Lisa's Salon & Day Spa Chicago, Lombard

Recognizing that there's no shortage of salons and day spas, Lisa's aims to stand out by creating a space that's elegant yet comforting. Whether clients are popping in for quick mani-pedi or dramatic haircut, they're invited to wait in cushy leather chairs, often greeted with snacks during their visit. But the staff's attention to detail really shines during spa services, where they combat skin-specific problems with one of nine types of facials. They also cover their relaxation bases by augmenting Swedish, deep tissue, and hot stone massages with a precise pain-relief session that incorporates trigger point therapy with muscle release technique.