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Eminere Hair Extensions & Salon

Expert hair extension services to add length, volume, and thickness, designed to enhance your natural hair.

Professional removal of all extension types with safe bond/adhesive cleanup and a restorative conditioning treatment to protect natural hair and scalp health.

Safe Extension Removal & Bond Cleanup with Conditioning

Achieve a full, glamorous look with our Hair Integration Systems. Made with 100% premium human hair, this technique blends seamlessly with your natural hair for a flawless, breathable, and glue-free transformation.

Hair Integration Systems

Experience a revolutionary transformation with Hairdreams Laserbeam and Nano Extensions. Crafted from ethically sourced, unprocessed hair, these extensions provide seamless integration for a natural look. Enjoy lightweight comfort, effortless styling, and exceptional durability, ensuring you achieve your desired style with confidence and beauty.

Hairdreams laserbeam or nano extensions

Keratin bonded hair extensions offer a seamless and natural look, utilizing high-quality, ethically sourced hair. These extensions are expertly attached using a gentle keratin bond, providing durability and flexibility. Enjoy a stunning transformation that enhances volume and length while maintaining the health of your natural hair. Expect personalized consultations, skilled application, and ongoing maintenance support for lasting beauty.

Keratin bonded hair extensions

Professional removal of hair extensions, safely and efficiently, to preserve your natural hair.

Extensions - Removal

Touch-up service for hair extensions to keep them looking fresh and natural, adding length and volume. Consultation required.

Extensions - Touch-up

Retouching of micro bead extensions to ensure they are secure, natural-looking, and blended with your natural hair.

Micro Bead Retouch

A service to retouch tape-in extensions, ensuring they are perfectly aligned and blended for a seamless look.

Tape In Retouch

A retouch service for beaded weft extensions to maintain fullness and smoothness.

Beaded Weft Retouch

Touch-up service for Hairdreams micro liner extensions, ensuring perfect placement and a flawless look.

Hairdreams Micro Liner Retouch

Short haircuts designed for women, cut above the shoulders to fit personal style preferences.

Women's Short Haircut

Adjustment service for butterfly extensions, ensuring the extensions blend seamlessly and stay secure.

Butterfly weft Adjustment

Hair Extensions

Hair coloring services to create a fresh, vibrant, and dimensional look, using high-quality dyes and techniques.

The process of using dye or tint to change your hair color to cover grey or for a cosmetic change.

Color

All-over permanent or semi-permanent color with a professional blow-dry and style for a polished finish.

Color and Blow-Dry

Permanent or semi-permanent color combined with a customized haircut to create a complete look.

Color and Haircut

All-over highlighted hair for a lighter, dimensional look.

Full Highlights

Permanent or semi-permanent color with full highlights for a fresh, vibrant look.

Color and Full Highlight

Permanent or semi-permanent color combined with full highlights and a customized haircut to complete your look.

Color, Full Highlight and Haircut

Full highlights and color with a blow-dry to complete the look and add shine.

Color, Full Highlight and Blow-Dry

Permanent or semi-permanent color with partial highlights covering about half the head, plus a blow-dry style.

Color, Partial Highlight and Blow-Dry

Partial highlights to brighten up the hair, covering approximately half of the head.

Partial Highlights

Full color combined with partial highlights, covering about half the head for a fresh and lightened look.

Color and Partial Highlight

Permanent or semi-permanent color with partial highlights and a customized haircut for a complete and stylish look.

Color, Partial Highlight and Haircut

Ombré coloring technique, blending dark roots into lighter ends for a dramatic, sun-kissed effect.

Ombré Colors

A color toner to adjust hair tones, neutralize brassiness, or add shine to your hair after coloring.

Toner

A freehand hair coloring technique for a natural, sun-kissed effect with blending dimensional colors into your hair.

Balayage

A technique used to break up dark roots and soften the regrowth line, perfect for blending natural color with existing highlights.

Base Break/Root Smudge

A professional service to correct unwanted color tones or fix uneven color. Price given upon consultation.

