The best salons & beauty spots in Elmhurst

61 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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Vintage-inspired barbershop specializing in traditional haircuts as well as shaves and beard grooming.

120 N York St #201

Vintage-inspired barbershop specializing in traditional haircuts as well as shaves and beard grooming.

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M's Nailz

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Relaxed nail salon offering a range of services from dip powder to French manicures, to kids' mani-pedis, to stone massages.

125 N Addison Ave

Relaxed nail salon offering a range of services from dip powder to French manicures, to kids' mani-pedis, to stone massages.

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Informal barbershop providing haircuts, beard trims and shaves by experienced staff.

102 W 2nd St

Informal barbershop providing haircuts, beard trims and shaves by experienced staff.

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Salon featuring hair styling, coloring, and perms, plus educational opportunities.

263 N York St #102

Salon featuring hair styling, coloring, and perms, plus educational opportunities.

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Beauty salon offering facials, microdermabrasion, and other skincare treatments.

110 Schiller St Unit 234

Beauty salon offering facials, microdermabrasion, and other skincare treatments.

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Clean, modern salon for waxing hair removal of various types, including for eyebrows, legs and Brazilians.

193 N York St

Clean, modern salon for waxing hair removal of various types, including for eyebrows, legs and Brazilians.

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Chain barber shop offering MVP haircuts for men and boys, with sports on TV.

692 W North Ave

Chain barber shop offering MVP haircuts for men and boys, with sports on TV.

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Boutique salon, offering hair cuts and coloring, plus highlights, Brazilian blowouts and extensions.

381 N York St Ste 14

Boutique salon, offering hair cuts and coloring, plus highlights, Brazilian blowouts and extensions.

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Hair salon specializing in blowouts, makeup, lashes, and brows.

318 Montrose Ave

Hair salon specializing in blowouts, makeup, lashes, and brows.

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Professional nail salon offering a variety of colors and designs in a relaxing atmosphere.

206 N York St

Professional nail salon offering a variety of colors and designs in a relaxing atmosphere.

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Salon for hair styling, makeup, waxing & skin-care services with focus on natural, organic products.

112 W 3rd St

Salon for hair styling, makeup, waxing & skin-care services with focus on natural, organic products.

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Hair salon offering cuts, extensions, coloring and styling, plus treatments.

115 S Villa Ave (Villa Park)

Hair salon offering cuts, extensions, coloring and styling, plus treatments.

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Salon for highlights, haircuts and color, plus friendly staff and a relaxed vibe.

191 N York St

Salon for highlights, haircuts and color, plus friendly staff and a relaxed vibe.

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Hair salon offering haircuts and other services, such as waxing, tanning, and eyelash extensions.

111 W 2nd St

Hair salon offering haircuts and other services, such as waxing, tanning, and eyelash extensions.

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Relaxed shop offering cuts for the whole family, plus coloring services.

185 IL-83

Relaxed shop offering cuts for the whole family, plus coloring services.

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Salon offering waxing services for Brazilian, bikini, eyebrow, facial, leg and full body, plus products to buy.

357 IL-83

Salon offering waxing services for Brazilian, bikini, eyebrow, facial, leg and full body, plus products to buy.

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Relaxed tanning salon featuring spray options (including a D-I-Y treatment), lotions and beds, as well as friendly staff and a cheerful…

601 N York St

Relaxed tanning salon featuring spray options (including a D-I-Y treatment), lotions and beds, as well as friendly staff and a cheerful beachy vibe.

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Modern salon for adults focused on haircuts (razor, scissor, buzz, fade, and more) and color treatments cut by dedicated professionals.

560 S York St 2nd Floor

Modern salon for adults focused on haircuts (razor, scissor, buzz, fade, and more) and color treatments cut by dedicated professionals.

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Nail salon in Elmhurst City Centre offering gel manicures and pedicures, plus complimentary beverages.

111 W 1st St

Nail salon in Elmhurst City Centre offering gel manicures and pedicures, plus complimentary beverages.

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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 offering hair care, makeup services, body waxing, and eyebrow threading.

18 W 421 Roosevelt Rd (Lombard)

Beauty salon offering hair care, makeup services, body waxing, and eyebrow threading.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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