The best salons & beauty spots in Algonquin

64 salons & beauty spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Casual salon offering haircuts for adults & kids along with professional styling products for sale.

1542 E Algonquin Rd Ste F

Casual salon offering haircuts for adults & kids along with professional styling products for sale.

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Specialist in haircuts (dry cuts, too) and customized coloring, from highlights to balayage, plus extensions.

1316-1322 E Algonquin Rd Ste 110

Specialist in haircuts (dry cuts, too) and customized coloring, from highlights to balayage, plus extensions.

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Beauty salon inside Algonquin Town Center offering hair coloring, kids' haircuts, and perms.

1314 E Algonquin Rd

Beauty salon inside Algonquin Town Center offering hair coloring, kids' haircuts, and perms.

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Salon featuring hair services, including color, cuts and styling, along with manicure-pedicure services.

2142 Lake Cook Rd

Salon featuring hair services, including color, cuts and styling, along with manicure-pedicure services.

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Chic hair salon providing haircuts, coloring, and extensions, plus Brazilian blowouts.

214 S Main St

Chic hair salon providing haircuts, coloring, and extensions, plus Brazilian blowouts.

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Appointments recommended at this barber shop offering beard trims and haircuts.

150 S Main St

Appointments recommended at this barber shop offering beard trims and haircuts.

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Gel manicures offered at this salon that also does pedicures.

1300 E Algonquin Rd

Gel manicures offered at this salon that also does pedicures.

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Professional barber shop offering precise cuts and beard trims, along with straight razor shaves.

338 W Main St (Carpentersville)

Professional barber shop offering precise cuts and beard trims, along with straight razor shaves.

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Appointments are recommended at this nail salon offering acrylics, designs, and other services.

507 E Algonquin Rd

Appointments are recommended at this nail salon offering acrylics, designs, and other services.

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Relaxed barbershop offering scissor cuts, styling, beard trims and buzz cuts, plus online appointments.

7224 N Harlem Ave (Chicago)

Relaxed barbershop offering scissor cuts, styling, beard trims and buzz cuts, plus online appointments.

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Friendly barber shop offering men's cuts and beard trims as well as women’s haircuts and styling for kids.

6700 N Northwest Hwy (Chicago)

Friendly barber shop offering men's cuts and beard trims as well as women’s haircuts and styling for kids.

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Laid-back waxing salon and eyebrow bar known for Brazilian waxes.

6780 N Northwest Hwy (Chicago)

Laid-back waxing salon and eyebrow bar known for Brazilian waxes.

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Pedicures, manicures, acrylics and more are offered at this nail salon.

91 S Kennedy Dr j (Carpentersville)

Pedicures, manicures, acrylics and more are offered at this nail salon.

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Hair and extension services at a welcoming shop with friendly stylists and great music.

6704 N Northwest Hwy (Chicago)

Hair and extension services at a welcoming shop with friendly stylists and great music.

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Family-owned hair salon offering beard trims and shaves as well as styling services.

96 N John F.Kennedy Dr (Carpentersville)

Family-owned hair salon offering beard trims and shaves as well as styling services.

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Salon offering hair styling and cuts, facials, nail care, waxing, and spray tanning.

7436 N Harlem Ave (Chicago)

Salon offering hair styling and cuts, facials, nail care, waxing, and spray tanning.

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Beauty salon for hair styling, coloring, and perms in a welcoming environment.

150 S Kennedy Dr #1b (Carpentersville)

Beauty salon for hair styling, coloring, and perms in a welcoming environment.

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Salon offering color services and a variety of hair extension techniques.

6719 N Northwest Hwy (Chicago)

Salon offering color services and a variety of hair extension techniques.

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Appointments are required at this nail salon offering a variety of services, including pedicures and manicures.

8301 S Pulaski Rd (Chicago)

Appointments are required at this nail salon offering a variety of services, including pedicures and manicures.

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Barber shop offering haircuts and beard trims, amid a welcoming atmosphere.

3513 W 26th St (Chicago)

Barber shop offering haircuts and beard trims, amid a welcoming atmosphere.

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Permanent makeup clinic offering ombré brows, brow tinting, and teeth whitening, plus training.

