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Madness Manicure
Neighborhood: South Loop

407 S Dearborn St Ste 820
Chicago, IL 60605

Heather M. writes: Michelle is great... she should really be going back to school to get her shrink license instead of a nurse's license. Support the single mom! Would ya? Seriously though, its in the south loop it is an easy location to get to and Michelle knows her…

A Better Tan
Neighborhood: Edgewater

1136 W Bryn Mawr
Chicago, IL 60660

Dawn B. writes: Ok, so I like to tan.  Sue me.  If I want to look like a burnt hot dog when I'm 40, it's my perogative.  No one will say, however, that I didn't do it in style.  A Better Tan is just that...Better.  I've been to other places and ABT is by far my…

Fashion Nails and Spa
Neighborhood: The Loop

175 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60604

Abigail T. writes: Let me start by saying, the pictures contributed for this spot are WRONG.  that is not the salon.  This place doesn't have an entry from the outside.  It is in the building in the Loop w/ a sopraffina, potbelly, the poag mahone's, wow bao, etc.  175…

Nirvana Nail Salon
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3356 N Broadway
Chicago, IL 60657

Tunesia D. writes: I took my mother here for Mother's Day after stumbling upon a special promotion online.  I booked my mom for a mini-facial, mani and pedi... I got a pedi.  My pedicure was the best ever.  Brian gave a great foot massage and my cuticles look great.…

Aria Salon
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3218 N Sheffield
Chicago, IL 60657

Art S. writes: Aria is very R. You feel like you are in a special place. Urban and hip. The owner and receptionist are very nice people. They smile a lot and make you feel welcome. The salon has a great magazine collection. Lots of celebrity photos on the wall too.…

Hair Cuttery
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park, DePaul

2110 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60622

Yeye P. writes: I'm biracial, which means that I have hair that is nothing like anyone else's in my family, and thus needed to be "figured out by a professional", according to my mother.  At home, I've been going to the same Hair Cuttery since I was 5, so when I…

Salon Blue
Neighborhood: Lakeview

2915 N Sheffield Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657

Melissa B. writes: I've been going to Salon Blue for about 7 years, and I always get a great cut and style.  The stylists are also experts at highlights and color, and if the make-up stylists aren't too busy, they'll often offer a free touch up.  There's even a lovely,…

Renessence
Neighborhood: Lincoln Square, Ravenswood

4625 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60625

Paige W. writes: For the first time in years -- including a year and a half stint in NYC -- I've found someone to leave my hometown stylist for.

I made an appointment with Manal in late October for a pretty drastic haircut, and she didn't disappoint me. She was very…

Body & Soul Hair Design
Neighborhood: The Loop

103 W Van Buren St
Chicago, IL 60605

Robert F. writes: Its a little pricier than what I'm used to paying for a guy's haircut, but I wouldn't think of going anywhere else.

The stylists do very little buzzer work and prefer to go in with just scissors.  It takes a lot longer, but the end result seems so…

Rising Phoenix Tattoo

19W330 Lake St
Addison, IL 60101

Kat P. writes: What is the one thing you want in a tattoo shop ? No no no - not cleanliness (that's ridiculous!) - Attitude. And Jaime's got that in spades. Attitude, a meticulous attention to detail, and incredible sanitation (I was joking about that - someone's…

Leesi B

Chicago, IL 60686

Andrea R. writes: My friend hired Elise Brill, who owns leesi b., to do her bridal party makeup for her wedding yesterday.  Elise did a fabulous job on the approximate 15 people she made up for the night. Everyone wanted something different (natural, extreme, etc) and…

Vera Volli Spa Inc
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

2300 N Lincoln Park West
Chicago, IL 60614

GLAD to be g .. writes: What a hidden gem - right in the Belden Stratford! This is a super cozy spa and the Polish family that runs it is super nice and sweet. They have specials every month and I had a great mani - pedi experience. They offer you wine or water when you…

