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FEMME LIKE YOU

5.0

315

560 West Washington Boulevard, 100, Chicago West Loop, 60661, Illinois

Deals

Travel fee

From $50

MakeUp

1h - 1h 40min

$150

Gel extension

$150

Men's Haircut

$45

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LO Spa & Nails at Lakeshore East

4.9

462

345 East Wacker Drive, Chicago Chicago Loop, 60601, Illinois

Signature Manicure & Pedicure

$58

Signature Manicure

30min

$22

Signature Pedicure

30min

$42

French

5min

$10

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Celebrity Lashes Beauty Bar

5.0

420

1523 North Western Avenue, Chicago West Town, 60622, Illinois

Biologique Recherche Facial

1h 15min

$280

Photo shoot makeup

$130

Evening MakeUp

1h 30min

From $150

Nude Makeup

$130

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Studio 84one

5.0

1,230

West Monroe Street, 841, Chicago Chicago west Loop, 60607, Illinois

Milbon treatment for man and woman

From $85

Mohawk

$120

Brazilian Blowout Original Solution or Brazilian Blowout without Formaldehyde

From $400

Women haircut +hair wash +blowout +hairstyle

1h 15min

$120

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Lash Design -River North

4.9

770 North La Salle Drive, 2nd floor, 200S, Chicago River North, 60654, Illinois

Microneedling face

1h 15min

$200

Full back- 1 session

30min

$180

Russian manicure - short

1h 20min

$90

Classic 4 weeks fill

1h 15min

$120

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Kayla Mia Beauty

5.0

715

818 North California Avenue, Store Front, Chicago West Town, 60622, Illinois

1 : 1 Makeup Class with Erica

1h - 1h 30min

$125

Super Glam

From $100

Soft Glam

45min

From $75

Express Makeup Application

30min

$50

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Chi Hair Imports

5.0

343

674 North Dearborn Street, Chicago River North, 60654, Illinois

DealsWomen only

Fresh Face Make-up Application

From $78

Natural Hair Consultation

30min

$38

Face Framing Extensions Cut

30min

$48

Sensitive Scalp Relaxer

$118

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Skincare By Ellen

5.0

398

1754 West Division Street, Chicago Wicker Park, 60622, Illinois

New Clients Acne Bootcamp Consultation & Treatment with Ellen (75 min)

1h 15min

$175

New Clients Radiance Facial Treatment (75min)

1h 30min

$190

Classic Facial (50min)

1h 15min

$115

New Clients Acne Bootcamp Consultation & Treatment (75 min)

1h 30min

$155

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My Lash Romance

5.0

356

954 West Washington Boulevard, 610, Chicago Fulton Market, 60607, Illinois

Brow MAKEOVER! Tint, Wax, Lamination

45min

$90

Lip Wax

5min

$10

Brow Lamination & Lash Lift

1h 15min

$130

Mini Fill

$65

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Dynamic Salon Spa Studios

5.0

348

1754 West Division Street, Chicago West Town / Wicker Park, 60622, Illinois

Deals

Platinum Hydrafacial - J.LO Beauty Glow Booster, Lymphatic Drainage, LED Light Therapy

1h 30min

$295

Deluxe Hydrafacial - Age Refinement Dermabuilder

1h 15min

$199

Deluxe Hydrafacial - J.LO Beauty Glow Booster

1h 15min

$199

Deluxe Hydrafacial - Hydropeptide Power Serum Booster

1h 15min

$199

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Bond Wax Studio

5.0

147

2154 West Division Street, Suite 7, Chicago West Town, 60622, Illinois

Deals

Brow and Lip Threading

$32

Eyebrow Threading or Tweezing

$20

Lip Threading

30min

$12

Brow and Lip Combo

$32

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Pink & Pampered Salon

4.9

On Location, Chicago, 60610, Illinois

Women only

Glam Event Makeup w/ Lashes

1h 15min

$100

Flawless Airbrush Wedding Makeup

1h 45min

$150

Style Consultation with Trial

3h - 4h 30min

$150

Celebrity Glam Airbrush Makeup

$150

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Strip Custom Waxing and Skincare

5.0

1754 West Division Street, Chicago West Town, 60622, Illinois

Deals

1 Hour Customized Facial

$100

Full Face (eyebrow, lip, chin, sideburn, hairline

45min

$50

Skin Bright Chemical Resurfacer

30min

$60

Lip

15min

$12

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Liza's Skincare and Waxing Studio

