Beauty salons ranking in Chicago 2026: TOP 10 verified

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    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

    Full ranking

    1. GC by George Charles · ⭐ 9.9

    (1168 reviews)


    GC by George Charles — Beauty
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    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…»

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    2. Arsova Salon · ⭐ 9.9

    (1117 reviews)


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    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…»

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    3. Lincoln Park Hair Salon · ⭐ 9.9

    (662 reviews)


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    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,…»

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    4. Exsalonce Salon · ⭐ 9.9

    (582 reviews)


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    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…»

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    5. Maxine Salon · ⭐ 9.9

    (574 reviews)


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    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…»

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    6. a.salon Pilsen · ⭐ 9.7

    (551 reviews)


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    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…»

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    7. BANG! Salon · ⭐ 9.9

    (483 reviews)


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    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…»

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    8. Epoch Studio Salon · ⭐ 9.9

    (461 reviews)


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    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…»

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    9. Siren Salon · ⭐ 9.7

    (377 reviews)


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    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…»

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    10. Lira Guzi Salon · ⭐ 9.5

    (330 reviews)


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    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…»

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    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.

    Data is refreshed monthly. Sources: chicagoka.com and editorial picks based on reviews.