Elk Grove Village, IL Beauty and Salons

At Northshore Nails and Day Spa, staff members mix together delicious-sounding extracts of pineapple, papaya, and calendula, but not for an exotic dinner appetizer. Instead, they use the ingredients for the spa’s anti-acne facial, a combination of natural extracts that soothe irritated skin, reduce redness, and slow oil production. The one-hour treatment is just one of the spa's purifying skincare services, which range from regenerating body scrubs to moisturizing facials and chemical peels. Along with skincare, the staff members beautify clients with threading and waxing hair removal, nailcare, massages, and spray tans. Clients receive their services amid a relaxing, earth-toned atmosphere decorated with plants, nature-themed wall murals, and talking mirrors that boost confidence through excessive compliments.

Master stylists and new talent alike work between the walls of Aqua Salon, a chic hair and makeup haven on the far north side. The professionals overhaul drab styles, drawing on bottles of Pureology, Redken, and MoroccanOil as they cut and color strands. Clients on a budget or intrigued by the word “new” might want to consider a session with one of Aqua Salon’s new talent members, when available; these professionals in the making offer haircuts, blowouts, and highlights at a discounted rate. After sitting still in the styling chair, guests can get up and head to the makeup station for a makeover sponsored by vitamin-enriched Glo Minerals cosmetics.

A board-certified surgeon by trade, ReNu Cosmetic Laser Center's medical director, Dr. Arvind Patel, addresses medical concerns as well as cosmetic ones. Much like a professional cat distracter, Dr. Patel's services rely predominantly on lasers, which he employs to smooth out unwanted wrinkles and remove hair or deal with more serious imperfections such as melasma or keloid scars.

Inside Ultimate Exposure Tanning Centers' 34 Chicagoland locations, a full lineup of UV- and spray-tanning equipment infuse skin with a healthy summer glow year-round. Individual sessions in the automated spray-tanning booths—such as VersaSpa—or UV beds gild bodysuits for nights on the town, and unlimited monthly packages fashion a continuous golden hue previously only available to sunbathing satellites. The salon stocks a variety of tan-accelerating lotions from Swedish Beauty, Australian Gold, and Designer Skin, which deepen bronze hues and moisturize skin to fashion a long-lasting radiance.

High ceilings, large front windows, and vases brimming with flowers greet customers at Ida’s Salon, a celebrated Northbrook beauty emporium boasting a skilled staff dedicated to pampering clients with a fleet of services. Wielding handpicked Schwarzkopf color and hair care products, mane masters shroud head threads in new hues or snip strands to match the latest trends or the mirror’s mood ring. The Keratin Complex straightening treatment smoothes out frizz for several months, while nails bask in renowned OPI and Shellac polish during European manicures and pedicures. Customers can peruse the gargantuan display of cosmetics before a makeup application or revel in multi-shaded scarves, seasonal clothes, and glamorous jewelry for sale throughout the ample space.

Board-certified gynecologist Dr. Sheri B. Merchant oversees the dedicated staff at Women’s Doc Medspa, a tranquil retreat focused on female-centric cosmetic-skincare concerns. Trained specialists reinvigorate well-worn epidermises amid an upscale med spa outfitted with advanced equipment and rejuvenating skin treatments, such as custom facials, laser hair removal, Zerona body-slimming sessions, and chemical peels. The med spa’s personal skincare line, DermaQuest Skin Therapy, brims with antioxidant-rich ingredients that aim to combat signs of aging while helping clients retain freshly glowing complexions from the comfort of their homes or office pillow forts.