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Deluxe Tattoo
Neighborhood: Lakeview

1459 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago, IL 60613

Erin J. writes: I have been getting tattooed by Ben for hmmm...about 8 years now (7 tats by Ben). I have a large celtic cross that Ben did on my left upper arm and I get seriously complimented on it all the time! But more importantly, I love it! It is not just a…

Merz Apothecary
Neighborhood: Lincoln Square, Ravenswood

4716 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60625

David P. writes: It smells like grandma's house in here.

But they have things I never knew existed. I swear, witches (whatever, ok, "Wiccans") probably shop here for their various mystical throat lozenges or whatnot.

Great selection.

Mojo Spa Boutique/Nail Spa
Neighborhood: Wicker Park

1468 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

andrea w. writes: It's only fitting that my 600th review is for Mojo Spa Boutique/Nail Spa...one of the most special places I've visited in a long time!

The owner of Mojo, Amanda, is one TALENTED gal...the all natural beauty products she makes smell good enough to eat…

The Belmont Barbershop
Neighborhood: Roscoe Village

2328 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60618

Frankie B. writes: Excellent Barbershop. I have been going here for about a year and have to say that this a true barbershop in every sense of the word. The services offered by Josh and Billy are great! I appreciate the fact that these guys cater to men only and use…

Sine Qua Non Salon
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park, DePaul

2766 N Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60686

Rocky B. writes: I feel guilty this morning because I totally cheated on my hair stylist last night. After a few cuts that I wasn't too happy with and especially after my last cut I decided to try and seek out a new stylist. Did some searches on naturallycurly.com…

Urban Lift Hair Salon
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3639 N Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60613

Colleen C. writes: Ok, so technically I ended up at Urban Lift because I got a flat tire, and kadunka dunked it to Ashland Tire & Auto, about 2 blocks away from the salon. I simply could not justify squandering an entire hour while my hunka junka was getting outfitted…

Urban Oasis
Neighborhood: Near North Side

939 W North Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622

Alison M. writes: I wish Urban Oasis would adopt me so that I could live there forever. The massage therapists that I've had have all been great-- they listen to me about what I would like them to focus on and are very attentive to the amount of pressure that I want.…

Red 7 Salon
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River North

210 W Kinzie St Fl 2
Chicago, IL 60610

karen k. writes: I have been going to Red 7 Salon for 3 years for haircuts and highlights. Jennifer is a wonderful stylist and does a fantastic job with my highlights. The salon is adorable with a fireplace and couches as if you were in a living room. Highly…

The New School For Massage Bodywork and Healing
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River North

800 N Wells St
Ste 300
Chicago, IL 60610

andrea w. writes: After visiting The New School for Massage Bodywork and Healing I'm certainly going to have trouble shelling out $90 for a massage at any fancy spa, although if anyone would like to treat me to a massage at Kiva I'll hardly object.

Looks like many…

Kiva Spa & Salon
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Streeterville

196 E Pearson St
Chicago, IL 60611

Beth P. writes: 1 part fancy. 3 parts shmancy.
Last year for my birthday my boyfriend got me the "nurture" package from Kiva. It included an hour massage, a facial, lunch, mani and pedi. I was there for hours and hours. I really needed pampering, but I would…

Kiehl's
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park, DePaul

907 W. Armitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60614

Brett D. writes: Love Kiehl's. Have loved it for years and years... yes it's a little pricey but that's because it's goooooooood.

The Kiehl's store is Grrrrreat. No more searching for parking at Neiman's, Barney's or Saks and getting sucked into a shopping vortex of…

Lather Chicago
Neighborhood: Lincoln Square, Ravenswood

4831 N. Damen Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625

Reilly L. writes: I go to the Montrose salon. I have rather thick nappy/curly hair, and almost no one knows how to cut it. Very few people want to take the time to deal with it.

Well, Angela at the Montrose Ave. location will. So, all you guys with curly hair…

Now Massage & Bodywork Studio
Neighborhood: Bucktown

2141 W Webster
Chicago, IL 60647

Preet C. writes: Nourhy was one of the first people I met when I moved to Chicago. I walked into her studio vibrating w/ stress from a cross-country move, new job, not knowing anyone in the city, the whole nine. I'm sure I was speakin in tongues and makin no kinda…

Exhale Spa
Neighborhood: Near North Side

945 N State
Chicago, IL 60686

Erin B. writes: Holy crap. HOLY CRAP. HOLY CRAAAAAP!

