March 5, 2009

The Circle Salon Chicago

This place is shear genius: ecofriendly (they donate hair clippings to soak up oil spills), spot-on cuts and color, and customized hair and makeup classes.

  Ukrainian Village, Beauty

February 7, 2008

Soulistic Studio & Spa Chicago

Fitness (yoga, group classes) meets finesse (customized body treatments, killer massages of all kinds) at this 4,500-square-foot facility.

  River West, Beauty

February 4, 2008

Body & Soul Spa Chicago

Treatments that’ll make you feel like a million bucks (ultrasonic body shaping, vacuum cellulite therapy, mud exfoliations, mini facials) without spending a bundle.

  Noble Square, Beauty

January 7, 2008

Trim Chicago

A bare ass on Trim’s home page means business: Keep your nunu well groomed at this no-nonsense wax haven.

  West Town, Beauty

January 7, 2008

Pour Vous Chicago

If the Black Jack soap (it eliminates garlic and smoke scents) isn’t reason enough to head to this natural beauty boutique, we don’t know what is.

  East Village, Beauty

June 21, 2007

S Factor Studio Chicago

If pole dancing, hip twisting, and stripper shakin’ sound like a workout to you, sign up for a class and get sweaty.

  Noble Square, Beauty, Break a Sweat

May 8, 2007

Urban Spa Chic Chicago

It’s tough to pick your poison at this joint. Whether you go with organic skin care or a new treatment like Liquid Bliss (warm winter mint and rosemary mineral paraffin to loosen tight muscles), you’ll leave saying spaaah.

  Noble Square, Beauty

January 9, 2007

Spa Soak Chicago

Soak up the serenity at this relaxation hotspot, offering a variety of top-notch facials, massage, body treatments, mani/pedis, makeup application, waxing, and more. Everything is customized — it’s all about you.

  West Town, Beauty