Revealed: Modern Luxury's 2026 Best Of Chicago Beauty Awards

BEST NEW MEDSPA

TRICOCI MED SPA

One of Chicago’s most iconic salon and spa brands is now making its mark in the medspa scene with a menu of advanced injectables, laser treatments and microneedling, aiming to redefine modern medspa destination culture. 284 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, tricoci.com

BEST HAIR LOSS SERVICE

HAIRLAB CHICAGO

With nearly 50 years of combined experience, founders Debbie Martinez and Chanel Kwak help treat clients with hereditary hair loss and hair loss due to medical conditions. Hairlab Chicago offers private consultations with clients to help find solutions for their specific haircare needs. 707 Lake Cook Road, Suite 118, Deerfield, hairlabchicago.com

BEST CORPORATE WELLNESS COACH

ERIN CLIFFORD

This veteran wellness consultant and coach blends holistic lifestyle advising services with mental health expertise to empower professionals toward sustainable health, harmony and happiness through personalized plans, seminars and transformative guidance. erincliffordwellness.com

BEST NAIL SALON

FLAMANT NAIL BOUTIQUE

Alla Lee’s chic, serene and spa-like nail go-to elevates mani-pedis with European-trained techniques, artforward designs and comfortable vibes—it’s a must-visit oasis for beauty and balance. 2703 N. Halsted St.; 3232 Lake Ave., Suite 163, Wilmette, flamantnailboutique.com

BEST MEDSPA REBRAND

ELASE MED SPAS

Freshly rebranded under the national brand Elase, former Images Med Spa has elevated its game with an accessible membership plan and services ranging from body contouring and injectables to laser treatments, facials, peels, vitamin shots and more. Upper Level, 1006 W. Armitage Ave.; 505 Skokie Road, Wilmette; 22 W. 1st St., Hinsdale; 20530 N. Rand Road #132, Deer Park, elase.com

BEST LASER HAIR REMOVAL

SKINFLECTION SPA

This chic North Shore medspa destination is the gold standard for laser hair removal and other services thanks to personalized, resultsdriven care and expert technique. 6459 N. Lincoln Ave., Lincolnwood; 8888 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles, skinflectionspa.com

BEST SKIN & BODY TREATMENTS

SKINSPIRIT

From B12 injections and Kybella to Botox, fillers, facials and microneedling, this award-winning aesthetic destination offers expert services in spalike surroundings. 10 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, skinspirit.com

BEST LONGEVITY CENTER

NEXT HEALTH

This cutting-edge wellness and longevity destination merges data-driven health optimization with advanced IV, hormone, cryotherapy, aesthetic and longevity therapies for proactive vitality and radiant wellness. 2313 N. Lincoln Ave., next-health.com

BEST HOLISTIC SELF-CARE DESTINATION

NUANCE HEALTH & WELLNESS MED SPA

This dynamic wellness destination blends aesthetics treatments with holistic well-being, from weightloss and hormone therapies to lasers, IV drips and personalized rejuvenation, aiming to achieve both transformative self-care and full-body health optimization. 60 Revere Drive, Suite 770, Northbrook, nuancespa.com

BEST HOT YOGA STUDIO

105F

With locations in Andersonville, Lincoln Park, Wicker Park and the South Loop, this popular studio aims to inspire clients to be their best selves with a wide range of classes ranging from classic hot yoga to hot pilates, vinyasa and more. 5715 N. Clark St.; 2736A N. Clark St.; 47 W. Polk St.; 1344 N. Milwaukee Ave, 105f.com

BEST ACUPUNCTURIST

MOON RABBIT ACUPUNCTURE

Established during the pandemic, doctor of East Asian medicine Gudrun Snyder’s acupuncture practice has two locations and offers a range of expert services, from acupuncture and cupping to gua sha, massage therapy and reiki. 1111 W. Madison St., Suite 2; 1022 W. Armitage Ave., Suite B, moonrabbitacupuncture.com

