The Chicago Traveler

You’ve probably been making sacrifices with your budget in today’s economy, but many of us have a few indulgences we just can’t do without. There are many Chicago locales where you can find the hottest trends and must-haves in beauty and fashion that are on every well-pampered lady’s list.
At downtown’s Oak Street (near Le Colonial), you don’t have to look far to find high-end beauty treatments. One hot new trend for hair is long, luxurious locks. However, almost every time you see a celebrity with lusciously long hair, it’s being “assisted.” You can get the celeb treatment right here in …read more

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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

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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

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