Studio Noir

Change is in the fall air! Goodbye length, hello peacock peekaboo! 🦚💚💙💜🦚

Congratulations to my long time client and BEAUTIFUL bride Sarah! We couldn't be happier for you and Noel!

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This transformation is EVERYTHING. Custom colored tape in with pops of a fashion color accompanied by a fresh new shaggy cut gave ALL of the vibes. This is one of our favorites by far! Color, cut, and extensions done by Courtney Olson at

The journey back to blonde, for most, is a multi phase experience. Making smart decisions to maintain the integrity of your hair is the most important thing. Blonde is not pretty if there are only 5 hairs left on your head after it's been melted off! Kim started her journey back to being blonde from the copper she's worn for the past year. She and Courtney agreed to start slow by using a gentle color remover and toning her hair with a gloss to match her natural color as best as possible. Phase 1 completed!

Color correction by Courtney Olson at

This amazing mom Katelyn made a refreshing change for her Mother's Day! Taking some time for yourself makes us better moms....a practice moms should prioritize more often! Take a minute and do something that makes you happy....like cutting 7 inches of old length off and changing your hair color!! DM us to bring some relaxation into your life 🧘‍♀️💇‍♀️

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A 16th birthday calls for a brand new look. Happy red hair birthday to Christine!

Cut and color by Courtney Olson at

Here we go hair extension ladies! Courtney is now offering fusion extensions in addition to tape ins! After doing extensions for MANY years in California using a different company, she's excited to bring her extension skills back to Chicago with HOTHEADS! DM us to book a consultation!

Everyone has seen the advance copy of Boystown Heartbreakers in the suite, but the day has finally arrived that you can purchase a copy of your own! Congratulations to our dear friend .c.carmichael on her book release day! We wish you all of the success and record sales! Want to pick up your own copy? Give Katie a follow .c.carmichael and click the link to purchase her book!

Another year of in the books! Thank you to and for a great class, and to for a beautiful updo tutorial!

New hair for spring! Lynne has worn a longer length for a while now and was ready for a change. A thicker, fuller, healthier length was chosen and some brightness for the upcoming warm weather!

Swipe to see her before!

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Icy, peekaboo color placement for one of our favorites, Jordan!

Cut and color by Courtney Olson at

Happiest birthday to our dear client Tricia!! Thank you for being the always wonderful you! (We are still full this morning from your amazing dinner party last night! 🤤)

Great snap of long time client Abiman at a recent work event wearing a fresh cut!

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Marsha has worn every length, every shape, and every shade of blonde beautifully over the years. Having the ability to style her hair curly or straight is an important factor in her hair cuts. Going back to an updated classic yesterday was just what she needed!

Cut/color by Courtney Olson at

Our top 6 posts of the year that YOU loved!

1) Courtney came back from maternity leave! 🤰
2) the Studio Noir ladies took on Riot Fest 🎸
3) Rachel joined our team!!👭
4) Stephanie rocking out amazing hair at Miami Swim Week with KEVIN.MURPHY 👙
5) a balayaged redhead with Hotheads extensions❤️
6) peacock hair 🦚

Can't wait to see what next year brings!

Our amazingly talented friend .c.carmichael wrote a book! Boystown Heartbreakers hits shelves April 23rd, 2024!

Chicago hairstylist, Bastian Russo, has only three things to his name: a pair of $1200 shears, a Boystown studio apartment, and a list of men's names written on his closet wall. His constant worry that he's not good enough and his chronic inability to trust are what leaves him heartbroken time and time again

After he adds the latest name, he turns to his best friend, Andres Wood, for solace. But instead of treating Bastian to dinner, drinks, and the usual effortless banter, Andres makes an interesting suggestion: that Bastian should get over the breakup by dating ... Andres.

Sure, Andres is successful and attractive, but he also knows everything there is to know about Bastian—Including what an insecure pain in the ass he is. Meanwhile, everyone in Bastian's life, from his mother to his co-workers, thinks he's an idiot for not having dated Andres already. So, what could go wrong?

Everything.

Now Bastian has to sort out his inadequacy and trust issues to prove he's worthy of transitioning from Andres's best friend to his lover. Otherwise, it's only a matter of time before one or both of them end up on Bastian's list of Boystown Heartbreakers.

Hitting shelves April 23rd, 2024!

❄️ WINTER BLONDE ❄️

Color and cut by Courtney Olson at

Makes it official! HotHeads tape in hair extensions are waiting for YOU! DM Courtney for your appointment!

class day!

Ever considered or were curious about hair extensions? Contact Courtney for more info!

Fashion color always makes heads turn. The owner of the color knows how much maintenance goes in to keeping their color vibrant both in salon and at home. They also know the course when they decide to change their color. Here is Courtney's long time client transitioning from blue, to violet/red, and on to orange/copper. The final goal color is right around the corner, and their teamwork and commitment to healthy hair makes it possible!

9 years and 4 kids between these 2 photos, haircuts with your longest time friends are always the best ❤️

🌺 Wild Orchid 🌺 collaboration : color by Courtney Olson, cut by Stephanie Bloom at

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Another version of the newest fall look...COWBOY COPPER! Cut and color done by Courtney at Studio Noir!

Hotheads Hair Extensions done by Courtney at Studio Noir! Create color, length, or fullness to have the hair you've always dreamed of!