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Booking policy (Read Before Booking at Carrie The Gentle Stylist in Chicago, IL

Booking policy (Read Before Booking

A larger view of the booking policy is also available when you click on Portfolio. Please read before booking as it answers many questions a new or existing client may have.

Price: Price VariesDuration: 10 min
Healthy hair consultation at Carrie The Gentle Stylist in Chicago, IL

Healthy hair consultation

Not sure what style is best for you? Then a healthy hair consultation is for you. We will go over your hair type, porosity, what products you should or should not be using as well as what style will fit you best. If you have an idea of what service you want, you may book it along with a consultation

Price: $45Duration: 30 min
Special Request Service at Carrie The Gentle Stylist in Chicago, IL

Special Request Service

Special request services are only for clients who are interested in booking a style that is NOT listed currently. From new trending styles to simple services that don’t need there own category. Only book AFTER you have contacted me w/pic & received a confirmation that the style can be done w/pricing or it fits into one of the options below.

3 options
Price: $45+Duration: 60+ min
Quickweave at Carrie The Gentle Stylist in Chicago, IL

Quickweave

Quickweave with leave out. Your natural hair will be braided down. I use a stocking cap and liquid protector so no glue gets on your hair. Middle or side part, curls, Bobs, half up half down, layers are all Included.

Price: $125+Duration: 135 min
Sew In w LeaveOut at Carrie The Gentle Stylist in Chicago, IL

Sew In w LeaveOut

Sew in with leave out. Side part or middle part. Includes straight styling or curls, Bob cuts included. Client provides atleast 2 bundles /packs of hair of their choice.

3 options
Price: $50+Duration: 30+ min
Natural 2 Strand twist at Carrie The Gentle Stylist in Chicago, IL

Natural 2 Strand twist

Wearing your natural hair in twist is a great way to maintain your hair if you are looking for something with minimal tension that also retains moisture. Parts can be done small medium or large. Prices vary based on size.

3 options
Price: $75+Duration: 105+ min
Flat twist On Natural Hair at Carrie The Gentle Stylist in Chicago, IL

Flat twist On Natural Hair

Get your natural hair flat twisted with no hair added. You can wear the twists as a style & or take them down later revealing defined bouncy curls. For the style that’s pictured or any variation of it please book the flat twist + hanging twist option.

3 options
Price: $75+Duration: 105+ min
Detangling Fee at Carrie The Gentle Stylist in Chicago, IL

Detangling Fee

I do not charge for a normal detangling. The detangling fee is for clients whose hair is either matted or you have taken down a previous style without combing out build up. Removal of buildup is key to a successful pain free shampoo service. *If your hair is severely matted the price is per hour*

Price: $30+Duration: 40 min
Wash & Go at Carrie The Gentle Stylist in Chicago, IL

Wash & Go

Take the hard work out of wash day with this wonderful service. A relaxing shampoo service with scalp massage & full detangling. Infrared Steam Treatment. Use of curl cream or foaming mousse to define your curl pattern.

Price: $85Duration: 90 min
Knotless Braid Maintenance at Carrie The Gentle Stylist in Chicago, IL

Knotless Braid Maintenance

Touch up Services includes takedown of the 2 rows in the middle as well as 2 rows vertically in front of the ears. Shampoo conditioning, mousse to lay down flyaways and new braids installed in these areas. For boho we install new curls as well. For Touch ups if your style is more than 4wks old. It’s time for a Take Down not a touch up.

4 options
Price: $30+Duration: 90+ min
Just A “Trim” at Carrie The Gentle Stylist in Chicago, IL

Just A “Trim”

Getting your ends trimmed is essential for maintaining length and fullness throughout the hair. “Just a trim” is for clients who need less than 1inch cut. If you need more than 1inch cut please select the 2nd option for a full hair cut.

2 options
Price: $25+Duration: 20+ min
Deep Conditioning Steam Treatment at Carrie The Gentle Stylist in Chicago, IL

Deep Conditioning Steam Treatment

Moisturizing conditioner, detangling. Head massage & sit under the infrared steamer for 10-15min. If deep scalp cleanse is preferred please go back and select. “Scalp Treatment”.

Price: $20+Duration: 20 min
Luxury Silk Press at Carrie The Gentle Stylist in Chicago, IL

Luxury Silk Press

Enjoy a relaxing shampoo service, deep conditioning with infrared Steam treatment, blowout, ends trimmed or hair cut. hair flat ironed straight or curled & styled to your liking.

2 options
Price: $75+Duration: 90+ min
Takedown Services (choose Options) at Carrie The Gentle Stylist in Chicago, IL

Takedown Services (choose Options)

Proper removal of protective styles is key for maintaining most of your new growth. Takedowns include removal of extensions, detangling, build up removal, Shampoo service Blowout and simple natural style of your choice such as a low bun or 2 braids using no product. More complex natural styles like flat/hanging twist should be added as a separate service if desired.

