Elizabeth Mitchell
In her eight years as a stylist, Elizabeth Mitchell has earned a reputation as an excellent all-around hairdresser. That means great cutting in any length, blow-drying, elegant updos and curling and straightening with styling tools. "I love styling because I'm a perfectionist and I like to tweak the finished product," she says. For her special occasion and bridal updos, Elizabeth incorporates the current fashion in hair pieces and accessories to modernize her designs. She might use a headband, a piece of jewelry or a flowery hair pin. Yet nothing is ever too busy – it just looks right and timeless. Elizabeth also loves cutting short hair and men's hair because both require extreme attention to detail. Elizabeth attends the Midwest Beauty Show every year for classes and has studied at The Redken Exchange and Shu Uemura Atelier in New York City. She also leads seminars at Maxine and teaches for Shu Uemura. This in-demand stylist has participated in fashion shows for the Art Institute, MCA and Neiman-Marcus, and has created makeovers for "Good Day Live" and WGN's morning show. Her work has appeared in InStyle, Allure.com, The Chicago Sun-Times and Chicago Social. Her biggest passions outside of the salon are cooking (for the creativity), baking (for the precision) and competing in triathlons.
Elizabeth's haircuts are $85.00
Follow Elizabeth on
5.0 Stars
great up-do's
Over the past few years I have been in SEVERAL weddings and have had SEVERAL awful up-do's. But, the girls at Maxine did such a great job with the wedding I was in. Becca, Elizabeth, Bridget and Adrianne made sure we all were looking fabulous and I don't think a single hair moved out of place the whole night! We all will definitely back as regulars!!! Thanks girls!! * Pros: fabuluos work * Cons: i wish all the wedding's I'm in are in chicago!
Posted on 4/23/08 by jlmroz
5.0 Stars
Absolutely love it.
Just after reading these reviews I called and booked an appointment. They were able to get me in the same day and I was surprised to have been in and out of the salon in one hour with no wait. Elizabeth cut my hair and SHE IS AWESOME. Absolutely love it., she is very professional and did a wonderful job with layering my thick long hair. Definetely worth the price.
Posted on 3/27/2008 by Elizabeth E.
5.0 Stars
Would never consider anywhere else!
I have been going here for at least 10 years. I go to Elizabeth for cut and Jasen for color. They are both amazing at what they do and so much fun to be around. Jasen is great whether you want to take risks and go for an edgy hip dye job or keep it natural looking and blend well. He does not over process your hair either, which has always been a concern of mine, especially since I swim and have chlorine build up in my hair. Elizabeth is amazing with her shears! She too can give you an edgy hair cut with the newest of techniques, cut it conservatively, or combine the two. She knows the products well, so don't be shy to ask what products to go home with and how to use them. I love to see her and gossip, she is so much fun!! The shop was remodeled last year, it's hip and fun. The music is great, they actually have worked over time to collect everyones' music and import it to mix different genres, giving a little bit of everything with in reason to please everyone. The products are amazing as I was addressing before. They are a Loreal color flagship, they carry Kerastase and Shu Umera products. I am also a huge fan of their skin care line True. It is expensive, I mean considerably expensive, so I tend to go quarterly. But, I consider it worth every dime. Great shop, would never consider anywhere else!
Posted on 1/28/2008 by Meredith D.
5.0 Stars
I am sooo happy with how this salon treated me
I love the work Loreal does on Project Runway and Tim Gunn's Guide to Style (hell, in the latter show, the hair makes twice the difference the clothes do!) so when I saw that Maxine was a flagship Loreal salon I decided to try it. My stylist was really friendly, fun to talk to, told me all about Chicago since I was new to it. I told her I wanted a clean, neat, professional haircut that's easy to maintain. When I left it was flirty and messy/sexy and curly - that look is great sometimes, and it was definitely cute, but that was the exact opposite of what I asked for, since I had a job interview soon. I had a feeling that I might have to call the salon and ask them to redo it, but I figured it might look better after I washed and styled it myself. So I tipped well anyway, since she was nice and took a lot of time and care with my cut. Anyway, when I got home and washed and redid my hair, I saw that I hated it . I couldn't even get it to look slightly as cute as it did after my haircut. Plus, "cute" wasn't the look I was going for anyway. I called the salon director, and merely told her that I wasn't happy with my cut. I didn't have to bitch or complain or even use a firm voice. She was very professional and friendly - she told me to come in, and that she would give me her best stylist, and that I wouldn't be charged. She also told not to tip again. When I went back, there was zero attitude from anyone. Everyone was just as nice as they were the first time. I was given Elizabeth, and she was great. I love my haircut - I do nothing with it, and it just falls into place. I wasn't planning to tip again (the salon director insisted that I don't), but I loved the haircut so much I had to. I am sooo happy with how this salon treated me. I wish all salons were this professional and friendly and responsible. They've definitely earned me as a regular customer, and I've continued coming here for my haircuts (when I can afford it). The cool thing is that they listen to me and give me a low maintenance cut when I ask for one. And the haircut always looks *better* with each wash - I walk out with a nice haircut, and then each time I wash my hair the look actually improves. That's what's so awesome about their cuts - they give you a cut that knows how to grow. I had a manicure recently with Ella, and it was perfect - I came home and did the dishes, and then mopped. Three days later, I still had perfect nails. She's very careful about details.
Posted on 11/24/2007 by Sam K.
5.0 Stars
Elizabeth is the bomb!!!
I live in the boondocks now, and was looking for a good cut-Thank goodness I read In Style magazine and found a miracle worker-Elizabeth. She really knows how to cut hair. I also had the pleasure of meeting Maxine herself and she is so sweet and unassuming-Love this place!!!
Posted on 12/23/2005 by christinek3
5.0 Stars
Thermal Reconditioning
I HAD MY HAIR STRAIGHTENED USING THE FAMOUS THERMAL RECONDITIONING PROCESS. IT HAS CHANGED MY LIFE. ELIZABETH, A STYLIST AT MAXINE'S, HAD SUGGESTED I COME IN FOR A CONSULT WITH HER- WE DECIDED THIS PROCESS WAS RIGHT FOR MY FRIZZY CRAZY CURLS. I FEEL SO SLEEK AND BEAUTIFUL NOW- IT HAS TRULY BOOSTED MY SELF CONFIDENCE AND MADE ME FEEL SO STYLISH & PROUD OF MY HAIR!! THANKS ELIZABETH AND THE WHOLE STAFF AT MAXINE!! * Pros: HONEST, CARING, CUTTING EDGE
Posted on 8/12/2003 by teggysgirl
5.0 Stars
Great Experience
Elizabeth is an exceptional stylist. Gave suggestions on changing hair style and then listened to me and gave me a new look. Awesome
Posted on 10/25/2002 by pphillips