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November 2023 by Stephanie Weber
I got a wax appointment because there was no threading available. Both of under my eyebrows were burnt and peeling, like actually raw skin. Any qualified technician should’ve asked if I was taking any retinols or topicals and shouldn’t have proceeded with the service. I am giving this two stars instead of one because the owner Miriam attempted to make it better with some ointment but did not even offer a refund for the botched service.Service: Eyebrow waxing
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September 2023 by hailey ralon
Very nice Spa! I got a lash tint and a spray tan with Bella! She was very sweet and gentle in her processes and does a fantastic job! My spray tan did not come out as an orange tone or blotchy, which I was quite worried about with spray tans. And my tint lasted for about a month! She made it look very natural. I will definitely be back soon!
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September 2023 by Maheen Safdar
I have recently discovered this spot as I moved backed to the burbs from Chicago. I first went in for a leg wax and I was very happy with my experience so, I tried a spray tan with Bella before a wedding party as she had mentioned it to me during my waxingI had never gotten a spray tan before but I really liked spray tans now in general as a service It was a little dark right after the appointment but Bella assured me it will be better after a shower which it was.Definitely recommend this place for waxing and spray tans They also offer threading but I was not able to get in for that yet.Services: Body waxing
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September 2023 by Riley Tobin
Bella gave me the most relaxing and amazing facial! My skin was so smooth and glowy definitely book with her when you go!
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July 2023 by D
If I could give NO STARS, I would. The owner, Miriam, however you spell it?, forced the stylist to cancel my appointment. MIND YOU I was only getting my natural hair braided. She didn’t want “that type of style” on “that type of hair” as an option for customers. I have Afro texture hair, because I AM BLACK. She was “concerned” it would take too long. The stylist, Lynda, ended up having to do my hair on her OFF time. Overall, not pleased with the service of this place. If you’re looking for a legit place for braiding Afro hair, DO NOT go here or even book an appointment. Do better Mirian.
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April 2023 by Margaret White
Kristina was the best eyebrow specialist I have ever been to. Thank Kristina! She wax/threaded my brows and also to tinted them to perfection. She is the best!
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January 2023 by Wilisha Howard
Very accommodating, clean establishment and polite young lady. My daughter just graduated from Navy Bootcamp and she walked out with a new look bc her brows looked so good.Service: Waxing
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January 2023 by Vinny Vinod
It was my first haircut after a year. AKS allure is awesome. Patricia did my hair, and she literally knows how to treat different hair for different people. She was so gentle all the time and made my hair look amazing. I had a great time with her. I'm definitely going back again. The service is extraordinary and relaxing . They have maintained the place so well, neat and spacious, with good music. The staff are polite , friendly, and welcoming. I had great experience with AKS allure. Kudos ladies
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November 2022 by Jenavera G.
I don't trust many people with my eyebrows and my usual threader was out of town so I came across Aks Allure. It is in such a cute area and the girls that work there made me feel very welcome. I LOVED how I felt after I had my eyebrows done - went on vacation and knew there would be pictures involved and as a new mom...my looks have not been a priority but I felt confident!!! McKinley was very efficient and they turned out beautifully!! Super easy scheduling process online or over the phone!
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June 2022 by Shelah S.
