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Beauty & Wellness
Spas, self-care, and the wellness rituals trending from the Gold Coast to Oak Park.
US Beauty Award 2026: Chronicling a Two-Year Journey of High-End Elegance and Elite Achievements
The US Beauty Award elegantly archives its 2024 and 2025 legacy, unveiling the 7 Prestigious Categories that redefine luxury benchmarks for elite American salons.
US Beauty Award 2026: Redefining Beauty Industry Standards With Real-Time Transaction Data Measurement
The US Beauty Award 2026 introduces an Automated Verification Process that uses real-time transaction data to set a transparent benchmark for luxury salons.
Chicago's First Refillable Beauty Products Store Opens in Logan Square
A new refillable beauty and personal care products store opened in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood, letting customers refill containers to cut packaging waste.
Oak Park Day Spas Add Men's Grooming Services Amid Rising Male Clientele
Day spas across Oak Park are expanding men's grooming service menus as male clients increasingly seek facials, waxing, and skincare treatments.
Microneedling Treatments Become Top Request at Schaumburg Aesthetic Clinics
Aesthetic clinics in Schaumburg report microneedling has become their most requested skin treatment, driven by demand for lower-downtime procedures.
Cold Plunge and Contrast Therapy Studios Multiply Across Naperville
Cold plunge and contrast therapy studios are opening across Naperville as recovery-focused wellness treatments gain mainstream popularity.
Boutique Fitness Studios Multiply in Chicago's Wicker Park
Boutique fitness studios offering specialized classes are opening across Wicker Park as national franchise brands expand into the neighborhood.
Urbana Beauty Retailers Cater to Budget-Conscious Student Skincare Demand
Beauty retailers near the UIUC campus are expanding affordable skincare offerings to meet growing student demand.
Pedicure Left Client Unhappy, and a Request to Pay Less Was Turned Down at City Nails & Lashes
A client says her pedicure didn't turn out the way she wanted and that the manager wouldn't lower the price when she asked to pay less for a service she was unhappy with. A look at how a salon handles a dissatisfied client in the moment.