How It Works
Chicago’s first African American-owned walk-in silk press & blow-dry bar.
No appointments, no all-day wait. Heritage runs on a live list, so you can walk in, add your name, and know exactly when it’s your turn.
Walk in, anytime
No appointment needed. Heritage is first-come, first-served, every day we’re open.
Check in online
Check in in person or online before you arrive, so your place in line is held the moment you add your name.
We text you when it’s time
Run errands, grab coffee, or relax nearby. We will text you as your turn approaches, so there is no need to sit and wait.
Menu
Services
Every service includes a wash, condition, and signature press or blowout finish.
Heritage Press & Blow Dry is open now. Check in online below and we will text you when it is your turn.
Thursday to Saturday · 12 PM to 7 PM
Wash. Dry.
A quick wash and signature blow-dry finish. No press, treatment, or trim included. Ideal braid prep. · 45 min
Wash. Dry. Press.
Silk press with signature wash and blow-dry. Our flagship service: a silky, bone-straight finish in under two hours, every time. · 75 min
Wash. Dry. Press. Trim.
Silk press with trim. A wash, blow-dry, press, and trim. · 90 min
Wash. Dry. Treat. Press.
Silk press with deep conditioning treatment. A wash, blow-dry, treatment, and press. · 90 min
Wash. Dry. Treat. Press. Trim.
Silk press with deep conditioning treatment and trim. A wash, blow-dry, treatment, press, and trim. · 105 min
Enhance Your Service
Add-ons are chosen at your station. Your stylist will recommend what is right for your hair.
Pricing shown reflects opening rates.
Chicago’s Newest Silk Press Bar, Now Open
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 inside Heritage, straight from the studio and our opening day in Chicago.
Give Heritage
Gift Cards
Give the gift of a great hair day. Heritage gift cards are available now, redeemable the moment you walk through 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
- 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.
What should I bring to my appointment?
Just yourself. Every Heritage service includes a wash, so there is no need to prep beforehand.