Beauty & Spas in Englewood

Christopher, "The Man Behind the Chair" and the artistic director of Salon Salon, calls on his three decades of professional experience to lead his staff, encouraging hairdressers to approach hairdressing as an art form. The salon’s team pursues this goal, aided by the training tucked into their tool belts beside shears, clippers, and curling irons.

Iluminada Studio owner Sobeida Hernandez draws upon more than 18 years of experience in the beauty industry to pamper guests from the soothing confines of her polished light-filled studio. Her team of skilled coiffurists and aestheticians will begin by tending to tired talon and toe tips with a manicure and pedicure, which includes a paraffin wax treatment to seal in moisture and prevent seasonal rusting. Once phalanges have been precisely polished, errant head strands will be perfectly positioned with a Promotional blow-dry that will leave them ready to face a world of troublesome breezes and rabid dryer sheets. As part of the service, customers who arrive early will also receive a complimentary shoulder massage, leaving them relaxed and ready to accept their newfound radiance.

Pretty in Pink takes its name literally. The light-pink walls of the salon encase all manner of prettifying services tailored to girls of all ages. Although gals can come in for a solo mani-pedi, haircut, or a mother-daughter spa day, parties are the house specialty. The glittery soirees center on different themes, from fashion parties with T-shirt crafts and runway walks to pop-star parties with karaoke, paparazzi photo shoots, and Grammy Award–throwing competitions.

Pretty in Pink doesn't just make girls feel like princesses on the outside—onsite classes boost self-confidence with lessons in ballet, hip-hop dance, hairstyling, and fashion design. Kids can stay active with Zumba and yoga classes or learn valuable life skills during tween classes that explore issue such as self-esteem, social etiquette, and career aspirations.

Set in the same Englewood location for more than 30 years, The Hair Place prides itself on having cut the hair of multiple generations of their clients and on having become a part of the community. The owners believe their laid-back, friendly vibe and the expertise of their licensed stylists inform the salon's longevity. Not only do they boast these essentials, but the staff even speaks several different languages to communicate with a wide range of customers: English, Spanish, French, and HTML5.

They specialize in on-trend haircuts and hair-replacement services, such as bonding, hair extensions, and attachments. The Hair Place's stylists are as comfortable performing a Brazilian straightening treatment as they are streaking sun-kissed highlights into hair. They welcome patrons to sink into cushy leather chairs as they wait for their turn in the styling area of light-filled space.

Le Chateau Allure Salon moved to a brand new space in August 2013, and it shows. Chandeliers make wood floors gleam, and the energetic stylists bustle around their clients in a spacious room where big framed mirrors line the walls. In those mirrors, men, women, and shampoo bottles watch as shears and color create elegant new looks. Some of the staff have even more specialized skills—they can also create sprightly henna patterns for holidays such as Eid, for instance.

If it turns out practice doesn’t make perfect, Ethos Spa’s medical director, Dr. Hardik Soni, will be very disappointed. Dr. Soni, who specializes in non-invasive and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, has performed more than 35,000 laser treatments over the course of his career. At his spa, he works with a team of plastic surgeons and aestheticians to perform even more, turning to laser beams’ power for a variety of purposes: minimizing the visibility of unsightly veins, tightening skin, and soothing acne. The med spa’s services extend beyond laser treatments, too. The team also instills clients with a youthful glow via microdermabrasion, Botox injections, facials, and making them sleep in glow-in-the-dark cribs.