The best salons & beauty spots in Evanston

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Salon specializing in natural hair care, including locs.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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

“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

“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

“Art + Science Salon in Evanston brings cut, color, and serious confidence together with skilled stylists, a welcoming vibe, and lookbooks that actually inspire. They’ve been voted Chicago’s best and they give back, so expect to feel like yourself... just sharper this week.”

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

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

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

“Relaxed salon providing hairstyling services such as haircuts.”

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

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

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

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

“Feeling overdue for a shape-up that actually listens to your curls, color goals, and calendar? Jacklin K Salon delivers sharp cuts, dimensional color and highlights, threading and waxing, plus smoothing and repair treatments so you leave with hair that behaves this week and beyond.”

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

“Textured hair, melanin-rich skin, and handsome beards all find their match at Beards & Bellas, a clean beauty destination curating protective styles, non-toxic itch-free braiding hair, scalp and beard care, and skincare that actually blends, so your routine feels intentional, not improvised.”

“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.”

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

“Skip the pencil this week and let Brows and Botox Med Spa & Permanent Makeup in Evanston map, microblade, or softly shade your brows for a natural, stays-put finish. Bonus points if you tack on a quick Botox or Aquagold facial for that smooth, glassy glow locals pretend is just good sleep.”

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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