The best salons & beauty spots in Buffalo Grove

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

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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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Salon offering hair services such as blowouts, as well as waxing, nails, and facials.

60 W Dundee Rd

Salon offering hair services such as blowouts, as well as waxing, nails, and facials.

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Relaxed salon for manicures (including acrylics) and pedicures, plus nail art.

35 N Buffalo Grove Rd

Relaxed salon for manicures (including acrylics) and pedicures, plus nail art.

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Chain for men's, women's and children's haircuts, coloring, blowouts, highlights and perms, with appointments recommended.

1536 E Lake Cook Rd (Wheeling)

Chain for men's, women's and children's haircuts, coloring, blowouts, highlights and perms, with appointments recommended.

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Upscale hair salon offering cuts for adults and children, plus colorings.

737 E Dundee Rd (Arlington Heights)

Upscale hair salon offering cuts for adults and children, plus colorings.

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Bright, cozy salon offering pedicures, manicures, and haircuts in a family-friendly environment.

151 W Dundee Rd

Bright, cozy salon offering pedicures, manicures, and haircuts in a family-friendly environment.

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Relaxed space for high-quality eyelash extensions, eyebrow shaping and waxing services.

830 S Buffalo Grove Rd Suite#120

Relaxed space for high-quality eyelash extensions, eyebrow shaping and waxing services.

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Salon offering haircuts, coloring, and other hair services in Creekside Commons.

1101 Weiland Rd

Salon offering haircuts, coloring, and other hair services in Creekside Commons.

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Chic lash salon specializing in eyelash extensions ranging from classic to hybrid, plus lift and tint services.

725 E Dundee Rd Unit 203 (Arlington Heights)

Chic lash salon specializing in eyelash extensions ranging from classic to hybrid, plus lift and tint services.

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Hairs Us

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Family-owned hair salon providing a variety of services such as haircuts, highlights, and coloring.

31 Huntington Ln (Wheeling)

Family-owned hair salon providing a variety of services such as haircuts, highlights, and coloring.

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Chain beauty shop carrying its own brand of cosmetics and skin-care products, plus wigs.

1153 Weiland Rd

Chain beauty shop carrying its own brand of cosmetics and skin-care products, plus wigs.

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Salon offering hair styling, coloring, nail care, eyelash extensions, and microblading.

1434 E Hintz Rd (Arlington Heights)

Salon offering hair styling, coloring, nail care, eyelash extensions, and microblading.

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Nail salon providing services such as acrylics in a well-maintained space.

1560 E Lake Cook Rd (Wheeling)

Nail salon providing services such as acrylics in a well-maintained space.

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Beauty salon specializing in braiding services, including box braids, twists, and cornrows.

400 Bluebird Ln (Deerfield)

Beauty salon specializing in braiding services, including box braids, twists, and cornrows.

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

818 S Buffalo Grove Rd

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

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Skilled barbers and hairstylists providing classic cuts, perms and coloring, as well as relaxing keratin treatments.

779 S Buffalo Grove Rd

Skilled barbers and hairstylists providing classic cuts, perms and coloring, as well as relaxing keratin treatments.

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Clean salon staffed by friendly stylists and colorists who offer hair color and highlight services.

1251 W Dundee Rd

Clean salon staffed by friendly stylists and colorists who offer hair color and highlight services.

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Chain hair salon offering cuts, coloring, and other services to men, women, and children.

800 S Buffalo Grove Rd

Chain hair salon offering cuts, coloring, and other services to men, women, and children.

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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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Compact, appointment-only salon offering a range of nail treatments and manicure styles and pedicures.

1133 E 95th St (Chicago)

Compact, appointment-only salon offering a range of nail treatments and manicure styles and pedicures.

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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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Beauty salon specializing in facials, waxing, threading, ear piercing, and hair coloring.

189 W Northwest Hwy (Palatine)

Beauty salon specializing in facials, waxing, threading, ear piercing, and hair coloring.

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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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Full-service salon chain catering to men, women and kids and offering cuts, colors and styling.

1 W Rand Rd Unit G (Mt Prospect)

Full-service salon chain catering to men, women and kids and offering cuts, colors and styling.

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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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Beauty school and boutique providing services such as hair styling, makeup, eyelash extensions, and spray tans.

110 W Northwest Hwy (Palatine)

Beauty school and boutique providing services such as hair styling, makeup, eyelash extensions, and spray tans.

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

109 N Northwest Hwy (Palatine)

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

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Established mani-pedi spot featuring gels, acrylics, nail art, polishes, and other services.

1000 E 76th St (Chicago)

Established mani-pedi spot featuring gels, acrylics, nail art, polishes, and other services.

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Nail salon offering a selection of services including acrylics and dip powder treatments.

173 W Northwest Hwy (Palatine)

Nail salon offering a selection of services including acrylics and dip powder treatments.

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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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Salon offering hair, nail, and tattoo services along with massages, facials, and other spa treatments.

295 N Northwest Hwy (Palatine)

Salon offering hair, nail, and tattoo services along with massages, facials, and other spa treatments.

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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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Large store selling wigs, extensions, cosmetics and haircare products, plus accessories.

7200 S Cicero Ave (Chicago)

Large store selling wigs, extensions, cosmetics and haircare products, plus accessories.

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Beauty supply store stocking a wide selection of nail products and equipment.

5919 S Archer Ave (Chicago)

Beauty supply store stocking a wide selection of nail products and equipment.

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D Atelier

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If your morning mirror pep talk involves a brow pencil, D Atelier right here in Arlington Heights specializes in hyper-natural permanent…

89 S Evergreen Ave (Arlington Heights)

If your morning mirror pep talk involves a brow pencil, D Atelier right here in Arlington Heights specializes in hyper-natural permanent makeup like nano brows and microblading, custom mapped to your face so you look put-together before coffee. Think soft, believable shape and color that actually lasts.

From the Arlington Heights newsletter, August 4, 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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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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Permanent makeup clinic offering services including eyebrow, eyeliner, and lip enhancements.

26 S Evergreen Ave (Arlington Heights)

Permanent makeup clinic offering services including eyebrow, eyeliner, and lip enhancements.

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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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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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Beauty lab specializes in permanent makeup for eyebrows and eyelashes using techniques like microblading and ombre styling.

5419 N Sheridan Rd C106 (Chicago)

Beauty lab specializes in permanent makeup for eyebrows and eyelashes using techniques like microblading and ombre styling.

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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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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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