Beauty & Spas in Village of Campton Hills

Despite a long list of beautifying hair services and soothing massages, the most important sense at C'zar Salon-Spa is not sight or touch, but smell. Stemming from natural Aveda products, aromas drift throughout the space, tinting the air with rosemary, peppermint, and lavender scents that evoke pastoral scenes pulled straight out of the organic farms on which many of their ingredients grew. The Stress-Fix line of lotions—whose fragrances help to reduce anxiety—cloaks hands and feet in sage during specialty mani-pedis, and customized blends of essential oils augment Elemental Nature massages and facials.

Plants play a role in even the most detailed procedures at C'zar Salon-Spa. Flowers contribute extracts to the salon's cosmetics, and Nufree hair-removal formulas provide a botanical alternative to wax that's more gentle than tweezing with a venus flytrap. Although they don't incorporate leafy greens, wellness treatments such as acupuncture and cupping strive to round out makeovers by goading the body’s healing processes. For special events, the staff can accommodate groups inside the calming venue or transport their perfumed practices to a specified location.

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.

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.

For more than 17 years, the team of licensed beauty specialists at JuliAnne’s Salon and Spa has been making men and women more winsome with a vast array of hair, skin, and nail treatments. Continuing education helps stylists to stay on top of cutting-edge haircut and color trends performed using quality products from brands such as Redken, Surface, and Pureology. Skincare services such as deep-cleansing facials and eye treatments are backed by paraben-free Bioelements tonics, and Shellac, Opi, and Ibd nail lacquers are cured under UV light to keep color shiny and leave tips resistant to chips, scratches, and cake frosting for up to two weeks. In addition to working their everyday makeover magic, the salon also hosts a private cache of wigs designed specifically for clients suffering from cancer or alopecia and offers free consultations to help customers to select the right piece for their particular needs.

The gurus at Colorific Hair Color Salon believe that in order to successfully transform looks, you need a plan. Before any strands shift hues, a director colorist meets with new clients to craft an attack strategy based on their hair type, facial features, and desire to camouflage themselves in a field of wheat. A dedicated technician then custom blends a mix of Schwarzkopf color products, deftly painting and using foils to create the desired look.

Although their products are high quality and their services are indulgent, Colorific’s crew keeps costs low. To do this, they let patrons blow-dry and finish their own look at a self-styling station. But for those seeking a full-service salon day, they also offer precision cuts, styling lessons, and makeup applications using the natural, preservative-free bareMinerals line by Bare Escentuals.

Salon Couture breathes new life into downtown Elgin with a trendy studio wrapped in exposed brick walls, a violet color scheme, and a spa area closed off by a chic vault door. But as handsome as the space is, it is the botanical-based Aveda beauty products that are the main draw. Manicure and pedicures get an aromatic boost with the fresh scents of rosemary mint and the Caribbean, and facials refresh beauty with naturally derived exfoliants, such as salicylic and glycolic acid, to leave complexions brighter and smoother than a Nobel-winning seal. At the blow-dry bar, stylists reach for Aveda haircare products as they blowout tresses into loose curls, sleek strands, and voluminous styles.