Taking pride in appearance is something very important for the Chicagoans, especially when they are going out. Thus, you will find a vast variety of beauty services that range from basic and low-cost to very expensive and of the highest quality.
There are numerous hairdressers, manicure and pedicure salons, beauty parlors and places where you can get massages. Word of mouth is the best way to find the one that will match your needs. To help you to refine your search, you can use two useful websites:
- http://chicago.citysearch.com – Click on the SPA & Beauty section
- http://chicago.citysearch.com – Click on the Style section
Hair Salon Chains located in Chicago and its suburbs:
The Hair Cuttery http://www.haircuttery.com/
The Hair Cutterry is a very affordable hair salon. They are scattered all around the city of Chicago.
Red Door Spas Elizabeth Arden http://www.reddoorspas.com/
You can get a full beauty service at Red Door Spas Elizabeth Arden (massage therapy, body treatment, nail care, waxing, hair, make-up, etc.). This is a nationwide upscale hair salon and spa chain. There are three locations within the Chicago area. One of them is located on Michigan Avenue. They are expensive.
Mario Tricoci Hair Salon http://www.tricoci.com/
This is an upscale hair salon chain with only one location in Chicago.
900 North Michigan Avenue, Lower Level
Chicago, IL 60611
Ph: 847-202-1900
Price range: high
Southport Hair Studio http://www.southporthairstudio.com/
1832 W Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL 60657
Ph: (773) 477-9319
Price: Medium range.
Free Nation of Beauty http://www.fnbsalon.com/index.htm
There are two locations: one in the Gold Coast and another one in Lakeview. The hairdressers are skilled with a French touch (one of the owners and founders is French).
Price: Medium range.
Joseph Michael’s Salon and Spa http://www.josephmichaels.net/
This hair salon is rated as one of the best places in Chicago.
715 N State St (Superior Street), Chicago, IL 60654
Price : High
Trio Salon Ltd http://www.triosalon.com/
This hair salon has three locations (two within Chicago and one in Evanston) and is rated as one of the best place in Chicago.
712 N Wabash Ave (W Huron Street) Chicago, IL 60611
Price: High
Nail Salons:
There are a lot of salons that specialize in only manicures and pedicures. In some of them, you do not need appointments. These one have signs with “walk-in welcome”. The price range for manicure/pedicure is between $30 and $40.
Mitazi Nail Salon
This one located in Lincoln Park specializes in nails services (pedicure and manicure), massage (hands and feet), and waxing.
2468 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60614
Price: Medium range.
SPA:
Spacio http://www.spaciospa.com
For a full beauty service, we recommend Spacio in Lincoln Park. This Spa and salon provides massages, hydrotherapy treatments, skincare, manicures, pedicures, hair cut, color, waxing, personal air brush tanning and cosmetic surgery consultations. The price level is high but it worth it.
Equinox http://www.equinox.com/Spa/
Equinox is a fitness club but their SPA is open to non-members. There are four Equinox clubs in Chicago (Gold Coast, Highland Park, Lincoln Park, The Loop).
Etiquette
In SPAs, it is required to wear bathing suits for the Hammam (sauna).
It is also advised to always inform the staff of any medical conditions, pregnancy, allergies, prescription medications and special assistance requirements.
The etiquette is important more particularly for SPA services. They may have their own etiquette. It is then advised to check directly with yours before heading to your appointment.