BEST SPECIALTY FACIAL

HYDRAFACIAL AT SPADERMA

With locations in some of Chicago’s hottest neighborhoods, this family-owned medspa offers services ranging from injectables, advanced skincare, laser and light therapy, and weight management to the signature (and deservedly popular) Hydrafacial, for which SpaDerma is the No. 1 provider in the nation. 2001 N. Clybourn Ave.; 1048 W. Madison St.; 3200 N. Southport Ave.; 1636 W. Division St.; 118 Skokie Blvd., Wilmette, spaderma.com

BEST MEDSPA

THE ONE SPA CHICAGO

From fillers and platelet-rich plasma treatments to Emsculpt Neo, lymphatic massage, IV treatments and wellness services, this premier medspa has become the Chicago go-to for looking and feeling your best. 432 E. Grand Ave., Suite D, theonespachicago.com

BEST FACIALS

CLEAN YOUR DIRTY FACE

This Chicago-based company has facials down to a science, with 30-minute express facials along with an expansive menu of enhancements ranging from pumpkin peel and hydra boost to professional peels and nanosculpt. Various locations, cleanyourdirtyface.com

BEST HAIR EXTENSIONS

SALON 833

This luxe River North destination is notable for its expert hair extensions plus precision color, cuts and smoothing treatments, all in a chic space in a prime neighborhood location. 351 W. Hubbard St., salon833.com

BEST SALON SPA EXPERIENCE

ASHA SALONSPA

Asha SalonSpa blends Aveda’s natural beauty philosophy with expert hair, skin, spa and nail services, delivering personalized rejuvenation and wellness in stylish, modern salon-spa havens. 33 W. Delaware Place; 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg; 352 Yorktown Mall, Lombard, ashasalonspa.com

BEST BEAUTY STARTUP

PINCH

More private and more reasonably priced than typical medspas, Pinch is a Chicago-based beauty service that comes to your office, home or wherever’s convenient to administer injections, peels, filler and more, all administered by professional aesthetic nurse practitioners. bookpinch.com

BEST SPA EXPERIENCE

THE PENINSULA SPA

From the ultraluxe setting to the peerless services ranging from massage to facials and nail treatments, this is the city’s most A-list wellness escape. 108 E. Superior St., peninsula.com/chicago

BEST HAIR STYLIST

JUAN JOSÉ HERRERA, HAIR BY JUAN JOSÉ

Charismatic and incredibly talented, this pro stylist for all occasions is all about making his clients feel their most beautiful. hairbyjuanjose.com

BEST BLOW-OUTS

PAUL REHDER SALON

The staff at Paul Rehder utilizes its experience with everything from classic haircuts and modern finishes to a master colorist department known for its balayage techniques and more—and particularly shines with its expert blow-outs. 70 E. Walton St.; 952 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, paulrehdersalon.com

BEST HEALTH CLUB

MIDTOWN ATHLETIC CLUB

With more than 14,000 square feet of training space plus tennis and pickleball, indoor and outdoor pools, and a distinctly luxurious vibe, this sleek workout facility is the ultimate in Chicago fitness centers. 2444 N. Elston Ave., midtown.com

BEST ONE-STOP GLAMOUR SHOP

GLAM ATELIER

Founder and master makeup artist Klaudia Donovan leads the elite squad at this luxury hair and makeup resource for weddings, special occasions, photo shoots and more. glamatelier.com

BEST LASER TREATMENTS

SOLUX MED SPA

From skin resurfacing and hair removal to photofacials, acne treatments and surgical-scar revision, this West Town medspa specializes in state-of-the-art laser treatments. 777 N. Green St., penthouse, soluxmedspa.com

BEST SUNLESS TANNING

THE SINLESS TAN

Chicago’s custom spray-tan sanctuary delivers UV-free, personalized airbrush tans with flawless, natural-looking results —the go-to glow destination for radiant confidence. 2130 N. Halsted St., thesinlesstan.com

