updated 1/16/2025
These salons and spas need to be on your radar.
There are so many fantastic, Black-owned salons and spas to check out across the city. Whether you want a new hairstyle, dazzling nails or a relaxing massage, this list has what you need to feel luxurious and look amazing.
Photo via Facebook/Bettye O Day Spa
1424 E. 53rd St. - Hyde Park
If you’re looking for a safe space to bring your skin and nails to life, Bettye O Day Spa is the place to go. Bettye O Day Spa is known for relaxing spa treatments including massages, manicures, pedicures, waxing and so much more. The spa is open Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Call (773)-752-3600 to make an appointment today.
Photo via Facebook/Color Me Beauty Bar
1810 1/2 W. 99th St. - Beverly
Color Me Beauty Bar’s services will have your nails on point. The salon uses products with ingredients that are made from plant and fruit sources to provide customers with a natural, safe, vegan and environmentally-friendly experience. Schedule a manicure, pedicure or both here.
2860 N Broadway - Lincoln Park
Wholistic Skincare Specialist connects the mind and body to offer services that promote overall wellness. The shop provides facials, waxing services, massages, acupuncture and more. Make an appointment to get the in-person experience or shop products online.
Photo via Instagram/Curl Kitchen Salon
3428 S. King Dr. - Bronzeville
Looking to enhance your hair's natural beauty? Curl Kitchen is owned by a naturally curly-haired woman who aims to offer the best services for others with curly hair. The salon provides steam treatments and trims for every hair service and is appointment only. Click here to make an appointment.
Photo via Facebook/Polished Crown Studio
2551 N. Clark St. - Lincoln Park
Polished Crown Studio provides styling, cuts, coloring and extensions and is owned and operated by Celeste, a well-known Chicago stylist. She has worked on Lifetime’s Bringing Up Ballers and VH1’s Black Ink Crew Chicago! To book an appointment with Celeste, click here.
Photo via Facebook/Glo On Braids & Natural Hairstyling
5036 S Blackstone Ave - Hyde Park
Glo On Natural Hair is known for working clients’ natural hair patterns to create beautiful protective hairstyles. The salon specializes in cornrows, twists, loc maintenance, styling, lacing and more. Book an appointment for a one-of-a-kind hair experience!
Photo via Facebook/Salon Sevhn
42 E. 26th St. - Motor Row District
At Salon Sevhn, you can get your hair done by a stylist who has styled Prince’s hair. Sick! This salon offers various hair services including cuts, colors, chemical treatments, and a whole lot more. Schedule an appointment or shop for products online here.
Photo via Facebook/Veola's Day Spa
2150 W. 95th St. - Beverly
Veola's is the ultimate oasis to sneak away to for the day. The full-service day spa and wellness center offers facials, waxing, body scrubs, body wraps, hydrotherapy tub treatments, steam treatments, manicures, pedicures, cellulite treatment, hair care and more. Whatever type of pampering you need, this mother-daughter-owned spa offers it.
Find a list of more Black beauty professionals in Chicago here, here and here.