2154 W. Division, Inside of Viktoria’s Skincare, Chicago West Town, 60622, Illinois

Deep Cleansing Facial

1h 15min

$150

Add-on LED Light

20min

$30

Add-On Brightener

15min

$20

Eyebrows

20min

$20

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NV Beauty Bar

415 West Huron Street, Chicago River North, 60654, Illinois

Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage Massage

50min

$175

Teeth Whitening

$100

Sauna Detox Wrap

$125

Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage w/ ULTRASOUND

1h 30min

$225

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Golden Fleece Salon
1101 W Randolph St Suite 8, Chicago, IL 60607
(614) 323-1767 (614) 323-1767 Call to book
Beauty Mark Salon
1148 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 455-8446 (312) 455-8446 Call to book
Threading
Makeup Service
Benefit Cosmetics BrowBar
Ulta Beauty, 16 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 243-0411 (312) 243-0411 Call to book
Threading
Makeup Service
The Wispy Brow
1101 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 388-3083 (312) 388-3083 Call to book
Threading
Makeup Service
Men's Facial
The Threading House ( 843 W Monroe St,Chicago 60607)
843 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 624-8007 (312) 624-8007 Call to book
Threading
Eyelashes R Us
1151 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607
(702) 972-5307 (702) 972-5307 Call to book
Threading
Makeup Service
Art + Science Salon
1144 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 787-4247 (312) 787-4247 Call to book
Threading
Makeup Service
Ulta Beauty
16 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 243-0411 (312) 243-0411 Call to book
Threading
Acne Facial
Facial
Makeup Service
Eyebrow Threading House
940 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 455-0786 (312) 455-0786 Call to book
Threading
Gia Does Hair
939 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 585-5905 (312) 585-5905 Call to book
Blow Dry
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Exfolē8
1308 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 492-8050 (312) 492-8050 Call to book
Spa Package
Body Scrub
Body Wrap
Sugar Pop Salon
1243 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 248-8993 (312) 248-8993 Call to book
Brazilian Waxing
Hollywood Waxing
Sugaring
Back Waxing
Be Fabulous Chicago
1308 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607
(207) 318-5529 (207) 318-5529 Call to book
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
SpaDerma
1048 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 529-5277 (773) 529-5277 Call to book
LED Light Therapy
Electrolysis
Laser Hair Removal
Dermal Fillers
Jesse Wyatt
Loft #22, 1101 W Randolph St 3rd floor, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 925-5994 (312) 925-5994 Call to book
Balayage
Curly Haircut
Hair Colouring
Hair Treatment
Beth Bayman Hair
1101 W Randolph St #9, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 313-9122 (312) 313-9122 Call to book
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Hair Treatment
Hair Weaves
LOVE YOU BEAUTY STUDIO
118 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661
(773) 707-1747 (773) 707-1747 Call to book
Fish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Manicure
Nail Art
European Wax Center
949 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 243-9924 (312) 243-9924 Call to book
Brazilian Waxing
Hollywood Waxing
Sugaring
Back Waxing
EYELASHWORKS - West Loop
625 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60661
(224) 247-8249 (224) 247-8249 Call to book
Eyelash Extensions
Eyelash Tinting
Lash Lift
Lash Lift and Tint
Hairstyles by Arlene
847 W Monroe St #1B, Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 710-3700 (773) 710-3700 Call to book
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Curly Haircut
JLUX HAIR SALON
1101 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
(630) 822-3034 (630) 822-3034 Call to book
Blow Dry
withlove collective
33 N Carpenter St, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 243-5050 (312) 243-5050 Call to book
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Curly Haircut
SalonDJ Hairtography
300 N Elizabeth St #210c, Chicago, IL 60607, United States
+1 312-964-5088 +1 312-964-5088 Call to book
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Milan Laser Hair Removal
120 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 967-2361 (312) 967-2361 Call to book
Brazilian Waxing
Back Waxing
Full Body Waxing
Leg Waxing
The CryoBar West Loop
1215 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 720-5694 (312) 720-5694 Call to book
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
FACE FOUNDRIÉ Chicago
833 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 788-4437 (312) 788-4437 Call to book
Body Scrub
Body Wrap
Spa Package
Hair By Juan Jose
300 N Elizabeth St, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 810-0774 (312) 810-0774 Call to book
Blow Dry
Children's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Hair Colouring
The NOW Massage West Loop
9 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661
(872) 259-4203 (872) 259-4203 Call to book
Body Scrub
Body Wrap
Infrared Sauna
Sauna
Base Salon
31 N Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 967-2947 (312) 967-2947 Call to book
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Solo Salon - Elizabeth
114 N Elizabeth St, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 491-9771 (312) 491-9771 Call to book
