Chicago’s Newest Silk Press Bar, Coming This Fall
Imagine a blow-dry bar,
built entirely for textured hair.
Quick. Accessible. Consistent. Heritage Press & Blow Dry is bringing express, editorial-quality silk presses and blowouts to Chicago: predictable service times, accessible pricing, and a healthy-hair standard you can count on, visit after visit.
Our Story
Rooted in legacy. Built for the modern woman.
Heritage Press & Blow Dry was born from a simple belief: textured hair deserves the same quick, reliable, elevated experience that’s long existed everywhere else, without the all-day appointment. We combined healthy-hair expertise with an express-service model, so every guest leaves with a silk-smooth press, a confident walk, and a little more harmony in her day.
Every visit is designed around excellence over perfection, education before selling, and a warm luxury that never feels intimidating. This is more than a blowout bar. It’s a destination built on legacy, resilience, and the belief that confidence changes everything.
Follow The Journey
The campaign so far.
A first look at the visual world we’re building for Heritage, straight from the brand’s own creative direction, ahead of opening day.
Menu
Services
Every service includes a wash, condition, and signature press or blowout finish.
Chicago’s first Heritage location opens soon. Founding clients get first access to book.
Signature Silk Press
Our flagship service: a silky, bone-straight or bouncy blowout finish in under two hours, every time.
Renewal Hydration Prep
A stimulating, hydrating scalp-and-strand treatment to prep hair before a protective style, no press included.
Little Crowns Press
A gentle, age-appropriate press-day experience for our youngest guests (ages 8+), designed with care.
Extension Refresh
Scalp cleanse, leave-out blend, and edge styling to keep your install fresh between appointments. For guests currently wearing extensions.
Add-Ons
Simple add-ons, added to any service.
Pricing shown reflects opening rates.
First Access Membership
Reserve your spot before we open.
Join First Access now to lock in founding-member pricing before Heritage opens its doors in Chicago. Rollover presses, priority perks, and everyday savings, for the guest who never misses her press day.
Entry
Press Pass
- Two (2) Signature Silk Presses per month
- Complimentary birthday press
- 15% off additional presses
- 15% off retail products in studio
- Unused presses roll over & never expire
Most Popular
Press Pass Plus
- Two (2) Signature Silk Presses per month
- Two (2) complimentary steam treatments
- Complimentary birthday press
- 15% off additional presses & retail
- Unused presses roll over & never expire
Elite
Press Pass Elite
- Four (4) Signature Silk Presses monthly
- Complimentary birthday press
- Priority booking access
- 20% off additional presses & retail
- Unused presses roll over & never expire
*3-month initial membership commitment. Converts to month-to-month until you cancel.
Give Heritage
Gift Cards
Give the gift of a great hair day. Heritage gift cards are available now, redeemable the moment we open our doors.
Buy a Gift CardGroup Bookings
Private Events
Bridal parties, girls’ nights, corporate wellness days. Book Heritage for your next group event and press together.
Inquire About EventsOwn a Heritage
A concept built to scale nationwide.
Heritage Press & Blow Dry is the accessible, express standard for textured hair, a modern, replicable service model built for franchise growth.
- Streamlined service menu built around predictable, in-and-out appointment times
- Recognizable, replicable design aesthetic across every location
- Built-in recurring revenue through the Press Pass membership program
- Comprehensive training, brand standards, and ongoing operational support
- A large, underserved market of textured-hair guests seeking accessible, express-quality service
Investment range, royalty structure, and build-out timeline are shared directly with qualified applicants during the franchise inquiry process.
Careers
Join the Heritage team.
We’re building a team of stylists and hospitality professionals who believe every guest deserves to leave feeling transformed. If you love textured hair, fast-paced, elevated service, and being part of something built to last. We want to meet you.
See Open RolesMaster Silk Press Stylist
Full-TimeBlowout Specialist
Full-Time / Part-TimeStudio Manager
Full-TimeFront Desk & Guest Experience
Part-TimeContact
We’d love to hear from you.
126 S. Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL
Help & Info
Cancellation Policy
Please cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled appointment. Late cancellations and no-shows may be subject to a fee.
Membership Pause & Cancellation
Memberships require a 3-month initial commitment, then convert to month-to-month. Pause for up to 90 days anytime after that.
What should I bring to my appointment?
Just yourself. Every Heritage service includes a wash, so there is no need to prep beforehand.