Chicago - April 11, 2005

Down-Home Pampering

Sinead Salon and Spa

The blaring music. The cold cement hallways. The teeny-tiny, porn
star-size robes.

Sometimes a day at the spa causes more stress than it alleviates. You may as well just curl up at home.

Which is exactly how you’ll feel at the recently opened Sinead Salon and Spa. Housed in a charming three-bedroom apartment on Southport, the hairstylists work right in the cozy living room (complete with picture windows, a fireplace, and hardwood floors). The bedrooms are appropriately reserved for more intimate services like waxing, mud wraps, salt exfoliations, and the signature Sinead facial, which is customized just for you and finished off with a mini-massage.

Plus, you’ll never leave empty-handed. The ladies at Sinead are known for stuffing your bag with complimentary samples as you leave.

Jeez. You’d think these people thought spas were all about indulgence and relaxation.

Sinead Salon and Spa, 3510 North Southport Avenue, between Cornelia Avenue and Addison Street (773-281-8700).