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Chicago

Candlelit ancient baths, five-star river views, Southside nail art.

Chicago's soak game is elite: AIRE's candlelit baths in a 1902 factory, Chuan Spa's Five-Star rituals at the Langham, and Bettye O, Hyde Park's Black-owned institution since 1978.

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Hyde Park
Black-Owned

Bettye O Day Spa

1424 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL
Tue–Sat

Hyde Park's Black-owned institution since 1978, pampering generations with facials, massage, hydrotherapy, nails, and warm Southside hospitality.

Pip’s Tip Hyde Park, Black-owned since 1978. Tuesday to Saturday, and it has been doing this for generations.

Humboldt Park
Black-Owned

Esthetic Haus

829 N California Ave, Chicago, IL
By appointment

Black and woman-owned luxury studio for custom facials, peels, brows, and lashes, expertly inclusive of every skin tone.

Pip’s Tip By appointment only. Black and woman-owned Humboldt Park studio, custom facials, peels, brows and lashes.

Avalon Park
Black-Owned

Lux Nail Boutique

8206 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL
Tue–Sat 10am–7pm

Upscale Black-owned Southside boutique turning out custom Gel-X sets, trend-forward nail art, lashes, and luxe pedicures.

Pip’s Tip Tuesday to Saturday, 10 to 7. Black-owned Southside boutique known for custom Gel-X sets.

Grand Crossing
Black-Owned

A Polished Work

1000 E 76th St, Chicago, IL
Daily

Beloved Black-owned nail sanctuary specializing in healthy natural-nail manicures, spa pedicures, and unhurried, personal seven-day service.

Pip’s Tip Nail Studio

River North

Chuan Spa at The Langham

330 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL
Daily 8am–8pm

Forbes Five-Star serenity with TCM-inspired rituals, a salt-tinged pool, and Himalayan sauna high above the Chicago River.

Pip’s Tip Hotel Spa

Magnificent Mile

The Peninsula Spa

108 E Superior St, Chicago, IL
Daily

Sky-high sanctuary with a glass-walled pool, thermal facilities, and indulgent treatments overlooking the Magnificent Mile skyline.

Pip’s Tip Hotel Spa

Gold Coast

The Spa at Four Seasons

120 E Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL
Daily 8am–8pm

Polished Gold Coast escape pairing customized facials and massages with a Roman-columned indoor pool for post-treatment lounging.

Pip’s Tip Hotel Spa

River West

AIRE Ancient Baths

800 W Superior St, Chicago, IL
Daily by session

Candlelit thermal baths in a restored 1902 factory, with salt floats, wine rituals, and utterly transporting girls-day vibes.

Pip’s Tip Bathhouse

Niles

King Spa & Sauna

809 Civic Center Dr, Niles, IL
Daily · late hours

Sprawling Korean jjimjilbang with themed sauna rooms, body scrubs, and a food court built for all-day lounging marathons.

Pip’s Tip Bathhouse

Wicker Park

Chicago Bath House

1914 W Division St, Chicago, IL
Daily · call for gender days

Chicago's last old-school 1906 Russian banya, serving granite steam rooms, platza scrubs, and a full restaurant afterward.

Pip’s Tip Bathhouse

Lincoln Park

Kohler Waters Spa

2358 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
Daily by appointment

Hydrotherapy-obsessed urban retreat where signature water treatments, steam, and cool plunges turn an afternoon into full reset mode.

Pip’s Tip Day Spa

Wicker Park

Juko Nail & Skin Rescue

2130 W Division St, Chicago, IL
Mon–Sat

Cult-favorite Wicker Park studio famed for meticulous natural-nail care, clean products, and Chicago's most flawless gel manicures.

Pip’s Tip Nail Studio

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AIRE Ancient Baths

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