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

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

September 22, 2008

Blo Dri Chicago

Blowouts on the cheap ($25-$35), flatironing, styling, cuts, color, and treatments to make your locks silky smooth. Purchase quality products like Farida B and Trinity — a skin care line from Jordan carried exclusively at Blo Dri.

  Near North Side, Beauty

March 25, 2008

Plateau Blu Salon and Spa Chicago

Hair extensions, Japanese straightening, permanent waves, and styling classes (flatirons, finishing) in a lounge-meets-techie space (exposed brick, flat screens).

  Fairmount, Beauty

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