Hi J.,
I've been using this guy named Bryant for about a year now who used to own and run his own salon (sort of got burned out) and is now working an accountant job. He does hair out of his home in the evenings and is great and really reasonable.
I usually get out of there with a cut and highlights for about $55. (Cuts are $15)
He does live near Oak Lawn. But I don't mind driving there since it's usually in the evening, I'm not in a big rush and my husband is watching the kids. It's nice because you're the only person he's focused on (not like a typical salon where there's lots going on).
He's also good at doing cuts and colors that last a while (so you don't have to go back often). He would rather do that than have you go around looking bad :-)
I can send you his name & number if you're interested.
Good luck!
J.
A little about me:
Work from home mom of 2 and 4 yr old boys. Love both my jobs, as a mom and sender of cards (www.sendoutcards.com/15570)