Color Correction

Hair Color

Custom haircuts and professional styling for both men and women, ensuring a polished, personalized look.

A customized haircut designed to fit your individual style and preferences.

Women's Haircut

Men's Haircut

A custom haircut, followed by a professional blow-dry and styling service to complete the look.

Women's Haircut & Blow-Dry

Professional blow-dry and styling service to create smooth, voluminous, or sleek hair.

Women's Blow-Dry

Styling service that uses a flat iron or curling iron to create polished, long-lasting curls or straight styles.

Women's Styling With Flat-Curling Iron

A quick trim service for your bangs, designed to keep your fringe looking fresh and styled.

Bang Trim

Haircut & Hairstyling

Treatments designed to nourish, repair, and restore the health of your hair.

Smoothing treatment that helps to reduce frizz and create sleek, straight hair.

Milbone Smoothing Treatment

A formula designed to restore moisture and proteins to the hair, promoting softness and shine.

Conditioning Treatment

Brazilian Blowout treatment that smooths the hair, eliminating frizz and creating a protective protein layer.

Relaxer - Brazilian Blowout

Elegant updo styles for special occasions, pulling the hair away from the neck and creating a chic, polished look.

Special Occasions / Up-Dos

Full chemical application to relax and straighten new hair growth from root to end.

Relaxer - Full

A touch-up service for relaxing and straightening new growth at the roots.

Relaxer - Touch-Up

Hair Treatments

Consultations to discuss hair and beauty needs, including initial recommendations and advice.

Book a free consultation to discuss extension options and determine what’s best for your hair.

Extensions - Consultation

Consultation

Additional services including product sales and payments for final transactions.

Purchase of products available at the salon, including hair care and styling products.

Product Sales

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Cranial Prostheses

Final payment option for the Butterfly service package.

Butterfly weft Hair Extensions Application

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Hi, I’m Marlene David, and I’ve been passionate about hair since 2001. What began as a love for beauty and creativity has grown into a career spanning over two decades. I’ve had the privilege of working in top salons throughout Chicago, IL, and Los Angeles, where I refined my craft and gained extensive experience in luxury hair care.

I specialize in hair extensions, color services, and hair loss solutions, holding multiple certifications—including in cranial prosthetics. My approach blends artistry with compassion, helping clients feel not just beautiful, but confident and truly seen. I’ve worked with all hair types, textures, and tones, offering personalized solutions that enhance each client’s natural beauty.

As an entrepreneur, I’ve created my own professional hair extension brand featuring a variety of methods, and developed a line of custom hair care products—all inspired by the real needs of my clients. These innovations reflect years of hands-on experience and a commitment to quality.

I’m also the proud founder of Eminere Hair Extensions and Salon, a full-service salon based in Chicago, IL, where expertise meets empathy. We specialize in everything from precision haircuts and creative color to advanced extension techniques and personalized hair restoration services. Whether you’re looking for a subtle refresh or a total transformation, we’re here to help you feel your absolute best.

My Mission: To empower every client through expert, personalized hair care—because your hair is more than just a style; it’s a statement of who you are

<b>-Marlene David</b>

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Marlene is fantastic. I was very hesitant to get extensions after one bad experience years ago, but I desperately wanted longer and fuller hair. I tried Marlene out over a year ago and have gone back to her every time (4+ times now)!! She does an amazing job on hair extensions -- no one can even tell I have them, they look THAT GOOD! I will be a life long client of Marlene's and highly recommend her to anyone looking for quality hair extensions in Chicago! A huge plus is she is super nice, makes scheduling easy, and always will make sure to tailor the experience to your needs.

Marlene is very talented and professional. I have been going to her for almost 3 years. I was really nervous to try extensions but the minute I met her, she made me feel comfortable and secure. She provides excellent services and kept in close touch when all the salons were shut down during this Pandemic. It was no surprise to me that she took immediate initiative to take her successful book of business and start in a new location. She does my extensions, color, and trims now!  It's obvious all of her clients would follow her anywhere! Thank you, Marlene, you're the best!