5 options
Price: $50+Duration: 60+ min
Scalp Treatment at Carrie The Gentle Stylist in Chicago, IL

Scalp Treatment

Add on before any service. Scalp treatments provide a deep cleansing scrub to the scalp to remove dead skin and dandruff. 10 minute therapeutic scalp massage. Tea tree shampoo and deep conditioning

Price: $40+Duration: 45 min
Aloe Vera & Steam Scalp Treatment at Carrie The Gentle Stylist in Chicago, IL

Aloe Vera & Steam Scalp Treatment

Exfoliate your scalp, refresh your hair follicles, and nourish your hair from root to tip. Using fresh Aloe Vera Leaf. Strengthen hair follicles, relieves itchy dry scalp, dermatitis, Controls excess oils, leaves the scalp healthy and shiny. Add on to any service. Not to be booked alone.

Price: $30+Duration: 30 min
Loc Detox Add On at Carrie The Gentle Stylist in Chicago, IL

Loc Detox Add On

If you have product, debris, smoke, and or dirt build up in your locs. A loc detox is for you. A simple soak in all natural ingredients helps to dissolve product and dirt buildup leaving light weight, clean, non smelly locs.

Price: $25+Duration: 30 min
Starter Locs medium sections at Carrie The Gentle Stylist in Chicago, IL

Starter Locs medium sections

Ready to start your loc Journey? Comb coils or 2 strand twists. Parted neatly Using all natural products. $125 pricing includes a shampoo service & starter locs in a medium size. Small starter locs are $150. No microlocs

Price: $125+Duration: 180 min
Starter locs small sections at Carrie The Gentle Stylist in Chicago, IL

Starter locs small sections

Ready to start your loc journey but would like smaller coils. This service is for you. Small comb coils can be done with square parts or free parts like shown in the photo. These are NOT microlocs or sister locs. If your hair is color treated, relaxed, or heat damaged. This service is not for you.

Price: $150+Duration: 210 min
Loc Retwist W/O Style (short hair) at Carrie The Gentle Stylist in Chicago, IL

Loc Retwist W/O Style (short hair)

This is for a shampoo service and a loc retwist without the style. If you would like your locs styled with your service please go back and book the loc retwist with style. High density locs $130, locs past midback $140

Price: $100+Duration: 120 min
Loc Retwist W/style ( Short Hair) at Carrie The Gentle Stylist in Chicago, IL

Loc Retwist W/style ( Short Hair)

Loc maintenance is important no matter what stage of growth you are in. Service includes a shampoo, retwist & style. High density locs $140, locs mid back or longer $150

Price: $125+Duration: 150 min
Loc Retwist W/style (long hair) at Carrie The Gentle Stylist in Chicago, IL

Loc Retwist W/style (long hair)

Loc Retwist with style for locs with longer lengths. Full shampoo service included.

Price: $140+Duration: 180 min
Loc retwist W/o Style (long Hair) at Carrie The Gentle Stylist in Chicago, IL

Loc retwist W/o Style (long Hair)

A relaxing shampoo service, steam treatment if your locs are dry and need additional rehydration, & retwist w/o a style included.

Price: $125Duration: 180 min
Premium Loc Maintenance at Carrie The Gentle Stylist in Chicago, IL

Premium Loc Maintenance

includes relaxing therapeutic shampoo service, steam treatment, scalp treatment if you have dandruff & loc detox to remove excessive dirt & buildup from the locs retwist & style is included.

Price: $150Duration: 200 min
Coco Locs at Carrie The Gentle Stylist in Chicago, IL

Coco Locs

Bobbi Boss Nu locs are crocheted individually and wrapped for a textured look. Includes any length up to 36”. If you have fine hair please book a shorter length (under 24”)to avoid excess tension on the scalp.

1 option
Price: $300+Duration: 270+ min
Distressed Faux Locs at Carrie The Gentle Stylist in Chicago, IL

Distressed Faux Locs

Messy distressed soft faux locs. hand wrapped from top to bottom for a natural textured look. I do NOT do butterfly locs. As of late pre made distressed locs only come in 26”or longer.

1 option
Price: $325+Duration: 300+ min
Crochets at Carrie The Gentle Stylist in Chicago, IL

Crochets

Crochets are an excellent protective style Your natural hair will be braided and extensions will be crocheted on top of the foundation. Synthetic Hair will be provided by the client. This ensures that you are getting the exact look that you want. 5-6 packs of hair required for a full head. For human hair 4-5 bundles is recommended for a full head. There will be a deposit required for human hair crochets if you would like for me to provide the hair. This deposit goes toward the purchase of the hair and is deducted from your total. *for the style pictured book Fulani Crochet* and select the option based on whether you would like synthetic or human hair as well as if you will provide your own hair or have me provide it.

5 options
Price: $150+Duration: 10+ min
Miracle knots at Carrie The Gentle Stylist in Chicago, IL

Miracle knots

Your natural hair will be braided into individual plaits. Human hair crochets will be crocheted into the plaits. This gives a full boho knotless look in less time. This style is best for clients whose hair is more on the curlier side to prevent pieces from slipping out. This style can last up to 6-8 weeks. 2 bundles of Deep wave in a natural brown is the default curl pattern that will be provided. However other colors & curl patterns are available such as Burmese curly, kinky curly, & kinky straight. I will reach out to you when the service is booked to determine texture, length, & color. You may also provide your own hair.

