Diana Mildice

As head of Vidal Sassoon’s color department, this talented colorist ran the education program for all the salons’ color trainees. She also worked for Sassoon in London. During her 11 years at Trio salon she was on the education team. Diana specializes in balanced, dimensional color. “Your color should be believable, yet it needs a bit of an edge,” she says. And her job is to walk the fine line between the two. She recommends tweaking your hair color as the seasons change to keep it fresh. “It’s funny, people will buy a sweater and wear it once, when they wear their hair everyday,” she adds. “Your hair is an accessory, not something to maintain, so you should keep it interesting.” Diana’s work has appeared in Allure, Modern Salon and American Salon. She has participated in many hair shows, including the Alternative Hair Show in Chicago. Away from the salon, Diana spends time with her two young children.
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They are simply the best hair "artists" in Chicago!
I have been following around Diana for color and Theresa for cuts for over 15 years! They are simply the best hair "artists" in Chicago! I would never go to anyone else and would travel near and far for their services. I'm constantly complimented on my hair cuts and color! Maxine's hit the jackpot hiring these two. You'd be a fool not to utilize this talent on your next visit. Perfection!!
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My hair looks even better after this first visit to Maxine
I also followed Diane to Maxine from Trio... Diane is the most talented colorist that I have ever used in the 20 years of highlighting my hair. My hair looks even better after this first visit to Maxine, and I think it is due to the superior quality of the products they use. I did not get my hair cut, but had scheduled Theresa to dry my hair. Drying is an extra charge which is new to me, but the additional $30 is worth the complete look. I recommend trying the two ladies for your next hair appointments - they are REALLY good.
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Try this place!
Very nice environment. Diane Mildice is THE expert in color, and Theresa Tufte is an excellent stylist. All but one staff person was extremely friendly and helpful. Try this place!
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You will love you hair!!!!
I have gone to Diana for color and Josie for cut since I was 11 (now am 22) they are just the best and really give you what you want and provide great insight. I used to go to them at Trio and followed them here.... Let me just say, Maxine is so much nicer!!! Follow my advice and make appointments with these ladies today.... You won't regret it, and you will love your hair!!!!
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She is the BEST COLORIST in Chicago
Found Diana M from Trio!!!! She is the BEST COLORIST in Chicago hands down. Maxine's is a huge improvement from Trio!!!!
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I am thrilled to share my favorite colorist
I am thrilled to share my favorite colorist and my favorite stylist with Yelp viewers. Diana Mildice has been coloring my hair and Theresa Tufte has been cutting my hair since 2001 and they are stuck with me as a client for life. They have both been so wonderful and they treat me with such great care. I recently developed an allergy to gluten and they have both gone out of her way to ensure there is no wheat protein or oat ingredients in the products they use on my hair. I am so happy to see Diana and Theresa at Maxine. The salon is clean, spacious and the staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Two thumbs up from this customer!
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I recently discovered Maxine
I recently discovered Maxine. Wow! The entire operation manages to be organized, efficient, but warm and relaxing. Peace and calm prevail. Diana is the best colorist I've worked with over many decades. And much to the delight of my husband, Josie returned my cut to our wedding day. Prices were lower than my last salon. JK
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I highly recommend Theresa and Diana
I have gone to Diana Mildice for color and Theresa Tufte for cuts for over 6 years. My hair has never looked better. Diana sometimes jokes about having to go find her magic wand to fulfill my request. The truth is she doesn't need one. She is able to listen and really hear what it is I'm wanting my hair to look like (even though I have trouble articulating just what that may be). Theresa is able to cut my fine hair and afterwords, l look like I have 10 times more hair. When Theresa asks me what we're doing with my cut, I just ask what she thinks will look best. I always take her advice and I am thrilled with the results. I highly recommend Theresa and Diana for a great cut and believable blond color
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Exceptional talent and modern techniques.
Exceptional talent and modern techniques make Theresa & Diana a perfect cut and color team! I have been a customer for years and ALWAYS feel like a rock star when they transform my hair. I have had every color and style look incredible and my hair stays healthy too! Diana & Theresa are new to Maxine but arrive with an amazing amount of experience and skill. Plus they are fun and hip - totally into the latest styles and trends but HONEST with clients and teach you how to re-create the look at home that you leave the salon with. You will be SO glad you found them! Runway ready looks from non-pretentious stylists who truly want you to feel gorgeous.
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Diana--Diana--Diana!
I have three words of praise for Maxine's. Diana--Diana--Diana! She is the very best colorist in the city. No pretension here, just real talent mixed with a great personality. Her colors look real, like your hair just grew in that way. She makes sure she understands exactly what you want and then makes it happen like magic. Now I just tell her to do what she thinks is right and I am never unhappy (especially with all the compliments I get. Love her!
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My color is ALWAYS amazing
I have gone to Diane for color for years, my color is ALWAYS amazing. I am looking forward to my next appointment with her at Maxine's!
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These girls are the best!
I've followed Diane Mildice & Theresa Tufte from their previous hair salon to Maxine Salon. Diane has been my colorist for years and I can't imagine being without her. I constantly get great feed back from people stating how much they love my hair!!!!! Theresa is by far a great stylist as well! These girls are the best!
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Kudos to Maxine's!
I followed Theresa Tufte and Diana Muldice when they both made the transition from Trio Salon Chicago to Maxine's Chicago. Philip Palmeri, one of Trio's partners, had colored my hair for many years and he was "the man" - the "master" with color. I have hair that is resistant to color and needs a highly skilled colorist. The only other person I trust to color my hair, who is even close to his expertise and then some, is Diana. Both Diana and Theresa are highly skilled, interesting, smart professionals and if that's not enough - they both have hearts of gold. I congratulate Maxine for recognizing the high calibre of perfection and integrity these two classy women will bring to Maxine's Chicago. I've been fortunate to have Theresa cutting and styling my hair for the past 10 years. Her hair cutting technique is truly her own and is awesome; she is an "artiste" - a real perfectionist and is never satisfied with mediocrity. Once again, kudos to Maxine's!
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For truly gorgeous hair, enlist the aid of the dynamic duo..
For truly gorgeous hair, enlist the aid of the dynamic duo - Diana Mildice for color - blondes (without the brassy), vibrant brunettes, and glowing redheads. Diana does highlights, lowlights, and hand painting with consistent expertise. Theresa Tufte (a.k.a the Perfectionist) gives you such a precision cut, that you can actually replicate the results at home. I've been their client for over a decade, yet I still glow every time they spin my chair around to face the mirror where I can admire my glamorous new cut. More importantly, they are delightful individuals with killer senses of humor. Sassoon trained, they have recently moved from Trio to Maxine's at 712 N. Rush in Chicago.
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See Diana for color, Theresa for cut
See Diana for color, Theresa for cut. Diana Mildice and Theresa Tufte are new members of the Maxine team. I followed them from another Chicago salon since I couldn't imagine going to anyone else. Diana is by far the best colorist I've ever had. She'll listen to what you want while offering advice as to what will work best for you. Theresa is a truly gifted stylist. She's given me consistently awesome cuts for the past 4 years. I really think if you are looking for a colorist and/or stylist, definitely give these two a try. You won't be disappointed! Oh and they are super cool people, too. The salon itself is beautiful and I found the general vibe there very nice. The front desk staff was friendly and helpful.
