The best salons & beauty spots in Waukegan

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

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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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Whether your mornings are chaos or chill, Glo'More Cosmetics & Spa, LLC keeps you looking effortless with permanent cosmetics, expert…

505 N Riverside Dr Ste 203 (Gurnee)

Whether your mornings are chaos or chill, Glo'More Cosmetics & Spa, LLC keeps you looking effortless with permanent cosmetics, expert waxing and facials, airbrush makeup, lashes and microneedling that aims to tighten and rejuvenate.

From the Palatine 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)

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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Hair salon offering cuts for men and women at reasonable prices.

1159 N Green Bay Rd

Hair salon offering cuts for men and women at reasonable prices.

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

3945 Fountain Square Pl Plza

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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Warm and clean salon offering braids (including box braids and Senegalese) as well as hair extensions and blowouts.

73 S Green Bay Rd #8476724528

Warm and clean salon offering braids (including box braids and Senegalese) as well as hair extensions and blowouts.

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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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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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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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