Sally Beauty Supply
Neighborhood: Dunning

6500 W Irving Park Rd #D
Chicago, IL 60634

Nancy K. writes: Great Place!  I cut my husbands and dad's hair with clippers and one of  the guards I use broke.  I called this location and they had a replacement.  We went, with the clippers, and they tested the new guard for us.  Friendly, knowledgeable and good…

Seacret Spa
Neighborhood: Near North Side

520 N Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60610

ingrid a. writes: the products are INCREDIBLE!  There's a kiosk here in Antioch, California. I am truly amazed how great the antiwrinkle cream works.
You can actually see your lines diminish!
Worth every penny! (not to expensive)

Fashion Nails
Neighborhood: The Loop

210 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60601

Robert S. writes: Efficient.  Inexpensive.  Available.

And those are the nicest things I want to write about Fashion Nails.  From the moment I walked in, this fast food nail salon proved the maxim you get what you pay for.  It's a no-nonsense place that does one thing…

Arte Salon

610 E Golf Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60173

Katrina G. writes: I've been a customer now for more than a year.  This is an upscale salon without the snobbiness.  A comfortable place with experienced, professional employees.  I've received haircuts, color and facial services and have always had a great experience.…

A Cut Above Barbershop

5033 Warren St
Skokie, IL 60077

Jacob J. writes: Barber shop with a sporty flair.

Located in the heart of Skokie, IL.  

Great barbershop.  If there is a wait, its never terrible. Too much for you to do.  Lots to read or pop an eye at. Tv is going, music on, games to play, or magazines to read (…

Urban Roots Salon
Neighborhood: Chinatown

2124 S Archer Ave
Chicago, IL 60616

Edward H. writes: I've been getting my hair cut by the same person for the last 10-12 years and I can honestly say this place is great for guys and girls.  It's kept cleaner and the facilities are definitely more modern than a lot of other asian run hair cutteries…

Swerve Salon
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Old Town

1419 N Wells
Chicago, IL 60610

donnie e. writes: Ok let me start by saying the location and feel of the salon is very, New York.... I liked that very much. The front desk was extremely friendly, I was offered a beverage upon checking in, and let me tell you that amstel light was really good after…

Wojo's Vienna

9851 S Pulaski Rd
Evergreen Park, IL 60805

Hope L. writes: Any place that serves Seasoned waffle fries and 70 varieties of kick- ass shakes is awesome in my book.

The prices are a bit steep, but in my opinion, didn't matter when i tasted how awesome the food was.  Every thing that is ordered is cooked fresh,…

Salon Beaumonde
Neighborhood: Humboldt Park

1336 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

Eddie C. writes: Being that I am a perfectionist, I hate to delegate anything that I do to others.  Its rare that I ever put trust in anything, especially something  as important to me as my personal appearance, so I'm usually skeptical about trying some place new.…

LA Tan
Neighborhood: Bucktown

2010 N Damen Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647

Colleen C. writes: Good intro rate of $9.99 for the first week (7 days) of tanning...

Clean, decent beds, small (can be crazy after work) parking lot.

The usual tanning place staff; young, pretty, very tan girls reading magazines or books. Altogether friendly though.…

Tiffani Kim Institute On the Park
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River East, Magnificent Mile

800 N Michigan Ave
7th Fl
Chicago, IL 60611

Carson H. writes: Not as busy as the TKI on Superior, but far easier to get an appointment. I haven't been in a few years, but their manicurist Robert was so awesome my mom used to invite him to dinner with us.

Afterwards you can grab lunch at Nomi. What a perfect…

Thee European Spa
Neighborhood: Norwood Park

5927 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60646

Nicholle D. writes: This is the kind of massage that smacks the health back into you.  Do not plan to do much the rest of the day except drink water.  They healed my heel pain without my even mentioning that I had a problem.  They expanded recently & have a gorgeous…

Heavenly Massage

110 E Rand Rd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056

Tammy A. writes: A great value.  Where else are you going to get a Mani-Pedi & a 60 minute massage for $90?  

