Chicago’s Finest - A Look at Salon Millennium

Hidden in a thick of grand old oaks and elms along a 15-mile stretch of Lake Michi­gan is one of the nation's best-kept secrets. Privacy and anonymity are sacrosanct in this close-knit community where the living legacies of some of the most prosperous entrepreneurs of the Indus­trial Revolution reside.

Inside the Inaugural Mani Mixer: A Night of Nails, Networking, and New Friends

MODERN SALON 100 alum and NTNA finalist Britt Higgins details her experience attending the first Mani Mixer, a Chicago event for nail professionals, created by nail artist and educator Dylan Pritchard.

Showing Appreciation at Chicago’s Pure Rain Salon

For the fifth anniversary of owner Nadiya Nadmid’s takeover of Pure Rain Salon, she decided to show her staff appreciation by taking them to see the acclaimed play “Hamilton.”

Fall’s Boldest Shades, Cleanest Formulas: Habit Cosmetics Expands 21-Toxin-Free Nail & Makeup That Works Like Skincare

Habit Cosmetics invites those who see beauty as ritual to embrace the season’s richness with skincare-powered formulas and expressive new shades.

Day 291: Dark Unicorn Nail Art

Jennie Sukovaty, Nails by Jen, Columbus, Neb.

A Cure for the Morning After

The extra take-home treat is the salon’s signature giveaway.

Neighbor from The Twilight Zone

I'm not going to go into great detail, but, prior to my taking over the space, there was a woman doing hair braiding who was trying to open a cell phone and variety shop. To make

Day 308: Dark Red Glitter Nail Art

Tania Ahtila, Evansburg, Alberta, Canada

On the Road in New York, NY