First, let me say...I have some padding on my back side. Ok, LOTS of junk in the trunk. I'm not really that in shape. Ok, I lack a LOT of muscle tone. This class will, I PROMISE will whoop my junk into…

Benefit Boutique
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park, DePaul

852 W Armitage
Chicago, IL 60614

Kim B. writes: I love Benefit Cosmetics and I especially love their Boutiques around Chicagoland. I've been to this location & the Evanston store - both are great! Word on the street is that one is coming soon to Southport (my neighborhood) and I am super-excited…

Carissima of Italy Salons on Clark St
Neighborhood: Lakeview

2901 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60657

Jauretsi A. writes: They don't call Kathryn of Carissima "The Eyebrow Queen" for nuthin'! If you're a brow-wax virgin or have grown tired of your Leonid Breznev* look - that's so 80's Cold War, anyway! - book an appointment with Kathryn. (Susan Ruan is also very good.)…

Strange Beauty Show
Neighborhood: Wicker Park

1261 N Paulina Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

Rachel H. writes: For review #300 I will write a very special review. This is a review of a place which has finally convinced me that getting a haircut is not scary. This is a special accomplishment. Originally I was supposed to have my hair cut by Allison but…

Twisted Scissors
Neighborhood: Bucktown

2001 N Point St
on Armitage between Western & California
Chicago, IL 60647

Colleen C. writes: A word to the wise: Do not park on Armitage during rush hour. My cheap(ish) little styling venture was ambushed by a $50 ticket. Booo!

However, that was the only negative in my experience. :)

Now, on this particular day I was feeling like I should let…

Sonia Roselli

Chicago, IL 60622

Michele R. writes: Sonia's makeup is the best I have ever seen...not to mention her FUN and LOVING personality. Being a wedding photographer I witness the results of her makeup throughout the day... usually I see other brides makeup just wear away as the day wears on…

Tatu Tattoo
Neighborhood: Wicker Park

1754 W. North Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

Dan P. writes: I was rollin through Chicago on tour with my old band two summers ago, in fact it was the day that the Red Sox traded Nomar to the Cubs. We got into town really early after a long drive from Evansville Indiana and were delirious. Everywhere we went…

Endo-Exo Apothecary Cosmetics
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

2034 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60614

Caroline A. writes: Great place for hard to find cosmetics. I first came into Endo-Exo for MakeUp Forever, and walked out with A LOT of stuff. I love Shu Uemura and all their various fragrances. Staff was friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable about the products.…

Orbit Salon
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3481 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60610

steve k. writes: Judith can cut some mean Asian hair. I don't come here as often as I should and it usually shows when I end up looking like a squared off Asian punk. Jude is who I always make an appointment with, she listens and won't do anything until you give…

Gabby's Barber Shop
Neighborhood: Lakeview

2860 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60657

Jet H. writes: $14 (cash) with a warmed foam and straight razor finish. Great cuts by competent BARBERS. Asked for a "low and tight pompadour" and got a low and tight pompadour complete with pomade. Shop is easily accessed by Diversey, Wellington or Belmont el…

Molina Molina Salon
Neighborhood: Near North Side

54 W Maple St
Chicago, IL 60610

heather h. writes: I work in the city, a friend saw a review on yelp and tried Ann Riordan. She recommended I try Ann. She said she spent a great deal of time with new clients. I see someone in the burbs where I live. I thought what the heck. I feel weird seeing…

Bare Escentuals
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Streeterville

855 N Michigan
Chicago, IL 60611

Erika G. writes: The best makeup on the planet. I'm skincare obsessed, and always liked the *idea* of powder for a flawless finish, but could never wear it 'cos my skin is too dry. No more! This stuff makes my face look airbrushed with just a little bit. And no…

Sister's Salon
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Magnificent Mile, Streeterville

845 N Michigan Ave
Ste 964W
Chicago, IL 60611

Debbie M. writes: OH MY ARE THEY DETAILED! I had a bikini wax here and oh my when they told me to flip over I was a bit stunned, but the end resul I have to tell ya my Hubby LOVED! Great find! Quick and much painless than most of the places who dont know what you…