I got my hair done with Marlene and she is consistently the best with hair extensions of any variety. She also gave me a complimentary brush which was the cutest thing ever. Her prices are reasonable and she is by far the best in this area, no questions asked!

Gorgeous blonde balayage! Natural and bright. Would highly recommend ☺️

Marlene is the best i wouldn’t have it any other way i highly recommend her for extension and all me being almost bald did miracles for me

Marlene is amazing at what she does! She truly understands hair needs and delivers flawless results every time. Professional, talented, and passionate, she’s the best!

Marlene is so great! I’ve gone from bleach blonde and everywhere in between, and every time she manages to get a beautiful result without damaging my hair. I’ve had a beaded weft, fusions and tape-in extensions installed and you can never tell they exist. Her work is seamless and purposeful. As a client from out of country I plan to travel for her services.

I absolutely loved what Marlene did for me. I walked in with brassy, far too orange blonde hair that I was unhappy with and was hoping Marlene can give me back some of my confidence. She did so much more. She gave me the best haircut and the most beautiful, vibrant color job I’ve ever had. I thought it would take a miracle, but Marlene went beyond what I was expecting and I’ve never walked out of a salon happier.

Marlene is fabulous! Just has a knack with scissors - even on difficult hair. And her product line is unique and top quality. Highly recommend!

Marlene is the power behind Eminere Hair Extensions & Salon, and I’ve had her handling my extensions for nearly seven years! It’s a detailed process and I completely trust her skill. Quality hair as well!

If you want beautiful color and the perfect cut, go see Marlene. She makes my hair look amazing every time. She's incredibly talented, plus I always enjoy chatting with her during my appointment.

Yesterday was my second visit with Marlene and like my first appointment my experience was outstanding. Marlene’s professionalism and expertise with micro-beading on my fragile hair from chemo and alopecia is to be commended. The Eminere salon is bright, beautiful, clean and quiet. I appreciate that I can relax while having my hair done without the noise of a TV, music, cellphones or multiple conversations. I will be a client of Marlenes’ forever. I highly recommend Eminere if you’re seeking hair extensions and an exceptional salon experience.

Marlene is my favorite person EVER. She and I have become friends after the hours we’ve spent together talking about everything while she makes my hair go from damaged, uneven lengths from a head surgery, and always manages to make my hair look FLAWLESS like nothing ever happened. I will never go to anyone else. You need her in your hair routine.  Don’t walk, RUN to her new salon. It’s gorgeous and she is a QUEEN ✨♥️

Marlene is one of the best, she really has a gift. I love coming to her salon regularly not just for color and extensions but her energy, the ambiance of the salon and good conversation. The quality of extensions she uses is amazing and her technique is perfection, she never misses.

I love this place is really nice and relaxing experience  there … Marlenne is very professional and friendly person I do like to stop by to get done my extensions plus she respect the schedule so you don’t have to waiting…..⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I’ve been going to Marlene to get my keratin extensions for a year and half, four sets. She always does an amazing job, takes her time, and is honest about style recommendations. She also responds back really fast!! Love her :)

Really gorgeously done extensions, Marlene is really nice and has good taste + real talent with hair :) I got mine taken out for traveling this summer but I’ll definitely be back in the fall to get another set of bonded extensions. I’ve been other places in Chicago that gave me bad advice and sloppy-looking hair, but this was fantastic!

Marlene is the best! I’ve been going to her for years and she always does a fabulous job

I’ve been coming to Marlene for over 5 years now, and I honestly wouldn’t trust anyone else with my hair! She does an amazing job with my extensions every single time—always flawless. Not only is she incredibly skilled, but she also makes every appointment a good time. She’s fun to talk to, full of good energy, and just makes the whole experience enjoyable from start to finish. Highly recommend!

