MLO Salon & Spa (new owner), Cicero

The first thing you'll notice at MLO Salon & Spa is all the blue. That's by design. To owner Maria Orbinati, blue exudes comfort, like the feeling of wearing a favorite pair of jeans or relaxing by a pool. Indeed, the interior captures the peacefulness of water, what with its flowing drapes and walls painted with a subtle ripple effect. This environment helps clients unwind as MLO's hairstylists, makeup artists, and nail technicians set about making them look and feel more beautiful. Guests can relax even more deeply thanks to an in-house massage therapist, who's versed in Swedish, deep-tissue, and therapeutic techniques.