BANG! Salon

BANG! Salon is a Hair Salon in Chicago, IL, located at 1259 N Milwaukee Ave. The salon provides precision cutting, layering artistry, color corrections, advanced haircutting, barbering, chemical services, transformations, and wig services. All services include premium shampoo and conditioner with a scalp massage. The salon uses a curated selection of professional haircare products including Kevin Murphy, R+Co, Keune, k18, Olaplex, and Reuzel, and primarily uses Keune and Danger Jones hair color for color services. The salon has been established for 19 years and is an inclusive space listed through Strands For Trans and Hair Has No Gender. The team includes stylists at levels from junior to master stylist. Owner Eli Mancha is an award-winning stylist and educator who was voted Best Hairstylist in Chicago 2024. He previously served as Senior Master Stylist at Rusk and Creative Director at Esuchen International, presenting looks globally in Australia, Asia, Europe, and North America. Eli is the NAHA 2011 North American Hairstylist of the Year and currently serves as a Design Educator/Academy Trainer for Keune North America. Team member Sky Bussanmas has over 12 years of experience and specializes in creative cuts, color, blended balayage trends, and identity affirming hairstyles. BANG! Salon has received the Wicker Park Bucktown Legacy Award for Best Place For A New Look and was nominated for Best Salon Chicago in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Cancellations require 24 hours notice or a 50% fee is charged. Unsatisfied clients have a two-week window to have services redone. The salon values continued education and collaboration among its artists. It accepts all major credit cards. BANG! Salon brings award-winning expertise and creative hair artistry to the Chicago community.

BANG! Salon sits on N Milwaukee Ave in Chicago, just a short walk from the Wicker Park Post Office and near the Division train station.

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