The best salons & beauty spots in Chicago

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

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Relaxed nail salon offering manicures, pedicures, gel nails, and acrylics.

4814 W 83rd St (Burbank)

Relaxed nail salon offering manicures, pedicures, gel nails, and acrylics.

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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

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

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

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Classic and modern haircuts are the focus at this small barber shop in the Old Willow Shopping Center.

8695 Archer Ave Ste 25 (Willow Springs)

Classic and modern haircuts are the focus at this small barber shop in the Old Willow Shopping Center.

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

10349 S Halsted St

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

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Full-service family-owned salon with a warm atmosphere offering hair styling, and nail services.

219 E Ogden Ave (Westmont)

Full-service family-owned salon with a warm atmosphere offering hair styling, and nail services.

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

8158 S Kedzie Ave

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

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Friendly salon known for haircuts and a variety of coloring services, plus manicures and pedicures.

12341 S Harlem Ave (Palos Heights)

Friendly salon known for haircuts and a variety of coloring services, plus manicures and pedicures.

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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

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

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

1000 E 76th St

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

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Stylish salon for haircuts, coloring and styling by friendly stylists.

4806-8 W 83rd St (Burbank)

Stylish salon for haircuts, coloring and styling by friendly stylists.

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

1614 E 53rd St

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

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

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

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

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

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Barbershop offering haircuts and beard services in a family-friendly environment.

450 E 147th St (Harvey)

Barbershop offering haircuts and beard services in a family-friendly environment.

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

5234 S Blackstone Ave # A

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

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Nail salon at Burbank Station providing a range of services including manicures, pedicures, and waxing.

7712 S Cicero Ave (Burbank)

Nail salon at Burbank Station providing a range of services including manicures, pedicures, and waxing.

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

4357 S Cottage Grove Ave

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

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Barber shop specializing in men's haircuts and fades, plus services for women and kids.

12704 Western Ave (Blue Island)

Barber shop specializing in men's haircuts and fades, plus services for women and kids.

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

646 E 43rd St

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

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

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

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Beauty salon specializing in natural hair care including extensions, weaves, and braids.

12246 S Pulaski Rd #101 (Alsip)

Beauty salon specializing in natural hair care including extensions, weaves, and braids.

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Friendly salon specializing in color, extensions, cuts, styling and spray tans.

1032 LaGrange Rd Unit 2 (La Grange)

Friendly salon specializing in color, extensions, cuts, styling and spray tans.

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Nail salon offering a variety of services, including ombre nails.

2601 95th St Unit B (Evergreen Park)

Nail salon offering a variety of services, including ombre nails.

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

7200 S Cicero Ave

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

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

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Skip the morning makeup scramble. Beauty By Demi specializes in natural-looking microblading and ombré brows, plus smudge-proof eyeliner…

6972 Wolf Rd Ste 9 (Indian Head Park)

Skip the morning makeup scramble. Beauty By Demi specializes in natural-looking microblading and ombré brows, plus smudge-proof eyeliner and softly defined lips from a skilled, certified artist. Wake up ready and save those precious Tinley Park mornings for coffee, kids, and not hunting for your brow pencil.

From the Tinley Park newsletter, August 7, 2026

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This week, if your summer hair is feeling blah, Salon Texture specializes in makeovers, precision cuts, and color that works with your…

520 Davis St (Evanston)

This week, if your summer hair is feeling blah, Salon Texture specializes in makeovers, precision cuts, and color that works with your natural texture from curls to fine and straight. Yuki, an award-winning stylist who’s traveled to 67 countries for trend inspo, will actually tailor it to your life.

From the North Shore newsletter, August 5, 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 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

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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Hair salon with a welcoming vibe featuring skilled stylists who offer cuts and color services.

1629 Orrington Ave (Evanston)

Hair salon with a welcoming vibe featuring skilled stylists who offer cuts and color services.

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

2820-2 W Armitage Ave

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

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

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

833 N Western Ave

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

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Relaxed salon providing hairstyling services such as haircuts.

930 1/2 Chicago Ave (Evanston)

Relaxed salon providing hairstyling services such as haircuts.

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

3318 N Milwaukee Ave

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

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

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Hair salon and barbershop for fine, coarse, curly and straight hair that offers color treatments, beard trims and waxing.

1704 Sherman Ave (Evanston)

Hair salon and barbershop for fine, coarse, curly and straight hair that offers color treatments, beard trims and waxing.

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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

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

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Hair, makeup and hair removal services in an upbeat space with friendly staff, including stylist Jacklin.

2510 Gross Point Rd (Evanston)

Hair, makeup and hair removal services in an upbeat space with friendly staff, including stylist Jacklin.

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

507/509 W Dickens Ave

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

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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

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

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Clinic offering permanent makeup services, including microblading and ombre powder brows.

817 Chicago Ave (Evanston)

Clinic offering permanent makeup services, including microblading and ombre powder brows.

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Beauty school, permanent make-up clinic and academy, offering classes in lash lifts, brows and beauty treatments .

4048 N Milwaukee Ave

Beauty school, permanent make-up clinic and academy, offering classes in lash lifts, brows and beauty treatments .

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Welcoming, woman-owned spot known for clean cuts, color treatments and curly hair expertise.

1328 Sherman Ave (Evanston)

Welcoming, woman-owned spot known for clean cuts, color treatments and curly hair expertise.

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

4713 W Cermak Rd (Cicero)

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

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

3127 N Broadway

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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