September 8, 2009

Sparrow Hair Chicago

  Fairmount, Beauty, Avant-Garde, Hipster

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 24, 2009

Cici Nails Chicago

Worth the trek? Definitely. No frills? Absolutely. Sketchy? Maybe a little. No matter. Take the plunge and get your nails did. Let the artists go to town. They’re fast, cheap, and have rhinestones, too.

  Lakeview, Beauty, Rhinestones

February 9, 2009

CiCi Nails Chicago

Pick from a plethora of mani/pedi options at this go-to salon. Our recommendation? The no-chip manicure, which outlasts fist fights, scratch attacks, and other unpolished activity.

  Lakeview, Beauty, Rhinestones

January 12, 2009

Mops Beauty Shop Chicago

This petite Logan Square salon run by two Aveda-trained master stylists has everything you need, including hip cutters, chic colorists, and mini cupcakes.

  Fairmount, Beauty

January 6, 2009

Jonathan Breitung Salon Chicago

Upstairs salon plus downstairs spa equals you may never want to leave. Sleek, pristine surroundings don’t hurt, either.

  Lakeview, Beauty

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