlan is known for his classic, elegant haircuts. Incredibly versatile, he cuts across the full texture spectrum from curly to wavy to straight. He also styles a good portion of male clients in addition to his large female base. "Female or male, long or short, a good haircut is the marriage between balance and style," he says. In addition to his long-lasting haircuts, his breezy personality makes every salon visit a pleasure. He enjoys long distance cycling and yoga.
Bob's haircuts are $100.00
5.0 Stars
Go see Bob!!!
Go see Bob!! For my birthday, I had Bob cut my hair and it was the best present I could give myself. Not only did he do a beautiful haircut that left my hair looking healthy, but his blowouts make me want to strut down the street and whip my hair back until i have whiplash (and the blowout lasted a good 3 days - loves it). Bob is kind, funny and he definitely knows what he's doing. I felt very confident in him and could just relax and let him work his magic.
Posted on 2/22/2010 by Wren B.
5.0 Stars
Props to Maxine for not only being a top notch salon, but providing such great customer service.
Tracey from Maxine contacted me shortly after I posted the review, and offered to help me find a colorist. I went back over the weekend to Bob again, and Patrick. Patrick did a tint and then "express balayage", as I believe it's called, on my hair, and then put a gloss on it.....and I have to say I look FABULOUS!!! I had thought balayage was more of a "blonde thing" and told him I wanted to stay out of the realm of caramel/blonde highlights, but he did a chocolate brown tint and just painted some warm light brown pieces in, and it looks fabulous!! Unique, and compliments my coloring. Let me point out that it has been OVER 5 MONTHS since I got a trim with Bob....and while anyone who knows hair is probably cringing as they read this, the shape of my cut held up SO WELL over the past 5 months!! I only needed to remove the dry split ends. Before Bob I would have to get my hair cut every other month to keep it looking decent. Props to Maxine for not only being a top notch salon, but providing such great customer service. You don't often find that.
Posted on 12/16/2009 by Lauren S.
5.0 Stars
I highly recommend Maxine
Went to see Bob for a haircut and Patrick for highlights in August. I waited till now to post my review because I wanted to see how my hair grew out. I've been to dozens of salons in the past where my haircut and color looked great when I first walked of the door just to find out that it grew out awfully a month later. Highlights: This was my first time with Patrick having a new type of procedure done on my hair called balayage (hair painting as an alternative to foil highlights) . Patrick is very skilled and did a great job painting my hair. I had told Patrick that I wanted lighter highlights and that's what he gave me. Well, a few days later, I decided that my hair was too light and went in for a glaze/toner to bring it up a shade. Patrick was so nice about it and was genuinely determined to make sure that I was leaving the salon with the color I wanted. Fast forward: For the past three months after my hair was colored, I've toned it up once in a while to keep the color. I must say that Patrick was correct in that the his method of hairpainting allows your hair to grow up without noticable roots. I didn't have the definite line on the crown of my head demarcating regrowth and highlights. Patrick did such an awesome job! Haircut: I would definitely recommend Bob! He's the absolutely talented with his shears and really gives an outstanding cut. He is very meticulous and truly strives for perfection. If you have long hair and want amazing layers that gives your hair volume and styling flexibility, go to Bob! Fast Foward: My hair did grow out nicely (it's been 10 weeks). Thanks Bob! I highly recommend Maxine. Great salon with excellent talent and service. I just wished it was a bit less expensive.
Posted on 10/23/2009 by VIOLA L.
5.0 Stars
If my friends don't start using you, I'm cutting them off.
UPDATE THREE This may be getting tedious that I keep making updates, but after a decade of putting up with shoddy hairdressers who claim to be elite (Toni & Guy, Charles Worthington etc salons), I am so thrilled that I found Bob and Josh at Maxine. Bob is the best - I don't need my hair cutting that often but i do need my bangs taming as they go wild inbetween cuts and i start to look like a porn version of Jill Munroe. Bob lets me run in to see him for 10 minutes to tame my bangs and then I'm off looking less pornish for another couple of months. Josh is the best colourist I have had, period. He's an artist with his balayage skills. Love you both!! And if my friends don't start using you, I'm cutting them off.
Posted on 6/11/2009 by Victoria G.
5.0 Stars
EXAMPLE OF A HAIR MAGICIAN: Bob Gartlan!
DEFINITION OF MAGICIAN: One whose formidable skill or art seems to be magical. EXAMPLE OF A HAIR MAGICIAN: Bob Gartlan! He really does have the ability to make you look like a movie star. Just let him do his thing and bask in the results. With all of the compliments you'll receive, you'll be addicted to Bob's cuts. I promise! It took me 6 long years in Chicago before I finally found my hair magician. Thanks BOB! Recently I switched colorists. I am with Robert now. Bob has the ultimate confidence in him and that is what I was looking for after being disappointed with my previous experience. I have worked with Robert only once so far and I was impressed. I look forward to seeing what else he has in store for me. If you are looking for HAIR MAGIC, check out Bob and Robert at Maxine.
Posted on 1/4/2009 by MELEK L.
5.0 Stars
My search is over!
I just moved to the city and was a little nervous about finding a new stylist. My search is over! I have hair extensions and plan to fly back to Scottsdale to have them redone every 3 months but was looking for someone to trim them up in between (not an easy task). BOB GARTON is "THE MAN" ! I left feeling and looking like a movie star! I seriously noticed people staring at my hair as I walked down Rush Street :) I was happy that when I washed my hair and styled it by mybigself it still looked fabulous. He even sent me home with styling products that really made a differnece. I will be back
Posted on 11/19/2008 by Denise R.
5.0 Stars
Bob, Bob, Bob.
Bob, Bob, Bob. It is all about stylist Bob and his miracle cuts. He knows what I want before I know. I am thinking of a style, and when I walk out I have it. He can read between the lines when I chat about what I think would be good. His cuts last longer than usual. A good thing since I have moved to the burbs and have to travel to get there. (One of the things I miss about living in Streeter area). Would and have recommended Bob to numerous people. Those that tried Bob have great comments about their experience. He makes the whole experience fun!!
Posted on 7/28/2008 by deborah z.
4.0 Stars
I wish I weren't so addicted to Bob.
The only reason I can't give Maxine a 5 is because it is pricey. I guess it's not their fault - it's the neighborhood - I just wish I weren't so addicted to Bob. Not only does he always give me a great haircut (and is mindful of the fact that I'm not coming back every 6 weeks or buying $100 worth of product), but I have a HUGE crush on him.
Posted on 6/27/2008 by Molly S.
5.0 Stars
This place is incredible.
This place is incredible. I get my haircut with Bob, and he's fantastic. It's such a joy to get a haircut! The colorists are so talented as well...I have had Jasen color my hair and he's dynamite. The salon is beautiful inside and always busy...so you know they are doing something right. It is more expensive than most salons, even in the downtown area, but you get what you pay for, and it is very much worth it!
Posted on 4/8/2008 by Jennifer H.
5.0 Stars
I love this place.
I love this place. Everyone is so friendly--not snooty like a lot of upscale salon employees. I recommend Josh for color. He is the only colorist I've ever been to that understands exactly what I want to do with my color--and I've been to a lot of salons. He's also got a delicious southern accent and good sense of style. And I recommend Bob for your cut. Again, understands what I want and has NEVER left me traumatized and I am really picky and weird about my hair. He's handsome in a classic way and extremely charismatic. This place rules.
Posted on 12/9/2007 by Angela H.