3 options
Price: $150+Duration: 180+ min
Medium knotless braids at Carrie The Gentle Stylist in Chicago, IL

Medium knotless braids

Medium knotless braids with medium parts. traditional length is mid to lower back.Custom ombré or color blend $25.

Price: $275+Duration: 300 min
Medium Box Braids at Carrie The Gentle Stylist in Chicago, IL

Medium Box Braids

Traditional Medium sized box braids which means they have a knot at the top. These braids last longer than knotless braids. Includes any length up to waist length. Unfortunately I no longer provide any length past any part of the but.

2 options
Price: $250+Duration: 300+ min
Med Human hair boho Knotless at Carrie The Gentle Stylist in Chicago, IL

Med Human hair boho Knotless

Medium Boho knotless braids with human hair curls. The braids are synthetic with human hair curls sprouting from each braid. Standard price includes 100grams of human hair curls, up to waist length. For a fuller look 200grams (Bora Bora Braids) add $150 total the price.

2 options
Price: $350+Duration: 330+ min
Medium boho knotless bob at Carrie The Gentle Stylist in Chicago, IL

Medium boho knotless bob

Medium Boho Knotless braids in a BOB length. your hair needs to be between 4-6inches. If your hair is longer your braids will have to stop where your hair stops unless you want to cut your hair. If not please book regular boho Knotless braids instead. The ends of these braids are curled using perm rods then trimmed to the desired shape & length.

2 options
Price: $175+Duration: 240+ min
Med French Curl Knotless at Carrie The Gentle Stylist in Chicago, IL

Med French Curl Knotless

Medium knotless braids done with French Curl braiding hair. The hair is braided down to your desired length leaving as little or as much curls at the bottom as you would like.

3 options
Price: $275+Duration: 300+ min
Medium Goddess Braids at Carrie The Gentle Stylist in Chicago, IL

Medium Goddess Braids

The difference between goddess and boho braids is Goddess braids have curls braided into the ends of the braids as well as curls sprouting from the braids. The hair used for these is synthetic only. Hair is provided. Custom Ombré or custom color blends $25( additional if they have to be blended by hand.

3 options
Price: $300+Duration: 300+ min
Jumbo Knotless at Carrie The Gentle Stylist in Chicago, IL

Jumbo Knotless

Jumbo knotless braids. 4 rows of braids are included. Up to waist length is included. The size of the braids is determined by hair density. Clients with thicker hair will have chunkier braids than someone with fine hair.

2 options
Price: $150+Duration: 180+ min
Springtwist at Carrie The Gentle Stylist in Chicago, IL

Springtwist

Twists done with Spring Twist hair. This service now requires a consultation. Spring twist hair comes in different textures based on the brand of hair so it’s important that the texture closely matches your natural hair. Twists are partially braided for security then twisted all the way down. Your hair must have some curl pattern in order for your ends not to stick out. If you have straight ends, this service is not for you. Traditional length is mid back. Mini twists are not available. The price for your consultation goes toward the total price of the service.

3 options
Price: $25+Duration: 20+ min
  • BOOKING POLICY (READ BEFORE BOOKING

  • HEALTHY HAIR CONSULTATION

  • SPECIAL REQUEST SERVICE

  • QUICKWEAVE

  • SEW IN W LEAVEOUT

  • NATURAL 2 STRAND TWIST

  • FLAT TWIST ON NATURAL HAIR

  • DETANGLING FEE

  • WASH & GO

  • KNOTLESS BRAID MAINTENANCE

  • JUST A “TRIM”

  • DEEP CONDITIONING STEAM TREATMENT

  • LUXURY SILK PRESS

  • TAKEDOWN SERVICES (CHOOSE OPTIONS)

  • SCALP TREATMENT

  • ALOE VERA & STEAM SCALP TREATMENT

  • LOC DETOX ADD ON

  • STARTER LOCS MEDIUM SECTIONS

  • STARTER LOCS SMALL SECTIONS

  • LOC RETWIST W/O STYLE (SHORT HAIR)

  • LOC RETWIST W/STYLE ( SHORT HAIR)

  • LOC RETWIST W/STYLE (LONG HAIR)

  • LOC RETWIST W/O STYLE (LONG HAIR)

  • PREMIUM LOC MAINTENANCE

  • COCO LOCS

  • DISTRESSED FAUX LOCS

  • CROCHETS

  • MIRACLE KNOTS

  • MEDIUM KNOTLESS BRAIDS

  • MEDIUM BOX BRAIDS

  • MED HUMAN HAIR BOHO KNOTLESS

  • MEDIUM BOHO KNOTLESS BOB

  • MED FRENCH CURL KNOTLESS

  • MEDIUM GODDESS BRAIDS

  • JUMBO KNOTLESS

  • SPRINGTWIST