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Studio84One Hair Salon
841 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 715-8383 (312) 715-8383 Call to book
Blow Dry
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Salon Lofts Fulton Market
1101 W Randolph St Ste 3, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 265-1658 (312) 265-1658 Call to book
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
J Salon
33 N Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 345-9292 (773) 345-9292 Call to book
Fish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Manicure
Nail Art
SOLO SALON WASHINGTON
1134 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 491-9771 (312) 491-9771 Call to book
Beard Trimming
Men's Shaving
Men's Haircut
Spa Space Chicago
161 N Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 466-9585 (312) 466-9585 Call to book
Spa Pedicure
Fish Pedicure
Manicure
Pedicure
Skin By Zana
15 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 428-9262 (312) 428-9262 Call to book
Laser Hair Removal
Dermal Fillers
Mesotherapy
Skin Tightening
Clean Your Dirty Face
849 W Monroe St STE 1B, Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 524-2558 (773) 524-2558 Call to book
Body Scrub
Body Wrap
Sauna
Spa Package
Chamin Nail Studio
1359 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 929-4982 (312) 929-4982 Call to book
Fish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Manicure
Nail Art
Nail 2ne1 spa
180 N Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 258-8833 (312) 258-8833 Call to book
Fish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Manicure
Nail Art
Massage Envy
808 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 564-5260 (312) 564-5260 Call to book
Deep Tissue Massage
Foot Massage
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Reflexology
Blowout Junkie
1219 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 496-3794 (312) 496-3794 Call to book
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Hair Braiding
Kinzie Shine Spa
571 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 382-8081 (312) 382-8081 Call to book
Fish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Manicure
Nail Art
Great Clips
547 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 775-7003 (312) 775-7003 Call to book
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
NAILàCARTE
1023 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 724-8899 (312) 724-8899 Call to book
Fish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Manicure
Nail Art
Legendary Spa
26 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 767-9493 (312) 767-9493 Call to book
Fish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Manicure
Nail Art
RayBella Nails
1148 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 544-9251 (312) 544-9251 Call to book
Fish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Manicure
Nail Art
Trixie Girl Blow Dry Bar - West Loop
237 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 722-6767 (312) 722-6767 Call to book
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Curly Haircut
Great Clips
117 N Clinton St Ste 103, Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 466-6480 (312) 466-6480 Call to book
Blow Dry
Children's Haircut
Hair Colouring
Highlights
Greek Town Nail
307 S Halsted St # 1, Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 632-0045 (312) 632-0045 Call to book
Fish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Manicure
Nail Art
Elle Nails Spa West Loop
912 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 841-7587 (312) 841-7587 Call to book
Fish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Manicure
Nail Art
Glamour Day Spa
16 N Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60607
(708) 577-3055 (708) 577-3055 Call to book
Body Scrub
Spa Package
Pinky Nail Salon
332 N Desplaines St, Chicago, IL 60661, United States
+1 312-575-0108 +1 312-575-0108 Call to book
Fish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Manicure
Nail Art
Allure Nail Spa
915 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 455-1888 (312) 455-1888 Call to book
Fish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Manicure
Nail Art
L.A. Tan
916 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 226-7240 (312) 226-7240 Call to book
Spray Tanning
beauty commons - West Loop Studio
Inside Legendary Spa, 26 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661
(866) 366-3359 (866) 366-3359 Call to book
Spray Tanning
Sine Qua Non Salon
2038 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 252-4700 (773) 252-4700 Call to book
Makeup Service
Men's Facial
Bridal Makeup
Dawn Bliss Beauty
1460 N Sandburg Terrace, Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 802-6100 (773) 802-6100 Call to book
Bridal Makeup
Makeup Service
Benefit Cosmetics BrowBar
1000 W North Ave Ste D103, Chicago, IL 60642, United States
+1 312-664-0230 +1 312-664-0230 Call to book
Threading
Makeup Service
Rochelle Binik
21 W Elm St 2nd floor, Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 399-7988 (312) 399-7988 Call to book
beauty commons - Lincoln Park Studio
900 W Armitage Ave #2E, Chicago, IL 60614
(866) 359-9601 (866) 359-9601 Call to book
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Bridal Makeup
Facial
Beauty Culture & The Coral Lahiani Institute for Advanced Cosmetology
2251 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 653-4247 (773) 653-4247 Call to book