Ive be been here a couple of times because I used to go to their sister location in Highwood. Well, it started off with me booking an eye threading appointment for 6/24 with McKinley at 5:15. Unfortunately, I was running late to the appointment from work bc traffic was horrible so I called them to let them know that. They were courteous and said if I could make it in by 5:25, they would be able to take but other than that, they were booked. I thought I could make it before it became quickly apparent, I couldn't so they asked if I wanted to reschedule. I ended up rescheduling for 6/25 at 4pm. While I was on my way to the appointment on 6/25 at 4pm, it was about 5-10 mins prior to my appt, I saw that the Main Street that Aks Allure is on is completely blocked off because of a classic car show which was taking place. There was a lady near the barrier that blocked off the street, I'm sure to ensure that no one enters. So, I called Aks allure to let them know I was running late bc of the road being blocked off. I asked if I could reschedule and unfortunately, the lady I talked to said they wouldn't be able to take me which I understood. She then continued to let me know that for "future reference", if something like this were to happen again, they would have to charge me $6 for not cancelling my appointment within the 24 hour deadline, she told me to consider this a "warning" and then the call ended. A couple of minutes later, I get a call back from someone from Aks Allure telling me that since I "no showed" my appointment on 6/24 and then wasnt able to make it to the appointment on 6/25 I would be charged $6 bc I didn't cancel the appointment within their 24 hour window. I mean there was a freaking car show that blocked off their main road. The majority of their parking is on the street and if the main road is blocked off, I'm not quite sure where else I could have parked. It frustrated me because had the road not been blocked off, I would have made it to the appointment. I wasn't aware of the car show and when I rescheduled on 6/24, the car show was never even mentioned or I didn't get a "heads up" that the main road would be blocked off because had I known, I would have gotten there a little extra early to give myself time to find parking. I guess businesses in Lake Bluff don't really know about when their events take place in the community until the day of as evidence today. Anyways, I understand Aks Allure has a policy but I thought it was jacked up to be charged for something that was out of my control. I'm giving one star because although the times that I have been there, they've done a good job for the services requested but the way this particular situation was handled was just plain poor. Going forward, I'll stick to their sister location or find somewhere else because of how this situation was handled. Thank you. NEXT.
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April 2022 by Annie Pulaski
I got my eyebrows threaded a couple weeks ago and when I called and ask if there was appointment for that they said they were booked. However, the front desk lady asked what kind of service I was looking for and I said a simple threading and she squeezed me in! When I got there it was so clean and nice and the girl that did my eyebrows didn’t rush even though she had a hair appointment in 15mins. I am going to schedule an eyebrow thread and tint today and see how it goes!Service: Eyebrow threading
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February 2022 by Emily Dodd
I called Aks and McKinley squeezed me in to get my lashes done with no problem! The ease of creating the appointment was awesome first of all. I walked in and it was clean & the ambiance of the employees was so friendly. McKinley greeted me right as I walked in, cleaned my lashes with primer, to ensure a clean application &had a consultation with me. I told her I wanted to look like Barbie and she didn’t disappoint. I woke up after my lash nap feeling 10000x better about my appearance, once she had my applied my customized lash look. She perfectly applied my lashes to made my eye shape POP!I couldn’t stop staring ? She is incredibly talented and knowledgeable. She gained all of my trust after she handed me the mirror to see my lashes. I actually came in the next day to get my eyebrows threaded with her, & GIRL I PONDER- how she does so many services so perfectly!? Perfectly symmetry. GO BOOK with her ?so often we search for service providers to go to that screw up over and over- she doesn’t do that. McKinley goes above and beyond what you expect from a technician!!! I’m blown away.Services: Eyelash extensions
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February 2022 by Gregor Sharp
Amazing service, the people who work here are so charismatic and really do care for their customers. It’s a great place to get facials, haircuts, or anything you really need that they service.
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December 2021 by Madeleine Hale
Emily is the best! The first time I went to see her I walked out with the best haircut I’ve ever received, and I was so excited to come back and get more services with her.This second time I saw her, I got a partial highlight, Olaplex treatment, cut and blow dry. Emily assessed my hair and we worked through what I wanted - subtle highlights that still looked fairly natural and a crisp trim with face-framing layers. She did such a beautiful job on the highlights (as evidenced by the attached picture), and my hair feels wonderful after the Olaplex treatment and cut/dry. She’s both a great person and a wonderful stylist - I couldn’t recommend her services enough, and the rest of the Aks Allure staff is wonderful as well.Services: Balayage
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November 2021 by Andrea Saunders
The whole staff is super friendly! They listen to what it is you want and offer advice if you need it. My son loves going to see Emily and McKinley for his hair and eyebrows. I’ve also had great experiences myself with both ladies! The salon itself is clean and very organized! Would definitely recommend!