September 8, 2009

Sparrow Hair Chicago

  Fairmount, Beauty, Avant-Garde, Hipster

October 16, 2008

Clandestine Industries Chicago

Fall Out Boy front man Pete Wentz’s salon-in-a-shop does color streaking, highlights, makeup apps, and more.

  Lakeview, Beauty

October 1, 2008

Guise Chic Chicago

The salon/boutique swarms with stylists pointing out the latest from Loeffler Randall, Mackage, Missioni, Earnest Sewn, and more. They’ll give you a blowout (or shave, fellas) while they’re at it.

  Depaul, Beauty, Designer Clothing

February 22, 2008

Spacio Spa Chicago

Open seven days a week and offering cutting-edge services (injectables, anyone?), Spacio’s Euro vibe is fun and fresh. Try soaking in the Austrian imported tub, replete with 77 jets.

  Lincoln Park, Beauty

August 17, 2007

Paul Rehder Salon Chicago

This hidden Gold Coast gem houses several of the city’s top hair colorists and stylists, in addition to eyebrow specialist Nicole Jacob (find her Wednesday-Saturday).

  Near North Side, Beauty

May 1, 2007

Blo Salon Chicago

Bubblegum pink walls, super-long hours, every service imaginable, and cheap blowouts. Nothing Blos about that.

  Depaul, Beauty

February 12, 2007

David Scholle Chicago

Rev your engines. David Scholle motors his Harley to your pad and styles or colors your mane at any time of day. Trained at Vidal and Bumble and Bumble in NYC, this dude is worth the ride.

  Beauty, Comes to You