About

About Us

“Ever wonder why there isn’t a place for a quick, affordable runway quality blowout?” So did we, that’s why we decided to create Blow Bar. The concept is simple. No cutting or coloring. Just blowouts!

We have put together a team of styling specialists that deliver the blowout only dreams are made of. They are masters of the round brush and blow dryer and their mission is to make you leave feeling like a celebrity.

As a convenience to the customer we are open 7 days a week and the blowout will only take approximately 35-45 minutes. So stop in before a coffee date, a work meeting, a night out on the town or just to start your week off right. Appointments are not required, but are recommended.

Our Team


Bree McCarthy

Bree McCarthy

Founder, CEO

After spending ten years in the corporate world, Bree decided to follow her dreams of owning a business and created Blow Bar. She fell in love with the concept when a close friend had introduced her to the blow out. The only problem, it was niche that was missing in the suburbs of Chicago. That’s when she realized this was the perfect opportunity and opened the doors to her very first location in September 2014. She is very passionate about her business and hopes that women in the area will fall in love with the blow out as much as she did. 

Michael Lazar

Michael Lazar

Manager/Senior Stylist

Michael joined the team in 2021 and has become one of the most sought after stylists at Blow Bar. He is a pro at delivering the beautiful, bouncy, runway blowout! He started as a stylist and has worked his way up to Manager/Senior Stylist in a very short time. His vibrant personality will leave you feeling as beautiful as your blowout. If you’re looking for that Runway Blowout, then Michael is your guy!

Sandra Alfaro

Sandra Alfaro

Wedding Specialist

Sandra has been part of Blow Bar since the very beginning. Before becoming apart of the Blow Bar team,  she used to work full time in the corporate world and part time at Blow Bar. She eventually decided to follow her passion and became a full time stylist here. She has become a Senior Wedding Hair Specialist and continues to show off her stunning work with each Bride she styles. She has an incredible talent and a sweet personality to match.

Grace Myslo

Grace Myslo

Stylist/Makeup Artist

Grace joined the team in 2021 and worked her way up to becoming an incredible hair stylist and makeup artist. She can look at any client and deliver exactly the style they are trying to achieve. Whether you are going on a date, attending a special event or simply getting ready for a photo shoot, Grace is your girl. Her sweet, easy-going personality can help put any client at ease, which also comes in handy when clients are unsure of the look they want.