The licensed stylists and technicians at Marianne Strokirk Salon, a Chicago beauty haven that has stood for two decades, apply the latest styles and techniques to trendy haircuts. Each stylist must first complete a rigorous apprenticeship and arm wrestle hundreds of ponytails before becoming a full-time staff member. Wielding professional products, beauty gurus handily resculpt hair and nails or remove unwanted fuzz during waxing treatments. Marianne Strokirk, one of the salon's cofounders, has seen her styles featured in local and national publications such as the Chicago Tribune and_Glamour_.