BEST SPA PROGRAM

THE SPA AT FOUR SEASONS HOTEL CHICAGO

Thanks to a recent multimilliondollar renovation, the spa at this luxe Mag Mile hotel not only has a fabulous infinity-edge pool and a delectable menu of chef-crafted spa fare, it also now boasts arguably the most exclusive menu of services in the city, from Black Diamond facials to treatments features renowned skincare lines Augustinus Bader and 111Skin—not to mention a recently reimagined fitness center too. 120 E. Delaware Place, fourseasons.com/chicago/spa

BEST AESTHETIC DERMATOLOGY RESOURCE

LASERAWAY

Whether you’re looking for CoolSculpting, Clear + Brilliant, Thermage or laser hair or tattoo removal, this national network of aesthetics studios is led by 20-plus board-certified dermatologists and boasts several locations across Chicago. 666 N. Wells St.; 841 W. Madison St.; 1953 W. Wabansia Ave.; 2032 N. Halsted St., Unit B, laseraway.com

BEST NAIL ARTIST

ASTROWIFEY

Ashley Crowe, AKA AstroWifey, has gone viral on social media (amassing nearly 80k Instagram followers) for her stunning designs with playful patterns, hypnotic hues and incredible detail. @astrowifey

MOST STYLISH SPA

THE ST. REGIS SPA

Boasting jaw-dropping city views in uberchic, high-design surroundings, this 12,000-square-foot wellness oasis offers a full slate of treatments ranging from massage and facials to sound baths and guided meditation. 401 E. Wacker Drive, stregisspachicago.com

BEST PERSONAL TRAINER

EMILY HUTCHINS, ON YOUR MARK COACHING & TRAINING

A Nike Master Trainer and Nike Running Club Coach, studio owner Hutchins leads the squad at this welcoming, inspiring gym with classes focusing on strength, HIIT, cycling and yoga plus a wellness lab with sauna, cold therapy and compression. 1101 W. Monroe St., oymtraining.com

BEST MAKEUP ARTIST

AGA RHODES/MAKEUP BY AGA

Whether for a wedding, fashion shoot or other special occasion, this globe-trotting professional makeup artist is the top talent in town. makeupbyaga.com

BEST PILATES STUDIO

AMPLIFIED PILATES CENTER

From private and group studio classes to teacher training and virtual workouts, this downtown go-to is a must for pilates enthusiasts ranging from beginners to expert-level. 314 W. Institute Place, Suite 3W, amplifiedpilates.com

BEST BOXING WORKOUT

MAYWEATHER BOXING + FITNESS

With two Chicago-area locations and a full slate of inclusive classes ranging from beginner-level to advanced, this welcoming outfit is an ideal fit for fitness enthusiasts and boxing heads alike. 219 W. Hubbard St.; 3217 Lake Ave., Wilmette, mayweather.fit

MOST INDULGENT SPA TREATMENT

CHUAN SERENITY SHEN, CHUAN SPA AT THE LANGHAM, CHICAGO

Guided and inspired by the five elements, this luxury hotel’s thoughtful—and expansive— selection of wellness treatments offers everything from full-body treatments to hand and foot therapies, customized massage, acupuncture and more. Our current fave? The Chuan Serenity Shen, a three-hour journey comprising a stone therapy massage, facial with aromatic oils and a relaxing foot treatment. 330 N. Wabash Ave., langhamhotels.com

BEST WELLNESS CENTER

TREVI LONGEVITY & AESTHETICS

This concierge practice with locations on the North Shore and in downtown Chicago offers aesthetic and wellness solutions for healthy and vibrant skin, optimized energy, weight, metabolic function, hormones, cardiovascular health, gut health, food sensitivities and nutrition. 60 E. Delaware Place, Suite 1450; 595 Elm Place, Suite 208, Highland Park, trevihealth.co