Since this Wicker Park salon has only one stylist, the joint—an art studio in the Flatiron Building with white walls and a view of the buzzing six corners intersection below—feels somewhat free of the gossipy and attitude-heavy scene at many salons…

You can’t help but be impressed by the bells and whistles evident at the Fairmont’a new mySpa: lavender-scented, icy towels perched outside the eucalyptus steam room; a personal iPod in each treatment suite; Red Flower hydrating spray and lip balm waiting in your locker…

The menu tantilizes the over-40 crowd with treatments like Botox, Restylane and Mesotherapy Cellulite and Fat Reduction (microinjections said to break up fat and increaase tissue metabolism)…

Tattooed stylists? Check. Expert knowledge of applying neon hair dye and creating punky dreadlocks? Yep. A student discount (on Wednesdays) that saves you $5–$10 off regular haircut prices of $35–$55? That, too.

While nudity-shy spagoers will appreciate the ankle-length kimono provided by Japanese Spa Zen, anyone with a knotted back or an empty wallet will love the moderately priced relief provided by the Amma Massage ($65 for 60 minutes)…

Working with just 900 square feet, the two women behind this Rogers Park spa have managed to create a warm, relaxing space that doesn?t skimp on luxurious touches…