4223 W Lake St #434 (Chicago)

Permanent makeup clinic offering ombré brows, brow tinting, and teeth whitening, plus training.

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Chaste Hair Institute’s student salon serves the neighborhood with box braids, feed in braids, loc maintenance, and wig installs, all…

3 S Austin Blvd (Chicago)

Chaste Hair Institute’s student salon serves the neighborhood with box braids, feed in braids, loc maintenance, and wig installs, all performed by students getting real world training under experienced educators. A solid move when your roots need love and your calendar needs something that actually lasts.

From the Chicago newsletter, August 25, 2026

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Welcoming hair salon offering chemical-free options and specializing in braiding and loc maintenance services.

5823 W Corcoran Pl (Chicago)

Welcoming hair salon offering chemical-free options and specializing in braiding and loc maintenance services.

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Diva-tude

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Diva-tude keeps your hands, toes, and brows on point with skilled nail care, custom manicure styles, and precise microblading, all from…

1133 E 95th St (Chicago)

Diva-tude keeps your hands, toes, and brows on point with skilled nail care, custom manicure styles, and precise microblading, all from licensed pros who actually listen. Book it for this week, they focus on healthy results and send you home with maintenance tips, so your glow survives weekday chaos.

From the Palatine newsletter, August 22, 2026

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Hair salon with stylists offering cuts, blow drys, and styling services.

1453 E Hyde Park Blvd (Chicago)

Hair salon with stylists offering cuts, blow drys, and styling services.

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Natural nail spa offering manicures and pedicures in an appointment-only environment.

10349 S Halsted St (Chicago)

Natural nail spa offering manicures and pedicures in an appointment-only environment.

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Trendy salon known for gel manicures, waxing and friendly staff.

8158 S Kedzie Ave (Chicago)

Trendy salon known for gel manicures, waxing and friendly staff.

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Charming salon for expert nail care such as manicures and pedicures plus waxing, eyelash extensions and brow shaping.

9514 S Halsted St (Chicago)

Charming salon for expert nail care such as manicures and pedicures plus waxing, eyelash extensions and brow shaping.

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Chicago week got you tense? A Polished Work Inc turns a simple mani-pedi into a mini retreat, with Gel-X for next-level extensions and…

1000 E 76th St (Chicago)

Chicago week got you tense? A Polished Work Inc turns a simple mani-pedi into a mini retreat, with Gel-X for next-level extensions and pedicure thrones tricked out with chromatherapy and hydrotherapy. Settle in, let the color therapy do its thing, walk out feeling like your most polished self.

From the Chicago newsletter, August 21, 2026

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By-appointment-only salon specializing in natural hair care, with locations in 4 cities.

1614 E 53rd St (Chicago)

By-appointment-only salon specializing in natural hair care, with locations in 4 cities.

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Hair salon offering blowouts, cuts, hair coloring and styling.

1444 E 57th St (Chicago)

Hair salon offering blowouts, cuts, hair coloring and styling.

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Relaxed salon featuring skilled stylists who offer cuts and color, plus manicures and makeup.

3502 W 111th St (Chicago)

Relaxed salon featuring skilled stylists who offer cuts and color, plus manicures and makeup.

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Salon specializing in natural hair care, including locs.

905 E 75th St (Chicago)

Salon specializing in natural hair care, including locs.

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Appointments-only hair salon where customers praise the stylist for his work and conversation.

5995 S Archer Ave (Chicago)

Appointments-only hair salon where customers praise the stylist for his work and conversation.

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Longtime barbershop known for its celebrity client list, offering cuts for men & boys & shaves.

5234 S Blackstone Ave # A (Chicago)

Longtime barbershop known for its celebrity client list, offering cuts for men & boys & shaves.

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Friendly nail salon offering manicures, pedicures, waxing, and threading services.

4357 S Cottage Grove Ave (Chicago)

Friendly nail salon offering manicures, pedicures, waxing, and threading services.

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Relaxed nail salon known for its luxuriously detailed manicures and pedicures.

646 E 43rd St (Chicago)

Relaxed nail salon known for its luxuriously detailed manicures and pedicures.

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Upscale hair salon offering styling services, including blowouts, perms, and silk presses.

1521 E 55th St (Chicago)

Upscale hair salon offering styling services, including blowouts, perms, and silk presses.

