The best salons & beauty spots in Oak Park

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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Friendly salon specializing in cuts for straight, curly and wavy hair, along with color treatments.

6912 16th St (Berwyn)

Friendly salon specializing in cuts for straight, curly and wavy hair, along with color treatments.

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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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Nail salon offering services such as fake nails and eyebrow work.

1215 S Harlem Ave Unit F (Forest Park)

Nail salon offering services such as fake nails and eyebrow work.

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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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Salon offering sugaring hair removal services, as well as lash lifts, tinting, and brow lamination.

1112 Lake St

Salon offering sugaring hair removal services, as well as lash lifts, tinting, and brow lamination.

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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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MACDADDY

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Hip salon for haircuts, color and blowouts, plus curly hair cuts for adults and kids.

7506 Madison St (Forest Park)

Hip salon for haircuts, color and blowouts, plus curly hair cuts for adults and kids.

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

707 Lake St

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

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Modern barbershop, also offering beard trims and shaves.

114 Chicago Ave

Modern barbershop, also offering beard trims and shaves.

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Welcoming and cozy salon with a creative team providing hair styling and color services.

818 Harrison St

Welcoming and cozy salon with a creative team providing hair styling and color services.

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Cozy, black-owned nail spa features a menu of services from manicures to pedicures and waxing.

238 Madison St

Cozy, black-owned nail spa features a menu of services from manicures to pedicures and waxing.

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Easygoing barbershop featuring a friendly staff, welcoming vibe and sharp haircuts.

150 N Oak Park Ave

Easygoing barbershop featuring a friendly staff, welcoming vibe and sharp haircuts.

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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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Hair salon offering haircuts, coloring, and blowouts, plus nail and waxing services.

1048 Chicago Ave

Hair salon offering haircuts, coloring, and blowouts, plus nail and waxing services.

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Relaxed salon offering cuts and color treatments for women and men.

115 N Marion St

Relaxed salon offering cuts and color treatments for women and men.

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Nail parlor with a cozy atmosphere and friendly service also providing eyebrow and lip waxing.

1049 Madison St

Nail parlor with a cozy atmosphere and friendly service also providing eyebrow and lip waxing.

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Chain retailer with beauty products including makeup & skincare (plus some kiosks & Brow Bars).

Ulta Beauty, 7231 Lake St (River Forest)

Chain retailer with beauty products including makeup & skincare (plus some kiosks & Brow Bars).

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Studio for custom tattoos, microblading, tattooing and eyebrow services.

1100 Lake St LL25A

Studio for custom tattoos, microblading, tattooing and eyebrow services.

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Fun kids' place for cut services, plus manicures and pedicures and party bookings.

717 South Blvd

Fun kids' place for cut services, plus manicures and pedicures and party bookings.

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Alabasta

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Appointments are recommended for this salon, where the skilled staff operates in a warm, inviting environment.

325 Harrison St

Appointments are recommended for this salon, where the skilled staff operates in a warm, inviting environment.

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Nail salon offering manicure and pedicure services, including a "Milk and Honey" treatment.

831 S Oak Park Ave

Nail salon offering manicure and pedicure services, including a "Milk and Honey" treatment.

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Customers praise the service at this unpretentious barber shop.

428 N Austin Blvd

Customers praise the service at this unpretentious barber shop.

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Salon doing hair and nails, plus massage and facial treatments.

109 S Marion St

Salon doing hair and nails, plus massage and facial treatments.

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Nail salon dedicated to providing quality services in a luxurious setting.

30 Chicago Ave

Nail salon dedicated to providing quality services in a luxurious setting.

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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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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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