January 9, 2009

Skin1 Chicago

Tucked-away beauty supply store and spa sells an abundance of rare products for the skin, body, hair, and face. Also find luxe treatments like facials, microdermabrasion, reflexology, massages, and waxing.

  Near North Side, Beauty

January 6, 2009

Cleise Brazilian Day Spa Chicago

  Depaul, Beauty, Neighborhood Gem

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

July 24, 2007

Bliss Chicago Chicago

Is ignorance bliss? Certainly — if ignorance means being pampered head to toe with products designed for modern-day chickadees. The W digs do not disappoint.

  Near North Side, Beauty

March 27, 2007

Adriana Aude Chicago

This style wunderkind will clean out your junky makeup drawer, shop with you for new products, coach you through the application process, and leave you with the tools to look flawless 24/7.

  Beauty

August 25, 2006

Salon Serene Chicago

Maintain your mane at this carbon-neutral salon specializing in personalized conditioning cocktails using ecofriendly products. Cuts, color, waxing, and makeup apps are also available.

  Near West Side, Beauty

July 20, 2006

Benefit Chicago

Nationally renowned cosmetics boutique brings you the best beauty products in an atmosphere that’ll make your girlish heart melt.

  Depaul, Beauty

February 10, 2006

Salon Echo Chicago

Can we get a what what? This spot is built from 85 percent recyclable materials and uses ecofriendly products in its variety of services. Try the cherry enzyme peel.

  Edgewater, Beauty