Christopher Charles

I am no stranger to the Brazilian Wax. After seven years living in Miami and occasioning great waxing salons across the country, I have grown confidence that, with good research, a solid spa is not that hard to come by. By the time I moved to Chicago, I had long forgotten that this service could strip you of more than just unwanted hair.
As you would expect someone about to have their most private parts tortured for a pretty penny to do, I diligently scoured online reviews for top waxing salons in the area and came across Christopher Charles. I had two job interviews scheduled for the next day in the neighborhood and, based on several years experience and these positive reviews, figured stopping for a quick service in between appointments would leave me refreshed and ready for a celebratory evening with my beau. They fit me in and I thanked them graciously.
With my first interview down, I headed over to the salon whistling Dixie and content with the world. To say my day went south from there would be a grave understatement.
Again, a veteran of this service, I chatted it up with my esthetician as she prepared the wax. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary when the wax was a good bit too warm for comfort– I let her know, and she adjusted the temperature. Before I knew it, though, this girl ripped up a strip with a nice sized piece of my flesh attached. I nearly fell off the table in pain as she apologized profusely, so I thought it an honest mistake.
Now, I am to a fault a very, very nice person and the thought of getting off the table and leaving mid-​service horrified me. Three bloody, gut-​wrenching strips later I had no choice. I’d requested a small landing strip be left, but when I looked down to approve what she presented as the «final shape» before moving even further south, I gasped in fright. The simple rectangle I expected was not a rectangle at all, but closely resembled one of those curvy road ahead signs on the highway. Not to mention, I was bleeding, swollen and bright red– none of which have I been since my very first wax!
I ran for the checkout, paid my bill, even tipped her 15%, and took off. I departed with such haste that I found myself having to peel my suit pants from my hips with every few steps. Needless to say, my second interview was nearly as tragic as my salon visit.
I later called the salon to complain, something I have never done and hope to never have to do again. Their response– «Why don’t you come back in and let her fix it?» Now, wouldn’t that be the definition of stupidity?
Since that day, I have been wildly lucky to find a home at Trim on Lincoln.

Having had experience with Georgette Klinger… I knew that some of the facialists are from there. it was was good experience and this time they weren’t as pushy about selling the product as they were at their former employer. And the Staff is really good and they care about everything from scheduling your service to how they greet you upon arrival for your appointment. Kevin, who was our host at the front desk was so nice and gave me and my friend whose birthdays we were celebrating by getting facials a glass of wine. after the facials…
I even spoke to Christopher went I noticed an error of price on his website and he was very open to listening and even offered me a coupon to come back and I have to say that is a very good way to treat a customer and to keep them as a client.
I would definitely reccommend this place for facials as this this their business and its staffed by true professionals with loads of work experience at a top spa. The prices are much better Bliss and the snob factor a lot lower.

I go here about three times a month for LHS, facial and mani-​pedi. The facials are the best! Really — if you want to look younger — go here — you will. All of the staff are really first rate — I don’t think there is a better spa in Chicago…

Luxurious, chic and oh my god amazing sums up the Christopher Charles Spa on the mag. mile in Chicago. Do you want to be pampered, and treated like royalty? Well, this is the place to go to have the special treatment.
When you walk into Christopher Charles, there is a somewhat pretentious vibe, but by no means does it say «leave,» it’s more like, «why wont you stay, and let me do the rest.» Not only is the location one of the best in Chicago, their prices are comparable to other spa’s with services that don’t come close to Christopher Charles’.
I was lucky enough to try the SeaCreation facial. An hour and half of bliss and beyond. Renee choreographed this facial to music that is present in today’s world. It is hip and fun, while still feeling amazing. The sensations of cool, hot and tranquil are all in this superior facial. I believe every woman should be treated to this, at least once in her life. This is a treatment I would die for, maybe even kill for.
I absolutely loved my time at Christopher Charles, and am already scheduling my next appt. Go check it out while it’s still a secret. Your skin will feel fabulous and you will look even more beautiful then you already are.