Bravco Beauty Centre
Neighborhood: Near North Side

43 E Oak Street
Floor 1
Chicago, IL 60611

Tina T. writes: Walking into Bravco. I felt like Alice in Wonderland must have felt! I am a beauty junkie, and this store has absolutely every product out there! I did not know about this store until fellow yelpers clued me in, so when I was down on Oak street…

D'lees Nail Salon
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3342 N Halsted
Chicago, IL 60657

Kathryn M. writes: I had been to D'Lee's before on my own and loved it, so when I took my mom here for her first ever mani/pedi on her 50th birthday when she came to visit me this summer, I was hoping she enjoyed it to.

We weren't let down. At the end of the appointment…

Paint

930 W Diversey Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60614

Kristin C. writes: A self-proclaimed low maintenance girl, I can count the number of mani/pedis I have received in my lifetime on ONE set of toe nails. Sad, I know . It is just not something I remember to do (but wish the light bulb would come on more).

That being…

Art & Science
Neighborhood: Wicker Park

1554 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

Lindley E. writes: Since moving to Chicago 3 years ago I haven't had a regular go-to place for my hair. For the first 2.9 years that was fine - I had long hair and resolved not to cut it, so I didn't unless I was out of town. All that changed after a trip to San…

Salon Blonde
Neighborhood: Wicker Park

1643 W North Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

marissa d. writes: After creating a semi-awkward situation (long story) at my normal hair place, I decided to make a change and try Salon Blonde for my hair color. I made this decision at 12:45pm on Monday, and by 1:15 I was sitting in Julie's chair getting my hair…

Ulta Cosmetics & Salon
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3015 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60657

Kristin C. writes: Ulta is kind of like the training bra of makeup stores - you've finally left Walgreens, but you're not quite ready to go hit up Nordstrom's Clinique counter. Unlike a training bra, you are allowed to come back even after you graduate to those DDs!…

Thousand Waves Spa
Neighborhood: Lakeview

1212 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

Andrea J. writes: I LOVE this place. For $20 you can spend three relaxing hours using their jacuzzi and two saunas or just drinking some herbal tea and taking a nap. They give you a robe to wear and towels to use, along with locker space to store your stuff. I was…

Salon Buzz - River North
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River North

310 W Superior St
Chicago, IL 60610

Maria C. writes: When I decided to leave my well-paying job to go to culinary school, I gave up a LOT of things. Department store makeup? No more. Impulse shopping? No way! Dinner out? Not regulary. Expensive haircuts? Well.... Ok, I started out doing ok - I…

Charles Ifergan Beauty Salon & Day Spa
Neighborhood: Near North Side

106 E Oak St., Fl 4
Chicago, IL 60611

Amaliya L. writes: It feels like a lifetime ago when I was a regular here.
This is the part of my pre-mommy life that I miss. Spending hours being pampered without a care in the world and no spending budget to worry about. When my little one was still a baby, I would…

Art & Science

811 Church St
Evanston, IL 60201

J.R. A. writes: Four years ago I found myself in need of a haircut and in the Evanston area. Fate brought me to Art and Science. I have been searching my whole life for someone who understands how to cut my hair and can understand my vague, confusing descriptions of…

Sinead Salon & Spa
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3416 N Sheffield Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

Amy L. writes: I went to Sinead beginning last year because it was one of the salons featured in the Pretty City deals for Oct. and because it is right by my apartment. I went for my first Brazilian wax ever and ditto to the comments Pam P. made below. Janet does…

K Paige Salon
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park, DePaul

956 W Webster Ave
Chicago, IL 60614

Rachel H. writes: On Martha's recommendations and also based on the many awesome haircuts she's had, I decided to check out K. Paige, and more specifically Dottie, for myself. This was the first time in years I've gone into a salon without a photo for reference…

Art & Science
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park, DePaul

1971 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60614

Alicia V. writes: So I have had long hair all my life. At one point, it was down to my knees, or so the story goes. I recently decided to lop of my "lustrous locks" as a good friend put it, in favor of a more "me" look. I wanted something that was original and…

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