Marlene always makes me feel so comfortable!! I have been going to he for years. She knows her colors and techniques the best! One time I wanted a change and she quickly accommodated it just a few days after initial appointment. The hair she uses is great and curls so well! It add thickness to my hair and allows it to hold a curl

I have been wearing this hair after having Tony Odisho's hair for years. This hair is a much better value and MUCH FINER QUALITY. I ALSO saw and felt both hair strands simultaneously NEXT TO EACH OTHER. This hair completely smokes the quality of Tony's hair. I hope every independent stylist and salon begins to carry this brand! The colors and sheen is amazing! Bonds are small and over 6 months i lost maybe 4 extensions. It curls well and does not go frizzy like last extensions.

Marlene is very professional, I’m so happy with my haircut and get so may compliments. Highly recommend her!

Marlene is phenomenal. Her knowledge and skills working with my medical hair loss has been outstanding. She’s personable and professional. She cares deeply about her clients and the quality of service she provides them. I highly recommend this salon.

Marlene is Amazing! She always does an amazing job on my hair. I’ve gone here for my extensions, removal, cut, and color and every time my services are prefect and prices are reasonable. Never letting anyone else touch my hair 😊

I have been wearing hair extensions for two years now. As an actress and a model, I am in front of the camera often. It is important that I have natural looking, high-quality hair. Marlene not only delivered impeccable installation, her customer service was friendly and informative. Her pricing is very reasonable as well. Other places I found to do the exact same thing she does made me contemplate  starting a go fund me page to get my hair done by her competitors lbvs!!!! I was referred to her by someone who goes to her regularly. She is now my go to girl for my hair. I highly recommend her and her talents.

Marlene is the best hairstylist/colorist/extension expert in Chicago! I first started coming to see Marlene in 2015, and was a very loyal and happy customer until I moved almost an hour away. I tried to find a replacement closer to where I lived (near the north shore) but truly no one compared, so now I travel the distance to see Marlene religiously and I will never stray again!!! I am obsessed with the way she knows exactly what I want with my BLONDE (ifykyk) color, even when I change it up on her, she always knows how to execute!
Also, her extension line, Eminere, is the BEST hair I have ever used! I have been getting extensions since 2012 and have used ALL the different hair- hotheads, bellami, all of them…. and Eminere hair lasts soo much longer, is fuller, looks amazing even when it isn’t styled perfectly, is not tangly or needing to be brushed through 24/7 and does not shed!!!

This is an honest review and I would truly recommend Eminere Salon and Marlene to any person who wants a quality stylist! love her so grateful I found her when I did!🥰

There is not enough words I could type to say how AMAZING Marlene is at her craft. She truly has a gift in everything she does! When I started loosing my hair and had been to salons with stylists claiming they knew how to do extensions but turned out to be so bulky and fell out and not giving instructions, I found Marlene. Not only does she have you come in for a free consultation, listening to your concerns and understanding your hair type, she is very knowledgeable and is honest (not wanting to put too much on my head with thin hair to be too heavy). When you have your consultation, she even gives you a list of dos and don’ts to maintain your extension life. I was so skeptical at first but after my first after many failed stylists doing my extensions, I literally teared up and told her she helped give me back my self confidence after illness. Not only that, but when you need your grays covered, and I’ve been having my hair dyed for years, she will tell you what color she thinks would be best and it’s the best hair color and best color coverage mine has looked I think in forever. My only regret is not finding her sooner! She is punctual, and her prices are reasonable. I hope to never move away because I plan on going to her as long as possible 😊And on the plus side, her little, cutie doggie, Luca is sometimes there and is the SWEETEST! Beth who is her assistant, is also the absolute SWEETEST and does the BEST, most relaxing hair washes! 🙂 highly, highly recommend!

Marlene does an amazing job and my extensions always blend so naturally. We’ve had some great conversations over the hours I’ve been in her hair. I can’t recommend her enough!!

Marlene is AMAZING. She applied cold fusion hair extensions so quickly and was wonderful throughout the entire process. I enjoyed my initial consultation and she was incredibly knowledgeable about the approach that would provide the best result. I came from a short COVID home haircut (I know...it got the better of me) and rolled out of the salon with beautiful hair past my shoulders. Color fit perfectly with my naturally black hair. Additionally, the removal process with Marlene has been fun. Her fingers move like lightning and if you want to chat she is tons of fun to be with. I removed my extensions as my hair is long enough for me to be seen in public now, and she gave me a cute haircut ! Marlene is incredibly knowledgeable and talented. I hope you'll give her a call!

