The Chicago Traveler

More and more people have been making a conscious effort to live “green.” The popularity of Chicago’s Green City Market is proof of that, as customers support local farmers and buy high-quality, organic foods. You can easily keep away from foods that put chemicals in your body, but what about the products you put on your body?
Many companies use animal byproducts, mineral oils, artificial colors, and harsh chemicals in their soaps, cosmetics, and lotions. In response to all this manufactured nastiness, Chicagoan Victoria Slone created Lotions & Potions. She has extensively studied the practices of aromatherapy, herbalism, and homeopathy and …read more

Comments Off

I began shaving my head years ago, so I don’t have much to worry about when it comes to hair styling. However, if your bangs could use a boost, stop by the Taylor Reese Salon.
Originally located in Highland Park, the hair salon opened a spot in Chicago’s Gold Coast. The talented staff here specializes in blowouts, dry cuts, and color, and many of them are from recently closed Mon Ami Coiffeur on Oak Street.
There are seven color and six styling stations available in the 1300-square-foot (121 m2) space with modern and minimalist décor. Likewise, your hair can be arranged just …read more

1 Comment

Have you ever been out a little too late? Maybe partied a little too hard? That next morning can be awfully rough.
Spas all over the city are now offering some post-reveling recuperation like Luxe in Roscoe Village. The head-to-toe revamp at this full-service beauty spot is simply called the “hangover facial.” The relaxing session here starts with a foot soak next to a cozy fireplace. Then, the skin care specialist begins a manual, lymphatic drainage technique to help release toxins. Cold stone therapy is then applied to increase blood circulation. And to top it all off, reflexology is also offered …read more

2 Comments