Makeup Service
Énez Beauty
1538 W Cullerton St Ste 1, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 998-9665 (312) 998-9665 Call to book
Makeup Service
Delle Amiche Salon
980 N Michigan Ave Mezz2, Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 337-2665 (312) 337-2665 Call to book
Makeup Service
the FACE PRO
915 W Huron St at, Chicago, IL 60642
(224) 260-1424 (224) 260-1424 Call to book
Bridal Makeup
Makeup Service
Jane L Beauty
2625 S Halsted St Ste 1, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 978-8805 (312) 978-8805 Call to book
Threading
Facial
GR Beauty
1809 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 725-4217 (312) 725-4217 Call to book
Makeup Service
Essence Beauty By Tabitha
1008 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 727-7161 (773) 727-7161 Call to book
Threading
Beyond Blowouts Beauty Bar
917 W 18th St suite 415, Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 636-4558 (773) 636-4558 Call to book
R&G Beauty & Barber Salon
1804 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 240-6650 (773) 240-6650 Call to book
Flow beauty
929 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 474-2877 (773) 474-2877 Call to book
Niña Fina Beauty
700 N Green St Suite 102, Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 622-1702 (312) 622-1702 Call to book
Somie Beauty
1426 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 772-3225 (312) 772-3225 Call to book
Makeup Service
RUUM | salon suites
1809 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 401-9010 (312) 401-9010 Call to book
Makeup Service
Lash Therapy Studio
917 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 451-9376 (312) 451-9376 Call to book
Nueva Dimencion Unisex
1751 W 21st St, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 719-2221 (312) 719-2221 Call to book
Ss threading studio
676 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654
(224) 866-5999 (224) 866-5999 Call to book
Threading
Glossed
Corner of Wood and Milwaukee, 1397 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
(847) 401-7765 (847) 401-7765 Call to book
Makeup Service
Brows by Lulu
1008 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
(708) 882-9937 (708) 882-9937 Call to book
Hair Spa Chicago
558 W Roosevelt Rd Suite 18, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 243-4315 (312) 243-4315 Call to book
Goldust Studios
333 N Oakley Blvd suite 206, Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 444-0595 (312) 444-0595 Call to book
Makeup Service
Lash Vandal & Niche Beauty
954 W Washington Blvd Suite 110, Chicago, IL 60607
(989) 395-4248 (989) 395-4248 Call to book
Preeminent Salon
2251 S Michigan Ave #100, Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 767-1120 (312) 767-1120 Call to book
Makeup Service
LashStudio233 Chicago
233 E Erie St # 601, Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 967-6330 (312) 967-6330 Call to book
Styles By Stiles Salon
1854 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 366-2973 (312) 366-2973 Call to book
Makeup Service
ZZ.Minkz LLC
122 S Michigan Ave Suite 1390, Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 725-0153 (312) 725-0153 Call to book
EyeCandy
2419 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
(786) 975-7455 (786) 975-7455 Call to book
Threading
Aesthetics By Dulce K
833 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 661-5302 (312) 661-5302 Call to book
Dermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Acne Facial
Facial
The Wax and Glow Studio
214 W 31st St, Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 402-4261 (312) 402-4261 Call to book
Salon Lofts Old Town
633 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 687-9483 (773) 687-9483 Call to book
Threading
The Pazio Institute: Alexander Paziotopoulos, MD
1019 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607
(844) 734-3678 (844) 734-3678 Call to book
Phenix Salon Suites
520 N Michigan Ave suite 300, Chicago, IL 60611
(877) 787-6685 (877) 787-6685 Call to book
Facial
Osaka Beauty Salon
24 W Erie St G, Chicago, IL 60654
(628) 202-9554 (628) 202-9554 Call to book
Threading
The Pretty Committee
55 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602
1 1 Call to book
Bridal Makeup
Makeup Service
Susan Laws @ Salon Sevhn
42 E 26th St, Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 203-4526 (773) 203-4526 Call to book
B JANIA BEAUTY LLC
205 N Michigan Ave Suite 810, Chicago, IL 60601
(773) 397-9878 (773) 397-9878 Call to book
Bridal Makeup
Makeup Service
The Bridal Beauty Team
1397 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
(847) 401-7765 (847) 401-7765 Call to book
Bridal Makeup
Makeup Service
Marianne Strokirk Salon
1325 N State Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 944-4428 (312) 944-4428 Call to book
Facial
Makeup Service
Windy City Glam - Best Chicago Bridal Wedding Hair & Makeup Artists
3205 S Stewart Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
(219) 237-4492 (219) 237-4492 Call to book
Bridal Makeup
Makeup Service
VOUS Salon and Spa + NAILàCARTE
1313 N Ritchie Ct, Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 482-9800 (312) 482-9800 Call to book
Facial
Makeup Service
Men's Facial
The Best Lashes
1651 W Chicago Ave #1e, Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 848-0217 (773) 848-0217 Call to book
Threading

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4.0

Average of 4,839 reviews of 13 venues.

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