From the city’s finest salons and spas to the best manicures and workouts, these are the premier beauty and wellness services on the North Shore.
BEST DAY SPA
Sunny Spa Evanston
From deep tissue and Swedish massage to cupping, nail services and the state-of-the-art HydraFacial service, which boasts a plethora of antioxidants and hyaluronic acid to target imperfections and hydrate and protect skin, this wellness destination has been a welcome addition to the heart of downtown Evanston. 1521 Sherman Ave., Evanston, sunnyspaevanston.com
BEST MASSAGE EXPERIENCE
Massage Envy
From full-body massage tailored to each client’s needs to newer offerings like personalized stretching sessions, customized facials, LED light therapy, this company with locations across Chicago has proven to be the North Shore’s go-to for massage and more. 3232 Lake Ave., Unit 165, Wilmette; 840 Willow Road, Suite R, Northbrook, massageenvy.com
BEST DERMATOLOGY PRACTICE
Advanced Dermatology
With multiple North Shore locations, this practice led by Dr. Amy Taub scores by helping clients improve the health of their skin via state-of-the-art treatments and procedures. 275 Parkway Drive, Suite 521, Lincolnshire; 716 Vernon Ave., Glencoe, advdermatology.com
BEST NAIL SALON
Legendary Spa
Whether you’re looking for a classic mani-pedi or want to go all-in with show-stopping nail art, this salon is tops for nail care on the North Shore, and also offers brow and lash services, tanning, waxing and more. 1938 1st St., Highland Park, legendaryspa.com
BEST HAIR SALON
Teddie Kossof Salon Spa
A top North Shore beauty destination since 1975, this salon boasts a team of world-class beauty professionals who are experts at creating A-list looks and offering the ultimate personalized experience. Ideal for a mini spa day, for shopping top beauty brands and more. 281 N. Waukegan Road, Northfield, teddiekossof.com
BEST GREEN SALON
Epoch North Shore Salon
Specializing in hair extensions, blowouts, color and a variety of men’s services along with standard cuts and styles, Epoch stands out in particular for its green practices— the salon is a certified sustainable green salon that partners with Green Circle Salons to recycle its waste and chemicals, having diverted nearly 9,000 pounds of waste and chemicals from landfills and waterways since 2019. 430 Green Bay Road, Kenilworth, epochnorthshore.com
BEST SALON COLOR TREATMENTS
Andreas Hogue
From cuts and coloring to perms, extensions, bridal hair and more, this salon from renowned stylist Andreas Hogue has long been an institution for the North Shore’s stylish set. Willow Festival Shopping Center, 840 Willow Road, Suite K, Northbrook; Mellody Farm Shopping Center, 901 N. Milwaukee Ave., Unit 650, Vernon Hills, andreashogue.com
BEST HAIR LOSS SERVICE
Hairlab Chicago
After their own struggles with hair loss, founders Debbie Martinez and Chanel Kwak came together to create Hairlab Chicago. With nearly 50 years of combined experience, Martinez and Kwak help to treat clients with hereditary hair loss and hair loss due to medical conditions. Hairlab Chicago offers private consultations with clients to help find solutions for their specific haircare needs. 707 Lake Cook Road, Suite 118, Deerfield, hairlabchicago.com
BEST WELLNESS CENTER
Trevi Longevity & Aesthetics
This concierge practice with locations on the North Shore and in downtown Chicago offers aesthetic and wellness solutions for healthy and vibrant skin, optimized energy, weight, metabolic function, hormones, cardiovascular health, gut health, food sensitivities and nutrition. 595 Elm Place, Suite 208, Highland Park; 60 E. Delaware Place, Suite 1450,trevihealth.co
BEST SPECIALTY FACIAL
Hydrafacial at SpaDerma
With locations in Wilmette and in some of Chicago’s hottest neighborhoods, this family-owned medspa offers services ranging from injectables, advanced skincare, laser and light therapy, and weight management to the signature (and wildly popular) Hydrafacial, for which SpaDerma is the number one provider in the nation. 118 Skokie Blvd., Wilmette; 2001 N. Clybourn Ave.; 1048 W. Madison St.; 3200 N. Southport Ave.; 1636 W. Division St., spaderma.com
BEST FITNESS RESOURCE
Chicago North Shore Kinetics
From Pilates to Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis, this Evanston studio boasts offerings aimed to maximize flexibility, release stress, increase stamina and build strength through a variety of group classes and private instruction offerings. 515 Davis St., Evanston, cnskinetics.com
BEST PILATES STUDIO
Sandy Greiner Pilates
Combining classical and contemporary Pilates with the latest in movement science, this Northfield studio’s team of expert instructors offers a superlative experience with equipment sessions for all skill levels in the comfort of private or small-group settings. 400 N. Central Ave., Suite 2, Northfield, sandygreinerpilates.com
BEST HOT YOGA STUDIO
The Hot Room North Shore
Meditation and heated fitness classes are also on offer at this Glenview go-to, but hot yoga is the main attraction thanks to the studio’s positive, welcoming environment and a schedule packed with classes taught by experts in the field. 1926 Waukegan Road, Glenview, thehotroomnorthshore.com
BEST MEDSPA
Images Med Spa
From injectables to laser treatments, facials, peels, IV treatments and more, this premier boutique medspa has become the North Shore’s go-to for looking and feeling your best. 505 Skokie Road, Wilmette; Upper Level, 1006 W. Armitage Ave., imagesmedspa.com/location-wilmette/
BEST PLASTIC SURGERY RESOURCE
Concierge + Mae Aesthetics Plastic Surgery
Dr. Michael Epstein and Dr. Andrea Martin team at this Northbrook practice, which serves the entire Chicagoland area with services ranging from facelifts and breast augmentation to a variety of medspa procedures. 1535 Lake Cook Road, Suite 211, Northbrook, maeplasticsurgery.com
BEST FACIALS
Magdalena European Med Spa
From signature bespoke facials to smoothing, redness relief, hydrating and even a series of treatments featuring Biologique Recherche products, this Lake Forest favorite is the North Shore’s essential stop for facial care. 272 E. Deerpath Road, Suite 102, Lake Forest, magdalenamedspa.com
BEST BLOW-OUTS
Paul Rehder Salon
The staff at Paul Rehder utilizes its experience with everything from classic haircuts and modern finishes to a master colorist department known for its balayage techniques and more—and particularly shines with its expert blow-outs. 952 Green Bay Road, Winnetka; 70 E. Walton St., Chicago, paulrehdersalon.com
MOST ICONIC SALON
Tricoci Salon & Spa
With 13 locations across the Chicagoland area, Tricoci has been one of the area’s most glam one-stop shops for hair and spa services since founder Mario Tricoci opened his first salon in 1976. Choose from popular offerings like hair gloss, single or double process color, highlights, balayage, cuts, styling and extensions, or opt for treatments like waxing, massage, facials, nails, brows, lashes and more. 900 N. Michigan Ave., tricoci.com
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