The Artists.
Each artist specializes — never generalists. Color, blonding, extensions, skincare. Five Resident Artists and two Guest Artists, the experience is consistent across the studio. Match to your goal, not the next available slot.
Cristina founded CK Studio on a simple belief.
To build a community of independent stylists who genuinely care about mastering their craft. We work as a true team, but we share the exact same values, culture, and heart. No matter whose chair you sit in, you are getting our absolute best.
"What makes us different? We genuinely care about your experience and your hair. We are also human—if a result ever falls short of expectations, we don't hide from it. We take full responsibility, learn from it, and always do what it takes to make it right. True growth means listening, improving, and always putting you first."
Each artist has direct online booking. Filter by goal — or click any name to view their portfolio, specialties, and time slots.
20+ years. Custom blonding, K-tip extensions, transformative color. Lead trainer on all chairs.
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15+ years. AirTouch, modern highlights, precision haircuts — from sharp pixies to lived-in textures.
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Signature blonding, foilyage, balayage, and luxury extensions. Hair botox and nanoplastia treatments.
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Six years. Seamless balayage, K-tip and tape-in extensions, vibrant creative color.
View Portfolio →Independent artists working out of CK Studio. Each manages their own scheduling — click any name to book through their personal booking system.
14+ years. Dimensional balayage and luxury K-tip / tape-in extensions. Books through her own scheduler.
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Independent practice — Love Skin & Beauty Spa. Facials, laser, microchanneling, brow and lash services.
View Portfolio →Three paths to your transformation.
Pick the goal closest to yours, then book the artist who specializes in it. If you're between paths, call (773) 455-3335 for a free phone match.
I want hair color.
Single process, custom blonding, balayage, lived-in color, or fixing brassy/banded color from another salon.
Match with: Cristina · Eliza · Kinga · Emmaline · Eliana
See Hair Color →I want extensions.
Tape-in, K-tip, or hand-tied wefts. Damage-free placement and color match.
Match with: Cristina · Kinga · Emmaline
See Extensions →I want a skincare service.
Facials, lash lift, and skincare consultation by our licensed esthetician.
Match with: Sylvia Guliana
View Sylvia's Bio →Five stars across every chair.
"I am so happy to finally be back at my favorite salon. Cristina has been my hairstylist for the past 5 years. I absolutely adore how passionate and talented she is. The whole world needs to know about Cristina and her incredible skills."
"I had an incredible experience at CK Studio Salon today! The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. My stylist, Cristina, took the time to really listen to what I wanted and gave me the perfect haircut. Thanks again and for sure I’ll see you again."
"I have colored my hair in many different salons over the years. CK salon offers quality hair coloring. They take their time and really analyze your hair to know what will work best. My hair has never looked this good!"
The questions everyone has.
Skokie's artists — serving Chicago's North Shore.
Based in Skokie at 5041 Oakton St — minutes from Chicago, Evanston, and Wilmette. Clients drive in from across the North Shore.
Match to your artist in 60 seconds.
Book online directly with any stylist, or call to be matched based on your hair, your goal, your skin tone.