Chicago's Best Facials 2008

Heart-of-Lincoln-Park spa specializing in Aveda products rejuvenates from inside and out with its hair, makeup, massage and nail treatments.

Reviews:

• “This is the best facial in the city… hands down!”
• “I loved my pedicure!!!”
• “Best Salon Spa I have EVER been to!”
• “Best Kept Secret in Chicago”
• " Best Manicure & Pedicure Experience"

Tips: Children and moms-to-be get the extra special treatment here. Those expecting will relish the Pea in a Pod Tummy Treatment, which incorporates two hydrating masques on the belly. Little girls can get makeup lessons, haircuts and mani/pedis.

Blueberry Moon

Highrollers tune up their beauty at this queen of spas in the real estate tycoon’s classy hotel.

Reviews:

• “Massage Therapist, Andrea, The Spa at Trump”

Tips: The spa boasts three relaxation lounges for chilling before your service. The main room is stocked with fresh fruit and fruit-infused water, while separate lounges for men and women provide quiet spots to thumb through magazines or just rest.

The Spa at Trump or email The Spa at Trump

Lakeview spa uses technology to spruce up your skin.

Reviews:

• “Great treatments for Rosacea!”
• “Client comes First”
• “Best Facial and Massage!”
• “Gross…”
• “Excellent!!!! "

Tips: The spa has a locker room and shower so customers can freshen up after treatments.

Skin Quotient

Bright, contemporary Wicker Park spa offering custom-blended treatments backed by essential oils, plant extracts, vitamins and minerals.

Reviews:

• “Great find!”

Tips: Treatments can be customized. So, expect to choose from vitamin and protein or seaweed and aloe-soaks when indulging in manicures and pedicures.

Spa Soak

Traditional yoga plus core-fusion classes that mix yoga, Pilates and more. Facials, massages, acupuncture, manicures, waxing services and nutrition coaching.

Reviews:

• “Very disappointed”
• “Relaxing atmosphere & great service!”
• “Awful customer service”
• “Exhaled With RELIEF When I Left!!! "
• “Defines the word "service""

Exhale or email Exhale

Spa treatments take on a Celtic twist at this salon and spa in Wrigleyville.

Reviews:

• “Great Experience!! Painfree brazillian!!”
• “most painful experience of my life”
• “Great cheap brazilian”
• “Wonderful and Proffesional!”
• “Great Brazillian, Not at all uncomfortable!”

Tips: First-time customers receive 20 percent off services.

Sinead Salon and Spa or email Sinead Salon and Spa

A tiny skin-care spa in a residential neighborhood welcomes customers for waxing, facials and aromatherapy products.

Reviews:

• “Nicest Waxer in Town”
• “Love Daniela;s Studio!”
• “Master Waxer!”
• “Think twice!”

Tips: The entrance to this salon is around the back of Restoration Salon down the stairs.

Daniela’s Facial Studio

Andersonville spa specializes in holistic services, including massage, facials, hair removal, ear candling and more.

Reviews:

• “I know where to go when I am in town!”
• “Awesome Experience!!”
• “SO AMAZING!!!!”
• “Best Brazilian Wax”
• “Receptionist needs to impove manner, otherwise a good place”

Tips: A doctor’s note authorizing approval is required for clients seeking a prenatal massage.

Continuum Studio or email Continuum Studio

With stunning lake views and indulgent treatments, this W Lakeshore oasis is a spa destination.

Reviews:

• “Absolutely heavenly!”
• “Poor Customer Service”
• “lovely facials”
• “great facial, bad waxing”
• “Phone skills could use some polishing”

Tips: The spa makes guests feel at home with its brownie buffet, movie-while-you-manicure nail stations and retail store selling the company’s own line of products.

Bliss Chicago

A sister location of the serene spa and salon makes it way to the Gold Coast.

Reviews:

• “Magic Hands”
• “My most favorite escape”
• “Awful Awful Perm Job”
• “Stay Away!”
• “average spa, but better salon”

Tips: Spa addicts swear by the soothing effects of the Himalayan Rejuvenation treatment, an aroma blend bath that finishes with a continuous stream of a plant-based concentrate on the forehead.

Asha SalonSpa: Gold Coast

Deep pore cleansing facial treatments in Chicago use traditional and modern laser techniques.

Reviews:

• “Best Skin Care in Chicago”
• “Excellent Skin Care”
• “Excellent and relaxing treatments in a friendly and professional atmosphere.”
• “Clean and Healthy Face”
• “an Excellent and relaxing facial”

Tips: Gift certificates are available on the website.

Claudia Skin Care Center

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