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Luxe nail salon (with eyelash extensions and brow services) offering gel and dip manicures, acrylics and pedicures.

205 W 87th St (Chicago)

Luxe nail salon (with eyelash extensions and brow services) offering gel and dip manicures, acrylics and pedicures.

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Whether you want a new wig, fuller extensions, or just need to restock cosmetics and haircare, SamsBeauty Warehouse keeps styles, shades,…

7200 S Cicero Ave (Chicago)

Whether you want a new wig, fuller extensions, or just need to restock cosmetics and haircare, SamsBeauty Warehouse keeps styles, shades, and accessories on lock. Pop in this week or browse their online shop, then let your mirror do the bragging.

From the Chicago newsletter, August 22, 2026

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Whether you're restocking for the salon or your kitchen table manicure station, DD Nail Supply has the goods. Think OPI and DND alongside…

5919 S Archer Ave (Chicago)

Whether you're restocking for the salon or your kitchen table manicure station, DD Nail Supply has the goods. Think OPI and DND alongside Chisel, Igel, acrylic and dip systems, Kolinsky brushes, LED lamps, pedicure spa kits, plus nail classes if you want to level up this week.

From the Berwyn newsletter, August 19, 2026

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Chicago Microblading by Brows Beauty Couture turns sparse arches into their signature, natural-looking brows with microblading and ombre…

405 W Superior St Suite 719 (Chicago)

Chicago Microblading by Brows Beauty Couture turns sparse arches into their signature, natural-looking brows with microblading and ombre techniques, plus lip blush and eyeliner if you want to streamline mornings. This week, they also do brow lamination, lash lifts, microneedling, and even SMP...

From the Chicago newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Maxine Salon has been Chicago’s premiere hair destination since 1986, with stylists and colorists who actually listen and elevate your…

712 N Rush St (Chicago)

Maxine Salon has been Chicago’s premiere hair destination since 1986, with stylists and colorists who actually listen and elevate your look. Expect expert cuts, luminous color, and extensions or straightening powered by Oribe, Kérastase, and L’Oréal Professionnel, and put it on your week’s self-care list.

From the Chicago newsletter, August 7, 2026

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If your summer hair is doing its own thing, Salon MACKK & Company brings thoughtful consultations, precision cuts, color and balayage,…

1295 N Randall Rd Ste 111 (Crystal Lake)

If your summer hair is doing its own thing, Salon MACKK & Company brings thoughtful consultations, precision cuts, color and balayage, extensions, and waxing in a modern, creative vibe. Bonus points, they’re Green Circle Certified, so your glow-up comes with a lighter footprint.

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Cosmetics chain offering brand-name beauty products & supplies, including salon equipment.

2820-2 W Armitage Ave (Chicago)

Cosmetics chain offering brand-name beauty products & supplies, including salon equipment.

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Cosmetics chain offering brand-name beauty products & supplies, including salon equipment.

3145 S Ashland Ave (Chicago)

Cosmetics chain offering brand-name beauty products & supplies, including salon equipment.

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Chicago Ink Tattoo & Body Piercing turns your half-formed idea into custom work with award-winning artists, from realism and black and grey…

5415 W Irving Park Rd (Chicago)

Chicago Ink Tattoo & Body Piercing turns your half-formed idea into custom work with award-winning artists, from realism and black and grey to Japanese, anime, and fine line. Thinking piercings, permanent makeup, or a solid cover-up, too?

From the Chicago newsletter, August 23, 2026

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Make-up salon with a clean, friendly vibe providing powder brows, lip blushing and lash services.

833 N Western Ave (Chicago)

Make-up salon with a clean, friendly vibe providing powder brows, lip blushing and lash services.

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Clean venue for permanent makeup including eyebrows, eyeliner, lash enhancements and lip blush.

3318 N Milwaukee Ave (Chicago)

Clean venue for permanent makeup including eyebrows, eyeliner, lash enhancements and lip blush.

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Over N Over Beauty is the neighborhood spot for makeup, skincare, and all the little tools that make getting ready go quicker. Swing by…

850 S Wabash Ave (Chicago)

Over N Over Beauty is the neighborhood spot for makeup, skincare, and all the little tools that make getting ready go quicker. Swing by when your mascara’s on its last legs or you need something louder for the weekend, then leave feeling a tiny bit unstoppable.

