Tracey Mangers
After 18 years as a colorist, we can vouch that Tracey is good at every facet of color application and a top colorist in Chicago. She creates beautiful results whether you’re a blonde, brunette or redhead and also specializes in Thermal Reconditioning. “Everyone wants dimension in their hair color – that’s what makes it look natural,” she says. “The key is balanced color.” In her previous position Tracey was in charge of education for a color department and taught an advanced training program at a Gold Coast salon. She has taken classes in creative color at the Vidal Sassoon Academy in London and L’Oreal SoHo Academy in New York City. Tracey has created color for the Alternative Hair Show, Glahm Camp, and for a makeover story that aired on the TLC network.
5.0 Stars
I love my hair!
I have never dyed my hair before, and I went in thinking I would want my whole hair colored. I spoke with Tracey, and told her what I wanted, and she recommended highlights. I thought I would have never just wanted highlights, but I went with her advice, and I love my hair! It turned out exactly how I wanted it too, it is natural, but different and lighter. Perfect. I will definitely be going back to Tracey for future hair colorings.
Posted on 01/18/2012 by Swapna S.
5.0 Stars
Serious Talent at Maxine
Serious talent at Maxine I switched to Maxine when my colorist Tracey moved over there. Tracey is outstanding - I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone. She's creative, collaborative, and great to talk to. She pays great attention to detail and is totally on top of her game. She does a great blonde (highlights) for me but I have friends who see her for other colors. I also recommend Evan for cut - he also does a great job. Also really attentive and great customer service. My cut is long and layered. Overall, Maxine is a great salon. Everyone there is friendly and approachable yet the atmosphere feels upscale.
Posted on 07/20/2011 by Kari E.
5.0 Stars
incredibly friendly & warm
Maxine is fabulous, the kind of upscale salon you expect to find in a city like Chicago. I used the Yelp deal (50% off color & cut with Tracey and Shelly for first time customers), and was blown away at the deal. The salon itself is beautiful. After waiting a few minutes upstairs I met Tracey who took me back to her station. She was VERY attentive to what I wanted, and made sure that we were both on the same page. While Tracey worked on my color Shelly came in to meet me & find out what I wanted for my cut. While I waited to rinse my color out I had a glass of white wine & indulged in their impression selection of (current) magazines. After my color Shelly trimmed, shaped AND gave me a beautiful blowout. The end result was awesome! My hair is a beautiful rose-gold like strawberry blonde, and my hair had perfect layers. I now understand why they're known for their celebrity cliental. The best part is, for being such an upscale salon they're incredibly friendly & warm. It might be on the pricey side, but I couldn't be happier with my experience at Maxine. I'll definitely be back.
Posted on 06/09/2011 by Erica K.
5.0 Stars
I would never let anyone but Tracey color my hair
In all my years, I have never had a better colorist than Tracy, she is fabulous, I literally sit in the chair and ask her what she thinks and she works her magic. I trust her and her knowledge of hi lites, low lites, single process, etc..is above and beyond. I am always complimented by my friends and family on my color and have even been stopped by perfect strangers more than once to ask who colors my hair!! I live in Florida and travel quite often to Chicago for business so I am fortunate enough to always have my hair color maintained by Tracy, I would never let anyone but Tracy color my hair and no one has for 8 years!!
Posted on 06/08/2011 by Meg M.
5.0 Stars
The way he styled my hair changed my life
I have been going to the same salon for almost five years and truly love it...but I had a groupon for Maxine and tried it out. From the warm welcome to the cupcake while I was waiting in foils, this salon experience far surpassed any others. And that doesn't even touch on the hair! It's always a little difficult letting a new crew do your hair but I could not have been more pleased with the color from Tracy and the brilliant cut by Hans. The way he styled my hair changed my life that day. ha! Seriously though, it is worth a try. I will be returning.
Posted on 05/01/2011 by Ginger Z.
5.0 Stars
They were terrific girls
First time to Maxine. Tracy my color and Dani my cut. They were terrific girls. Friendly and highly competent. Loved the finished product! Will definately return.
Posted on 04/22/2011
5.0 Stars
Tracey really is the best there is at color.
I have been going to see Tracey Mangers for many years. She just switched over to Maxine Salon and I was happy to follow her. Tracey really is the best there is at color. Over the years she has done just about everything for me. I have been a sun kissed blond, blond with balyage, then back to my natural color, and now my natural color with amazing highlights. Tracey always listens to what I want and I always walk out happy with what she does. She always seems to know what will look good. I receive so many compliments on my hair - all thanks to Tracey!
Posted on 10/27/2010 by Meredith l.
