Drybar Whitefish Bay

I loved the bright, airy interior. After checking in, I helped myself to some coffee. They have a little coffee and water station by the window. Kiki came to greet me after I checked in. We talked about what I wanted done. I asked for beach waves, and I think Kiki called it the Mai Tai. Then we went into the shampoo are to get the hair washed and conditioned. I've had better shampoos with my hair stylist - usually, they give me a quick massage when they shampoo, but at Drybar, you have to pay an extra $15 for a massage. So they don't massage unless you pay extra. A bit weird, since shampooing by default requires a little rubbing around the scalp, but it felt kinda like she was holding back. I didn't need a proper massage, but I would like to get the normal shampoo I expect at a salon. The blowout itself was great. Kiki was super friendly and talked nice and clear through the hair dryer. She also did give me all the details on their subscription program and add on extras. As well as their product line up. I did ask for not too much product, and I think she minimized on the product usage. Hair didn't feel sticky afterwards, but I did have a lingering hairspray smell, which I didn't like too much. Their products generally have a tropical scent, and were not unpleasant, but hairspray is hairspray. Once the tropical scents evaporated, my hair still had the hairspray smell the next day. I ended up having to wash my hair a day earlier than I usually do. Having years of hair curling experience under my belt, I gotta say the style wasn't all that much different from when I do it myself, but it was definitely a relaxing and pampering experience that I don't get when I do it myself. I wasn't sweating and my arms didn't hurt. lol Payment is done at the counter afterwards, and my stylist stayed with me through the payment. Tipping is separate, by cash or Venmo, rather than through the credit along with the payment. Overall, such a relaxing time while getting my hair done! I could definitely get used to this.

I visited the new Drybar in Whitefish Bay today for the first time and had an awesome experience! The team was so friendly and welcoming and Aley did an amazing job with my blowout! I love the space, everything was perfectly clean and beautiful! Will definitely be back and would definitely recommend visiting the new location!

My first time! Keke does amazing and helps customize the experience to best fit your hair, and any problem areas you have. Definitely will be back!

The whitefish bay drybar is there to service the White community. If you have textured hair or you are black don’t bother making an appointment especially not online. I used to take my daughters to the third ward location but after countless struggles with stylists having no clue what to do with curly hair I stopped going. I gave the WFB location a try bc it’s closer to our house and not only did they decide to not accommodate my daughters hair before homecoming after I booked an appointment online but the front desk person was condescending and rude. I will not be visiting another drybar in the future. I hope they start training their stylists on textured hair as we like blowouts too and offering more options in terms of online booking for appointments. Extremely disappointed.

Mark was very kind at the front desk. Taylor did an amazing drystyle on my short bobbed hair. Keke made my daughter feel so special and gave her the perfect dutch braids! We will be back again!