From the Cicero newsletter, August 18, 2026

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Oko Salon

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Intimate hair salon specializing in haircuts, hair color, and styling, plus custom color mixing.

1107 N California Ave (Chicago)

Intimate hair salon specializing in haircuts, hair color, and styling, plus custom color mixing.

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Skip the daily penciling and get natural-looking brows or liner that lasts at Rize Beauty Lab, where artist Matthew uses microblading,…

5419 N Sheridan Rd C106 (Chicago)

Skip the daily penciling and get natural-looking brows or liner that lasts at Rize Beauty Lab, where artist Matthew uses microblading, machine hair strokes, ombre powder brows, and smudge-proof eyeliner to enhance your features.

From the Evanston newsletter, August 22, 2026

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Relaxed salon for styling, highlighting and coloring services, along with cuts, smoothing and keratin treatments.

507/509 W Dickens Ave (Chicago)

Relaxed salon for styling, highlighting and coloring services, along with cuts, smoothing and keratin treatments.

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Between K-Beauty and J-Beauty staples, Korean Beauty curates the good stuff: Celimax The Vita A Retinal Shot, Anua PDRN serums, Rejuran…

2121 S China Pl A (Chicago)

Between K-Beauty and J-Beauty staples, Korean Beauty curates the good stuff: Celimax The Vita A Retinal Shot, Anua PDRN serums, Rejuran ampoules, Centellian 24 favorites, Medicube balms, plus Dr. Groot and Fino for hair. Treat your face like it pays rent this week and give your routine a glow-up.

From the Chicago newsletter, August 14, 2026

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Artist, instructor, and permanent makeup consultant known for brows as well as the lips and lashes.

2860 N Broadway 2nd Floor STE 19 (Chicago)

Artist, instructor, and permanent makeup consultant known for brows as well as the lips and lashes.

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Whether you want ombré powder brows that actually stay put, microblading, a fluffy brow lamination, or a lift and tint that wakes up your…

4048 N Milwaukee Ave (Chicago)

Whether you want ombré powder brows that actually stay put, microblading, a fluffy brow lamination, or a lift and tint that wakes up your eyes, The Beauty Crew | Permanent Makeup Services & Academy delivers meticulous, pro-level results.

From the Chicago newsletter, August 12, 2026

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Retailer carrying a curated selection of South Korean cosmetic brands and skincare products.

3127 N Broadway (Chicago)

Retailer carrying a curated selection of South Korean cosmetic brands and skincare products.

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Lakeshore East salon (part of a family-owned chain) offering cuts, coloring, Keratin treatments and blowouts, along with waxing and…

333 E Benton Pl #106 (Chicago)

Lakeshore East salon (part of a family-owned chain) offering cuts, coloring, Keratin treatments and blowouts, along with waxing and manicures.

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Hair salon specializing in cuts and highlights, offering many other types of treatments.

1369 W Chicago Ave (Chicago)

Hair salon specializing in cuts and highlights, offering many other types of treatments.

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Relaxed salon for permanent make-up procedures, especially for sculpting eyebrows.

750 N Franklin St Unit 201 (Chicago)

Relaxed salon for permanent make-up procedures, especially for sculpting eyebrows.

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Chain with a diverse selection of cosmetics & other beauty products, plus on-site salon services.

1300 N Ashland Ave Frnt J (Chicago)

Chain with a diverse selection of cosmetics & other beauty products, plus on-site salon services.

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Cosmetics chain offering brand-name beauty products & supplies, including salon equipment.

2506 W Cermak Rd (Chicago)

Cosmetics chain offering brand-name beauty products & supplies, including salon equipment.

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This week, level up your hair at Salon 833 Chicago, where certified pros specialize in custom color, expert balayage and highlights, and…

351 W Hubbard St (Chicago)

This week, level up your hair at Salon 833 Chicago, where certified pros specialize in custom color, expert balayage and highlights, and luxury extensions.

From the Chicago newsletter, August 19, 2026

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Bright space for haircuts and coloring treatments performed by friendly staff.

472 W Erie St (Chicago)

Bright space for haircuts and coloring treatments performed by friendly staff.

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