This ranking of beauty salons is based on ratings and genuine client reviews. We took into account the average score, the number of reviews, the range of services (cuts and colour, hair care, manicure and pedicure, brows and lashes, skincare) and location, to bring together trusted places in one list.
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At a glance
| # | Place | Score | Reviews | Stands out for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GC by George Charles | ⭐ 9.9 | 1 168 | Editors' pick |
| 2 | Arsova Salon | ⭐ 9.9 | 1 117 | — |
| 3 | Lincoln Park Hair Salon | ⭐ 9.9 | 662 | — |
| 4 | Exsalonce Salon | ⭐ 9.9 | 582 | — |
| 5 | Maxine Salon | ⭐ 9.9 | 574 | — |
| 6 | a.salon Pilsen | ⭐ 9.7 | 551 | — |
| 7 | BANG! Salon | ⭐ 9.9 | 483 | — |
| 8 | Epoch Studio Salon | ⭐ 9.9 | 461 | — |
| 9 | Siren Salon | ⭐ 9.7 | 377 | — |
| 10 | Lira Guzi Salon | ⭐ 9.5 | 330 | — |
Highlights
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Editors' pick:
GC by George Charles
Full ranking
1. GC by George Charles · ⭐ 9.9
(1168 reviews)
+5 photos
34 E Oak St 4th floor, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
GC by George Charles — salon, spa and nails in the Gold Coast
GC by George Charles on East Oak Street is one of the most highly rated salons…
«Effie (Efthimia) is truly the best. Her talent with color and highlights is next-level, an…»
2. Arsova Salon · ⭐ 9.9
(1117 reviews)
+5 photos
375 W Erie St #101C, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Arsova Salon — hair salon in River North
Arsova Salon on West Erie Street is one of the most highly rated salons in Chicago, set in River No…
«When visiting Chicago seeing Keith at Arsova Salon is an absolute must. Keith is super ski…»
3. Lincoln Park Hair Salon · ⭐ 9.9
(662 reviews)
+5 photos
507/509 W Dickens Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Lincoln Park Hair Salon — hair salon in Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park Hair Salon on West Dickens Avenue is a much-loved salon in the Lincoln Par…
«I had such an amazing experience at Lincoln Park Hair Salon. From the moment I walked in,…»
4. Exsalonce Salon · ⭐ 9.9
(582 reviews)
+5 photos
2150 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
Exsalonce Salon — hair salon and spa in Roscoe Village
Exsalonce Salon on West Roscoe Street is a much-loved salon in the Roscoe Village are…
«Hidden Gem Alert!
Exsolance Salon on Roscoe Street is truly a hidden gem! The entire staff…»
5. Maxine Salon · ⭐ 9.9
(574 reviews)
+5 photos
712 N Rush St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Maxine Salon — hair salon in the Gold Coast
Maxine Salon on North Rush Street is a much-loved salon in the Gold Coast area of Chicago with a…
«Amy is a miracle worker – she always breathes new life into my hair and makes it look fant…»
6. a.salon Pilsen · ⭐ 9.7
(551 reviews)
+5 photos
1301 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
a.salon — hair salon in Pilsen
a.salon on West 18th Street is a much-loved salon in the Pilsen area of Chicago with a very good rating. Its…
«Had an appointment with Mayra today and I couldn’t be happier! First of all, my hair looks…»
7. BANG! Salon · ⭐ 9.9
(483 reviews)
+5 photos
1259 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
BANG! Salon — hair salon in Wicker Park
BANG! Salon on North Milwaukee Avenue is a much-loved salon in the Wicker Park area of Chicago with…
«I’ve been going to Stef Cummins for the past three years and have followed her along the w…»
8. Epoch Studio Salon · ⭐ 9.9
(461 reviews)
+5 photos
1849 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Epoch Studio Salon — hair salon in Wicker Park
Epoch Studio Salon on West North Avenue is a much-loved salon in the Wicker Park area of Chic…
«Had an amazing experience from start to finish here! The salon was really thorough in unde…»
9. Siren Salon · ⭐ 9.7
(377 reviews)
+5 photos
3143 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
Siren Salon — hair salon in Lakeview
Siren Salon on North Lincoln Avenue is a much-loved salon in the Lakeview area of Chicago with a very g…
«As always Alexis did an amazing job! I was greeted by the receptionist who took my coat an…»
10. Lira Guzi Salon · ⭐ 9.5
(330 reviews)
+5 photos
472 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Lira Guzi Salon — hair salon in River North
Lira Guzi Salon on West Erie Street is a much-loved salon in the River North area of Chicago wit…
«I genuinely plan my hair appointments around trips to Chicago just so I can see Lira. As s…»
Questions & answers
Which place tops the ranking? GC by George Charles — score 9.9/10 (Editors' pick).
How many places are in the list and how were they chosen? The list has 10 places selected by rating and number of reviews (source — Google Places).
Which place has the most reviews? GC by George Charles — 1 168 visitor reviews.
What is the average rating in the top? 9.8/10 — average score of 10 places in the list.
How we chose: 10 places selected by rating and number of reviews. Source — Google Places. Updated 07 July 2026.