Desdimi Gallery Salon: Look Great and Support the Arts

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BY MARIS CALLAHAN Some say that art and beauty go hand in hand. That is why art enthusiast Danka Marinkovic opened DesDimi Gallery Salon, which seamlessly blends stunning contemporary visual art from both emerging and established artists with a … [Read more...]

Handmade Hair Accessories from Heart Felt by Aviva Kleiner

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BY MARIS CALLAHAN We shop local for our groceries, so why shouldn't we shop local for our accessories, too? Though it's easy to find boutiques that stock the latest fashions and jewelry from local designers, Heart Felt, a hair accessories line … [Read more...]

Bat Your Lashes: The Bridal Beauty Salon

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BY HALEY SPECTOR While flipping through fashion magazines each month, I always read through the beauty section to view the new products, see the trendiest looks and glean new ways to incorporate color into my makeup application. One thing … [Read more...]

Salon V: A Mane Attraction in Lincoln Park

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BY RACHEL DICKENS I’ll just say it – choosing a new hair salon is the underrated mother of all difficult decisions. What I’m about to share is the abridged story of how I found the salon of my dreams – and how you can too (because you … [Read more...]

Blowtique: Chicago’s Blow-Dry Boutique Keeps Chicago Stylish

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BY MARIS CALLAHAN I love my hair stylist, but I hate that I can never make my hair look as good as she can.  Though my morning hair drying routine typically takes no longer than the average commercial break during The Today Show, it's usually … [Read more...]

Luxury Styling Products and Local Art at Abeille Beauty

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BY MARIS CALLAHAN There is nothing more devastating than finding out that your fabulous hair stylist has moved on to a new salon, unless, of course, said salon is equally fabulous. This is a true story, one that led me to Abeille … [Read more...]