Beauty & Spas in Wheeling

In 1973, Le Nail Chic opened its doors as one of the first manicure salons in Elmwood Park, delighting locals with professional-grade polishes and sophisticated french manicures. After launching a second parlor, owner and nail guru Darlene began experimenting with ways to not only beautify but also protect and treat the nail. Still among the salon’s specialties, nail wrapping bundles nails in a special tissue that aims to heal them and prevent future chips. Not limited to manicure and pedicure services, the salon's staffers also beautify bodies with custom airbrush tans designed to create beach-like glows without the usual beach-like side effects, such as cloud-shaped tan lines.

The rays of the sun. The flicker of candlelight. The soft glow of fireflies on a summer evening. Humans are attracted to natural radiance, even in the metaphorical sense. While faces may not actually have the power to emit light, it's no surprise that phrases like "he was beaming" and "she lit up when she saw him" often find their way into the English language. The aestheticians at Medical Arts Unlimited's Advanced Skin Care Medical Spa understand the desire to keep the fires of youth burning bright. Ranging from facials and chemical peels to microdermabrasion and Botox injections, their results-oriented clinical treatments take years off of features while simultaneously delaying further signs of aging. In addition to their traditional treatments, aestheticians also equip beautifying technologies, including IPL and DioLite lasers, to keep skin healthy with the aid of the safest science. They also extend their handiwork's effects with a full range of products designed for the everyday maintenance of at-home use.

The green and blue walls, potted plants, and landscape paintings within Halina's Skin & Body Care create a calming environment conducive to epidermal healing. Handpicked products by renowned lines such as Vital C and Daily Defense line tall shelves in the open lobby area. In private rooms, clients choose from a fleet of facial, massage, and cosmetic services—for men, the gentleman's facial cleanses the countenance while accentuating the monocle.

Wonder Wrap’s technician Susie comes to customers with a guarantee that during one body-wrap session they will lose at least six inches from their frames; if not, she’ll give them a second session for free. She applies the body-slimming pads to the entire body, placing an extra emphasis on any troublesome areas. The procedure not only helps clients slim down, but also softens the appearance of cellulite by tightening skin. Alongside Wonder Wrap’s headlining service, the facility also provides detoxifying footbaths and houses a soothing infrared sauna.

The manicurists at Lu's Nails Boutique embellish finger-sheaths with a palette of professional OPI and Essie nail polish. Crimson pedicure chairs support reclining patrons, whose eyes wander between lemon-meringue walls, leafy potted plants, and mini statues of Buddha offering knowing winks.

A marble-topped reception desk and heron-strewn silk screen welcome customers to Skin Renewed By Rhonda, where the aesthetician-in-chief echoes her calm surroundings with European-style spa services such as customized facials, soothing massages, and surface-smoothing microdermabrasion. Performed with cutting-edge products from Bioelements and PCA, Rhonda’s services treat signs of aging with serums free of artificial color, fragrances, or clog-promoting oils.