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Mani/Pedi
Teddie Kossof Salon Spa
As a longstanding reader favorite, Teddie Kossof Salon Spa is sure to make your nails shine. 281 Waukegan Road, Northfield, 847-999-9500
Blow Out
BloOuts
Get your locks looking full and refreshed for a special occasion or night on the town. 1872 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, 847-681-9180; 895 1/2 Green Bay Road, 224-255-6611
Facial
Teddie Kossof Salon Spa and Egea Spa—tie
Treat yourself to a facial at these two spas, where both perfectly fit the needs of your skin to leave you with a refreshed and healthy glow. Teddie Kossof Salon Spa: 281 Waukegan Road, Northfield, 847-999-9500; Egea Spa: 1521 Sherman Ave., Evanston, 847-332-2772
Medical Spa
FreshSkin
With a large selection of options and procedures, FreshSkin will help to restore your natural beauty and leave you confident in your own skin. 595 Elm Place #208, Highland Park, 847-681-8821
Massage
Egea Spa
Relieve tension? Induce relaxation? Melt into the table? Check, check and check. 1521 Sherman Ave., Evanston, 847-332-2772
Day Spa
Peninsula Hotel Spa (Chicago)
With its large array of options, this hotel spa leaves its clients refreshed and rejuvenated within its quaint oasis. 108 E. Superior St., Chicago, 312-573-6860
Teddie Kossof Salon Spa and Egea Spa (North Shore)—tie
As clear reader favorites, these two spas pamper their clients from head to toe, resulting in a day of relaxation and beauty. Teddie Kossof Salon Spa: 281 Waukegan Road, Northfield, 847-999-9500; Egea Spa: 1521 Sherman Ave., Evanston, 847-332-2772
Cut/Color
Andreas Hogue Salon
These cut and color experts and their customer-centric care have created many a happy customer at this full-service salon. 840 Willow Road, Northbrook, 847-272-1616  
Lash Service
The ‘60s Beauty Lash
Take your lashes from meh to wow with an array of options to fit your desired look. 572A Lincoln Ave., Winnetka, 847-807-9311
Eyebrow Services
Benefit
Benefit is known for their eyebrow treatment, and for good reason! 1625 Sherman Ave., Evanston, 847-332-2340
Men’s Salon
Andreas Hogue Salon
You may know them for women’s cuts and color, but the stylists here are a reader fave for men’s looks, too. 840 Willow Road, Northbrook, 847-272-1616  
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