The massage was fantastic! It was my first massage ever and now I want to go back every day! There is a complimentary steam shower for afterward with robe and…

Regency Beauty Institute

7411 South Cass Ave
Darien, IL 60561

Linda Y. writes: I have been here multiple times, and I truly LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!! The service is performed by students (future cosmetologists), and overseen by supervisors (licensed cosmetologists). This place is awesome because they LISTEN to you and what you want…

Lincoln Square Acupuncture
Neighborhood: Lincoln Square, Ravenswood

4720A N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60625

Nourhy C. writes: David Kato - is one of the best acupuncturists, I have come across in quite awhile.  His treatment was thoughtful and as painless as possible.  He takes his time and I never felt rushed as he found unique points that I have never had worked on by…

Madison Barber Shop

99 Park Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514

Peter H. writes: Frank is the man (runs the place), he has been here in Clarendon Hills now for almost 4 years after bouncing around a few other places. He is a fellow SICP graduate and a great guy. Gives a great cut, everyone has their favorite guy they usually go…

Unitress Salon and Spa

7937 Golf Rd
Morton Grove, IL 60053

sharrell h. writes: I like this salon a lot. I travel a nice distance every 6 weeks (I spend 1/2 my time in Chicago, 1/2 in a warmer climate) to get my hair done here. I never go anywhere else since I've found this place. My regular stylist is Andreas, but I have tried…

Bebe Nail Salon
Neighborhood: Wicker Park

1743 W. North Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622

candace s. writes: I go there frequently, the Mani and Pedi are $30 from Monday to Wednesday, plus coupons are being given out and the polish lasts pretty long. Even though they do not have the entire winter/fall color collection, they do have the most popular ones…

Salon Salome
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

747 West Diversey Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60614

Laura P. writes: I want to share my favorite salon in the city because it has NEVER been reviewed on Yelp?  I want the world to know the best salon in the city.  It will no longer be my best kept secret...Surprisingly, it is tucked away in Lincoln Park on Diversey…

Daymaker Salon

991 Waukegan Rd
Glenview, IL 60025

Sonce L. writes: I first called this salon based on a review right here on Yelp.  I was looking for something more professional than the McHaircut I had been used to getting, so I thought I'd give it a try.  The receptionist was very kind on the phone and they were…

Anita Russum Salon
Neighborhood: Near North Side

10 E Delaware Pl
# 2
Chicago, IL 60611

Justine -. writes: Jeff Sankey is a hairstyling god. He wears black leather vests and black denim pants to compliment his black leather "f*ck" bag. The tattoos he dons are unreal and completely awesome - but does that make him a great hair stylist? Hell yeah! You don't…

Hair Cuttery
Neighborhood: South Loop

1103 S State St #400
Chicago, IL 60605

Jon L. writes: I was a long time Supercuts customer until I moved into the South Loop. I saw this Hair Cuttery on the way to Hi Tea (which has free Wi-Fi with purchase, but I digress). I stopped in a couple days later, waited no more than 5 minutes (4:15pm on a…

Tg Nail Salon
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3349 N Southport Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

Kelly A. writes: This is a much better mani/pedi option than some of the upscale, pricey options on Southport - $40 for the combo isn't too bad.  The place is clean and big and the girls do really good work.  They're also heavy on the massages which is never a bad…

Spa Mondial
Neighborhood: Near North Side

355 E Grand Ave
2nd Fl
Chicago, IL 60611

SAMANTHA P. writes: this spa is THE BEST i have ever been to!!  let me start by telling you that i have facials on a regular basis, and that my regular esthetician decided to move to las vegas (why would she do such a terrible thing to me?).  i am very very picky about…

Truefitt & Hill
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Magnificent Mile, Streeterville

900 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

Madalyn G. writes: It's the world's oldest barbershop, providing exceptional services and products for men with a definite plan.  It's English.  Need I say more?  

If I were a man for a day, I would spend it here.  And I would never have thought of doing a review of…

Sally Beauty Supply

7357 W 25th St
Riverside, IL 60546

celina h. writes: This Sally's is in a great location, it has all the things you need from salon equipment for the professionals to wonderful make up accessories for the young and hip. They often do their best to be of help if you have questions and or need help…