The best salons & beauty spots in DeKalb

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

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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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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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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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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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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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Skip the DIY trims and let Odeon Family Hair Salon handle the whole crew. They do men's, women's, and kids' cuts plus women's special event…

811 W Lincoln Hwy

Skip the DIY trims and let Odeon Family Hair Salon handle the whole crew. They do men's, women's, and kids' cuts plus women's special event makeup and styling, with friendly pros and fair prices that make it easy to look sharp this week without overthinking it.

From the DeKalb 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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Salon specializing in natural-looking hair extensions and lash extensions, plus microblading.

4688 W Main St (West Dundee)

Salon specializing in natural-looking hair extensions and lash extensions, plus microblading.

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Private salon offering hair coloring, cuts, and styling services by appointment.

201 E Lincoln Hwy Ste C

Private salon offering hair coloring, cuts, and styling services by appointment.

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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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Salon for hair cut, coloring and highlights, plus treatments for kids, men and women alike.

345 Randall Rd (South Elgin)

Salon for hair cut, coloring and highlights, plus treatments for kids, men and women alike.

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Salon offering hair cuts, color, and other services, with some reviews praising the kind staff.

2415 Bowes Rd (Elgin)

Salon offering hair cuts, color, and other services, with some reviews praising the kind staff.

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

2068 Sycamore Rd

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

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Chain salon offering cuts, coloring, blow-outs and styling for women, men and children.

927 S Annie Glidden Rd

Chain salon offering cuts, coloring, blow-outs and styling for women, men and children.

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

2064 Sycamore Rd

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

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Relaxed retailer offering a range of wigs and hair care products, plus hair coloring services.

118 E Hillcrest Dr

Relaxed retailer offering a range of wigs and hair care products, plus hair coloring services.

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Hair salon offering cuts and colors in a private suite with lots of natural light.

212 N 4th St

Hair salon offering cuts and colors in a private suite with lots of natural light.

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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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Brow bar known for threading and lash extensions (as well as full-face threading).

Inside the Walmart Supercenter, 1100 S Randall Rd (Elgin)

Brow bar known for threading and lash extensions (as well as full-face threading).

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

4048 N Milwaukee Ave (Chicago)

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

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Relaxed, welcoming salon offering a wide variety of hair and nail services.

478 Briargate Dr (South Elgin)

Relaxed, welcoming salon offering a wide variety of hair and nail services.

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Permanent tattoo and microblading studio offering eyebrow and lip tattoos, plus eyeliner and scar camouflage.

1610 Commons Dr Ste 31 (Geneva)

Permanent tattoo and microblading studio offering eyebrow and lip tattoos, plus eyeliner and scar camouflage.

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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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Beauty salon offering hair styling, facials, and massages, as well as skin and nail services.

1007 N 1st St

Beauty salon offering hair styling, facials, and massages, as well as skin and nail services.

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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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Salon specializing in facials, eyelash extensions, waxing, and eyebrow threading.

633 E Lincoln Hwy

Salon specializing in facials, eyelash extensions, waxing, and eyebrow threading.

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

240 S Randall Rd (Elgin)

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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