Marlene has been doing my extensions for years now because she is the best at her expertise . My hair always looks so beautiful and yet so natural. The quality of the hair is amazing! The drive from the suburbs to the city makes it all worth it. She really pays attention to what you want and executes every time. From color matching to type of hair to blending your hair! Definitely see her if you need anything from a haircut , Brazilian , color  or extensions. She does everything!

I love Marlene and have been going to her for a couple years for my extensions. She is a master colorist too! She has so much experience and knowledge that I feel so comfortable letting her do what she thinks would work best with my hair and I’ve never been happier. I love her work so much I’d trust her with my life 😊 I have never lost one strand on my head and I can go a good four months with my fusion. Her hair brand is amazing too! I can’t wait to visit her new salon and I highly recommend you do too!

Been going to Marlene for years. Coming from the fashion industry I have seen my share of talented cosmetologist. However, since dealing with Marlene not another one has touched my hair and ever will !

I highly recommend this salon. Marlene has been working with my hair and hair extensions for the last three years. Not only she is very skilled and creative  in applying extension, coloring and styling the hair, she also makes sure your hair stays un- damaged and healthy. She puts her client’s interest before profit, unlike people at the salons I went to before. She is a nice, kind person as well.

Marlene is the BEST stylist that I have ever worked with! She has been doing my extensions since 2015, and it has been an amazing experience every time. When I originally came to her, I had recently lost my mom to breast cancer, and my hair was badly thinning. Each time I would go for a haircut, I kept having to go shorter and shorter and I was quickly losing my confidence. Marlene helped me to chose extensions that work well with my busy lifestyle and make me feel like a goddess. Originally, I would just book her for my extension application and got my hair colored elsewhere. I eventually learned that she is also a gifted colorist, and I now see her regularly for all of my hairstyling needs!

I been wearing hair extensions for a while now, I love my hair extensions the quality the color blends in with my hair and very easy to blow dry looks very natural.Thank you Marlene .

I have been a client of Marlene for over five years and have always been impressed by her ability to completely transform my hair/look. I’ve gone through multiple different color changes as well as using different hair extension lines and NOTHING I have used for my hair blends the way Eminere has. The quality of the hair is fantastic and it dries so much easier than Great Lengths hair. Marlene is a hair wizard and truly can transform your hair to long beautiful tresses that look completely natural and blended. I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my hair. Don’t even hesitate to make an appointment if you want to start 2021 with a better you ✨

This brand of extensions is the best! I have worn all of them, Great Lengths, Tony O.  SoCap... all of them... This brand is by far the best I have ever worn, Even my boyfriend noticed he keeps playing with my hair!

These are by far the BEST hair extensions I have ever worn!!! I had the bond Tony Odisho for 4+ years and have used other brands in the past. My friend kept on raving about the Eminere brand and finally I let her talk me into trying Eminere and I am sold! I will never go back to any other brand. Not only are they super silky but they do not tangle! Once you go Eminere, you will never go back - I highly recommend !!

Marlene is professional punctual educated and accommodating. Her attention to detail surpasses other stylists. The hair is far superior to other brands at higher prices. The hair is silky, fresh, and wears well. 🌟🙂

Best quality hair extensions! I’ve been wearing hair extensions for many years. This hair is by far My favorite. They have many beautiful shades of colors the hair blends perfectly with my own hair.

My hair was a disaster and Marlene worked her magic!! I couldn’t be happier and everything was comfortable and professional from start to finish. Thank you, Marlene!

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Eminere Hair Extensions is a professional extension line developed by Chicago stylist Marlene David. The line features keratin tip extensions and signature Feather Flex wefts designed for lightweight installs, natural movement, and seamless blending.
Eminere Hair provides:• professional hair extension services• stylist education and training• medical cranial prostheses for individuals experiencing hair loss due to chemotherapy, alopecia, and other conditions.
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